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INDEX TO
PROJECTS
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All-Pro Freight Stadium ...............34
Apple Valley Family Aquatic
Facility Expansion .....................36
Augustana College —
Kirkeby-Over Stadium............38
Blue Ash Recreation Center
Renovation and Expansion ..39
Bradley University — Markin
Family Student Recreation
Center..............................................40
C.V. Starr Community Center/
Sigrid & Harry Spath
Aquatic Center, Fort Bragg ... 42
California State University,
Bakersfield Student
Recreation Center.....................44
California State University,
Chico — Wildcat
Calvin College — Spoelhof
Fieldhouse Complex ...............48
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
School — War Memorial
Recreation Center
Renovation ....................................50
Camelback Ranch - Glendale ...52
Cedar Park Center ..........................53
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EIGHTY-SEVEN ATHLETIC, FITNESS AND RECREATION FACILITIES —
ALL CONSTRUCTED OR RENOVATED IN THE PAST THREE YEARS — ARE
HIGHLIGHTED IN ATHLETIC BUSINESS’ 23RD ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL
SHOWCASE. THIS SUMMER, THE FACILITIES WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF
LEADING SPORTS, RECREATION AND FITNESS FACILITY ARCHITECTS, WITH
THE 10 WINNERS IN THE 30TH ANNUAL FACILITY OF MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF ATHLETIC BUSINESS AND
PRESENTED AT THE ATHLETIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE, DEC. 1-4
IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
Chapman University —
Erin J. Lastinger Athletics
Complex .........................................54
City of Henderson Senior
Center..............................................55
College of St. Scholastica —
Burns Wellness Commons
Renovation and Addition .......56
Colorado State UniversityPueblo Student Recreation
Center..............................................58
Credit Union Place..........................60
Creighton University — Wayne
and Eileen Ryan Athletic
Center & D.J. Sokol Arena ....62
Dancel Family Center Y
David R. Meager Malta
Community Center
Deerfield Academy — Robert
M. Dewey Squash Center .....66
Delaware State University
Wellness and Recreation
Center..............................................68
Don Wheaton YMCA ......................70
Florida International University,
Biscayne Bay Recreation
Center Addition ..........................72
George Mason University —
Recreation and Athletic
Complex Renovation and
Expansion .....................................73
George Sim Community
Center Renovation ....................74
Grand Park Community
Grande Prairie Gymnastics
Centre..............................................76
Hollyburn Country Club
Addition ..........................................78
Hope College — Van Andel
Soccer Stadium .........................80
The Houstonian Hotel, Club
and Spa Expansion ..................82
Hyannis Youth & Community
Center..............................................84
Illinois State University —
Duffy Bass Field
Renovation ....................................86
Imagine Center .................................88
Independence Events Center
and Community Ice Rink.......90
Indiana State University
Student Recreation Center ... 91
Infinity Park at the Village
of Glendale ...................................92
Inner Mongolia Arena &
Olympic Practice Facility.......93
Innisfil Recreation Complex ......94
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Iowa State University — Sukup
Basketball Complex...................96
Lafayette College — Fisher Field
and Stadium Complex
Renovation, Bourger Varsity
Football House ...........................98
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine — The John M.
& Silvia Ferretti Medical
Fitness and Wellness
Center........................................... 100
Louisiana State University —
Alex Box Stadium .................. 102
Marshall University
Recreation Center.................. 103
Mayfair Community Center ..... 104
Midwestern State University —
Bruce and Graciela
Redwine Student
Minnesota State University —
Dragon Wellness Center ...... 108
Missouri Southern State
University — Beimdiek
Recreation Center
Renovation and Expansion... 109
Monmouth University
Multipurpose Activity
Center........................................... 110
Moody Park Outdoor Pool ....... 111
Oak Park Community Center
Multipurpose Facility ............ 112
Ohio Dominican University
— Bishop James A. Griffin
Student Center ........................ 113
Old Dominion University
Receation Center ................... 114
Penn State University —
Basketball Coaches Office
Facility Renovation ................ 116
Red Deer Recreation Centre
Renovation ................................. 117
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute — East Campus
Athletic Village......................... 118
Richmond Olympic Oval ........... 120
The Salvation Army Ray
& Joan Kroc Corps
Community Center ................ 122
Secaucus Recreation Center .. 124
St. Louis University
High School — Danis
Field House ............................... 125
Stone Creek Club & Spa .......... 126
Syracuse University —
Carmelo K. Anthony
Basketball Center .................. 127
Texas Christian University —
Abe Martin Academic
Enhancement Center &
Dutch Meyer Athletic
Complex ...................................... 128
Texas State University —
Bobcat Stadium Expansion.. 129
Texas State University
Student Recreation
Center Expansion and
Renovation ................................. 130
Texas Tech University
Student Leisure Pool ........... 132
TIMEX Performance Center
(New York Giants
Headquarters and
Training Facility) ...................... 133
Uintah Community
University of California Los
Angeles — Spieker
Aquatics Center and
Dirks Pool................................... 136
University of California
San Diego RIMAC Annex ... 138
University of Dubuque —
Chlapaty Recreation and
Wellness Center/Football
Stadium Renovation ............. 140
University of Florida —
Donald R. Dizney Stadium/
Florida Lacrosse Facility....... 142
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Activities
and Recreation Center
Renovation ................................. 144
Facilities have
been divided into
six categories. For
quick recognition of
each project type,
match the page’s
colored sidebar to
the reference chart
below.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES
JOINT-VENTURE FACILITIES
PRO FACILITIES
PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES
SCHOOL FACILITIES
University of MassachusettsAmherst Campus
University of Michigan —
Al Glick Field House............. 148
University of Minnesota —
TCF Bank Stadium ................ 150
University of Richmond —
Weinstein Center for
Recreation & Wellness
Renovation and Addition .... 152
University of South Carolina
— Carolina Stadium.............. 154
University of West Georgia
— University Stadium .......... 156
University of Wisconsin La Crosse — Roger Harring
Stadium & Veterans
Memorial Field Complex ........ 158
Upper Canada College —
William P. Wilder Arena
& Sports Complex ................. 160
Vanderbilt University Football
Stadium Revitalization ........ 161
Vic Johnston Community
Centre Renovation ................. 162
West Sacramento Recreation
Center........................................... 163
West Vancouver
Community Centre ................ 164
Woolwich Memorial Centre ..... 165
The Yawkey Sports Training
Center........................................... 166
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All-Pro Freight Stadium
Avon, Ohio
The main entry
gate’s stair and
elevator towers
create a grand
portal to the venue
while allowing for
direct visual
access to home
plate and the field
upon fans’ arrival.
PHOTOS BY HANSON PHOTOGRAPHIC
The scale of the
ballpark on the
interior is critical
to capturing the
essence of the
game.
The main
concourse offers
ample space for
fan amenities,
while an outfield
grass berm
accommodates
overflow crowds.
ll-Pro Freight Stadium is the
centerpiece of a new 133-acre
recreational and mixed-use development. The site, given to the city a
number of years ago, had been used
by a local utility company as a dumping ground for fly ash, and the city
decided to use a small portion of the
land for this project, which it saw as
an economic development tool. Future
sports and recreation developments
will include a YMCA and an ice rink.
The home venue for the Lake Erie
Crushers represents the next generation of ballparks for the independent
Frontier Baseball League. The
program and quality of this facility,
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which includes seating for 5,000
spectators, was meant to surpass
other venues of this scope. The
concourse level includes team offices,
a team shop, concessions stands, a
clubhouse (with party patio above),
and maintenance, storage and support
facilities. The suite level includes 11
enclosed suites, two open suites, team
offices, a press box, concessions
stands and support facilities. The
main concourse offers ample space for
fan amenities, while an outfield grass
berm accommodates overflow crowds.
The ballpark, which features a
synthetic turf field that will accommodate local high school and college
teams, is geared toward family
entertainment and community
programming, as there will be
concerts and festivals seven months of
the year.
EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT:
RWL Architects
Elyria, Ohio
ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
OSports (Osborn Sports Architecture)
Cleveland, Ohio
OCCUPANCY: May 2009
COST: $12 million
SEATING CAPACITY: 5,000
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Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility
Expansion
PHOTOS BY NORTHERN ELEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO BY ERDAHL AERIAL PHOTO
Apple Valley, Minn.
The addition of a lazy river
and waterslide complex had
been planned when the
facility first opened in 1999.
fter 10 years of successful
operation, Apple Valley Family
Aquatic Facility was ready for an
expansion, so the city embarked on
the addition of a lazy river and waterslide complex. Since the expansion
was part of the original plan, there
were no surprises during design or
construction.
The lazy river is designed for both
fun and safety. A split in the river lets
patrons choose to get sprayed or stay
relatively dry. The geometry of the
lazy river and waterslide complex
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allows the expansion to be effectively
guarded with just eight lifeguards.
The entire facility was intended to
look like an integrated whole, not like
separate projects that happened to be
built near each other. To help
accomplish this goal, the new
buildings complement the style of the
original facility. Building materials
and colors, as well as landscaping
materials, were chosen to unify the
site.
Exterior shower towers were
specified to minimize the footprint of
the centrally located auxiliary
bathhouse. Otherwise, patrons’
convenience was a major consideration in siting buildings and other
project elements. For example, a
satellite restroom with showers and
an eating area is a refuge near the lazy
river, so patrons don’t have to return
to the main bathhouse. Ease of access
for maintenance was also a consideration, as a bridge over the lazy river to
the center island was designed to
allow maintenance crews convenient
access to it.
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The geometry of the lazy
river and waterslide
complex allows the
expansion to be
effectively guarded with
just eight lifeguards.
A satellite restroom with
showers and an eating
area is a refuge near the
lazy river, so patrons
don’t have to return to
the main bathhouse.
Bonestroo
St. Paul, Minn.
OCCUPANCY: June 2009
COST: $3.8 million
AREA: 3 acres
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Kirkeby-Over Stadium
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, S.D.
The facility was carved out of a hillside
and is bowl-shaped, with the field
recessed below grade.
irkeby-Over Stadium, located on
the south campus of Augustana
College, is the new home of the
school’s NCAA Division II football team. The project was part of a
long-term campus master plan that
includes the development of sports
and recreation facilities on the south
campus, including other athletic
fields and a running track, all geared
toward cultivating students’ health
and wellness and creating one of the
top campus athletic complexes in the
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upper Midwest.
Spectators enter the stadium on the
west and east sides through the
gateway and have access to seating on
both sides of the facility via an
elevated walkway on the concourse
level. Players enter the synthetic turf
field’s playing surface through a
tunnel below the walkway on the
north end of the stadium. Players are
separated from the spectators by
tiered retaining walls, but sidelines
are just 30 feet from the stands,
providing an intimate spectator
experience.
Constructed of concrete to make it
sustainable and attractive, and to
ensure a long lifespan, the stadium
features an elevated structure above
the home-team seating on the west
side that houses the press box and 11
private suites. The entire west side of
the facility offers stunning views of the
Augustana campus. The exterior skin is
a combination of structural/architectural precast and split-face block.
Interior spaces are climate-controlled
using split-system heat pumps that
efficiently provide individual heating
and cooling to the two levels of suites.
TKDA
St. Paul, Minn.
OCCUPANCY: August 2009
COST: $10 million
The stadium can
accommodate
nearly 7,000 fans
— 6,200 in
traditional seats
and informal
seating for 800
on grassy berms
located behind
the north and
south end zones
that provide a
fan-friendly
gathering space.
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Blue Ash Recreation Center
Renovation and Expansion
Blue Ash, Ohio
PHOTOS BY JH PHOTOGRAPHY INC.
One of the main
elements that
provides an
aesthetic basis for
the renovation and
expansion is the
masonry detail
that complements
both the existing
building and new
construction.
The main focus
of the project is
the two-story,
24,000-squarefoot fitness
center, which
includes two
studio rooms
and a 1⁄10-mile
elevated track.
priority throughout the planning
stages of the Blue Ash Recreation
Center project was creating a fluid tiein between new and existing spaces.
The facility now includes 76,000 new/
renovated square feet and 44,000
square feet of space that was left untouched or lightly renovated.
The welcome desk, designed to be
the heart of the facility, is placed under
an existing skylight that fills the space
with natural light. A separate indoor
check-in point was created for the
outdoor pool. The main focus of the
project is the two-story,
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24,000-square-foot fitness center,
which includes two studio rooms and
a 1⁄10-mile elevated track. Other
features include a climbing wall,
gymnasiums, locker rooms, saunas and
a whirlpool, meeting rooms, a café/
lounge and a game room.
One of the main elements that
provides an aesthetic basis for the
renovation and expansion is the
masonry detail that complements both
the existing building and new construction. The brick format continues
in the patterning of the floor tile. Light
wood tones and polished blue surfaces
were used as accents within the space.
Translucency, both horizontally as
well as vertically, reinforce this
concept. This is all paired with a
composition of large graphics that
bring a slight push of color into a
neutral palette.
ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT:
MSA Architects
Cincinnati, Ohio
OCCUPANCY: May 2009
COST: $12.8 million
SQUARE FEET: 120,000
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Markin Family Student Recreation Center
Bradley University
Peoria, Ill.
PHOTOS BY MARK BALLOGG/BALLOGG PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
The exterior blends with the color and articulation of an older, facing structure, yet is done in a contemporary context.
arkin Family Student
Recreation Center is the first of
four new buildings that will anchor
Bradley University’s western expansion. The recreation center sits
directly across Glenwood Avenue
from the historic 1897 Westlake Hall
College of Education. While it was
not possible to construct the facility
using cut limestone in the fashion
of Westlake Hall, the exterior of the
building was designed with a highly
articulated architectural precast
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concrete design that blends with the
color and articulation of the older
structure, yet is done in a contemporary context.
The three-story recreation center is
linked by an open stair that provides a
common visual link to all floors of the
building. This openness is also carried
through in the design of the climbing
wall, which starts on the lowest level
of the facility and rises 48 feet. The
building contains a suspended 1⁄8-mile
jogging track that encircles three
basketball courts and one multipurpose court, and there is an additional
performance court for intramurals
championships as well as occasional
practices for the university’s women’s
volleyball team. The natatorium
contains a floor-to-ceiling, pointsupported structural glass wall with
arched steel supports that recalls
some of the gothic architecture on
campus. The interior finishes of the
building reflect high quality and
durability, with terrazzo floors in all
public areas, a ceramic tile pool
enclosure, wood floors in all of the
courts and a glass dasher board
system surrounding the multipurpose
athletic court.
As this facility will anchor the
expansion of the campus and the
creation of a new Alumni Quad, an
outdoor terrace has been provided
directly adjacent to the exercise area,
providing students a space for outdoor
socializing when weather permits.
The gym’s three basketball
courts are encircled by a
suspended 1⁄8-mile jogging track.
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The natatorium contains a
floor-to-ceiling, point-supported
structural glass wall with arched
steel supports that recalls some of
the gothic architecture on campus.
The climbing wall
starts on the
lowest level of
the facility and
rises 48 feet.
The building has a pass-through lobby
that links the east campus to the west
campus and allows uncontrolled access
to the university’s health clinic and the
facility’s administrative offices.
An outdoor terrace directly
adjacent to the exercise area
provides students a space for
outdoor socializing.
PSA-Dewberry Inc.
Peoria, Ill.
AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER:
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
OCCUPANCY: September 2008
COST: $24.45 million
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C.V. Starr Community Center and
Sigrid & Harry Spath Aquatic Center
Fort Bragg, Calif.
Stained cement-board siding, gray
standing-seam metal roofs and
building massing blend with the
community context.
his community center and
aquatic facility for California’s
Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park
District will be constructed in three
phases. Phases I and II were completed in August 2009 and include a
natatorium with an eight-lane, 25-yard
competition pool; a recreational/
leisure pool; a waterslide and splashdown pool; men’s and women’s locker
rooms, and family changing rooms;
a fitness center; multipurpose rooms
and an aerobics studio; a lounge; and
administrative offices. Phase III will
include a gymnasium, meeting/classrooms, a catering kitchen and an arts
and crafts room.
The aquatics center is sited such
that the natatorium gable end is
centered on Maple Street, the main
approach leading up to the project
entry. The stained exterior cementboard siding, gray standing-seam
metal roofs and building massing
blend with the community context.
The natatorium roof is located on the
south side, sloping down toward the
nearby middle school. The other
building forms then step down to the
north with a pyramidal standing-seam
metal roof marking the entry, which
features large translucent skylights
over the public areas within the dry
activity area of the building.
The center’s functional planning
maximizes staff efficiency and
functionality, allowing the staff to
easily supervise both the aquatic areas
and the dry activity areas. The
swimming pools are designed with
multiple activity areas to promote
maximum utilization while minimizing the staff necessary to fully guard
the facility.
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Natatorium
features include a
25-yard-by-25meter competition
pool, a zero-depth
entry, interactive
water features, a
lazy river with
tumble bucket
water features,
and a waterslide
and splash pool.
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Amenities include a
small fitness center and
a concessions area in
view of the natatorium.
Paul Douglas Architect
Mendocino, Calif.
Glass Architects
Santa Rosa, Calif.
Counsilman-Hunsaker
Torrance, Calif.
PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT:
The Sports Management Group
Berkeley, Calif.
COST: $18.6 million
SQUARE FEET: 41,800
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A pyramidal
standing-seam
metal roof marks
the entry, which
features large
translucent
skylights over the
public areas.
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California State University, Bakersfield
Student Recreation Center
Bakersfield, Calif.
PHOTOS BY COESTER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
A climbing wall and a TV tower
serve as defining elements.
his new facility features a 34-foot
climbing wall, a three-lane suspended track, a three-court gymnasium and a 22-foot-high TV tower with
24 large LCD screens that serves the
main fitness area. Incorporated into
the fitness layout are cardiovascular
and strength training equipment, as
well as a core strength area, a stretching area and a dedicated area for personal training services and assessment.
Seven multifunction rooms flank the
principal athletic spaces that are
furnished with specialized hardwood
flooring, mirrors, padding and a sound
system for a variety of classes including yoga, martial arts, aerobics and
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cycling. These areas provide the
university with the ability to host a
mixture of classes simultaneously
while being adaptable to ever-changing user needs. Furthermore, the
adjacency of the storage areas to the
multipurpose rooms and the gym
allow for quick adaption between
classes and multiple court uses. The
multipurpose areas may also be used
for meetings or as classrooms.
The entry, athletic equipment areas
and support spaces all spin off the two
main elements at the heart of the
building — the climbing spire and
television tower — where sunlight
pours into the space through a
360-degree clerestory window system.
This open floor plan not only allows
for a union between users and the
outdoors, it also permits the staff to
have a clear view of most of the fitness
spaces throughout the facility,
whether they are at the kiosk, control
desk or in the recreation offices on the
second level.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
OCCUPANCY: May 2009
COST: $17.3 million
SQUARE FEET: 75,130
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Wildcat Recreation Center
California State University, Chico
Chico, Calif.
The building’s
brick exterior is a
custom blend
inspired by Chico’s
historic campus
masonry
buildings.
PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN
Protruding bay
windows, which
punctuate the
exterior face of the
building’s massing,
capture flashes of
action at night and
frame views for
participants in the
daytime.
he California State University,
Chico Wildcat Recreation Center
(WREC) has become the new campus
living room. The state-of-the-art project accommodates 2,000 users a day,
providing 113,000 square feet of recreation space on two floors. An outdoor
pool, heated spa and sun deck provide
an additional 16,000 square feet of
programmed outdoor space. Major
spaces include fitness areas, multipurpose rooms, a gymnasium and MAC,
an indoor track, a climbing wall, locker
rooms and administrative offices.
