610-CoverWeb.indd 1 5/11/10 3:51 PM INDEX TO PROJECTS EIGHTY-SEVEN ATHLETIC, FITNESS AND RECREATION FACILITIES — ALL CONSTRUCTED OR RENOVATED IN THE PAST THREE YEARS — ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN ATHLETIC BUSINESS’ 23RD ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL Ω SHOWCASE. THIS SUMMER, THE FACILITIES WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF LEADING SPORTS, RECREATION AND FITNESS FACILITY ARCHITECTS, WITH 23rd THE 10 WINNERS IN THE 30TH ANNUAL FACILITY OF MERIT AWARDS PRO- Annual GRAM ANNOUNCED IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF ATHLETIC BUSINESS AND PRESENTED AT THE ATHLETIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE, DEC. 1-4 2010 IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

All-Pro Freight Stadium ...... 34 Chapman University — George Mason University — Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Recreation and Athletic Apple Valley Family Aquatic Complex ...... 54 Complex Renovation and Facility Expansion ...... 36 Expansion ...... 73 City of Henderson Senior Augustana College — George Sim Community Center...... 55 Kirkeby-Over Stadium...... 38 Center Renovation ...... 74 College of St. Scholastica — Blue Ash Recreation Center Grand Park Community Burns Wellness Commons Recreation Center ...... 75 Renovation and Expansion ..39 Renovation and Addition ...... 56 Grande Prairie Gymnastics Bradley University — Markin Colorado State University- Centre...... 76 Family Student Recreation Pueblo Student Recreation Hollyburn Country Club Center...... 40 Center...... 58 Addition ...... 78 C.V. Starr Community Center/ Credit Union Place ...... 60 Hope College — Van Andel Sigrid & Harry Spath Creighton University — Wayne Soccer Stadium ...... 80 Aquatic Center, Fort Bragg ...42 and Eileen Ryan Athletic The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Expansion ...... 82 California State University, Center & D.J. Sokol Arena ....62 Bakersfi eld Student Dancel Family Center Y Hyannis Youth & Community Center...... 84 Recreation Center ...... 44 Renovation and Addition ...... 63 Illinois State University — David R. Meager Malta California State University, Duffy Bass Field Chico — Wildcat Community Center Renovation ...... 86 Renovation and Addition ...... 64 Recreation Center ...... 46 Imagine Center ...... 88 Deerfi eld Academy — Robert Calvin College — Spoelhof Independence Events Center M. Dewey Squash Center .....66 Fieldhouse Complex ...... 48 and Community Ice Rink ...... 90 Delaware State University Cambridge Rindge and Latin Indiana State University Wellness and Recreation Student Recreation Center ...91 School — War Memorial Center...... 68 Infi nity Park at the Village Recreation Center Don Wheaton YMCA ...... 70 of Glendale ...... 92 Renovation ...... 50 Florida International University, Inner Mongolia Arena & Camelback Ranch - Glendale ...52 Biscayne Bay Recreation Olympic Practice Facility ...... 93 Cedar Park Center ...... 53 Center Addition ...... 72 Innisfi l Recreation Complex ...... 94

