FIELD HOUSE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN77 77 FIELD HOUSE GENERAL OVERVIEW & SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION The UW Field House is a 10,600-seat mul -purpose arena in Madison, Wisconsin, directly south of and abu ng Camp Randall Memorial Stadium. In addi on to sports events, the Field House has been the site of large community gatherings such as convoca ons and concerts. Designed by Wisconsin State Architect Arthur Peabody in consulta on, with Paul Cret of Philadelphia, the arena opened in 1930. It was home to the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team before it moved to Kohl Center; currently the building is used by the volleyball and wrestling teams.

Prior to occupying the Field House, the Badger men’s basketball team played their games in the Armory Red Gym. The Wisconsin volleyball team got its fi rst-ever sellout on October 21, 2007, to watch the Badgers play No. 1 Penn State. The “W” crest at the top of the Field House, whose actual designer is unknown, is frequently employed as the emblem of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Field House was added to the Na onal Register of Historic Places in 1998 [2].

GOALS & OBJECTIVES As a central icon of Athle cs and the greater University, preserving this asset is of high importance. Coupled with the restora on of this building, it is necessary to make it highly func onal for Athle cs

MASTER PLAN DESIGN CONCEPT / RECOMMENDATIONS Beyond the scope of work recommended for the south sea ng area of Camp Randall (see sec on 3.1) and the associated Club Lounge, full restora on of the exterior facade and windows are a priority. Crea ng a stronger street presence to the south can be enhanced by integra ng a pedestrian plaza. Modernizing the exis ng concourse and moving large equipment out of this area will provide a be er spectator experience.

Providing air condi oning will allow patrons and student athletes to be more comfortable. In addi on to the Club Lounge, providing a higher quality seat sec on with chair-backs is desirable. A video board and scorers table are necessary upgrades. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN FIELD HOUSE FACILITY ASSESSMENT

FACILITY ASSESSMENT The building was built in 1928 with remodeling of specifi c areas over the past several years. The most re- cent is the remodeling of the women’s volleyball locker area and cold tub room. The building is integrated into the 2004 stadium project. The structure is concrete with masonry façade and a le roof. The bowl has two sea ng levels with a capacity of 10,600, if repairs are made to the upper deck. The mechanical systems that serve the Fieldhouse are located in the south end zone. There is an electrical and telecom space for this building. The building is used for volleyball and wrestling. Overall, the building needs a lot of work if it is going to be a long standing structure at Camp Randall. The building is on the Na onal Register of Historic Places.

The main cost items are: sprinklering the arena, HVAC upgrades for cooling and exhaust, window repairs, wall tuckpoin ng, structural wall repairs, upper deck exi ng correc ons, ligh ng and systems replacements.

A total of $5.7 million of repairs is iden fi ed in the report. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN79 79 FIELD HOUSE FACILITY ASSESSMENT

EXTERIOR ENVELOPE

Considering the signifi cance and prominence on the University cam- pus and its lis ng on the Na onal Register of Historic Places, a great deal of sensi vity needs to be given to the Field House restora on. Working with regulatory agencies will be cri cal to success. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN FIELD HOUSE FIELD HOUSE SOUTH PLAZA

EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAZA BOUNDARY

The complexity of mul ple street crossings and the raised grade of the Field House give a sterile pedestrian The street-scape and open space south of the Field House is a desired opportunity to enhance the Camp experience. Randall grounds and game-day experience. The diagram below illustrate the plaza boundary available for improvement. At which me Li le Street becomes vacated, the Plaza can be expanded south. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN81 81 FIELD HOUSE FIELD HOUSE SOUTH PLAZA

PEDESTRIAN, SPECTATOR, AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION PLAZA DEVELOPMENT

Circula on pa erns have a strong infl uence on op onal solu ons. An open plaza space provides the following:

• Enhance forecourt to the historically rich Field House

• Linkage of varied components along Li le and Monroe Street: provides a unifi ed experience:

• Exis ng sculpture • Regent Street Development • Bike Path • Kellner Hall and Field House gate entry points UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN FIELD HOUSE FIELD HOUSE SOUTH PLAZA UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | ATHLETICS MASTER PLAN83 83 FIELD HOUSE FIELD HOUSE SOUTH PLAZA

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