The two-story central gallery space
visually and physically connects all
major recreation activities and extends
the First Street entry forecourt past
the climbing wall to the outdoor pool
courtyard beyond. The easy-to-navigate plan flows from space to space.
An inviting monumental staircase
wraps a colorful graphic installation.
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Social interaction and leisure factor
into the WREC’s atmosphere with the
inclusion of a lounge and refreshment
bar that hosts gatherings before or
after workouts. Overlooks into the
gallery serve as private areas for
stretching and cardio exercise, while
also providing a quiet place for those
who wish to read or work on a laptop.
The pool’s zero-depth entry and spa
are places of casual interaction
between students.
Materials and colors draw from the
surrounding campus and community
environments. The building’s brick
exterior is a custom blend inspired by
Chico’s historic campus masonry
buildings.
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Horizontal bands of
translucent and clear
glazing accentuate the
the 1⁄8-mile suspended
running track, which
encircles the gymnasium
and MAC below.
Major program spaces include fitness
areas, multipurpose rooms and a
climbing wall.
PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN
Sasaki Associates Inc.
San Francisco, Calif.
Aquatic Design Group
Carlsbad, Calif.
OCCUPANCY: July 2009
COST: $47 million
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Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Interstitial public spaces are
intended for daily student
gathering, yet inserted into
these areas are recreational
components, such as a
40-foot-tall climbing wall.
© MICHAEL COLLYER PHOTOGRAPHY
© BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
© BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
With the relocation of two
1,000-seat reverse folding
grandstands, the 5,000-seat
arena can be transformed
into multiple practice courts
or a concert venue.
The Olympic-size pool features a movable
bulkhead and a 4-foot-deep area in the center to
allow for a variety of instructional, recreational
or competitive activities.
n the design of Spoelhof Fieldhouse
Complex, the site and context created
enormous challenges. The program
called for adding 292,000 square feet to
an existing 70,000-square-foot building, but adjacent dorms and woodlots
restrained possibilities for expansion.
Additionally, the design needed to
remain true to the campus vernacular
(a 1960s Prairie style), while creating a
human scale adjacent to the dormitories — though the low, horizontal force
was antithetical to the monumental
nature of performance athletic spaces.
The solution was to create longhanging eaves on the larger volumes,
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and to tier the mass of the building to
the south toward the pedestrian way.
Programmatically, the fitness center
acts as a buffer between the arena and
the campus, allowing for expansive
glass to connect the interior and
exterior. On the aquatic center, a
portico served as a complement to the
fitness massing on the arena, and
served the dual purpose of creating a
sunshade on the south side of the pool,
allowing for a glass facade connection
to the campus.
Another challenge was to create a
single facility on campus that would be
home to an academic department, all
of the athletic teams, the campus
Health Services Clinic and a human
performance laboratory, and yet one
that would be available every day for
student and staff recreation. This
complex problem was solved by
weaving the four venues together with
large public spaces.
GMB Architecture + Engineering
Holland, Mich.
OCCUPANCY: January 2009
COST: $49 million
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War Memorial Recreation Center Renovation
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Cambridge, Mass.
PHOTOS BY ANTON GRASSL/ESTO
The design team
was able to create
site solutions that
minimized street
disturbance in this
heavily congested
neighborhood.
he Cambridge War Memorial
renovation required the complete gutting of an existing threestory, 150,000-square-foot building
that had been used as the city’s
main recreation and athletic center.
Although the building was partially
unoccupied during the renovation,
the project was under strong pressure
to meet aggressive completion times
so the adjacent Cambridge Rindge
and Latin School could reoccupy the
facility.
The existing building, which was
solidly constructed in the 1950s,
adapted well to new programs,
resulting in easy and separate access
for student-athletes and community
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users. The recreation center features
three restored pools, a refurbished
gymnasium, a state-of-the-art fitness
center, a multipurpose room and
separate locker room facilities for
school and public use. An adjacent
field house accommodates courts and
an indoor running track.
The nature and scope of the project
was extensive and, in some cases,
technically challenging, involving
hazardous materials abatement; the
removal of the existing MEP system,
partition walls and interior finishes;
new concrete foundations within the
building’s basement crawl space; new
structural steel framing from the
basement to the roof; concrete repair;
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and new elevators and stairwells. The
energy-efficient and well-organized
building solution is bright and
welcoming, with a low-maintenance,
durable palette of materials.
HMFH Architects Inc.
Cambridge, Mass.
Philip A. Porter
Leominster, Mass.
COST: $25.6 million
Among the building’s restored spaces are three
swimming pools.
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Camelback Ranch-Glendale
Phoenix, Ariz.
Located on a
141-acre site,
Camelback RanchGlendale includes
major- and minorleague clubhouses,
12 full practice fields
and two practice
infields.
The 14 buildings
comprising the
complex feature
sloping roofs,
asymmetrical
designs and
organic
appearances.
he Camelback Ranch-Glendale
spring training facility is designed with 10,000 fixed seats and
3,000 lawn seats, making it the largest
facility in Arizona’s Cactus League.
Located on a 141-acre site with a
three-acre lake, the stadium includes
more than 118,000 square feet of
major- and minor-league clubhouses,
as well as four major-league practice
fields, eight minor-league practice
fields, two practice infields and a 200seat premium seating lounge.
The dual spring home of the
Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles
Dodgers is designed to appear to rise
from the flat valley floor. A symmetri-
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cal two-building outpost in center
field houses the main ticket office, the
team store and other operations. The
curved buildings immediately set the
tone for the experience at Camelback
Ranch-Glendale; the 14 buildings
comprising the complex feature
sloping roofs, asymmetrical designs
and organic appearances.
Fans park on the opposite side of
the complex from the ballpark and
then make their way through the
training complex before reaching the
game, getting a chance to see multiple
workouts on multiple diamonds. Each
of the facility’s main tenants has
training facilities for both the major-
and minor-league squads, allowing for
smoothly run year-round operations.
The White Sox chose to put minorand major-league facilities in the same
building, while the Dodgers elected to
break out the minor-league operations
in a three-building complex, with
separate buildings for training,
support and clubhouses.
HKS Inc.
Dallas, Texas
OCCUPANCY: February 2009
COST: $105 million
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Cedar Park Center
Cedar Park, Texas
The Cedar Park Center hosts
events ranging from ice
hockey and rodeos to
concerts and trade shows.
Included in the building are 20 large luxury suites, four
party suites and 545 club seats with a private club lounge.
he Cedar Park Center, a 6,800seat multiuse sports arena, has
helped put the Austin-area city on
the entertainment map and has given
the community of 52,000 residents a
catalyst for activity. The arena hosts
events ranging from ice hockey and
rodeos to concerts and trade shows.
For events such as concerts and
speakers, the seating can expand
to accommodate as many as 8,700
spectators.
The designers paid special attention to the acoustics, telescopic
seating and a collapsible seating
section. This section allows operators
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seats according to the type of event
being hosted. Another feature of the
building is a system that allows
operators to actually set up a stage
behind the scenes while another
event is going on.
Among its many roles, the Cedar
Park Center will serve as the permanent home of the Texas Stars, an
American Hockey League team
affiliated with the NHL’s Dallas Stars.
With the new facility, the arena may
soon host other minor league teams,
including some in basketball and
football. Included in the facility are
team and building management
offices, retail space, 20 large luxury
suites, four party suites and 545 club
seats with a private club lounge. The
arena is also specially equipped to
host travelling shows, with dressing
rooms and bus hookups.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
SEATING CAPACITY: 6,660 (hockey);
8,400 (concerts)
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Chapman University
Orange, Calif.
With space at a premium, the challenge
was to design a hybrid structure that
provided the best viewing experience for
all spectators.
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2010
The dimensional imperatives of soccer
and aquatics were paramount and
determined the footprint of the building.
Exposed steel and an
abundance of brick
achieved a look that
fit into the existing
campus architecture.
art of a larger master-planning
effort designed to meet the evolving needs of Chapman University’s
athletic department and campus
population, Erin J. Lastinger Athletics
Complex is a dynamic hybrid structure combining a football stadium
and an aquatics center. The complex
maximizes available square footage on
a limited site, achieves economic and
programmatic savings, and powerfully anchors the university’s athletic,
recreation and outdoor programs.
Utilizing the campus palette of
materials (custom brick and color
blend, warm-colored painted plaster),
the new athletic facility sits in harmony with the campus yet distinguishes
itself by varying the brick colors and
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pattern, creating something new rather
than simply mimicking the adjacent
buildings. The exterior design reflects
the facility’s dual use — brick masonry
on the field-side elevation reflects
strength, permanence and campus
integration, whereas the aquatic side
uses warm, neutral colored plaster that
minimizes glare and enhances the pool
area.
Bright, vibrant accent colors
highlight the interior spaces without
overwhelming them. A brick wall flows
through the main corridor, integrating
the exterior with the interior. Interior
finishes were specified to achieve a
beautiful, exciting environment, and
since durability and life-cycle costs
were equally important, sealed
concrete floors were specified at the
locker rooms and field-side entries to
withstand high use. Natural lighting
illuminates permanently occupied
interior areas as much as possible.
Cannon Design
Los Angeles, Calif.
Rowley International
Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.
COST: $25.3 million
SQUARE FEET: 47,300
SEATING CAPACITY: 2,000 (stadium);
600 (aquatics)
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Henderson, Nev.
building that sits lightly on the
land” is how City of Henderson
officials described their vision for the
new senior center. This statement is
the driving force behind the design of
this single-story facility, which is also
designed for LEED Gold certification.
The senior center houses a health and
wellness center, a commercial kitchen, a
multipurpose/dining area, craft rooms, a
game room, conference rooms, a movie
room, administrative spaces and a
library. The building design carries a
simple geometry, with sloping roof
planes that bend down toward the earth
and become wall planes for an easy
transition to the landscape and beyond.
Safety, security, views and ease of
movement through the facility were also
principal goals of the design. Walking
distances inside the building were
considered and activity spaces grouped
together, and restrooms were strategically placed throughout.
The interior design is a mix of earthy
and contemporary elements, and bold
colors. The exterior rock gabion wall
extends into the contemporary lobby
space. Cork floors add to the natural
feel while high-style lighting, contemporary cherry wood and splashes of
chartreuse and tomato red play off the
earthy elements. The coffee shop is
filled with natural light and highlighted
by a contemporary translucent/cherry
wood cubby wall to display artwork
created at the center. High-back
booths, tables and club chairs provide
multiple nodes of interaction in the
coffee shop.
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The building
design carries a
simple geometry,
with sloping roof
planes that bend
toward the earth
and become wall
planes for an easy
transition to the
landscape and
beyond.
Safety, security,
views and ease of
movement through
the facility were
principal goals of
the design.
Craft rooms are
among the
major activity
spaces within
the senior
center.
Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects
Las Vegas, Nev.
OCCUPANCY: December 2009
COST: $11.9 million
SQUARE FEET: 29,890
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Burns Wellness Commons
Renovation and Addition
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, Minn.
The addition was
built into the
hillside to provide
a more pleasing
scale on the
campus, and to
provide earthsheltering energy
conservation.
The existing lower
level locker rooms
were upgraded as
part of the renovation
of Reif Gymnasium.
ith more than 2,000 students
on the main campus, the
College of St. Scholastica had outgrown the existing Reif Gymnasium.
In response to growing sports, recreation and academic needs, the college
envisioned a wellness facility that
would serve and integrate its functional needs and promote its “whole
student” philosophy of supporting
mind and body.
Burns Wellness Commons was
planned to tie into the existing
gymnasium. Although the exterior
was dated, the interior still provided a
great wood performance court space
for players and spectators. Due to
tight site limitations and a desire to
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Amenities include a 3,000-square-foot weight room
and a 2,000-square-foot training facility.
upgrade the overall aesthetic of the
facility, the wellness center’s master
plan proposed to wrap the existing
gym with new construction — active
spaces for recreation and athletics on
one side of the existing building, and
academic and wellness center spaces
on the other side.
The two-level, 33,000-square-foot
addition includes wellness, sports and
recreation areas, including a
3,000-square-foot weight room and a
2,000-square-foot training facility,
new and renovated locker rooms,
equipment issue areas and laundry
facilities, Nordic ski waxing and
storage on the lower level. The lower
level support spaces are immediately
accessible to Reif Gymnasium and the
Phase 1 multipurpose field house. The
upper level of the addition is focused
on academic facilities, with a new
entry and lobby that feature a dramatic sunlit, curved glass-enclosed
stairway and student lounge areas.
The project also involved remodeling
more than 7,000 square feet of Reif
Gymnasium.
TKDA
St. Paul, Minn.
COST: $7.2 million
SQUARE FEET: 39,100
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Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, Colo.
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2010
The design of the recreation center capitalizes on
its prominent hillside site as a crossroads of the
student life experience and the academic core.
ituated between the administration building and student union,
and overlooking the new football
stadium to the east, the new Student
Recreation Center occupies a key
south-facing transitional site on
the east edge of the Colorado State
University-Pueblo main campus.
With its terraced mass, the design
of the recreation center capitalizes
on the prominent hillside site as a
crossroads of the student life experience and the academic core. The
building adjoins the existing Massari
Arena to the north, allowing shared
use of the natatorium, racquetball
courts, training/rehab area and a
climbing wall. Its transparent,
two-story main entry offers a
panoramic view of the Front Range
and Pikes Peak, while the tripleheight volume of the atrium allows
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visitors and users to experience the
building’s energetic, communityoriented feel.
Daylight filters through clerestories into the main gymnasium, the
elevated running track that circulates
through the atrium, the fitness center
and multipurpose rooms. In addition
to its recreation offerings, the center
provides a health, wellness and
nutritional suite, a lounge/café with a
south-facing exterior terrace and an
outdoor pursuits program and
equipment rental space.
A simplified materials palette of
precast concrete, glazing and a
water-table course of cast-in-place
concrete provides the campus with a
neutral mix of exterior materials that
complement the clean, modern
buildings rising out of the natural,
arid Pueblo landscape.
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Daylight filters through clerestories into the main gymnasium and to the
elevated running track that circulates through the atrium.
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Denver, Colo.
HGF Architects Inc.
Pueblo, Colo.
The transparent,
two-story main
entry offers a
panoramic view of
the Front Range
and Pikes Peak.
SportsPlan Studio
Kansas City, Mo.
COST: $8.35 million
SQUARE FEET: 39,850
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The center provides a health,
wellness and nutritional suite
in addition to its fitness and
recreation offerings.
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Credit Union Place
Summerside, P.E.I.
Natural wood lines both the
front entry canopy and the
ceiling of the pool.
Constructed in
phases, the project
integrates several
diverse civic
programs into one
complex.
redit Union Place is a major
component of the downtown revitalization strategy for Summerside.
Constructed in phases to allow for the
continued use of existing public facilities on the site, the project integrates
several diverse civic programs into
one complex. The facility organizes
its surroundings, providing an urban
entrance terrace on the city side to
the west, and park views and access
from the aquatic center to the existing park and track oval to the east.
A single public lobby organizes
access to a 3,500-seat arena, a second
practice rink, an aquatic complex, a
fitness and wellness center, and
convention facilities. Construction of
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the conference center and aquatic
complex, with its 25-meter pool,
shallow-water basin and waterslide,
was completed in the first phase, and
the arena was completed in the
second.
Although functionally clad in metal
and precast concrete, the building is
highlighted with strategically placed
windows and mosaic tile to allow
splashes of color, texture and natural
light to exist throughout. Natural
wood lines both the front entry
canopy and the ceiling of the pool.
Vertical acoustical panels are suspended in the natatorium to mitigate
reverberating sound. Interior
windows allow views through the
facility and are complemented by
bold graphics.
MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
Toronto, Ont.
WHW Architects
Halifax, N.S.
Pool Systems Design
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
COST: $32.3 million (Canadian)
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Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center
& D.J. Sokol Arena
Creighton University
Omaha, Neb.
The building’s design
matches the campus’s
prevalent collegiate
gothic style.
The new home for
Creighton women’s
volleyball and
basketball programs,
D.J. Sokol Arena
seats 2,950 for
both sports.
Ryan Athletic Center
includes locker
rooms, coaches’
offices, ticket
offices, athletic
training space,
meeting rooms and
a media workroom.
he new home for Creighton
women’s volleyball and basketball programs, D.J. Sokol Arena seats
2,950 for both sports. The larger
facility in which it is located, Wayne
and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center, includes coaches’ offices, locker rooms,
ticket offices, athletic training spaces,
meeting rooms and a media workroom. Located adjacent to the soccer
stadium, the athletic center features
team facilities and coaches’ offices
for Creighton’s men’s and women’s
soccer teams. The arena will also be
used for other campus and community
events, including campus assemblies,
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coaching camps/clinics, concerts and
speakers.
The building’s design matches the
campus’s prevalent collegiate gothic
style. The arena was specifically
designed to recall the great traditions
of collegiate athletics — strong
rivalries played out on a grand but
intimate stage, with fans loudly
cheering on their respective teams.
The building has also been designed with the campus’s future in
mind. As the university relocates
current athletics venues from the
heart of campus, additional sports,
including baseball and softball, will
be headquartered in the building. A
student fitness center and indoor field
house is being designed for the site to
the east of the Ryan Center, and
practice baseball and competition
softball fields are planned to the
north.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
COST: $16.3 million
SQUARE FEET: 78,134
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Ellicott City, Md.
PHOTOS BY TOM HOLDSWORTHY PHOTOGRAPHY
The goal in renovating and adding to
the space was to create a new image
for the YMCA, with lots of natural light
and dynamic views of activities inside
the building.
Large expanses of low-E,
energy-efficient, glare-reducing
window glazing create bright
and inviting spaces.
The lounge and circulation spaces offer views of the
fitness center, lower gymnasium and climbing wall.
llicott City’s existing YMCA facility was constructed in the 1970s
and consisted of a simple rectangular box with small spaces and few
windows. The goal in renovating and
adding to the space was to create a new
image for the YMCA, with lots of natural light and dynamic views of activities inside the building. The program
was unique for the YMCA of Central
Maryland since it would include two
gymnasiums, two pools, a climbing
wall and the largest fitness center
found in any of its other facilities.
The main entrance is a rotunda that
welcomes members and guests and is
located to provide views into the new
pool area, so that parents can watch
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their children’s lessons without being
on the pool deck. Just beyond the
control desk is the entrance to the
main locker rooms, which separately
serve men, women, boys, girls and
families. All the locker rooms converge
and have direct access onto the decks
of each pool.
The main level includes the double
gymnasium, a large aerobics room, the
fitness space and a group cycling
studio. The lower level is kid-oriented
and includes a gymnasium, the
climbing wall, childcare space and a
multipurpose room for children’s
activities.
The new design emphasizes contemporary, open architecture with exposed
steel structure, energy-efficient lighting
and an exciting color and materials
palette that subtly encourages activity
and movement between spaces. The
diagonal wall planes intersect building
systems and create a welcome harmony
that invites members to explore the
building, while also promoting easy
wayfinding.
Gaudreau Inc.
Baltimore, Md.
COST: $11 million
SQUARE FEET: 43,700 (addition);
25,000 (renovation)
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David R. Meager
Malta Community Center
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Malta, N.Y.
PHOTO © LUCY CHEN
Because of its
location in a high
snowfall area, an
interpretation of
traditional metal eave
design was created on
the gym to achieve
scale and contextual
relationships.
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Natural light is prevalent
throughout the building,
even in the gym, where it is
carefully utilized.
multiuse community center that
is an addition to a residentially
scaled, self-contained building, the
David R. Meager Malta Community
Center is noteworthy for combining
recreation, cultural and social programs into one “town center.”
The plan has active recreation to the
right of the entry, with passive and
cultural recreation to the left. The
facility includes a large gym that opens
onto summer-camp playing fields, a
multipurpose room with a stage, a
small senior center, a computer
resource room, a branch library and
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the recreation department. A future
addition will accommodate a pool.