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610-INDEX of PROJECTS.indd 32 5/13/10 10:03 AM Facilities have been divided into six categories. For Iowa State University — Sukup The Salvation Army Ray quick recognition of Basketball Complex ...... 96 & Joan Kroc Corps each project type, Community Center ...... 122 Lafayette College — Fisher Field match the page’s and Stadium Complex Secaucus Recreation Center ..124 colored sidebar to Renovation, Bourger Varsity St. Louis University the reference chart Football House ...... 98 High School — Danis Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Field House ...... 125 below. Medicine — The John M. Stone Creek Club & Spa ...... 126 & Silvia Ferretti Medical COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Fitness and Wellness Syracuse University — HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES Center...... 100 Carmelo K. Anthony JOINT-VENTURE FACILITIES Basketball Center ...... 127 PRO FACILITIES Louisiana State University — PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES Alex Box Stadium ...... 102 Texas Christian University — SCHOOL FACILITIES Abe Martin Academic Marshall University Enhancement Center & Recreation Center ...... 103 Dutch Meyer Athletic University of Massachusetts- Mayfair Community Center .....104 Complex ...... 128 Amherst Campus Recreation Center ...... 146 Midwestern State University — Texas State University — Bruce and Graciela Bobcat Stadium Expansion ..129 University of Michigan — Al Glick Field House ...... 148 Redwine Student Texas State University Recreation Center ...... 106 Student Recreation University of Minnesota — Minnesota State University — Center Expansion and TCF Bank Stadium ...... 150 Dragon Wellness Center ...... 108 Renovation ...... 130 University of Richmond — Weinstein Center for Missouri Southern State Texas Tech University Recreation & Wellness University — Beimdiek Student Leisure Pool ...... 132 Renovation and Addition ....152 Recreation Center TIMEX Performance Center University of South Carolina Renovation and Expansion ...109 (New York Giants — Carolina Stadium ...... 154 Monmouth University Headquarters and Multipurpose Activity Training Facility) ...... 133 University of West Georgia — University Stadium ...... 156 Center...... 110 Uintah Community Moody Park Outdoor Pool ...... 111 Recreation Center ...... 134 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse — Roger Harring Oak Park Community Center University of California Los Stadium & Veterans Multipurpose Facility ...... 112 Angeles — Spieker Memorial Field Complex ...... 158 Aquatics Center and Ohio Dominican University Dirks Pool...... 136 Upper Canada College — — Bishop James A. Griffi n William P. Wilder Arena Student Center ...... 113 University of California & Sports Complex ...... 160 San Diego RIMAC Annex ...138 Old Dominion University Vanderbilt University Football Receation Center ...... 114 University of Dubuque — Stadium Revitalization ...... 161 Chlapaty Recreation and Penn State University — Vic Johnston Community Wellness Center/Football Centre Renovation ...... 162 Basketball Coaches Offi ce Stadium Renovation ...... 140 Facility Renovation ...... 116 West Sacramento Recreation University of Florida — Center...... 163 Red Deer Recreation Centre Donald R. Dizney Stadium/ Renovation ...... 117 Florida Lacrosse Facility ...... 142 West Vancouver Community Centre ...... 164 Rensselaer Polytechnic University of Illinois at Urbana- Institute — East Campus Champaign Activities Woolwich Memorial Centre .....165 Athletic Village ...... 118 and Recreation Center The Yawkey Sports Training Richmond Olympic Oval ...... 120 Renovation ...... 144 Center...... 166

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PHOTOS BY HANSON PHOTOGRAPHIC A Avon, Ohio All-Pro FreightStadium program andqualityofthisfacility, Frontier Baseball League. The tion ofballparks fortheindependent Crushers represents thenext genera- will includeaYMCAandanice rink. sports andrecreation developments an economicdevelopment tool.Future land forthisproject, whichitsaw as decided touseasmallportionofthe ing ground forfl by alocalutilitycompany asadump- number ofyears ago, hadbeenused ment. Thesite, given tothecitya recreational andmixed-use develop- 34 overfl concourse offers The homevenue forthe Lake Erie while anoutfi ample spacefor accommodates Ω 2010 Annual 23rd fan amenities, ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE centerpiece ofanew133-acre ll-Pro Freight Stadium isthe ow crowds. grass berm The main eld y ash,andthecity date localhigh schoolandcollege synthetic turffield thatwillaccommo- The ballpark,which features a berm accommodatesoverfl fan amenities, whileanoutfi main concourseoffersample spacefor stands andsupportfacilities. The offi enclosed suites, two opensuites, team facilities. Thesuitelevel includes11 and maintenance, storage andsupport clubhouse (with partypatioabove), a teamshop, concessionsstands, a concourse level includesteamoffi other venues ofthisscope. The spectators, was meanttosurpass which includesseatingfor5,000 ces, apress box, concessions ow ow crowds. eld grass ces, the year. concerts andfestivals seven monthsof programming, asthere willbe entertainment andcommunity teams, isgeared toward family Cleveland, Ohio OSports (OsbornSportsArchitecture) SEATING CAPACITY: COST: OCCUPANCY: ARCHITECT OFRECORD: Elyria, Ohio RWL Architects EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT: $12million May2009 5,000 game. essence ofthe to capturingthe interior iscritical ballpark onthe The scaleofthe upon fans’arrival. plate andthefi access tohome direct visual while allowingfor portal tothevenue create agrand elevator towers gate’s stairand The mainentry

