UWM WOMEN`S SOCCER LOCKER ROOM

UWM WOMEN’S SOCCER
LOCKER ROOM
Community Design Solutions (CDS) worked with the UWM Women’s
Soccer team to revitalize their existing locker room located in
Englemann Hall. The team was interested in upgrading the lockers and
taking advantage of the social opportunities offered by the locker room.
In the current locker room there exists a large amount of wasted space.
Regions of the room are used to store unnecessary items and the three
private showers are completely unused. The current configuration of
lockers also fails to maximize the size of the changing area.
CDS staff first looked at developing an altered layout for a lockers that
increases the square footage of the changing area and incorporates
more modern, multifunctional lockers. These new lockers include
a variety of locked and open storage areas, USB ports for phone
charging, enough room to sit in, and are made of natural hardwood.
With the expanded square footage, the changing area can now easily
accommodate stackable bench seating as well as modular sofa seating
oriented towards a new media wall.
After laying out the changing area, CDS looked into transforming
underutilized areas of the locker room into amenities that the team could
use in their down time between classes and practice. A kitchenette
fills the nook adjacent to the restrooms. Two options are proposed
for a study and lounge space for the players. In the first option, the
lounge replaces an enclosed, private shower room. The second option
demolishes the walls of the two private showers in the north west
corner of the locker room, creating a larger open lounge area.
Further investigation of the space revealed the existence of even more
opportunities. The existing drop ceiling, set at a height of 8 feet, has
an additional 2 feet of ceiling space above it. UWM Facilities should
assess the space above the plenum, as its removal would greatly
expand look and feel of the locker room. Two existing punched windows
were discovered, creating an opportunity to unblock them and bring in
natural light. Lastly, an underutilized utility closet could be relocated
and its walls demolished in order to open up the locker room’s main
entrance.
CDS further developed the scheme by adding a media wall with white
boards and flat screen television, floor finishes such as carpet tiles and
polished concrete, wall treatments that include new paint colors and
graphics elements, and a diversity of lighting.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
CLIENT
UWM Women’s Soccer Team
CLIENT REPRESENTATIVES
Troy Fabiano
Kathleen Litzau
Steve Golas
COMMUNITY DESIGN SOLUTIONS (CDS)STAFF
Alisa Huebner
Emily Newton
CDS PROJECT ASSISTANT
Gerri Witthuhn
CDS DIRECTOR
Carolyn Esswein
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
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TOILETS
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AERIAL AXON_OPTION 2
UWM Women’s Soccer Locker Room Perspective_Media Wall
UWM Women’s Soccer Locker Room Perspective_Changing Room
UWM Women’s Soccer Locker Room Perspective_Kitchenette & Lounge
LOCKER OPTIONS
Locker options featuring coat hooks, trunk storage, built
in seats, upper storage, lock box, USB charging ports and
graphic elements. Materials used include red oak hardwood,
maple hardwood, and metal grills.
Dains Custom Athletic Lockers
http://www.dcal-lockers.com/
Finished Concrete
Rubber Gym Flooring
Carpet Tiles
FLOORING
A variety of flooring options can be used
throughout the space. Finished concrete will
run adjacent to the showers and within the
bathroom. Patterned carpet tiles will be
placed in the changing room and lounge area.
A large logo in the center of the floor is an
option. Rubber flooring is appropriate along
the eastern wall near the entry.
LIGHTING APPROACH
LED Cans
A diversity of lighting techniques should be
implemented in the space. Using only cans
throughout will result in hot-spots or uneven
lighting.
Using recessed fixtures is recommended
considering the height of the ceiling. This
approach can incorporate cans near the
center of the room and tube lighting near the
perimeter.
Recessed Linear
A central light fixtures that takes on the shape
of the UWM panther logo is an interesting
way to incorporate graphics into the space.
CDS staff will assess the space above the
plenum in order to determine whether or not
it would be worth removing the drywall all
together.
Direct/Indirect Recessed
Modular Chair & Sofa Options
Angled Sofas
Curving Modular Systems
OCTO SOFA
This elegant low back design incorporates sofas, modular
elements, armchairs and benches with a complementary
deep edge coffee table. The finesse of Octo’s upholstery
detailing, generous proportions and sublime comfort
sets it apart from others in its class.
http://www.thesenatorgroup.com/americas/allermuir/
seating/sofas/octo/?code=OCT02