Exterior materials were selected to
blend in with the residential siding of
the existing building. A variety of
siding patterns scale down the facades
without resorting to traditional
patterns, which were considered to be
of the wrong scale for these large
volumes. A strategy of connecting with,
as opposed to building on to or around,
the existing building was selected,
allowing the existing center to remain
open throughout construction. The
addition was designed as an ensemble
of town-like volumes, so as to not
overwhelm the existing building.
The interior design incorporates
renewable resources and highly
durable finishes, including wood walls
surrounding the recreation department’s access control point. Concrete
floors enhanced cost savings, as did
open ceilings in multipurpose spaces.
Colors call out different functions
using a historic Victorian palette from
the village of Round Lake within
Malta. Natural light is prevalent
throughout the building, even in the
gym, where it is carefully utilized.
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Active recreation components
include a multipurpose room
with a stage and large gym.
The midsized
library has
distinct spaces
for children,
teens and adults,
with spaces and
book stacks
positioned so
that all areas are
visible from the
library desk.
Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc.
Boston, Mass.
COST: $4.8 million
SQUARE FEET: 22,100
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Robert M. Dewey Squash Center
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, Mass.
A 120-foot expanse of glass
curtainwall projects beyond
the building’s structural
columns, offering dramatic
views toward the school’s
athletic fields.
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2010
A lounge and community
space provide ample
courtside tournament
seating for spectators.
The design
solution raises
the first floor
more than 20
feet above the
playfields to
allow periodic
floodwaters to
flow underneath
the structure.
t Deerfield Academy, an independent secondary school committed to high standards for scholarship,
citizenship and personal responsibility,
sports play a vital role in the student
experience. The school prides itself on
its competitive program and athletic
facilities.
The new Robert M. Dewey Squash
Center, with its 10 international-size
squash courts, supports the school’s
growing squash team. Anchoring the
south side of the campus, the squash
department’s new home establishes a
strong organizing element for the
academy’s expansive athletic complex.
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The adjacent lounge and community
space provide ample courtside tournament seating for spectators, while a
120-foot expanse of glass curtainwall
projects beyond the building’s structural columns, offering dramatic views
toward the school’s athletic fields along
the Deerfield River.
Because of limited space adjacent to
existing athletic facilities, the new
building is situated along the edge of a
vegetative wetland and partially within
a 100-year floodplain. Through
extensive coordination with the local
conservation commission, the building
was carefully sited to preserve the
surrounding wetlands. The design
solution also raises the first floor more
than 20 feet above the playfields to
allow periodic floodwaters to flow
underneath the structure and successfully maintain the required flood
storage capacity.
ARC/Architectural Resources
Cambridge
Cambridge, Mass.
OCCUPANCY: November 2008
COST: $6 million
SQUARE FEET: 15,400
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Delaware State University
Wellness and Recreation Center
Dover, Del.
PHOTOS BY TOM KESSLER
The building’s
slanted form of the
walls, contrasting
blue metal siding,
pitched roofing,
colorful pavers and
asymmetrical
windows are unique
to the campus.
he first facility of its kind on
the Delaware State University
campus, the multiphase Wellness and
Recreation Center provides students
and the surrounding community with
a dedicated space for intramural sports
and self-guided wellness activities.
The center’s artful facade is a
gateway into the university and
provides students with an inspirational
foreshadowing of future growth and
advancement on campus. The facility
was designed to give students and
faculty stimulating glimpses of all
recreational programs that the center
offers. Immediately upon entering,
visitors can view the gymnasium,
fitness areas and jogging track above.
Although the exterior of the
building is composed of traditional
brick, the slanted form of the walls,
contrasting blue metal siding, pitched
roofing, colorful pavers and asymmetrical windows are unique to the
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campus. The interior of the wellness
center features vibrant colors, exposed
structure and curvilinear forms to
produce a stimulating, open environment. “The Wedge,” a large lounge
area featuring relaxed seating,
provides students with opportunities
for both physical conditioning and
social interaction.
The center offers guests a wide
range of dry and aquatic activities.
Students who would like to engage in
fitness activities have the option of
using the larger 3,300-square-foot area
or one of numerous smaller areas,
ranging from 200 to 1,200 square feet.
Swimmers can either train in the lap
lanes or drift into the leisure area. The
facility provides a well-balanced
program that caters to the needs of
both new exercisers and
student-athletes.
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The center offers guests a wide
range of dry and aquatic activities.
The high levels of student use demonstrates the
facility’s ability to “encourage optimum physical
development and the safeguarding of health,” as
outlined by DSU’s vision statement.
Hughes Group Architects
Sterling, Va.
The interior of the
wellness center
features vibrant
colors, exposed
structure and
curvilinear forms
to produce a
stimulating, open
environment.
Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture
New York, N.Y.
OCCUPANCY: October 2009
COST: $21.4 million
SQUARE FEET: 54,000
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Don Wheaton YMCA
Edmonton, Alb.
PHOTOS BY ROY OOMS
2010
Taking advantage of a
downtown site and
zero-setback condition,
the designers sought to
make a strong connection
between the activities
within the building and the
adjacent streetscape.
aking advantage of a downtown
site and zero-setback condition,
the designers of Don Wheaton YMCA
sought to make a strong but appropriate connection between the activities
within the building and the adjacent
streetscape. This connection is seen as
mutual — users of the facility feel connected to the fabric of the city, while
passersby get an impression of the life
within. Major active building components — the pool, donor plaza, child
play area, multipurpose room, café and
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fitness center — were seen as the ingredients to make this connection real.
The large glazed volume of the pool
acts as a beacon within the larger
urban context, and connects its users
to this fabric. At the more intimate
pedestrian scale, translucent glass
treatment gives only glimpses into the
pool, appropriately balancing visual
connection with privacy.
Further along the street and avenue,
the continuous glazing of the pool and
entry volumes gives way to punched
openings, allowing an appropriate level
of connection between the multipurpose room and child play area, while
reinforcing the street edge with the
sturdy warmth of brick.
The second-floor position of the
fitness center allows users a view of
the street and city, while providing the
appropriate level of physical separation from passersby. The large glazed
expanse of this space reveals the
movement of users enlivening the
building.
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The large glazed volume
of the pool acts as a
beacon.
An open environment allows
visitors and users clear views
of multiple activities.
GEC Architecture
Calgary, Alb.
Barr Ryder Architects
Edmonton, Alb.
Garwood Jones & Hanham
Hamilton, Ont.
Spacious locker rooms complement
the interior’s expanses.
COST: $21 million (Canadian)
SQUARE FEET: 67,295
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Biscayne Bay Fitness Center Addition
Florida International University
North Miami, Fla.
PHOTOS BY IVAN SANTIAGO/FIU PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
With this
renovation,
Florida
International
University has
repositioned
Wolfe University
Center as the
true heart of
student activity.
The fitness center
became the logical
link between the
main inner mall and
the outdoors, now
combining with the
renewed aquatic
center to create a
dynamic student
athletic and
recreation facility.
s part of its commitment to
enhance on-campus student
services, Florida International
University sought to reposition its
Wolfe University Center as the true
heart of student activity. This initiative resulted in fitness additions that
capture views of beautiful Biscayne
Bay, two ponds and the university’s
Olympic-size swimming pool, as well
as create visual interest and energy for
pedestrians passing by and through
the building. The new spaces enliven
formerly dead corridors and create a
“see and be seen” place, facilitating
a stronger student community and a
sense of positive campus growth.
The existing center was a mélange
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of spaces connecting two academic
buildings. A service road and underground utility corridor separated the
existing center from the pool. By
relocating the service road and
utilities, designers were able to
connect the fitness center to the pool
deck both visually and physically. The
group exercise studio and staff offices
now offer views to the bay.
The new areas fit seamlessly into
the existing building. As the shape of
the building evolved, curved massing
was used in the aerobics room to
achieve maximum views. The exterior
design improves the existing building
image, while maintaining compatibility with color and texture. Interior
finishes, materials and colors reinforce
massing and the sense of connection
between spaces. Exposed structure
provides a sense of vertical space in
the one-story additions.
Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas +
Company LLC
Tampa, Fla.
Edwin M. Green Inc.
Miami, Fla.
COST: $4.59 million
SQUARE FEET: 72,000
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Fairfax, Va.
PHOTOS BY ALAN KARCHMER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER
The RAC is home to
intramural and club
sports, as well as
intercollegiate
tennis, volleyball
and wrestling.
The facility, which
was formerly known
as the Physical
Education Building,
sits in a wooded
area near the heart
of campus.
“RAC Gym” is home to the George Mason
men’s and women’s volleyball teams, and
provides a competition venue for wrestling.
ontaining three gymnasiums,
two racquetball courts, two
squash courts and a two-story fitness
gallery that spans more than 15,000
square feet, the new Recreation and
Athletic Complex (RAC) is the primary recreation destination for George
Mason University students. The
facility, which was formerly known
as the Physical Education Building,
sits in a wooded area near the heart of
campus.
The design of the expansion and
renovation retained existing gymnasium spaces because of recreational
demand, reconfigured existing
support areas to better serve modern
fitness and strength training requirements, and expanded the building to
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meet the current and future demands
for multiple recreation opportunities
on campus. The project doubled the
original square footage of the
building.
The student fitness center is the
focal point. This space has strong
visual relationships with adjacent
gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms.
The fitness gallery includes one level
for cardiovascular machines and one
level for strength training, with the
latter consisting of selectorized
machines and free weights. In
addition, the fitness area features two
multipurpose rooms that house
various exercise programs, including
yoga, Pilates and martial arts, providing alternatives to the traditional
cardiovascular workout.
The newest of the facility’s gymnasiums, “RAC Gym,” is home to the
George Mason men’s and women’s
volleyball teams, and provides a
competition venue for wrestling. RAC
Gym accommodates seating for 1,550
and features three basketball courts,
retractable bleachers, a state-of-theart sound system and a second-level
viewing area.
EwingCole
Philadelphia, Pa.
COST: $24.5 million
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George Sim Community Center Renovation
Sacramento, Calif.
The George Sim Community
Center is a vibrant cultural,
recreational, educational and
social resource for residents
of all ages.
The main lobby boasts a
large stained glass window
— one of three public art
projects at the new center
— by Chico artist Elizabeth
Devereaux.
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Featuring a multicourt gymnasium with built-in
bleachers, the events center also has a full stage for
theatrical performances and other cultural activities.
et among the playing fields of
George Sim Park in southeast
Sacramento, the existing facility, built
in two phases in 1969 and 1990, was
no longer able to meet the needs of
this growing community. Now, the
George Sim Community Center is a
vibrant cultural, recreational, educational and social resource for residents of all ages.
The expansion of the community
center building and addition of a new
events center bring the total size of
the facility to 36,000 square feet. The
main lobby provides expansive areas
of glazing and dramatic lighting, and
is the site of a large stained glass
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window — one of three public art
projects at the new center — by Chico
artist Elizabeth Devereaux. The
existing multipurpose room has been
fully renovated with new finishes and
lighting and an upgraded kitchen, and
is available for planned activities and
rentals. The new center also incorporates designated spaces for youths and
seniors, an arts and crafts room, a
computer lab, a fitness center, a
community resource center and
additional multipurpose spaces.
Local residents are particularly
excited about the new events center,
which provides a 9,600-square-foot
space for sports and other neighbor-
hood events, and will also be available
to rent for private functions. Featuring
a multicourt gymnasium with built-in
bleachers, and a table-seating capacity
of more than 300, the events center
also has a full stage for theatrical
performances, movies and other
cultural activities, as well as a fullservice catering kitchen.
Field Paoli Architects
COST: $12.6 million
SQUARE FEET: 36,000
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Fraser, Colo.
The opening of
Grand Park
Community
Recreation
Center was the
culmination of a
citizen-driven
grassroots effort
to fund and
operate a new
center.
The base
program, which
included a
leisure pool and
a gymnastics
center, was
formulated for
flexibility to
maximize
programming
opportunities.
ome to the Winter Park and
Mary Jane ski areas, the Fraser
River valley is an outdoor paradise.
For the valley’s residents, though, the
choices for indoor recreation had long
been limited and in drastic need of
improvement.
The opening of Grand Park
Community Recreation Center was the
culmination of a citizen-driven
grassroots effort to fund and operate a
new center. Through fundraising
efforts and cost-saving strategies, the
building’s original program of 40,000
square feet grew to nearly 50,000
square feet. The base program — community rooms, a leisure pool, a fitness
center, a gymnastics center, a gymnasium and a jogging track — was
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formulated for flexibility to maximize
programming opportunities. The
success of fundraising efforts added a
climbing wall, a four-lane lap/competition pool and a water slide.
Internal circulation is straightforward and open, leading to the reception desk. This efficient central point of
control features views to the climbing
wall, the lounge with a fireplace, the
main stair leading to upper-level fitness
areas, and the gymnasium. Interior
windows penetrate the wall between
the main lobby and the natatorium,
which anchors the building design. Its
large gabled form, topped by a traditional clerestory, becomes a point of
reference from outside or inside.
The building’s palette reflects
traditional materials and forms found
throughout the valley, yet offers the
sustainability of today. Cementitious
siding, brick masonry, high-albedo roof
materials, and insulated, low-emissivity glazing all assist in mitigating the
sun’s impact at such a high altitude.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
Water Technology Inc.
Beaver Dam, Wis.
COST: $13 million
SQUARE FEET: 50,000
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Grande Prairie Gymnastics Centre
Grande Prairie, Alb.
The exterior was designed to
showcase the building’s
two-story arched windows.
PHOTOS BY KATE AND MATTHEW EDIGER
Pedestrian traffic is directed
to the second-floor viewing
area immediately upon
entering the building.
Other areas devoted to exercise
equipment and group exercise classes
are included in the building program.
highly involved and motivated
group of parents and volunteers
were responsible for all the funding
for this project. The “Gymniks” overcame a municipal funding bias toward
traditional sports such as ice hockey
and soccer by creating and operating
three lotteries. After the Gymniks
moved into the building (partial occupancy was achieved in 2005, with
the construction, renovation and
purchase of equipment completed in
2009), they donated the building back
to the city but continue to operate all
programs.
The 55,000-square-foot facility
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includes 26,000 square feet dedicated
to gymnastics. Pedestrian traffic is
directed to the second-floor viewing
area immediately upon entering the
building. An access route was
preplanned from the gymnastics
building into a future adjoining
aquatics center to facilitate common
programming.
Indirect lighting was used in the
gymnasium, and interior colors were
kept as light as was practical to
maximize lighting reflectance.
Windows at mezzanine levels provide
daylighting in the gym. Approximately
220 seats were installed in 2009 in the
viewing area to accommodate spectators, as were 100-seat pullout bleachers in the gym for athletes during
competitions.
The exterior was designed to
showcase two-story arched windows,
which blend old-world charm with
modern architecture. The facility was
structurally and mechanically built to
accommodate the extension of future
city facilities; the new aquatic center
will be attached to the north and east
walls, and the front entrance will be
located inside the main entrance of
the new “multiplex” facility once it is
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The facility’s 55,000 square
feet includes 26,000 square
feet dedicated to gymnastics.
Workun Garrick Partnership
Edmonton, Alb.
SQUARE FEET: 55,000
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Hollyburn Country Club Addition
West Vancouver, B.C.
he functional plan for an addition
to Hollyburn Country Club was
defined by the opportunities found
within the constraints of the site. As
such, the addition maintains connectivity to the existing club facility,
as well as protects and complements
the protected fish-bearing streams
on each side of the property and the
mountain slopes found throughout
the area.
The addition was positioned on the
southwest side of the existing building. As the new amenities were
located some distance from the main
entry, careful planning was necessary
to create logical connections, specifically from the existing club locker
room and social areas to the new
program spaces. Core elements
include a two-level fitness center
(which replaced an existing basement
facility), a fitness studio, a multiuse
room with an outdoor deck, a leisure
pool with an outdoor deck and a new
25-meter lap pool within an existing
structure. Support amenities include
spa and physiotherapy spaces, as well
as fitness staff offices. Existing spaces
were repurposed during the renovation to complement the additions.
A crucial requirement of the
interior architecture was to integrate
the additions with the recently
redecorated club interiors. A contemporary expression was pursued by
combining elemental architectural use
of cast-in-place concrete, window
walls and glulam beams with a neutral
color palette. On the exterior, the
objective was to create a unified
expression between the new and
existing buildings. Paramount to the
design was the notion that the
mountainside setting and spectacular
views remain the focal point.
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The principal challenge in the siting of the building was to sensitively integrate
it into the embankment so that the spectacular views could be maintained.
A crucial
requirement of
the interior
architecture was
to integrate the
new additions
with the recently
redecorated
club interiors.
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Located on
a sloping
mountainside,
the club
features
dramatic
views of
English Bay
and downtown
Vancouver to
the south.
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PHOTO BY ED WHITE
Core elements include a two-level
fitness center and a new 25-meter lap
pool within an existing structure.
Selective seismic improvements to
the arena and curling rink round out
the scope of building construction.
CEI Architecture Planning Interiors
Vancouver, B.C.
OCCUPANCY: April 2009
SQUARE FEET: 47,585
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Van Andel Soccer Stadium
Hope College
Holland, Mich.
To help facilitate increased
community use, the design
included lighting for night games.
Bound by a wooded wetland on the
east and an existing roadway on the
west, the efficiency of the design
allowed for a NCAA-regulation field.
PHOTOS BY BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
Locker rooms were placed beneath
the stadium, allowing for maximum
use of space on a constrained site.
hrough a generous lead donation
from the David and Carol Van
Andel Foundation, Hope College has
created a state-of-the-art soccer facility
touted as the best small college soccer
venue in NCAA Division III. Utilizing a
precast concrete stadia superstructure,
this facility includes stadium-style and
bleacher seating for 1,400 fans.
A concessions stand, restrooms, two
locker rooms, a training room and a
meeting room for visiting teams were
placed conveniently beneath the
stadium, allowing for maximum use of
space on a constrained site. Placing
these program spaces under the
structure also allows for a better
separation of spectators and players
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and creates a “big venue” feel for teams
as they enter the field through a tunnel.
Due to the close proximity of a
roadway, the massing was carefully
broken down to create a human scale
by the sidewalk. The exterior materials of brick and stone were selected to
offer a rich collegiate appearance for a
facility that is situated at the eastern
gateway to both the campus and the
city. These materials also unify this
facility with the other portions of the
athletic campus. The decision to use
synthetic turf was made in order to
maximize usage for both the men’s
and women’s team practices and
competitions, as well as to make the
facility available to students for
academic and intramural use.
Because of the prominent location
within the city, the college has also
made the complex widely available for
community and public use. To help
facilitate increased community use and
provide a premium social experience
for the campus and beyond, community, the design included lighting for
night games.
GMB Architecture + Engineering
Holland, Mich.
COST: $3.2 million
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The Houstonian Hotel,
Club and Spa Expansion
Houston, Texas
A covered entrance through the
garden space connects the hotel with
its new tennis center.
n expansion of The Houstonian
Hotel, Club and Spa, this project
involved the addition of a new tennis
center comprising four indoor and
four outdoor courts, as well as two
paddle courts. A parking garage was
added, and an existing parking garage
was renovated. Renovations were also
made to locker rooms and workout
areas, while racquetball courts were
converted into a group cycling room
and a functional studio.
A covered entrance through the
garden space connects the club with its
new tennis center, providing a single
point of security. Running east and
west of the entrance is a gallery
viewing space with large windows that
overlook the garden court. Mechanical
spaces were raised overhead to give a
free-flowing feel to the space.