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Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility Expansion Apple Valley, Minn. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION PHOTO BY ERDAHL AERIAL PHOTO BY PHOTO

The addition of a lazy river and waterslide complex had been planned when the facility fi rst opened in 1999. PHOTOS BY NORTHERN ELEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

fter 10 years of successful allows the expansion to be effectively the centrally located auxiliary Aoperation, Apple Valley Family guarded with just eight lifeguards. bathhouse. Otherwise, patrons’ Aquatic Facility was ready for an The entire facility was intended to convenience was a major consider- expansion, so the city embarked on look like an integrated whole, not like ation in siting buildings and other the addition of a lazy river and water- separate projects that happened to be project elements. For example, a slide complex. Since the expansion built near each other. To help satellite restroom with showers and was part of the original plan, there accomplish this goal, the new an eating area is a refuge near the lazy were no surprises during design or buildings complement the style of the river, so patrons don’t have to return construction. original facility. Building materials to the main bathhouse. Ease of access The lazy river is designed for both and colors, as well as landscaping for maintenance was also a consider- fun and safety. A split in the river lets materials, were chosen to unify the ation, as a bridge over the lazy river to patrons choose to get sprayed or stay site. the center island was designed to relatively dry. The geometry of the Exterior shower towers were allow maintenance crews convenient lazy river and waterslide complex specifi ed to minimize the footprint of 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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: 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 fi eld recessed below grade. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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/architec- irkeby-Over Stadium, located on upper Midwest. tural precast and split-face block. Kthe south campus of Augustana Spectators enter the stadium on the Interior spaces are climate-controlled College, is the new home of the west and east sides through the using split-system heat pumps that school’s NCAA Division II foot- gateway and have access to seating on effi ciently provide individual heating ball team. The project was part of a both sides of the facility via an and cooling to the two levels of suites. long-term campus master plan that elevated walkway on the concourse includes the development of sports level. Players enter the synthetic turf ARCHITECT OF RECORD: and recreation facilities on the south fi eld’s playing surface through a TKDA campus, including other athletic tunnel below the walkway on the St. Paul, Minn. fi elds and a running track, all geared north end of the stadium. Players are toward cultivating students’ health separated from the spectators by OCCUPANCY: August 2009 and wellness and creating one of the tiered retaining walls, but sidelines COST: $10 million top campus athletic complexes in the are just 30 feet from the stands, SEATING CAPACITY: 6,000

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

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. PHOTOS BY JH PHOTOGRAPHY INC. JH PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

The main focus of the project is the two-story, 24,000-square- foot fi tness center, which includes two studio rooms 1 and a ⁄10-mile elevated track.

priority throughout the planning 24,000-square-foot fi tness center, were used as accents within the space. Astages of the Blue Ash Recreation which includes two studio rooms and Translucency, both horizontally as 1 Center project was creating a fl uid tie- a ⁄10-mile elevated track. Other well as vertically, reinforce this in between new and existing spaces. features include a climbing wall, concept. This is all paired with a The facility now includes 76,000 new/ gymnasiums, locker rooms, saunas and composition of large graphics that renovated square feet and 44,000 a whirlpool, meeting rooms, a café/ bring a slight push of color into a square feet of space that was left un- lounge and a game room. neutral palette. touched or lightly renovated. One of the main elements that The welcome desk, designed to be provides an aesthetic basis for the ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: the heart of the facility, is placed under renovation and expansion is the MSA Architects an existing skylight that fi lls the space masonry detail that complements both Cincinnati, Ohio with natural light. A separate indoor the existing building and new con- check-in point was created for the struction. The brick format continues OCCUPANCY: May 2009 outdoor pool. The main focus of the in the patterning of the fl oor tile. Light COST: $12.8 million project is the two-story, wood tones and polished blue surfaces SQUARE FEET: 120,000