The architectural aesthetic has
moved away from the building’s
original commercial office look to more
of a resort style, featuring brighter
colors, more light-reflective surfaces
and detailed fenestrations. The sheer
size of the new tennis center posed a
special challenge. The facade was
ordered into bays, both horizontally
and vertically. The openings were then
proportioned to give the impression of
a more visually manageable scale.
The tennis center is built on
below-grade structured parking
located north of the original club
building on the site of the original
tennis courts. The space between the
two structures was softened with an
active garden programmed with areas
for children’s play, outdoor exercise
and trellised seating.
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made to workout
areas, while
racquetball courts
were converted into
a group cycling room
and a functional
studio.
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The interior of the
tennis center is bright
white, which, along
with the clerestory
windows that gird the
perimeter, enhances
the uplit structure.
The architectural aesthetic has moved
away from the building’s original
commercial office look to more of a
resort style.
Kirksey Architects
Houston, Texas
COST: N.A.
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Hyannis Youth & Community Center
Hyannis, Mass.
ombining a regional hockey
arena, community center and
youth center, the Hyannis Youth &
Community Center is composed of a
series of small contextual forms that
articulate spaces within the building
and are consistent with the small Cape
Cod town in which it is situated.
The rinks are programmatically
windowless, highly insulated volumes
connected by locker rooms, all set one
level below street grade. On the street
side, smaller elements are positioned to
break down the scale of the building
and hide the arena’s size. These
elements are scaled and articulated so
that the building is at home on
Hyannis’ Main Street. On the sides
located away from the street, standard
metal panels are utilized with colors
inserted in different patterns to
decorate the shed.
In the arena, three large volumes are
functionally arranged in a manner that
supports fast turnaround of the two ice
sheets. Two hockey rinks are located
on either side of a double-sided locker
room core, with the large number of
locker rooms allowing for continuous
use of the ice. Seating capacity and
acoustical accommodations enable the
hosting of figure skating competitions,
ice shows and concerts.
An open plan was desired for
supervision and security. Extensive use
of glass enables recreation staff to
supervise all spaces, and patrons are
aware that they can be seen. Large
volumes define the youth center and
the café, both of which received accent
colors that highlight points of destination and enliven the spaces. The main
concourse doubles as a hockey viewing
location, with tables and chairs that
allow for 150 spectators in a heated
environment.
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The entry leads
patrons to a grand
stair that opens to
a warming room
with a large
fireplace, skate
rental, a snack bar
and views of both
sheets of ice.
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On the building’s street side, smaller elements are positioned
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A gym with two full courts and a
running track are located on the
building’s upper level.
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The main concourse doubles as a
hockey viewing location, with tables and
chairs that allow for 150 spectators in a
heated environment.
Spectator seating is “top down,” and only participants utilize
the lower level during ice events, an arrangement that
enhances security.
Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc.
Boston, Mass.
COST: $19 million
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Duffy Bass Field Renovation
Illinois State University
Normal, Ill.
Improvements to
Duffy Bass Field
were intended to
create an exciting,
fan-friendly
atmosphere and
enhance the
image of the
university as a
whole.
A 14-foot change in
elevation allowed
designers to create a
concourse design in
which fans are
situated at the upper
level looking down
on the field as they
enter the stadium.
he existing Duffy Bass Field was
not a fitting venue for a growing and successful athletic program
at Illinois State University. While
the playing field was in very good
condition, the support areas for
both athletes and spectators were
woefully inadequate in size and appearance. The prominent location
of the stadium on the north edge of
campus made these issues even more
obvious.
All existing components were
demolished, except for the field and
outfield fence. In the new design,
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1,000 spectator seats are situated
into the existing hillside. On the
upper concourse level are the media
rooms, public restrooms, concessions
stands, ticket booths and hospitality
deck. Perimeter fencing and an
entrance gateway arch give the
stadium its sense of enclosure and a
great new presence along the street.
The site placement of the existing
field included a 14-foot change in
elevation from the spectator entrance side adjacent to parking areas
and the field of play. This aspect of
the site allowed designers to create a
concourse design in which fans are
situated at the upper level looking
down on the field as they enter the
stadium. This created a way to allow
spectators to experience the game
even while making concessions
purchases.
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects
Indianapolis, Ind.
COST: $3.1 million
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Imagine Center
Greenville, S.C.
ince its founding in 1991,
Redemption World Outreach
Center has focused on giving back to
the community. By 2009, the church
had grown to more than 13,000 members, and it was time for a facility that
was new and different.
The organization sought to make a
statement by pursuing a non-conventional approach to the architecture of
the new facility. The Imagine Center
was not only going to be a gymnasium
and recreation center for the entire
community, it was going to be a facility
with a design unlike anything else in
the area. To make the facility a reality,
a tension membrane structure was
selected. The exterior shape, size and
color pattern were designed to create a
“wow” factor that would advertise
itself and create a buzz in the
community.
A custom-designed stone and glass
welcome foyer invites guests into the
facility, whereupon they find all the
amenities of a world-class recreation
and fitness center. A spacious open
area with three full-size hardwood
basketball courts that are partially
illuminated by skylights running along
the roof’s peak is at the center of the
building. On each end of the gym,
full-height glazing separates two
stories of support and activity space.
On one end is the fitness center, while
on the opposite end, the second floor
houses a blacklit group cycling room, a
women-only weight room, a conference room, offices and a consultation
area. Downstairs are locker rooms
complete with saunas, showers,
hardwood lockers and granite counters, as well as a café. Around the
entire perimeter of the gym on the
second level is an elevated, 1⁄8-mile
running track.
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Redemption World Outreach Center sought to make
a statement by pursuing a non-conventional
approach to the architecture of the new facility.
The gym, the centerpiece of the facility, can be viewed
from essentially any activity area in the building.
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On each end of the gym, full-height
glazing separates two stories of
support and activity spaces.
David M. Simpson Architects
Greenville, S.C.
COST: $5.7 million
SQUARE FEET: 45,000
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Around the entire perimeter
of the gym on the second
level is an elevated, 1⁄8-mile
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Independence Events Center
and Community Ice Rink
Independence, Mo.
The arena’s arched entry is
intended to reflect the
traditional nature and
character of the community.
The Independence Events
Center’s lower bowl of only 16
rows ensures everyone has a
close-up view of the action.
The city’s desire to create a multipurpose
facility was fueled by visions of the
activities and events it would bring to the
community, such as pro hockey.
he city’s desire to create a
multipurpose event center was
fueled by visions of the activities and
events it would bring to the community and the additional recreational
opportunities it would offer residents.
Community leaders also envisioned
using the center to supplement the
local school systems, as a venue for
games, tournaments, large meetings
and graduations.
Unlike larger arenas, the
Independence Events Center has a
lower bowl with only 16 rows (suites
start in the 17th row), ensuring
everyone has a close-up view of the
action. Additionally, the entire seating
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bowl is compact, bringing spectators
even closer. Above the entry concourse, a second floor provides private
circulation space for 29 suites and 275
club seats, along with amenity areas,
bars and buffets. The concept brings
some of the high-end features often
found in large-scale buildings to the
Independence market.
The arena’s entry features an arch
facing east along Interstate 70 that,
combined with red brick and limestone-colored precast concrete panels,
reflects the traditional nature and
character of the community. The
attached community ice facility,
determined to be a tremendous asset
because it opens the door to figure
skating, ice hockey, open skating and
skating instruction, has a separate
entry made of the same materials.
Attached to the west side of the event
center, it shares ice-making equipment with the arena, a move that
reduces the operations costs for both
facilities.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
COST: $54.8 million
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Ind.
PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
The exterior
respects the
existing campus
context with
regard to
materials and
scale.
Exercisers enjoy a view into
the natatorium, which consists
of a lap pool, a leisure pool
and a 22-person spa.
The multiactivity court has team boxes and
spectator seating designed for indoor soccer,
floor hockey and other activities.
he Indiana State University
Student Recreation Center fulfills
more than just a need for recreation
space; it is also a key player in student
recruitment and retention. In addition
to students, Indiana State faculty and
staff are able to use the facility as part of
the university’s wellness program.
Major recreation components of the
new center include a three-court
gymnasium for basketball, volleyball
and badminton; a natatorium consisting
of a lap pool, a leisure pool and a
22-person spa; an elevated 1⁄9 -mile
jogging/running track; a 10,500-squarefoot fitness center; a group-cycling
studio and two multipurpose activity
studios suitable for aerobics, martial
arts and fitness classes; a multiactivity
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court with team boxes and spectator
seating designed for indoor soccer, floor
hockey and other activities.
The two-story facility is designed so
that the first floor includes sports,
aquatics and all support spaces, while
the second floor is dedicated to fitness.
Permanently mounted adjustableheight basketball goals on goosenecked steelwork eliminate maintenance upkeep of motors and winches.
The elimination of suspended piping
for the goals also creates very clean
lines overlooking the gymnasium from
the suspended track. The openness of
the facility promotes safety and ease of
supervision.
The architecture supports both the
aesthetic and functional requirements
of the facility. The exterior respects
the existing campus context with
regard to materials and scale. At both
entries, all major activities can be seen
from a “free zone,” creating an
immediate visual connection that
promotes wellness and fitness.
Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc.
St. Louis, Mo.
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
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Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale
Glendale, Colo.
PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY
A sports center
and event center
are just two of the
components
making up Infinity
Park, a two-block,
multiuse venue.
PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY
A goal of the design was to
create an identity in line with
traditional city clubs.
PHOTO BY STEVE CRECELIUS PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
The stadium and adjacent buildings were designed to create
a “bowl effect” that enhances the game-day experience.
nfinity Park is a two-block, multiuse venue owned by the City of
Glendale and located within the
Denver Metropolitan urban environment. It provides a synergistic fourpart amenity to the community — a
5,000-seat outdoor rugby stadium;
a sports center; an event center; and
Infinity Park South, which when
completed will be an open-space park
with a synthetic turf multipurpose
field at its center.
The city’s goal was to convert an
underutilized property into a community amenity by creating the first
municipal rugby-specific stadium in
the United States. Shoehorned
between existing structures, the
stadium and adjacent buildings were
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designed to resonate with the
traditions of city clubs and civic
stadiums. The result is a “bowl effect”
that enhances the game-day experience, as well as provides an intimate
place to stroll or eat lunch during
non-event days.
The new buildings were designed
to complement existing buildings
dating from the 1970s. Stucco, dark
bronze accents and a copper-colored
metal roof were used for the new
structures, with parts of the existing
facilities refurbished to visually tie
the whole together. The stadium bowl
consists primarily of concrete
bleachers with dark bronze aluminum guardrails. The interior spaces
of the sports center were designed to
mimic the feel of a traditional club,
featuring a library, a fireplace, a café
and a community lounge located in a
two-story atrium centered on the
field. Large expanses of glass offer
users views of the pitch and stadium.
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative
Denver, Colo.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
DesignStudiosWest
Denver, Colo.
COST: $20.5 million
SQUARE FEET: 36,500 (sports center);
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Inner Mongolia Arena &
Olympic Practice Facility
Hohhot, China
The graceful curves and
flowing lines of the exterior
design echo the rolling forms
of the surrounding landscape.
The site
features a
welcoming
landscaped
garden frontage
that also
includes a
public park.
n 2004, the government of the
city of Hohhot, the capital of the
autonomous region of Inner
Mongolia, embarked on creating a
new facility that includes a 6,000seat competition arena, an athletic
training facility, an exhibition center,
an indoor tennis/fitness club and a
commercial retail center.
The site features a welcoming
landscaped garden frontage that
includes a public park. The design
makes the most efficient use of land
available for the project by locating
the athletic facilities above the
conference center. This allowed a
significant portion of the site to be
developed as a city park and also
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provide adequate space for parking
and outdoor athletic facilities.
The most important part of any
successful arena is comfortable seating
with excellent sightlines, and in Inner
Mongolia Arena, all seats are accessed
from the top level, so there are no
cross-aisles and minimal obstructions
to impair views. The variety of spaces
and arrangement of these spaces within
the facility will support its financial
viability.
Grading the site to allow access to
the two levels of the building at
multiple locations maximized the
interaction between activities inside
the building and outdoors. The
sculpting of the land also integrates the
The variety and arrangement of
spaces will support the financial
viability of the facility.
building design with the site and
creates a relationship between the
facility and the typical landforms of the
region — the rolling grasslands of Inner
Mongolia.
Sink Combs Dethlefs
Denver, Colo.
Z-O Architecture
Bellevue, Wash.
COST: $45 million
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Innisfil Recreation Complex
Innisfil, Ont.
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Elements are
organized into a
singular form to
be read as an
entity within the
landscape,
mirroring the
single-building
typology of the
agricultural
vernacular.
A twin-pad
ice arena,
aquatics center,
gymnasium,
indoor running
track, fitness
facilities and
outdoor playing
fields are
among the long
list of amenities
available to the
community.
he Innisfil Recreation Complex,
a joint venture between the
Township of Innisfil and the YMCA,
marks the next generation in civic
architecture, both for its innovation
in sustainability and in programmatic
resolution, as well as for its response
to the rural vernacular and its management model relying on multiple
partnerships.
The facility serves the diverse needs
of all age groups within the township’s
communities, integrating a wide range
of highly functional recreation and
community facilities into a single
complex and simultaneously creating
a lively and layered public space that
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acts as a social hub. Each of the major
program spaces — the aquatics hall,
gymnasium, arenas, fitness center and
multipurpose rooms — was designed
as a multifunctional space, and
consideration of lighting, ventilation
and the provision of support spaces
was paramount. A twin-pad ice arena,
aquatics center, gymnasium, indoor
running track, fitness facilities and
outdoor playing fields are among the
long list of amenities available to the
community. Elements are organized
into a singular form to be read as an
entity within the landscape, mirroring
the single-building typology of the
agricultural vernacular.
Emphasis has been placed on
maximizing the viewing of activities
within the complex. The lobby allows
for generous views into all the primary
program spaces, and has been designed to accommodate casual
meetings and allow for the comfortable monitoring of children participating in various programs.
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Sukup Basketball Complex
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
The complex was designed to
provide a state-of-the-art, full-service
practice facility for the men’s and
women’s basketball programs.
he Sukup Basketball Complex
provides an outstanding example
of a successful public-private partnership that resulted from out-of-thebox thinking and execution. A local
developer donated the land and served
as general contractor for construction of the facility. The entire complex
was designed, approved, constructed
and available for occupancy in less
than 14 months for a fraction of the
cost of comparable facilities at peer
institutions.
The complex was designed to
provide a state-of-the-art, full-service
practice facility for Iowa State’s men’s
and women’s basketball programs.
Each program now has an NCAAregulation full court, plus two smaller
cross-courts. Each gymnasium is
decorated with murals and banners
depicting memorable moments in each
program’s history.
On the lower level of the facility,
each team has its own lounge area
with a 65-inch HD television, computer workstations with Internet
access, comfortable reclining chairs, a
pool table and a kitchenette. Adjacent
to the lounges, the programs share a
fully equipped training, rehabilitation
and hydrotherapy center.
Coaches’ offices are housed on the
second floor of the facility. Included
on the second floor is a balcony video
deck overlooking each court, two
video editing rooms and a theater. A
120-inch projection screen is hooked
up to the video editing system with a
theater-quality sound system.
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Each program now has an NCAA-regulation
full court, plus two smaller cross-courts.
Included on the
second floor is a
balcony video
deck overlooking
each court, two
video editing
rooms and a
theater.
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Graphics mark
gym entrances,
and murals and
banners inside
depict memorable
moments in each
program’s history.
Each team has its own lounge area with a
65-inch HD television, computer workstations
with Internet access, comfortable reclining
chairs, a pool table and a kitchenette.
JCorp Inc.
Huxley, Iowa
COST: $6 million
SQUARE FEET: 37,499
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Fisher Field and Stadium Complex Renovation,
Bourger Varsity Football House
Lafayette College
Easton, Pa.
Adjacent facilities established the design vocabulary and
context for the new complex — including limestone
colored masonry facades, patina green sloped hip roofs
and rich articulated punched window elevations.
isher Field, built in 1926, was
oversized and tired. It lacked
spectator and press amenities and was
constructed prior to any accessibility
concerns. Sightlines from the lower
seats were poor and a deteriorating six-lane competition track kept
spectators far from the playing field.
The latest in a serious of upgrades to
the venue, this renovation — including improvements to Fisher Field, the
refurbishment of the historic Fisher
Stadium, new visitors’ grandstands and
the Bourger Varsity Football House
end-zone building — corrected these
shortcomings.
A new upper concourse was created
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at the top of the existing stands,
affording unparalleled views to the
playing field below and the valley
beyond. An open loggia/arcade,
complete with new concessions stands
and restrooms, was created on the
upper concourse with the press and
VIP facilities above.
The competition track and
Lafayette’s track and field program,
precluded from expansion at that
location, was moved to the college’s
Metzgar Campus and enhanced. This
enabled the lower seats of the existing
grandstand to be removed and the field
to be shifted closer. The visitor’s
grandstand location could then be
expanded and also benefit from close
proximity to the field. A three-lane
jogging track was added to the field
perimeter that permits service vehicle
access on game days and is a well-used
amenity for the campus and adjacent
Kirby Sports Center. The track
relocation also opened up space at
either end of the field to create a
landscaped plaza at the Kirby Sports
Center and a new end-zone building
on the opposite side of the field. That
new facility, the Bourger Varsity
Football House, contains offices and
meeting space, lockers, laundry,
equipment storage, sports medicine/
rehab and strength training suites.
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The stadium is large yet
intimate, a spectator venue with
superb sightlines and state-ofthe-art amenities.
Sports medicine/
rehab and strength
training suites are
among Bourger
Varsity Football
House’s many
components
serving the needs
of student-athletes.
The football
house palette
utilizes natural
Pennsylvania
slate flooring,
maple and
Lafayette red
accent walls and
strong graphics.
CHA Sports
Concord, Mass.
(Football House)
COST: $23 million
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The John M. & Silvia Ferretti
Medical Fitness and Wellness Center
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, Pa.
The facility was
constructed
using
architectural
precast
concrete and
high-efficiency
blue glazing.
The center is a three-story, medically
integrated facility where members can
exercise and enjoy spa-type services.
ake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine ranks fifth in the nation
for graduating primary care physicians, specializing in a distinctive
form of medical practice committed to
preventive, total-person health care.
Designed in keeping with the osteopathic principle of improving the quality of life, the John M. & Silvia Ferretti
Medical Fitness and Wellness Center
is a three-story, medically integrated
facility where members can exercise
and enjoy spa-type services, and where
patients also have access to physical
therapy and physicians’ offices.
The first two floors are dedicated to
fitness and educational services, while
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the third floor houses medical office
suites. The design efficiently integrates
each wellness amenity while maintaining the identity of the individual
spaces. These include conference and
education rooms, a teaching kitchen
and a café, all centrally located for
convenience and accessibility; quiet
areas for yoga and spa treatments
separated from the gym, pools and
fitness areas; and aerobics and Pilates
areas, which are located away from the
main activity areas. Natural lighting
and a sense of privacy allow participants to be comfortable throughout
the facility while enjoying the benefits
of exercise.
A single point of entry and check-in
with centrally monitored video
cameras provide a secure environment, while clear and convenient
wayfinding minimizes confusion.
Clean, bold, contemporary geometry
emphasizes a new direction in health
and wellness facilities. Principles of
feng shui guided the design toward a
holistic approach. The use of natural
and durable interior finishes such as
granite, recycled rubber, tile and
hardwood create a spa-like feel. A focal
design feature composed of original
artwork with LED backlighting
enhances the building’s innovative
appearance and functionality.
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Natural lighting and a
sense of privacy allow
participants to be
comfortable while
enjoying the benefits
of exercise.
Quiet areas for yoga and spa
treatments are separated from
the gym, pools and fitness areas.
Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN
Charlotte, N.C.
Power Wellness
Addison, Ill.
OCCUPANCY: March 2009
COST: $29 million
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Alex Box Stadium
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, La.
Tower elements and
signature stairs create
impressive entry
sequences, enhancing
the excitement as fans
approach the ballpark.
Many of the more than
4,000 chair-back seats are
covered by a signature
canopy element.
PHOTOS BY MARK BOISCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
The raised concourse, due to
water-table issues, provides
clear views of the action to all
fans and creates an impressive
exterior presence.
he design team was committed
to melding the history of LSU
baseball and the special kinship fans
shared with the revered Alex Box
Stadium into the design of its replacement. Fans now cheer “Geaux Tigers”
in a modern facility with an official
capacity of 10,150. Many of the more
than 4,000 chair-back seats are covered by a signature canopy element.
For the first time in LSU baseball
history, 18 suites are perched on either
side of the press box above the grandstand, and more can easily be added in
the future. Each suite accommodates
16 fans. The new Alex Box also features an air-conditioned club lounge
underneath the seating bowl that is
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designed on par with those enjoyed by
many major league clubs.
The stadium provides the team with
6,000 additional square feet of locker
and meeting room space, while fans
can enjoy an arcade and team store, a
children’s playground, more restroom
accommodations, additional concessions stands, expanded ticket booths
and an LSU Baseball Hall of Fame.
Color schemes tie into the overall
character of the LSU campus and
utilize strong accents that speak to the
nationally recognizable LSU Athletics
brand.
The exterior aesthetic of the facility
fits with the entire LSU campus. The
vertical nature of the seating bowl and
related facilities creates a significant
presence on the landscape. Tower
elements and signature stairs create
impressive entry sequences, enhancing the excitement as fans approach
the ballpark.
DLR Group
Omaha, Neb.
Grace and Hebert Architects
Baton Rouge, La.
COST: $37.8 million
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Marshall University Recreation Center
Huntington, W.Va.
As part of the
“wellness village,”
the new recreation
center is flanked by
two first-year student
residence halls.
With the
jogging track
overhead, the
natatorium
features a
leisure pool, a
vortex pool
and a large hot
tub for 24.
n an effort to encourage students,
staff and faculty to lead healthy lifestyles, Marshall University embarked
on a “living-learning-wellness”
project to develop a wellness village, composed of a recreation center
flanked by two first-year student residence halls. Features of the recreation
center include an aquatics center, a
four-court gymnasium, 17,000 square
feet of cardio and strength training
spaces on two floors, fitness/dance
studios, a boxing/martial arts room, a
group cycling room, racquetball/wallyball courts and a 37-foot climbing
wall. A 1⁄7-mile, three-lane elevated
track runs over the large recreation
components, including through a
glass tunnel over the pool.
Clear circulation, openness and
extensive glazing are used to achieve
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a high level of transparency that
creates a dynamic environment and
results in a facility that is visually
stimulating, safe and easy to supervise. The visual connectivity of the
interior is further reinforced with
vertical spaces of impressive scale,
beginning with the entry lobby and
extending in the multistory gymnasium, pool, fitness center and climbing wall. The spaces are interconnected three-dimensionally, with the
walking/jogging track being the most
distinctive example as it weaves
around the gym and through the
fitness center and pool.
Going beyond mere master plan
compliance, the building is seamlessly
integrated into the campus as well as
the surrounding urban environment.
Materials are fresh and modern,
while at the same time respectful of
the traditional campus context. The
internal activities are prominently
displayed on one of the busiest
intersections in Huntington.
St. Louis, Mo.
Bastian & Harris Architects
Charleston, W.Va.
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
COST: $25 million
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Mayfair Community Center
San Jose, Calif.
The building was specifically
sited in order to preserve a stand
of mature stone pine trees and to
respect the setback from the
adjacent creek.
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Open but covered
walkways around
sheltered courtyard
spaces became the
organizing principle
for the building.
The principal goal for the project was to create an inviting and
welcoming center that would house a broad range of educational,
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he new Mayfair Community
Center, located in a renovated
four-acre park, is bordered on one side
by a restored creek, and on the other
by active community gardens. The
center has become the true heart of
this primarily Latino neighborhood,
with a vibrant life of its own.
The principal goal for the project
was to create an inviting and welcoming center that provides a variety of
flexible indoor and outdoor spaces to
house a broad range of educational,
recreational, social and cultural
programs. The center includes a large,
dividable community banquet room,
as well as classroom and meeting
spaces, a fitness center, a dance studio,
a computer lab and a kids’ club. Site
improvements include a new recreational pool and sprayground, picnic
areas, a tot lot and a skate park.
The community voiced a preference
for a design that would represent its
primarily Mexican-American heritage.
These traditions became central to the
development of the massing, materials
and articulation of the new building. A
notable tradition of this type of
architecture is open but covered
walkways around sheltered courtyard
spaces, which became the organizing
principle for the building, while also
helping attain the city’s goal of
sustainability.
A public artist, Fernanda d’Agostino,
worked with the design team to
develop a series of pieces that pay
respect to users’ heritage and neighborhood traditions. The work includes
silkscreened glass panels in the main
lobby, three carved sculptures in the
internal courtyard, a series of niches
with videos, cast glass and bronze
pieces, and photographic images
located in the central tower.
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Site improvements include a
new recreational pool and
sprayground, picnic areas, a
tot lot and a skate park.
The center features a large,
dividable community banquet
room, as well as classroom
and meeting spaces.
Field Paoli Architects
Carlsbad, Calif.
COST: $14.7 million
SQUARE FEET: 21,000
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Bruce and Graciela Redwine
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
The architecture is organic to the overall
university’s traditional vernacular of
stone arches, ceramic tile roofs and
limestone detailing.
are fenestrated to maximize “controllable” natural daylight to all the main
interior spaces, and consequently offer
strong visual connection to the core of
the campus to the north. In addition to
promoting a strong visual connection,
the architecture is organic to the overall
university’s traditional vernacular of
stone arches, ceramic tile roofs and
limestone detailing, which helps
reinforce the overall sense of place.
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he Bruce and Graciela Redwine
Student Recreation Center combines a student recreation program
with the expanded campus health
center to create an overall health
and wellness facility. Activity spaces
include a two-court multipurpose
gymnasium, a large fitness center,
aerobics/dance studios and a suspended walking/jogging track. The
project is part of a larger development
of outdoor recreation, including sand
volleyball courts, a recreational pool
and spa, and walking/jogging trails.
The building is pulled up tight to
the main parkway to create a strong
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presence and to maximize an associated recreation site development to
the south. This use of the oddly
shaped site, previously thought to be
unbuildable by the university, turned
out to be an efficient way to utilize the
existing property and maximize use of
the adjacent parking areas so that only
limited additional parking was
required. This helped preserve open
recreation space.
The plan is organized around two
entries, each affording something of a
personal connection to the health
center and main recreation center. The
north and south facades of the facility
DESIGN ARCHITECT:
Moody•Nolan Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Brinkley Sargent Architects
Dallas, Texas
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
COST: $13.4 million
SQUARE FEET: 51,000
Activity spaces include a two-court multipurpose gymnasium, a large fitness center, aerobics/dance studios and a suspended
walking/jogging track.
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Dragon Wellness Center
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minn.
The Dragon Wellness
Center’s fresh, modern
design combines brick,
glass and metal in simple
forms, for a building that
stands out.
The entire
second level
— including an
elevated track
that encircles the
gym below — is
dedicated to
fitness.
ontinued growth in Minnesota
State University Moorhead’s student enrollment resulted in increased
needs for indoor recreation space
for both the general student population and club sports. The new Dragon
Wellness Center meets those needs
while keeping with the university’s
mission statement for the facility as “an
opportunity for an active and healthy
lifestyle to become a focus of our campus culture.”
The center will work closely with
Hendrix Health Center, the campus
clinic, to help students address health
issues ranging from obesity to misuse of
alcohol. Wellness assessment services
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are located behind the control desk in
the main lobby to provide security and
privacy. Spaces include exam rooms,
records storage, a massage and
reflexology suite, a laundry area, offices
and workspaces. The main level also
has a two-court gymnasium, a group
exercise room, a group cycling studio, a
climbing wall and locker rooms. The
entire second level — including an
elevated track that encircles the gym
below — is dedicated to fitness.
The center is a highly visible
landmark on a major street. Its fresh,
modern design combines brick, glass
and metal in simple forms, for a
building that stands out. Interiors are
primarily neutral, highlighting MSUM’s
colors of red and black, and reflecting
the school’s dragon mascot. The lobby
is large enough for socializing, a desired
function of this new building.
St. Louis, Mo.
CPMI
Eagan, Minn.
COST: $8.62 million
SQUARE FEET: 41,190
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Beimdiek Recreation Center
Missouri Southern State University
PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMESION IMAGES
Joplin, Mo.
Among the
university’s
charges was to
keep Billingsly’s
defined and
dominant
entrance.
The building is
a beacon for
campus life,
engaging
students to
participate in
active use of
the facility.
he renovated and expanded
Billingsly Student Center at
Missouri Southern now serves multiple masters. It is the new home of
the Beimdiek Recreation Center, the
Willcoxon Health Center, the campus
bookstore, textbook rental services,
Lion’s Den Food Service and student
life offices.
Among the university’s charges was
to keep Billingsly’s defined and
dominant entrance, integrate a new
student recreation facility fully into the
existing student center, achieve a
unified new facility that is seamlessly
integrated into the campus’ homoge-
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neous architectural palette, create
internal visual excitement for all users
and visitors, and accentuate exterior
views towards the adjacent river valley.
The exterior design aesthetic
improves on the existing facade and
respects the existing building context,
providing large open views out of the
building, while adding to the punched
openings prevalent on campus. The
result is a building that is a beacon for
campus life, engaging students to
actively use the facility. Inside, a
primary objective was the development
of a main street causeway that promotes a social environment through
interior openness and views of activity
areas, and allows students to “shop the
activities” within. Campus colors are
utilized throughout the building.
RDG Planning & Design
Des Moines, Iowa
Brailsford & Dunlavey
Washington, D.C.
COST: $14 million
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Multipurpose Activity Center
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, N.J.
Designed to accommodate a
variety of activities, the MAC
is the home to all of the
university’s intercollegiate
athletic teams, as well as a
variety of intramurals groups.
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2010
The home court for
Monmouth’s men’s and
women’s basketball
programs also can host
commencement
exercises, special
exhibitions and concerts.
When portable
seating is
retracted, the
concourse for
basketball and
special events
converts to an
indoor, six-lane
track for
Monmouth’s
track-and-field
team.
he Multipurpose Activity
Center, or MAC, at Monmouth
University is a hub of student life,
enhancing recruitment of students,
athletes, faculty and staff. Designed to
accommodate a variety of activities,
the facility is home to all of the university’s intercollegiate athletic teams,
as well as a variety of intramurals
groups. The competition arena also
can host commencement exercises,
special exhibitions and concerts.
The welcoming entrance concourse
features educational exhibits, displays
and areas for ticketing and merchandise. It provides access to competitions, practices, intramurals activities,
recreation and fitness classes, offices,
meeting spaces and the university’s
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bookstore. Promoting lifetime
wellness, the new fitness center
serves Monmouth’s students and
community members, and links the
MAC with existing Boylan
Gymnasium. Retractable seating for
2,500 on the event level reveals two
cross-courts for practice.
A multipurpose facility that attracts
family entertainment, the arena offers
as many as 5,500 seats, all with an
intimate view of the floor. A secondlevel Wall of Fame gives a bird’s-eye
view of the lobby and accesses the
arena.
The third level houses a booster
club reception room that converts to a
student learning center. Blue/White
Club members enjoy spectacular
views of the arena and Hawks football
action from the outdoor end-zone
balcony, while VIP and club-level
suites with center-court views
provide a choice environment for
entertaining family, friends or
business associates.
EwingCole
Philadelphia, Pa.
CONSULTING ARCHITECT:
Rosser International
Atlanta, Ga.
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Moody Park Outdoor Pool
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New Westminster, B.C.
The massing of the building
is scaled to blend in with the
residential neighborhood that
surrounds the park.
A picket fence replaces
traditional chain-link to help
create a more inviting pool
deck area for pool and park
users alike.
oody Park Outdoor Pool is the
first new outdoor public pool
built in British Columbia in several
decades. Key to the project was the
addition of multiuse features not
present in the original pool at Moody
Park.
The building is simply planned with
an administration area controlling
access to change rooms. Application
of several Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design techniques are
used, including the absence of lockers
in change rooms in favor of more
highly visible lockers that are located
in a breezeway accessed from or even
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on the pool deck. Change rooms are
designed so that they can be used in
different seasons — they convert to
serve soccer, lacrosse and baseball
once the relatively short swimming
season concludes.
The pool is designed to support
both leisure and instructional use.
Leisure pool features more typically
associated with indoor pools were
used to complement instructional
components, including three 25-meter
lanes, two 20-meter lanes for instructional use, a diving area, toddlers’
bubble tub and zero-depth entry.
Interior finishes are durable and
vandalism-resistant, but the choice of
finishes and color palette creates a
higher-quality feel not normally
associated with public pools. This is
evident in the use of ivory and
bone-colored floor tiles throughout
the change rooms, wooden benches,
partitions and millwork.
CEI Architecture Planning Interiors
Vancouver, B.C.
SQUARE FEET: 24,000
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Oak Park Community Center
Multipurpose Facility
Sacramento, Calif.
PHOTOS BY MISHA BRUK
The city settled on a
program that included a
multisport gymnasium
and a multipurpose
space with a platform
stage for community
gatherings.
Exterior paint hues were selected
to complement existing buildings
with vibrant accent colors.
By glazing the approach side of the
building, the facility engages community
participation and provides a visual
connection to the activities within.
ocated in an older, traditional
neighborhood of single-family
homes, this facility and park are
built on a site adjacent to a middle
school with an existing community
center and daycare center, and sited
to preserve as many mature trees as
possible.
Based on the project’s restrictive
budget and input from meetings, the
city settled on a program that included a multipurpose space with a
platform stage for community
gatherings, a multisport gymnasium,
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equipment storage space and a
support office, with classrooms and a
catering kitchen planned for a future
phase.
The challenge was to integrate the
large, box-like gymnasium element
with traditional community gathering
functions. The design solution
softened the rectangular structure
with a simple, curved arch. The bold
and contemporary element frames the
north-oriented window wall, providing natural daylight and serving as a
functional sunshade. The wall also
establishes a strong visual connection
between indoor activities and park
visitors, encouraging participation. At
night, the wall floods the entry and
adjacent plaza with light, providing
security and acting as a beacon.
Dahlin Group Architecture Planning
Pleasanton, Calif.
COST: $2.54 million
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The open nature of
the floor plans,
combined with
extensive glazing,
allows a continuous
visual connection
between the interior
and exterior.
The jewel of the
center is the fitness
area, which includes
a multipurpose/
dance studio,
cardio/weight area,
locker rooms and a
multipurpose
athletic court.
Most of the
gathering and
eating functions
are centered on
the open-tobelow space
that visually and
spatially
connects the
two floors.
he new Bishop James A. Griffin
Student Center provides an iconic
gateway building for an expanding
campus. Designed to be the university’s new public face, the center provides a visual connection between the
campus, the community and nature.
The building accomplishes this connection by providing transparent vistas. The open nature of the floor plans,
combined with the natural lighting
from the clerestory windows above
and extensive glazing, allows for a
continuous visual connection between
the interior and exterior.
Located on the first floor are larger
gathering spaces such as eating and
coffee areas, lounges and terraces.
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Most of the gathering and eating
functions on this level are centered on
the open-to-below space that visually
and spatially connects the two floors.
Second floor components include the
quiet lounge, major conference rooms,
the president’s dining room, the
meditation suite, student organization
spaces, and the administrative and
wellness suites.
The jewel of the center is the fitness
area, which serves as a visual connection for students in the residence halls
on the east side of Sunbury Road. The
fitness wing is connected to the
existing Alumni Hall, which serves as
the main athletic gymnasium.
Included in the fitness wing is the
main multipurpose/dance studio that
overlooks the cardio/weight area,
locker rooms and an additional
multipurpose athletic court attached
to the two existing courts located in
Alumni Hall.
Moody•Nolan Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Washington, D.C.
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Old Dominion University Recreation Center
Norfolk, Va.
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The “main street”
includes built-in
wood benches
along the
perimeter for
socializing and
downtime.
A large, curved glass-wall facade ties the facility
to a nearby convocation center, while making
activity areas visible to students outside.
he Old Dominion University
Recreation Center project involved the demolition of most of an
existing field house and the creation
of a state-of-the-art recreation facility
built around the existing natatorium.
Plan efficiency was achieved with a
central “main street” — highlighted by
interspersed skylights — that connects
and unifies the facility’s major activity
spaces. A number of large interior
windows and open spaces allow activities to be visible to pedestrians outside.
The “main street” also includes builtin wood benches along the perimeter
for socializing and downtime.
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Along with the existing natatorium
and locker rooms, the facility contains
a two-story climbing wall near the
main entrance, with skylights
providing natural illumination for
climbers. An elevated jogging track
passes by a three-court open gymnasium and a multipurpose activity
court. Other amenities include a
15,000-square-foot fitness center, a
juice bar, high-ceilinged group
exercise studios, a three-tiered group
cycling studio, three racquetball
courts, a multipurpose court, classrooms, office space, conference rooms
and specialized research laboratories.
A large, curved glass-wall facade ties
the facility to a nearby convocation
center while making activity areas
visible to students outside.
St. Louis, Mo.
Moseley Architects
Virginia Beach, Va.
OCCUPANCY: March 2009
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Penn State University
Basketball Facility Renovation
University Park, Pa.
The new design is inspired
by the flowing and dynamic
nature of the sport
itself, realized in curved
movements and the
application of basketball
graphics and materials.
The goal of this project
was to significantly
enhance the image of the
Penn State University
basketball program.
he goal of this project was to
significantly enhance the image
of the Penn State University basketball program. This phase involved the
renovation, restructuring and expansion of the overall men’s and women’s
basketball offices/recruiting environments and, consequently, the reorganization of the many athletic department
spaces that share the same wing of the
complex.
The new design is inspired by the
flowing and dynamic nature of the
sport itself, realized in curved movements and the application of basketball
graphics and materials. The main lobby
space is round like a basketball and
layered with imagery of the sport,
including curved glass trophy cases,
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dynamic historic imagery and a
symbolic solid wood maple floor. The
design eliminated a good portion of the
solid walls that defined the original
space and introduced translucent and
textured glass demountable partitions
to create an energetic atmosphere that
is open, engaging and filled with
natural daylight.
Main program elements include
coaches’ offices, recruitment lounges,
dedicated high-tech conference rooms,
lobby/reception/entertainment spaces,
video/media rooms and various other
support spaces. The functional layout
aligns all the main spaces to the
perimeter to maximize occupants’
connection to daylight, which in turn
reduces the need for artificial lighting
at certain times of the day. The main
student recruitment spaces, conference room and head coaches’ offices
were oriented to align with views of
the historic Nittany mountains to the
south to create a larger sense of place.
DESIGN ARCHITECT:
Moody•Nolan Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
HPArchitects
State College, Pa.
COST: $3 million
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Red Deer, Alb.
he project mandate for the renovation of the Red Deer Recreation
Centre was to re-envision an exhausted aquatic asset as the embodiment of
the City of Red Deer’s new wellness
vision. The facility houses recreation
programming, registration and administration services, fitness and recreational spaces, fitness studios, continuing education and community areas,
and cultural amenities that include
painting and pottery studios.
The redevelopment of the recreation center creates a new face for
recreation services in the city and acts
as a central gathering and registration
venue for all city recreational programs. Its central location in a large
downtown park also creates a natural
backdrop.
The various program components
were carefully planned to maximize
functionality, as well as to ease
supervision and maintenance, and all
expansions of the building envelope
minimized site disturbance, improved
energy performance and enclosed the
maximum volume of space as expressively as possible.
The dominant programmatic
element around which the design
concept was developed is a new public
space, the grand hall, which is visible
from and accessible to as many activity
zones as possible. The grand hall
transitions, unifies and organizes
internal circulation and access to the
facility, and serves as a catalyst for the
rebranding of the recreation center.
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The redevelopment
of the recreation
center, located in
the middle of a
large downtown
park, creates a new
face for recreation
services in the city.
The project
mandate was to
re-envision an
exhausted aquatic
asset as the
embodiment of the
City of Red Deer’s
wellness vision.
The grand hall
transitions, unifies
and organizes internal
circulation and access
to the facility, and
serves as a catalyst
for the rebranding of
the recreation center.
S2 Architecture
Calgary, Alb.
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East Campus Athletic Village
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, N.Y.
East Campus Athletic Village serves
student-athletes in football, soccer, field
and ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball and
track and field.
The space created between the horizontal louvers
and masonry base contains the stadium’s
suspended ramp and stair that provide spectators
vertical circulation to the concourse.
he Rensselaer East Campus
Athletic Village’s new arena,
stadium, three outdoor fields and
renovated hockey rink provide indoor
and outdoor facilities for athletic
teams, coaches and staff, as well as for
the Rensselaer community, including
alumni, visitors and friends.
The village’s buildings are integrated
into the topography to maximize space
for outdoor fields, vehicular and
pedestrian circulation, spectator
viewing and connections to the main
campus and city. Georgian Terrace, a
pedestrian outdoor event space, is the
organizational spine through the sloped
site. On one side of terrace, the facility
is divided into strategically placed
buildings that enclose the football field,
reducing game-day sounds and light
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glare in the neighborhood. On the other
side, landscape design provides
pedestrian connections to the hockey
rink and fields. Continuous seat walls
were used to stabilize the sloping site,
while providing informal viewing areas
for the track and field events.
With a banded masonry volume
wrapped with intersecting metal
cladding and curtainwall, the arena
welcomes pedestrians from campus at
the south end of Georgian Terrace.
Continuing inside, patrons find the
gyms, locker rooms, support spaces,
and fitness and sports medicine suites
that offer on-grade football field views.
At the upper level, a balcony and café
overlook Harkness Field and connect to
the stadium concourse. The interior red
plywood and dark stained bamboo wall
panels complement the stainless steel
framed mesh railings, white walls and
stainless steel details. The red
Rensselaer hall, which showcases and
provides spectator access to the gym,
leads to sports offices featuring
upper-level football field views along
the outdoor terrace.
The stadium’s dark, textured
masonry plinth contains two levels of
locker room facilities for men’s,
women’s, home and visiting teams. The
space created between the horizontal
louvers and masonry base contains the
suspended ramp and stair that provide
spectators vertical circulation to the
concourse, where they find concessions
stands, restrooms, lower- and uppergrandstand access, and connection to
the arena.
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A red, white and gray
color scheme
continues through
the stadium interior,
with graphics and
dark stained wood
ceilings punctuating
the VIP spaces.
The village’s buildings are integrated
into the topography to maximize
space for outdoor fields, vehicular and
pedestrian circulation, spectator
viewing and connections to the main
campus and city.
Watertown, Mass.
SEATING CAPACITY:
5,200 (stadium), 1,140 (arena)
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In the arena,
patrons find gyms,
locker rooms,
support spaces,
and fitness and
sports medicine
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PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY
Richmond, B.C.
The Oval’s roof is believed to be
the largest surface ever covered
in discarded wood.
PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY
2010
A clear-span arch
structure of
approximately 330
feet houses the
400-meter speed
skating track and
legacy sports.
he Richmond Olympic Oval is
organized around three levels.
On the second level, a clear-span arch
structure of approximately 330 feet
houses the 400-meter speed skating
track and legacy sports. The lower level
provides support functions and parking, while the upper level features a
mezzanine for fitness programs, spectator seating and a hospitality lounge.
The heron, official symbol of the
City of Richmond, is celebrated in a
series of feathered roof spans that tail
off the edge of the building, creating
porches that serve as outdoor gathering spaces. Translucent polycarbonate
walls on the Oval’s facades show a
dynamic color variation across their
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length, evoking the colors of the
nearby estuary while mediating the
flow of sunlight to the interior. The
glassed northern side provides
spectacular views to the Fraser River
and North Shore mountains.
The interior mitigates the facility’s
large scale, reveals the myriad functions within and maintains continuity
with the exterior. Locally harvested
Douglas fir lumber formed into 15
composite-wood glulam arches —
spanning 100 meters in length and
carried on 30 concrete buttresses —
comprises the main structure. The
roof deck and its secondary structural
panels between the arches are
composed of regionally harvested,
pine-beetle-killed wood from British
Columbia’s devastated forests,
allowing a beautiful surface to be
produced at substantial cost savings.
Glowing yellow and orange translucent glass sheathing highlights vertical
circulation elements such as elevator
towers and stairs, striking a contrast
with large-scale concrete features.
Cannon Design
Vancouver, B.C.
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The Salvation Army
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
his 123,000-square-foot community center represents part of
the program initiated by a $1.6 billion
gift to The Salvation Army from the
late Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s
founder Ray Kroc. The Kroc Center
presents a unique opportunity to successfully combine multiple community
functions — church, education center,
performing arts facility, recreation and
aquatics center — in one all-encompassing complex, resulting in considerable operational savings and increased
usage.
Located on a 12-acre site, the Coeur
d’Alene Kroc Center is designed to
make residents of the region feel
welcome. Local materials were
incorporated, including stone, CMU,
wood, laminated timber, tinted and
insulated glass, and corrugated metal
siding. These materials all suggest a
contemporary, industrial character that
responds to the informal personality of
the region.
The 14,000-square-foot multipurpose activity court is large enough for
the simultaneous playing of team
sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer
and floor hockey) with room for 240
spectators. Other amenities include a
25-yard-by-25-meter, 10-lane competition pool; an indoor leisure pool with
waterslide, lazy river and zero-depth
entry; a group fitness studio; a jogging/
walking track; a climbing wall; a
5,350-square-foot fitness center; a
childcare facility; and indoor and
outdoor playgrounds. The center also
includes a 400-seat worship theater
that doubles as a performing arts
theater, and community rooms for
corporate events, meetings, birthday
parties and other social activities. A
commercial kitchen and catering
department provides food for these
events.
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10-lane competition pool and an indoor
leisure pool with waterslide, lazy river
and zero-depth entry.
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Fitness facilities include a
5,350-square-foot fitness
center and a climbing wall.
Located in an area of northern Idaho
with a population of roughly 44,000,
the center had attracted more than
20,000 members by March 2010.
DESIGN ARCHITECT:
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
Denver, Colo.
Architects West
Water Technology Inc.
Beaver Dam, Wis.
The multipurpose
activity court is
large enough for
the simultaneous
playing of team
sports, with room
for 240
spectators.
Ballard*King & Associates
Pueblo West, Colo.
DESIGN CONSULTANT:
Miller Stauffer Architects
OCCUPANCY: May 2009
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Secaucus Recreation Center
Secaucus, N.J.
The exterior
features red
ground-faced
block, ornamental
landscaping and
decorative
masonry.
Translucent curtainwall is used to fill
interior spaces with
diffuse daylight.
he new Secaucus Recreation
Center more closely resembles
a high-end fitness club than the
antiquated buildings often associated
with town recreation centers, and the
architecture and amenities have elicited high praise from town residents,
patrons and staff alike. The state-ofthe-art center includes fitness areas,
an aerobics studio, a member’s lounge,
a multipurpose gym surrounded by an
elevated three-lane running track and
an Olympic-size pool.
A noticeable structural element
that lends itself to the ethos of
sustainable design is the translucent
curtainwall system used to refract
light and fill the interior spaces with
diffuse daylight. This design feature
prevents harsh glare and reduces
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PHOTO BY TODD MASON
Complete with an
observation deck,
the pool can be
used for swim meets
and recreational
swimming.
peak-time electricity costs.
Complete with an observation deck,
the pool is a hybrid design that can be
used by the community for swim
meets, as well as for recreational
swimming. A 3 1⁄2-foot-deep center
plateau allows for activities such as
aerobics, aqua therapy and learn-toswim lessons. Underwater benches
extend along the middle of the long
walls and an overflow trough creates a
fast, wave-free pool ideal for
competition.
Upon entering the center, visitors
notice that the building exudes an
open feeling and possesses a noticeable flow from room to room. Angular
lines are softened by the curvature of
the windows, walkways and finishes.
Bright colors are used throughout the
building and create a lively, energetic
atmosphere. Complementing the
interior aesthetics of the center, the
exterior features red ground-faced
block, ornamental landscaping,
decorative masonry and lighting
effects that make the front of the
building glow at night.
RSC Architects
Cliffside Park, N.J.
Atlantic Aquatic Engineering Inc.
Pipersville, Pa.
COST: $12 million
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St. Louis, Mo.
The exterior of red brick
with limestone accents
complements the facade of
existing campus buildings,
while arched windows
recall the surrounding
gothic-style architecture.
The two gyms have a total of 12 available
basketball hoops, providing much-needed
additional practice and recreation space.
anis Field House, phase one
of the two-phase St. Louis
University High Activity Center,
is a stand-alone, three-level arena.
Located on the eastern edge of
campus, adjacent to both the main
school building and recreation fields,
Danis Field House supports SLUH’s
wrestling, basketball, volleyball and
physical education programs.
The concourse level contains
bleacher seating for 1,300, a dedicated
two-mat wrestling room, concessions
stands and restrooms. The lower level
includes the performance gymnasium,
auxiliary gym, training room and
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locker rooms for home teams, visiting
teams and officials. The gyms have a
total of 12 available basketball hoops,
providing much-needed additional
practice and recreation space. Housed
on the upper level is an athletic office
suite with a wall of windows overlooking the court, a kitchenette,
coaches’ locker room and commons,
and a conference area. A mezzanine
with lounges overlooks the courts
below.
The building, situated at the end of
a long, circular drive, is a beacon on
campus and a new identity for the
school. The exterior is red brick with
limestone accents that complements
the facade of existing campus buildings. Arched windows recall the
surrounding gothic-style architecture.
Interiors are designed to bolster
school spirit, and the palette highlights SLUH’s colors of blue and
white.
St. Louis, Mo.
COST: $9.4 million
SQUARE FEET: 48,000
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Stone Creek Club & Spa
Covington, La.
A strategically positioned clock tower provides a visual
reference that can be seen from all outdoor activity areas.
The interior
experience is
enhanced by open
views of activity
spaces, daylighting
and easy
wayfinding.
Stone Creek’s
spacious fitness
area features
two-story floor-toceiling windows
overlooking a
natural wooded
area.
tone Creek Club & Spa is a
privately owned, membershipsupported club serving the North
Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The
building provides facilities for fitness,
tennis, swimming and spa services
and is planned to serve both member
and non-member populations. A key
feature of the plan is the ability for the
public to approach the building from
two different directions without creating access control issues.
The design derives inspiration from
the beautiful wooded and wetland
areas that surround the facility. The
interior experience is enhanced by
open views of activity spaces, daylight-
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ing and easy wayfinding. The colors
and materials deliver an enriched
experience for the members but are
quite practical from an operational
point of view. The exterior architecture is designed to break down the
scale of this very large building and
provide people-pleasing verandahs for
dramatic overviews of the aquatics
and tennis components.
Stone Creek’s spacious fitness area,
which is adjoined by a full-court
gymnasium, features two-story
floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a
natural wooded area. The second-floor
cardio area overlooks the ground-floor
resistance training area and the woods
outside. The tennis facility is composed of six clay courts and six
hard-surface courts, spacious viewing
areas and a lighted practice court with
a hitting wall. All 12 courts are
brilliantly lit with 12,000 watts per
court on 30-foot light poles to create a
professional-quality playing
experience.
Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative
Orlando, Fla.
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Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y.
PHOTOS BY ROBERT POLIDORI
The north and west facades are
clad in a solid concrete
masonry block, while the west
elevation is a translucent
exterior wall, greeting visitors
with its warm glow.
The focal point of the project
is the double-height practice
area located at the center of
the building and enclosed by
translucent panels.
A state-of-theart fitness
center and
training area
with physical
therapy suites
underscore the
importance of
keeping in
playing shape.
he Carmelo K. Anthony
Basketball Center is designed as a
focused learning center that will both
attract and retain top athletes in the
competitive world of NCAA Division I
athletics. The building includes two
NCAA-regulation basketball courts,
strength and conditioning rooms,
hydrotherapy pools, classroom space,
a video room, coaches’ offices, and
locker-room facilities for men’s and
women’s teams.
The focal point of the project is the
double-height practice area located at
the center of the building and
enclosed by translucent panels.
Support spaces and coaches’ offices
are closely arranged around this area,
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providing constant access and views
to the courts. A state-of-the-art fitness
center and training area with physical
therapy suites underscore the
importance of keeping in playing
shape. On the second floor, classroom
space for game preparation and offices
are organized along a common
corridor. A central video coordination
room for tape review and video
production is also located on this
level.
At its core, the practice facility
serves as a learning center for the
men’s and women’s teams to hone
their craft. Past players are remembered in the building’s entrance and
the Syracuse Basketball Hall of Fame.
The entry corridor is a spacious and
light-filled trophy hall holding custom
casework, large graphics and projected displays, while framed windows
give viewers glimpses into the
practice courts.
DESIGN ARCHITECT:
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
New York, N.Y.
King + King Architects LLP
Syracuse, N.Y.
COST: $15.3 million
SQUARE FEET: 57,925
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Abe Martin Academic Enhancement
Center & Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth, Texas
The design of the stadium
addition references the 1930s
Fort Worth Cowtown-Moderne
Art Deco style of architecture.
Large murals were used
in both public and private
spaces to inspire fans
and players.
hese new facilities are a response
to the athletic department’s
needs and donors’ wishes regarding the use of their financial support.
Athletic priorities included additional
academic space for athletes, a football
team lounge and a major team meeting
room, while TCU Horned Frog patrons
desired game-day premium seating
and an indoor club. Public separation
from the athletic areas was an absolute
requirement. The team facilities are
located on the south (back) side of the
facility, providing access to practice
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fields and other existing athletic spaces. The suites, club
and club seating are located
on the north (playing field)
side. Club seating is accessed
from the indoor club via three
bridges elevated over the main
concourse. This allowed the exterior
club seats to be as close to the playing
field as possible.
Branded elements and color
schemes were used throughout the
interiors to recognize and celebrate
the history and traditions of the TCU
There is a
simplistic
elegance about
the interior design
that is compatible
with the new
exterior
architecture.
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football program. Large murals were
used in both public and private spaces
to inspire fans and players alike.
There is a simplistic elegance about
the interior design that is compatible
with the new exterior architecture.
The new facilities were constructed
at the south end zone of Amon G.
Carter Stadium, with the second and
third levels providing a new covered
area for a majority of the existing main
concourse. The facilities provide the
university with premium seating
elements that had not previously
existed at the stadium.
HKS Inc.
Dallas, Texas
COST: $13 million
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San Marcos, Texas
The exterior blends
the vernacular of
the existing
athletics buildings
with recently
adopted campus
standards.
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The Bobcat
Stadium expansion
is part of Texas
State University’s
plan to develop a
Division I athletics
facility.
To provide spectators with the option of an
indoor or outdoor viewing experience,
motorized floor-to-ceiling suite windows
open fully on the field side.
hase 1A of the Bobcat Stadium
expansion included the construction of a new multistory structure
featuring 13 luxury suites with 16 spectator seats each, one athletic director’s
suite with 16 seats, one president’s
suite with 28 seats, a club lounge with
approximately 440 seats and miscellaneous support spaces.
The additions feature sophisticated
materials, including glass tile
backsplashes, granite countertops,
brushed aluminum signage, translucent
panels, and wood cabinets and baseboards. School colors were subtly
incorporated with the use of maroon-
P
toned wood and gold-hued ceramic tile.
To provide spectators with the
option of an indoor or outdoor viewing
experience without the need for two
sets of seats, motorized floor-to-ceiling
suite windows open fully on the field
side. Windows on both sides of each
suite also provide enhanced air
circulation and lighting.
The club level was designed as an
open and flexible space that can be
used for a variety of events, eliminating the need for multiple individual
spaces. The new structure rises behind
the existing west grandstand and
cantilevers to incorporate the existing
press box. The exterior blends the
vernacular of the existing athletics
buildings with recently adopted
campus standards.
O’Connell Robertson
Austin, Texas
SPORTS FACILITY CONSULTANT:
Heery International
Atlanta, Ga.
COST: $13.4 million
SQUARE FEET: 39,480
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Expansion and Renovation
San Marcos, Texas
esigners of the expansion to and
renovation of the Texas State
University Student Recreation Center
were forced to deal with a very tight
expansion site (a parking lot) and a
street grid that could not be altered.
These challenges were overcome by
centering the addition on a new street
entrance and running building circulation in a north/south direction, while
utilizing a lounge along that long axis
to maximize visibility to existing and
new activity spaces. A climbing wall at
the entrance provides visual impact.
Pools are located down the hill over
a natural limestone bedrock to reduce
pier costs and allow the pool to be at
the first-floor level. The fitness areas
are centered on the entrance and
control desk for maximum visibility,
with cardiovascular areas elevated and
surrounding the strength areas.
Large clerestory windows at the
lobby and gymnasium provide ample
daylighting, while abundant windows
in the natatorium allow for natural
light to permeate the space, as well as
provide views to the soccer field. The
lobby interior blends the classical
forms of the exterior design surrounding the organic forms of limestone and
climbing wall (earth) and ceiling cloud
(sky). Finishes, graphics and signage
incorporate the school colors of
maroon and gold, while lighting,
flooring and details incorporate
repeating “gridiron” lines.
The exterior design presented a dual
challenge. It was the first building on
campus to be designed under new
campus master plan guidelines for
Spanish Colonial architecture, while
the expansion needed to integrate with
the very horizontal, early 90’s existing
structure. The solution established a
new colonnade around the expansion
that was carried across the elevation of
the existing building.
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A tower signals the new
entrance and breaks the
building’s horizontal scale.
A climbing wall at the
entrance provides
visual impact.
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Abundant windows in the
natatorium allow for natural
light to permeate the space,
as well as provide views to
the soccer field.
A very tight site (a former
parking lot) and a street grid that
could not be altered provided
design challenges.
Marmon Mok LLP
San Antonio, Texas
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
SportsPlan Studio
Kansas City, Mo.
COST: $24.8 million
SQUARE FEET: 94,000 (new);
98,000 (renovation)
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Finishes, graphics and
signage incorporate the
school colors of maroon
and gold.
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Texas Tech University Student Leisure Pool
PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH
Lubbock, Texas
PHOTO BY HARVEY MADISON
The two-acre complex boasts a
versatile arrangement of activities.
he new pool at the Robert H.
Ewalt Student Recreation Center
features a variety of aquatic activities
for the Texas Tech community to enjoy. With its convenient location next
to the REC and intramural fields, the
pool is in the heart of the rec sports
area of campus, and students are lining up for their opportunity to dive in.
The two-acre complex boasts a
versatile arrangement of activities.
Students can enjoy a long ride on the
lazy river or take part in games of
water volleyball or basketball. A
separate pool is home to a drop slide
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and a diving board. In case hunger
strikes, “Sam’s Place,” a poolside café,
offers fresh sandwiches, smoothies
and refreshments. Those interested in
relaxation can soak in a large hot tub
that accommodates as many as 20
people. One of the most exciting new
features is the bubble couch, which
consists of an isolated aquatic bench
that massages its users with bubbles
while they recline and enjoy the day.
For those not looking to get wet, the
facility features several areas designated for soaking up the sun. The
Student Leisure Pool is the first, and
PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH
The pool is in the
heart of the rec sports
area of campus.
currently the only, outdoor location
on campus to be fully Wi-Fi enabled,
so students can study poolside.
Brinkley Sargent Architects
Dallas, Texas
Counsilman-Hunsaker
St. Louis, Mo.
COST: $7.26 million
SQUARE FEET: 67,320
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TIMEX Performance Center
(New York Giants Headquarters
and Training Facility)
East Rutherford, N.J.
PHOTOS BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTGRAPHY
The TIMEX Performance
Center reflects the Giants’
core football and business
principles: stability, teamwork
and success.
The facility features a
100-yard synthetic turf playing
field located in an 85-foot-tall
indoor practice building, as
well as four outdoor fields.
Large, light-filled
spaces are visually
and physically
linked, providing a
spatial framework
for players,
coaches, staff and
visitors.
new state-of-the-art football team practice facility
for the NFL’s New York Giants in
New Jersey’s Meadowlands Sports
Complex, the TIMEX Performance
Center reflects the Giants’ core football and business principles: stability, teamwork and success. With the
opening of the facility, the “home” of
the franchise is no longer within the
stadium, but rather in a new dedicated football training campus.
Creating a football-centric facility
that reinforces the purpose and
tradition of the team was a central
focus throughout the design, from site
planning, architecture and the
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functional plan layout to the individual spaces. The facility consists of
player facilities — locker room, weight
room, training room, hydrotherapy
room and support spaces — as well as
coaches’ and trainers’ offices, meeting
rooms, video coaching facilities and a
broadcast studio. The facility has a
team dining area, a kitchen, a 130-seat
auditorium and a workspace for the
media.
Inside are a number of core spaces,
each designed to promote and showcase the business at hand: winning
football championships. Display cases,
large graphics, team colors and artwork
are located throughout. Nearly all of
the major spaces have views to the
practice fields, reminding the players,
coaches and staff of their primary
purpose. For the players, the center of
the facility, and the center of their daily
activities, is the locker room. This space
is designed as the inner sanctum, with
an oval-shaped plan allowing for open
communication and circulation.
EwingCole
Philadelphia, Pa.
COST: N.A.
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Uintah Community Recreation Center
Vernal, Utah
The sloping roofs mimic the cuestas,
and the locally quarried stone-faced
walls reflect the pronounced
stratification of the Colorado Plateau.
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2010
The 42-foot sculpted climbing
wall replicates the rock cliffs of
nearby Dry Fork Canyon.
Among the center’s recreational
components are an indoor lap pool
and a large indoor leisure pool,
complete with interactive play
features and waterslides.
ocated near the gateway to
Dinosaur National Monument and
Flaming Gorge National Recreation
Area, the Uintah Community
Recreation Center includes a full-size
double gymnasium, an indoor lap
pool, a large indoor leisure pool complete with interactive play features
and waterslides, a two-level fitness
center, group exercise/dance studios,
a climbing wall, a running track, a
childcare area, a community meeting
room, party rooms, classrooms and
support facilities.
The program elements are organized along a spine that delineates the
wet functions from the dry ones and
also serves as the central casual
activity space for the building. There
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is a single control point and fee
collection area that is located in the
main hall and provides staff views to
the rest of the facility. The natatorium
is separated from the main hall by a
28-foot-high, continuous glass wall.
The formal expression of the
building mirrors the unique geology of
the area: the sloping roofs mimic the
cuestas, and the locally quarried
stone-faced walls reflect the pronounced stratification of the Colorado
Plateau. The building’s mass was
carefully articulated to be an assembly
of small, discrete forms to complement the adjacent residential neighborhood. Honed-faced concrete block
walls are stacked to evoke the rock
formations of nearby peaks and the
integrally colored concrete flooring
flows from the outside areas, along the
main hall and onto the pool deck.
EDA Architects Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Water Design Inc.
Murray, Utah
SportsPlan Studio
Kansas City, Mo.
COST: $18.6 million
SQUARE FEET: 76,870
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Spieker Aquatics Center and Dirks Pool
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Calif.
PHOTOS BY PAUL TURANG PHOTOGRAPHY
The Spieker Aquatics Center has
achieved the goal of creating a great
home advantage for UCLA, while freeing
up other pools for greater recreation and
club use.
pieker Aquatics Center
includes an outdoor
52-meter-by-25-yard, deepwater competition pool with
an iconic 10-meter dive tower,
spectator seating for 800 with
the ability to add 1,700 temporary seats, team locker rooms,
a coaches’ facility, ticketing
and vending, and an outdoor
classroom. The movable bulkhead enables concurrent use of
the pool by varsity men’s and
women’s water polo teams and
swimming and diving teams.
The new aquatics center replaced
four former tennis courts, but reused
the existing spectator bleachers. The
design links the new aquatics center to
the existing Sunset Canyon Recreation
Center, additional tennis courts, an
arrival circle and adjacent parking.
The distinctive dive tower is visible
upon entering the site and is an icon at
the head of the pool for those inside
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The dive tower creates a dramatic
centerpiece by filtering light and casting
intricate shadows with sunlight during
the daytime, and as an architectural
lantern during evening events.
the facility. The structure is elegantly
expressed in an ipe wood, opaque glass
floating screen and colored concrete
structure, helping to unify the project.
The tower also creates a dramatic
centerpiece by filtering light and
casting intricate shadows with sunlight
during the daytime, and as an architectural lantern during evening events.
The low, horizontal main building
houses team locker rooms, support
spaces and pool equipment, while
anchoring the southern boundary of
the site. To accommodate natural
ventilation and daylight, the barrelvaulted roof is raised off the building
walls. The roof edge has a custom
fabric infill panel, and this overhang
both shades the building and directs
ventilation under the roof, over the
walls and into the building. The central
portion of the roof is interrupted with
fabric apertures that bring daylight
deep into the internal spaces. In order
to provide flexibility regarding
available funding, the building was
designed to allow for future phasing
and expansion.
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To accommodate
natural ventilation
and daylight, the
barrel-vaulted roof
of the main
building is raised
off the walls.
Bauer and Wiley Architects
Newport Beach, Calif.
Carlsbad, Calif.
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A wall created
with glazed
concrete block in
the University’s
signature blue
creates a
prominent
backdrop for the
competition pool.
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RIMAC Annex
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, Calif.
PHOTOS BY DAVID HEWITT/ANNE GARRISON ARCHITECTURAL
2010
The west facade,
which encloses
the lounges and
café, is a fullheight glass wall,
protected from the
harsh southwest
and west sun by a
dynamic wood and
stainless steel
screen.
ecreation and athletics have a
new focus at UC San Diego with
the completion of the new three-level
annex to the adjacent Recreational
and Intramural Athletic Complex. The
complex provides much-needed food
and study areas, including a sportsthemed café featuring fresh, healthy
and organic foods, a convenience
store, a coffee bar, student lounges and
a conference center, as well as new
NCAA Division II softball facilities
with fields, dugouts, a press box and
stadium seating.
The 35-foot-wide site for the
building posed significant design
challenges, influencing its form and
organization. Located on a steep and
narrow hillside, it flanks the most
important pedestrian way on that
portion of the campus and the existing
softball field.
The building design accepts the
long, linear nature of the site and
exploits this otherwise difficult
configuration as part of the design
concept. The building features a “front
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porch” along the Ridge Walk to serve
as the primary building entry and
circulation space. It creates an active
meeting and gathering spot, reinforcing the inside/outside connection. The
inner porch wall is a two-story-high
torqued form in a deep red/ochre
rendered plaster that defines this
space and runs diagonally through the
entire length of the building, extend-
ing onto the outdoor patio areas.
All spaces have a direct relationship
to the outside, taking advantage of the
extraordinary climate and views to the
foothills and the Pacific Ocean. There
are four outdoor seating areas that
provide excellent spectator views of
the fields below. Large roll-up glass
doors add to this indoor-outdoor
connection.
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The use of natural wood
as the screening
element on the facade
provides a warm and
inviting pattern of
sunlight and shadows
across the front entry
porch that extends
inside, animating the
student lounge spaces.
The 35-foot-wide site for the
building posed significant
design challenges, influencing
its form and organization.
The eastern facade of the building,
above the softball field, is an interplay
of massing and form expressing the
functionality of the interior elements,
which here are support spaces.
Bauer and Wiley Architects
Newport Beach, Calif.
COST: $8.46 million
SQUARE FEET: 15,700
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The building’s “front porch”
creates an active meeting
and gathering spot,
reinforcing the inside/
outside connection.
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Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center/
Football Stadium Renovation
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
The confines of the site
required that the design
utilize space-saving
techniques to meet
programming requirements
while limiting the impact to
adjacent neighborhoods.
A major component of the
facility is a 200-meter,
six-lane track surrounding
four multiuse courts.
The project is
the first new
space on the
campus large
enough to hold
convocations,
conferences
and major
entertainment
— whether
inside the field
house or
outside in the
stadium.
he Chlapaty Recreation and
Wellness Center sits adjacent to
the University of Dubuque’s football
field, adjoining a new stadium grandstand with 4,000 seats built on the
site of the previous grandstand (now
demolished).
The facility provides the university
and city with a place for recreation
and wellness, and it is the first space
on the campus large enough to hold
convocations, conferences and major
entertainment — whether inside the
field house or outside in the stadium.
Major components include a
two-level fitness area; a 200-meter,
six-lane indoor track surrounding
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four multiuse courts; a 16-foot-wide
concourse that runs the length of the
facility and overlooks the track and
courts; home, visitor, officials and
faculty/staff locker rooms; a training
room with hydrotherapy and exam
rooms; a fitness studio; and concessions, juice bar and lounge areas.
Meanwhile, the stadium’s renovation includes the reconfiguration and
expansion of concessions stands, a
press box, ticket booths and the
presidential suite. The suite offers
views of Dubuque’s rolling landscape
in all directions and also serves as a
meeting room. The two-story press
box and suites rise above the bleach-
ers, mimicking building forms seen
throughout campus. The football
field received new lighting, synthetic
turf, an outdoor track and visitor
seating.
St. Louis, Mo.
Straka Johnson Architects PC
Dubuque, Iowa
COST: $17 million
SQUARE FEET: 87,000
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Donald R. Dizney Stadium/
Florida Lacrosse Facility
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fla.
The facility houses the new lacrosse
program and also meets the practice
needs of the university’s women’s
soccer team.
n 2007, the University of Florida
decided to add women’s lacrosse as a
sport. The Donald R. Dizney Stadium/
Florida Lacrosse Facility houses the
new program and also meets the practice needs of the university’s women’s
soccer team.
The project includes four components — a lacrosse competition field,
flanked by spectator seating that
separates it from the soccer practice
area; practice fields for lacrosse and
soccer; a building that houses the
lacrosse locker room and training
facilities; and spectator seating and
ancillary lacrosse spaces.
The exterior of the building reflects
two primary goals — to relate to other
Florida athletic venues and to celebrate
the sport of lacrosse. The use of red
brick on the buildings and site walls
visually connects the facility to nearby
structures and existing athletic venues
throughout campus. The project also
celebrates lacrosse by introducing
patterning in the brick at the entrance
piers that is an abstraction of the
lacrosse stick webbing. The entrance
also incorporates crossed steel tubes to
support the floating roof form and
directly recall the raising and crossing
of lacrosse sticks after a goal.
The exterior brick is continued into
the lobby to visually connect the interior
and exterior and create continuity with
other Florida athletic venues. Visitors to
the locker/training building are greeted
by two large blue walls with recessed
orange lacrosse graphics. The orange
areas are designed to receive future
glass shelving for trophies as the new
program gains success.
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2010
Located on
the west side
of the
competition
field is
spectator
seating for
1,500 and
support
areas for
spectators
and press.
Crossed
steel tubes
supporting
floating roof
forms recall
the raising
and crossing
of lacrosse
sticks after a
goal.
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The locker room
continues the use of
blue and orange
school colors and
features wood
lockers and
cabinetry.
Adjacent to the locker room
is the team conference
room, equipment issue and
the treatment/training suite.
Des Moines, Iowa
COST: $14.3 million
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Blue canopies at
the concourse
identify each
entrance vomitory
and create a
visual link to the
blue roofs on the
softball complex
across the street.
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Activities and Recreation Center Renovation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Ill.
riginally constructed in 1971, the
University of Illinois’ Activities
and Recreation Center once was the
largest such facility in the nation.
The architecture was institutional, a
building filled with a labyrinth of dark
corridors. The facility program was
dominated by basketball and racquetball courts, and two pools.
The design of the new ARC has
transformed the vintage facility into a
showcase of contemporary programming and design. The focus of the
design is the “Winter Garden,” which
houses the new fitness zone and
indoor track. This space also serves as
the new organizational spine for this
enormous facility of 330,000 square
feet. From the “Winter Garden,”
virtually every program amenity is
viewable. The old rabbit warren of
dark corridors has been replaced by
dynamic views and a sun-filled atrium
filled with fitness and social activities.
The facility includes 12 gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor 50-meter
pools, 45,000 square feet of fitness
space, a wellness center, a teaching
kitchen, an auditorium with 200 seats,
a climbing wall and a jogging track.
Support functions include a large
social zone, space for facility administration, equipment issue, food
services, locker rooms and maintenance and storage functions.
The design integrates into the
campus fabric with an exterior
colonnade and landscaped plaza that
spans the entire length of the facility,
while enhancing accessibility with
integrated ramps, bus shelters and
bike storage.
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The “Winter
Garden” serves
as the new
organizational
spine for this
enormous
facility of
330,000 square
feet.
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Major components
of the facility
include 12
gymnasiums,
indoor and
outdoor 50-meter
pools, and 45,000
square feet of
fitness space.
Hughes Group Architects
Sterling, Va.
VOA Associates Incorporated
Chicago, Ill.
Washington, D.C.
COST: $46 million
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The renovation
and expansion of
the ARC was
implemented in
three phases in
order to provide
students with
uninterrupted
access to fitness
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Campus Recreation Center
Amherst, Mass.
PHOTOS BY ROBERT BENSON
The interior is
characterized by
an abundance of
natural light, and
by the openness
of the spaces that
provides visual
connections
throughout the
building.
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Mass Amherst’s new recreation center is sited along
Commonwealth Avenue, the university’s main thoroughfare, at a crossroad
between residential zones to the north
and south, the main academic campus
to the east, and the athletic facilities,
including the Mullins Center and playing
fields, to the west. Siting the building in
such a prominent location reinforces the
university’s agenda to place recreation
and wellness at the heart of its campus
and mission.
The exterior combines red brick with
wide expanses of glass and aluminum
shading devices. The brick, which relates
to the adjacent Mullins Center and many
of the older buildings on campus, is
detailed with deep reveals at openings to
emphasize its solidity. This contrasts with
the machined crispness of the aluminum
panels and glazing system, which are
designed to take maximum advantage of
views and daylight while reducing the
problems of glare and solar gain.
The interior is characterized by an
abundance of natural light, and by the
openness of the spaces that provides
visual connections throughout the
building. At its heart is the concourse.
More than just a pedestrian route, this is
a social place, with a café and seating
areas, and an amphitheater at the main
stair designed for both informal and
programmed events. While access into
the secure zone is restricted, overhead
balconies to the cardio area and a glass
wall to the gymnasium provide views into
the activity areas from the concourse.
Beyond the reception desk, a generous
corridor gives access to locker rooms,
equipment storage, the wellness center
and administrative offices. On the second
level are the gymnasium and two more
multipurpose rooms. The third level,
dedicated to weights and cardio equipment, also offers external and internal
views.
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Exterior brick, which relates to
the adjacent Mullins Center
and many of the older buildings
on campus, is detailed with
deep reveals at openings to
emphasize its solidity.
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Overhead balconies
and glass walls provide
views into the activity
areas located just off
the entrance.
Two multipurpose rooms and
the gymnasium are located
on the second level.
Watertown, Mass.
COST: $38 million
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More than just a
pedestrian route,
the concourse is a
social place,
featuring a café
and seating areas.
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Al Glick Field House
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
The use of a masonry parapet,
extending beyond the standing-seam
metal roof, is critical in minimizing
the roof element to pedestrians.
PHOTOS BY PAUL BEDNARSKI
A tiered floor in the locker room
provides team members, coaching
staff and recruits the ability to see
one another without the locker rows
blocking views.
Performance of the glazing system allows
the entire south wall to be comprised of
glass, flooding the space with light without
the associated glare and heat gain.
l Glick Field House, the
University of Michigan’s new
indoor football practice facility, is a
104,000-square-foot structure that
provides a flexible, spacious, state-ofthe-art complex that rivals the nation’s
other elite college and professional
football practice facilities.
During the planning stages, programmatic needs included appropriate
space for the football team to practice
at full speed, utilizing all portions of
the field to closely simulate the
game-day environment. The new
facility offers greater run-off clearances and more height to simulate
actual playing conditions. Observation
and video platforms provide conve-
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nient locations for coaches and video
coordinators to observe and film
practices. The second-floor coach’s
office suite overlooks the enclosed
field. This impressive vantage point
allows for constant visual contact with
field activities and also serves as a
recruiting tool.
The use of a masonry parapet,
extending beyond the standing-seam
metal roof, is critical in minimizing the
roof element to pedestrians. These
elements combine to recall the pattern
and rhythm of nearby historic Yost Ice
Arena, creating a wall that adds
interest to passersby at street level.
The primary space in the new building, the practice field, is organized
with the long axis oriented north and
south, similar to the nearby arena’s
orientation.
The new team locker room is
housed in one large, open space
accented with blue neon lighting. A
tiered floor allows team members,
coaching staff and recruits to see one
another without the locker rows
blocking views through the room.
TMP Architecture Inc.
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
COST: $26.1 million
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TCF Bank Stadium
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC
TCF Bank Stadium’s brick facade
perimeter wall with arched
portals reflects the heritage of
‘The Brick House’ exterior.
Orienting the seating bowl to an east/
west axis allowed for the opening of the
horseshoe-shaped bowl to face
downtown Minneapolis.
At 12,375
square feet,
the footballshaped locker
room is the
largest
football locker
room in the
country.
he new TCF Bank Stadium at the
University of Minnesota, only the
sixth 50,000-seat-minimum on-campus
stadium to be built in the past 50 years,
is also the biggest facility project, financially, in the history of collegiate sports.
The stadium is a simple horseshoe
organized for the public by one main
concourse feeding the lower and upper
bowls. All of the premium amenities
and press box are located on one side,
while the support facilities wrap
around the event level. An outdoor
covered colonnade serves as both a
design element and a covered pathway
through campus on non-game days. It
was important to organize the building
to allow for efficient year-round
operations for the community, student
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body, student-athletes, visitors and the
marching band.
On game days, fans enter the stadium
through 16-foot-high entry gates to a
single concourse with views to the
playing field. A video board the size of a
basketball court and sideline wraparound LED ribbon board enhance the
fan experience.
TCF Bank Stadium’s exterior design
draws from the historical references of
Memorial Stadium — the Golden
Gophers’ on-campus home from 1924
to 1981 — both in form and material.
Inside the encircling exterior colonnade, 87 special panels represent each
Minnesota county and every
Minnesotan’s contribution to the
project. The colonnade itself is grand,
yet intimate; soaring ceilings are set off
by lighting inspired by the Lincoln
Memorial.
Architectural Alliance
Minneapolis, Minn.
Populous
Kansas City, Mo.
INTERIOR DESIGNER:
Studio Hive
Minneapolis, Minn.
COST: $250 million
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Weinstein Center for Recreation &
Wellness Renovation and Addition
University of Richmond
Richmond, Va.
The facility has made a
positive impact on the
recruitment and retention of
new students and faculty.
PHOTO BY CHRIS CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY
A gently arching
Peristyle structure was
employed to connect the
wings of the L-shaped
building footprint, which
was dictated by site
constraints.
he new Weinstein Center for
Recreation and Wellness is
comprised of both extensive alterations to an antiquated practice gym
and a major addition to the 9,000-seat
Robins Center basketball arena. The
mission was to create an open, inviting student recreation center that has
a distinct and separate identity from
the adjacent varsity athletic facility.
The exterior design focused on
defining a visually strong entry that
collects pedestrians entering from
adjacent residence halls and an
existing parking lot. To provide
appropriate scale and identity, a
gently arching Peristyle structure was
employed to connect the wings of the
L-shaped building footprint, which
was dictated by site constraints.
Additionally, the large gym and fitness
spaces were detailed with expansive
areas of glass curtainwall in a
minimalist style. The design creates a
simple background to the prominent
entry while also providing abundant
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daylight, visual transparency to
interior activities and views from
interior gym and fitness spaces to a
new entrance courtyard.
The entry leads into a welcoming
lobby that is enhanced by bright
colors and an abundance of natural
light. The open and inventive floor
plan makes functional use of circulation space that includes cozy, informal lounges located conveniently
close to activity areas. From the
central lobby, both staff and partici-
pants have views of, and easy access
to, surrounding activity areas such as
the natatorium, the gymnasium and
fitness spaces. Staff offices and work
spaces are strategically located
throughout the building to provide
views of the activity areas for supervision and security. An entire wall of
61-inch plasma screens and cardiovascular equipment equipped with
internal or external transmitters are
two highlights of the lower-level
fitness center.
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Staff offices and workspaces
have been strategically
located throughout the
building to provide views
of the activity areas for
supervision and security.
The design of the large gym
provides abundant daylight and
views to a new entrance courtyard.
Richmond students now enjoy physical fitness in an
exciting and visually open environment.
Worley Associates Architects
Richmond, Va.
COST: $10.3 million
SQUARE FEET: 73,000
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Carolina Stadium
University of South Carolina
Columbia, S.C.
Home to one of the nation’s most
storied baseball programs, the
University of South Carolina sought
to create a ballpark rivaling any
other college stadium in the nation.
PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC
The 9,000-seat capacity is
augmented by berms located
along right and left field.
The stadium utilizes an industrial vernacular
reminiscent of the old, historic warehouse
architecture sprinkled throughout the
outskirts of the main campus.
ome to one of the nation’s most
storied baseball programs, the
University of South Carolina sought
to create a ballpark rivaling any other
college stadium in the nation. With
such an ambitious goal, the design took
shape with two main ideas: nostalgia
and garden.
Most of the stadium’s amenities are
programmed in the main athletics
building, along the first-base line. The
stadium utilizes an industrial vernacular
reminiscent of the old, historic warehouse architecture sprinkled throughout
the outskirts of the main campus,
including deep red brick, simple
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detailing, punched window openings
and a repetitive, rhythmic facade.
Located southwest of the main
campus, the stadium will become the
anchor to USC’s future development
toward the tree-lined Conagree River,
creating intimate opportunities for fans
to experience the beauty of Columbia’s
natural environment. “Gardens” —
small vibrant pockets specifically
designed to capture the native foliage of
the area — are strategically located
within and around the stadium, creating
a “parks within a park” experience.
Future architectural trellises and
meshes allowing vines and flowers
opportunities to grow vertically and
overhead will encapsulate patrons in a
manner reminiscent of a traditional
southern backyard garden.
Populous
Kansas City, Mo.
CDA Architects
Columbia, S.C.
COST: $35 million
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University Stadium
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Ga.
University Stadium
includes 8,500
bleacher seats
and 500 chair-back
seats, with
provisions for
future expansion.
Thirteen private suites offer
exceptional views of the field
and surrounding countryside.
rior to completion of the
University Stadium project, the
University of West Georgia had no
place for its football program to call
home, and for years home games
were played at Carrollton High
School some miles away. The project
began as the dream of a small group
of local businesspeople and alums to
privately design, build and finance a
new football stadium.
The expansive 240-acre site
donated to the university by the City
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of Carrollton provided the inspiration
for a comprehensive multipurpose
athletic campus to include, at present
and in the future, multiple competition and practice fields for various
sports. The entire site was graded
with the future needs of athletes and
students in mind. A baseball stadium
and intramurals ballfields are graded
and await final development as
funding becomes available. Stadium
parking is used daily by commuter
students and is serviced by onsite
campus transportation. A new bridge
will be completed in Fall 2010 that
will connect the main campus to the
athletic complex, providing easy
vehicular and pedestrian access.
Southern A & E LLC
Austell, Ga.
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Roger Harring Stadium
& Veterans Memorial Field Complex
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, Wis.
PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMENSION IMAGES
The brick and stone facade
reflects a collegiate classical
architectural style, the dominant
style of the La Crosse campus.
The press box and
a large quantity of
the seats are
aligned with the
50-yard line of the
football field, but
the grandstand is
asymmetrically
designed so
that an entire
additional bay of
spectator seating
is located on an
axis with the
typical finish line
placement on the
track.
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his new 6,000-seat stadium and
field complex memorializes
Wisconsin’s veterans while accommodating the needs of football, track and
field, soccer and various recreational
sports.
The brick and stone facade reflects a
collegiate classical architectural style,
the dominant style of the La Crosse
campus. The asymmetrical design
provides 6,000 home-side seats, with
adequate seating centered on the
50-yard line (football) and on the
typical finish line for track events.
New fields accommodate athletic
practice needs and recreation venues
for competitive intramurals and sports
club play, while also creating a new
venue for UW-L Soccer.
The stadium maximizes the site by
enclosing a large amount of space
under the grandstand for spectator
amenity functions, concessions, team
rooms, training space and storage
areas. The planning of the constrained
site was optimized by creatively
overlapping fields and uses that occur
during different athletic seasons.
The use of brick with stone integrates the stadium into the surrounding campus architecture. Architectural
detailing and cladding enliven the
stadium’s facade. The striped base
picks up the character of traditional
campus buildings and helps tie the
new facility to the existing and
adjacent Veteran’s Memorial, which
was carefully integrated into the new
Veteran’s Plaza and Walk, creating an
important pre-function space.
A visitor’s side grandstand and
spectator support building were
designed for the future. The infrastructure for this was built in the
current phase, readying the facility for
construction when funds become
available. A locker room and training
and student fitness building were also
designed as a future phase.
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enclosing a large amount of space under
the grandstand for spectator amenity
functions, concessions, team rooms,
training space and storage areas.
Des Moines, Iowa
HSR Associates Inc.
La Crosse, Wis.
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The facility serves
UW-L athletics,
hosts community
events, and
accommodates
drum-and-bugle
corps and high
school football
programs.
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enclosing a large amount of space under
the grandstand for spectator amenity
functions, concessions, team rooms,
training space and storage areas.
HSR Associates Inc.
La Crosse, Wis.
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The facility serves
UW-L athletics,
hosts community
events, and
accommodates
drum-and-bugle
corps and high
school football
programs.
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William P. Wilder Arena & Sports Complex
Upper Canada College
Toronto, Ont.
The exterior finishes achieve
the goal of integration with
other campus buildings in
terms of textures and colors.
The Alumni Lounge, located
between and above the two
ice pads, provides a
gathering space equipped
with a bar and a tiered
seating area.
Upper Canada
College has a
history of
producing
Olympians, NHL
players and
prominent
leaders in
coaching and
broadcasting.
argeting LEED Gold certification, the William P. Wilder
Arena & Sports Complex includes
two hockey rinks — one Olympic-size
and the other NHL-size. It provides
an environment that fosters Upper
Canada College’s athletic mission of
training sportsmanship, discipline
and teamwork through competition.
Further, the twin-pad arena provides
an integrated experience of the sport
to both players and spectators.
After vigorous pre-design studies, it
was decided to blend the appearance
of the exterior facades with the rest of
the campus. The location takes
advantage of the synergies between
the synthetic sports surface to the
north and the facilities offered in the
new building. The exterior finishes
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achieve the goal of integration with
other campus buildings in terms of
textures and colors, including metric
modular colonial bricks that have
uniform distribution to match existing
building brick on the site. The result is
a building that provides a distinctive
but synchronous addition to the vistas
from a nearby busy intersection and
heritage neighborhood.
The Alumni Lounge, located
between and above the two ice pads,
provides a gathering space equipped
with a bar and a tiered seating area.
On a conceptual level, the lounge
becomes a bridge between the
academia of the northern area of the
campus and the lower southern
terrain that leads out to the urbanity
of Toronto. Lockers and storage under
the bleachers directly adjacent to the
dressing rooms contribute to the
efficiency of the building. Abundant
storage space for equipment is also
provided. The ice resurfacer, ice pits,
and mechanical, electrical and
refrigerator rooms are located on the
northern edge of the facility.
B+H Architects
Toronto, Ont.
Nustadia Recreation Inc.
Hamilton, Ont.
SQUARE FEET: 78,595
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Nashville, Tenn.
With stylish touches that improve the fan
experience, upgrades revitalized the
outdated football stadium.
PHOTOS BY TOM GATLIN
The stadium enclosure was clad at
the pedestrian level in brick with
cast-stone coping and black
wrought-iron fencing to blend with
the traditional design of the campus.
Sail-shaped
graphics were
designed in the
school’s colors
and installed on
brick columns,
alluding to
Vanderbilt’s
Commodore
legacy.
he Vanderbilt University football
stadium underwent several phases
of construction that benefits both
Commodore student-athletes and supporters. These upgrades revitalized an
outdated stadium with stylish touches
that also improve the fan experience as
a whole. The football stadium project included upgrades to the stadium
grounds, concourses, stadium entries,
restrooms and concessions operations.
The stadium enclosure was clad at the
pedestrian level in brick with cast-stone
coping and black wrought-iron fencing
to blend with the traditional design
of the campus. New walls around the
stadium provide better visibility of
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stadium activities and a welcoming appearance for game days and throughout
the year.
The work updated a central ticket
sales building and added a new
concessions stand with a larger variety
of cooking facilities. Two large brick
entries with wrought iron gates were
created with landscaped plazas as a
signature identity for the stadium.
Sports graphics were produced from
university photographs and installed
around the concourse. Sail-shaped
graphics were designed in the school’s
colors and installed on the brick
columns, alluding to Vanderbilt’s
Commodore legacy.
It was important to keep the concourse accessible and allow for the large
number of people traveling through the
stadium, especially since many areas
were being expanded. These transitions
were aided by the addition of landscaping barriers and lighting, which guide
visitors in the proper direction and
soften the impact of hard surfaces.
Moody•Nolan Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
COST: $5.4 million
SQUARE FEET: 53,000
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Vanderbilt University
Football Stadium Revitalization
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Vic Johnston Community Centre Renovation
Streetsville, Ont.
Details in the canopy construction
evoke those of the local train station
and similar historic buildings.
PHOTOS BY RICHARD JOHNSON/INTERIOR IMAGES
2010
The arena has been enthusiastically supported
by the community as the home and center of
minor hockey in Streetsville.
he Vic Johnston Community
Centre offers space for community functions and programs
in historic Streetsville, Ont. Since
its completion, the arena has been
enthusiastically supported by the
community as the home and center of
minor hockey in Streetsville.
With the recently completed major
renovation, the arena was overhauled
to provide new, safer arena boards,
glass and netting, upgraded wall
insulation and cladding, new windows offering views into the tree
canopy of the adjacent river valley,
and restoration of the original wood
structure of the barrel roof. In
addition, changing rooms were made
larger and accessible, public spaces
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were enlarged and made brighter and
more inviting, and viewing facilities
were enhanced and made more
transparent. The circulation in the
facility was redesigned to offer
passive security through better
sightlines, provide optional separation of arena and community center
circulation and to improve orientation within the facility.
The exposed wood structure in the
atrium and deep, inviting canopies
rekindle the warmth of the arena’s
original wood structure. Details in the
canopy construction evoke those of
the local train station and similar
historic buildings. Stone columns and
exterior walls bestow a sense of
heritage and embody the Streetsville
vernacular, while large windows
bathe tall interior spaces with natural
light and provide a transparent screen
from which the activities of skating,
hockey and community events
animate the building. The building is
carefully detailed, the mass playfully
deconstructed and varied to provide a
dynamic composition and an aesthetic that offers interest at multiple
viewpoints.
Parkin Architects Limited
Toronto, Ont.
SQUARE FEET: 47,250
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2010
West Sacramento, Calif.
The climbing wall
is showcased in
front of a 30-foot
window wall with
colorful lighting
overlooking the
pools outside.
PHOTOS BY MARK BOISCLAIR
Transparency was
vital for the visual
security of activity
areas; thus, glass
walls and windows
keep the space
open and secure.
The center has become a hub of activity for this
community from early morning through evening.
s the largest joint-use facility
in West Sacramento, the West
Sacramento Recreation Center has
become a hub of activity from early
morning through evening. Fee-based
memberships allow citizens to use
the pools, fitness center, play fields,
childcare center and a centerpiece
32-foot-high, freestanding climbing
structure. The recreation center and
nearby high school jointly share tennis courts, basketball courts, athletic
fields, a 3,000-seat multisport stadium, and an aquatic center featuring
a competition pool and a family play
pool with a lazy river and waterslide.
It was essential for the control desk
to have visual connection to all
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activity in the building to strengthen
security efforts. The desk took on a
curved form, allowing staff to stand
in one location and see directly into
the lounge, lobby, gymnasium, main
corridors, fitness center and climbing
wall area. Detailed planning went
into the design of passive security
controls for separation between the
recreation center and the high
school.
A warm, free-flowing aesthetic
greets visitors to the recreation
center. Colorful stained concrete in a
curved flowing pattern makes a
useful wayfinding tool from the
control counter to activity areas. All
major corridors and open activity
areas are lined with wood-panel
wainscoting for durability and
warmth. Transparency was vital for
the visual security of activity areas;
thus, glass walls and windows keep
the space open and secure. The
climbing wall is showcased in front
of a 30-foot window wall with
colorful lighting overlooking the
pools outside.
DLR Group
Sacramento, Calif.
COST: $15 million
SQUARE FEET: 56,800
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West Vancouver Community Centre
West Vancouver, B.C.
Colorful bridges
on the upper
levels offer
opportunities for
small-scale
socializing.
uilding upon the architectural
legacy of Canadian West Coast
Modernism, the West Vancouver
Community Centre looks boldly
toward the future, while revitalizing
an important civic site. Located on
a site that contains a variety of civic
buildings and functions, the project
anchors the most important collection
of public buildings in the municipality
and adds focus to new and improved
outdoor spaces.
The architectural form is a sitespecific response to a series of
particular restrictions and constraints.
Experientially, the active spaces are
filled with natural light and fresh air.
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PHOTO BY LUCAS FINLAY
PHOTO BY HUBERT KANG
PHOTO BY LUCAS FINLAY
The facility
anchors the most
important
collection of
public buildings in
the municipality
and adds focus to
new and improved
outdoor spaces.
The facility provides a comprehensive mix of
community recreation and health functions.
The atrium, both a transparent
welcoming gateway and the connective tissue between the community
and aquatic centers, is a formal
gathering space with views to the
Great Lawn and mountains beyond.
The building’s luminous three-story
circulation spine works as the primary
artery, linking gymnasiums, fitness
rooms and wellness clinics both
physically and visually. The spine is
articulated along its length with an
operable skylight that helps drive
sunlight and facilitate the movement
of fresh air.
The facility provides a comprehensive mix of community recreation and
health functions, including spaces for
sports, dance, art, health education,
health clinics, music, childcare and
social interaction. In doing so, it
combines the operations of six
different organizations (two public,
two private and two nonprofit) in a
seamless way so that public service
and synergies are maximized.
Hughes Condon Marler Architects
Vancouver, B.C.
SQUARE FEET: 80,000
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Elmira, Ont.
PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN
Aesthetically, the building relies
on a simple, inexpensive palette
of corrugated metal, wood,
stone and colored glass.
The fitness component benefits from views to
both the natatorium and the field to the south.
he Woolwich Memorial Centre is
a consolidation of the Township
of Woolwich’s recreational programs
into a single public complex. Although
small in population, the township
boasts high demand for recreation facilities, including those for hockey and
other ice sports. The WMC responds
to the community’s needs for ice,
aquatics and fitness programs.
Overlooking a playing field and
running track shared by the local high
school, the centre is sited in an open
green zone directly west of the central
part of Elmira. The twin-pad arena
component has a multipurpose
1,300-seat arena that is home to the
Elmira Sugar Kings Junior B Hockey
Club. The arena is designed for use
alternately as a convention and
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The WMC responds to the community’s needs
for ice, aquatics and fitness programs.
entertainment venue.
Located north of the playing field
and track, the aquatic and fitness areas
overlook terraces shaded under a
large-scale overhanging veranda roof.
The natatorium houses a six-lane,
25-meter pool and a leisure basin with
wide, shallow-water steps. The fitness
component of the facility benefits from
views to both the natatorium and the
field to the south, and connects to the
concourse/running track that forms
the circulation system of the main
arena. A major multipurpose room and
a seniors’ facility form a civic corner
within the facility.
Aesthetically, the building relies on a
simple, inexpensive palette of corrugated metal, wood, stone and colored
glass to define spaces and enhance
users’ recreational experiences.
Transparent glazing and a simplified
concourse organization provide great
sightlines throughout.
Toronto, Ont.
International Aquatic Consultants Inc.
London, Ont.
RINK CONSULTANT:
Cimco Refrigeration
Toronto, Ont.
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Woolwich Memorial Centre
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The Yawkey Sports Training Center
PHOTOS BY WARREN PATTERSON
Marlborough, Mass.
pecial Olympics Massachusetts
trains coaches and athletes in 27
different sports and hosts 126 events
per year. The staff had been working
out of a building in Danvers, with spillover employees in rented space across
the street. For training, the situation
had been nothing short of makeshift.
Now, with the Yawkey Sports
Training Center, the group is training
coaches but also collaborating with the
University of Massachusetts Medical
School on a curriculum for medical
professionals and medical students to
improve the quality and accessibility
of healthcare for individuals with
intellectual disabilities.
The prominent architectural feature
of the building is a two-story glass
curtainwall, which rises above the
Walkway of Champions at the main
entrance. The focal point of the
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The prominent
architectural
feature of the
building is a
two-story glass
curtainwall that
rises above the
Walkway of
Champions at the
main entrance.
building’s main lobby is SOMA’s Hall
of Fame. This space highlights the
accomplishments of the athletes,
coaches and volunteers who work to
achieve SOMA’s athlete-centered
mission.
The design of the building allows
for maximum flexibility for classroom
training, sports-specific training and
business-related functions. State-ofthe-art technology was installed in
several meeting and conference
rooms to support a broad range of
instructional approaches, including
teleconferencing. The variety of
meeting spaces and the technology
significantly improves SOMA’s
capacity to provide comprehensive
training for its athletes, coaches and
volunteers. It further utilizes automated controls for both security and
mechanical systems.
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SOMA’s Hall of Fame highlights the
accomplishments of the athletes,
coaches and volunteers who work
to achieve the organization’s
athlete-centered mission.
Insulated concrete forms,
used in the gymnasium, are
energy- and cost-efficient,
as well as environmentally
friendly.
DiGiorgio Associates Inc.
Boston, Mass.
BRT Management & Consultant LLC
Plymouth, Mass.
COST: $6.6 million
SQUARE FEET: 25,000
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