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Markin Family Student Recreation Center Bradley University Peoria, Ill. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTOS BY MARK BALLOGG/BALLOGG PHOTOGRAPHY MARK BALLOGG/BALLOGG BY PHOTOS The exterior blends with the color and articulation of an older, facing structure, yet is done in a contemporary context.

arkin Family Student concrete design that blends with the basketball courts and one multipur- MRecreation Center is the fi rst of color and articulation of the older pose court, and there is an additional four new buildings that will anchor structure, yet is done in a contempo- performance court for intramurals Bradley University’s western ex- rary context. championships as well as occasional pansion. The recreation center sits The three-story recreation center is practices for the university’s women’s directly across Glenwood Avenue linked by an open stair that provides a volleyball team. The natatorium from the historic 1897 Westlake Hall common visual link to all fl oors of the contains a fl oor-to-ceiling, point- College of Education. While it was building. This openness is also carried supported structural glass wall with not possible to construct the facility through in the design of the climbing arched steel supports that recalls using cut limestone in the fashion wall, which starts on the lowest level some of the gothic architecture on of Westlake Hall, the exterior of the of the facility and rises 48 feet. The campus. The interior fi nishes of the 1 building was designed with a highly building contains a suspended ⁄8-mile building refl ect high quality and articulated architectural precast jogging track that encircles three durability, with terrazzo fl oors in all public areas, a ceramic tile pool enclosure, wood fl oors 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 1 suspended ⁄8-mile jogging track.

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610-ARCH-A-E.indd 40 5/12/10 9:53 AM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES The natatorium contains a fl oor-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 The building has a pass-through lobby rises 48 feet. that links the east campus to the west campus and allows uncontrolled access to the university’s health clinic and the facility’s administrative offi ces.

An outdoor terrace directly adjacent to the exercise area provides students a space for outdoor socializing.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: PSA-Dewberry Inc. Peoria, Ill.

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo.

OCCUPANCY: September 2008 COST: $24.45 million SQUARE FEET: 132,522

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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 Taquatic facility for California’s Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION District will be constructed in three phases. Phases I and II were com- pleted in August 2009 and include a natatorium with an eight-lane, 25-yard competition pool; a recreational/ leisure pool; a waterslide and splash- down pool; men’s and women’s locker rooms, and family changing rooms; a fi tness center; multipurpose rooms and an aerobics studio; a lounge; and administrative offi ces. Phase III will PHOTOS BY LENNY SIEGAL PHOTOGRAPHIC BY PHOTOS include a gymnasium, meeting/class- rooms, a catering kitchen and an arts and crafts room. The aquatics center is sited such that the natatorium gable end is Natatorium centered on Maple Street, the main features include a approach leading up to the project 25-yard-by-25- meter competition entry. The stained exterior cement- pool, a zero-depth board siding, gray standing-seam entry, interactive metal roofs and building massing water features, a blend with the community context. lazy river with The natatorium roof is located on the tumble bucket water features, south side, sloping down toward the and a waterslide nearby middle school. The other and splash pool. 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 effi ciency 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 minimiz- ing the staff necessary to fully guard the facility.

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A pyramidal standing-seam metal roof marks the entry, which features large translucent skylights over the public areas.

Amenities include a small fi tness center and a concessions area in view of the natatorium.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Paul Douglas Architect Mendocino, Calif.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Glass Architects Santa Rosa, Calif.

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker Torrance, Calif.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: The Sports Management Group Berkeley, Calif.

OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $18.6 million SQUARE FEET: 41,800

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California State University, Bakersfi eld Student Recreation Center Bakersfi eld, Calif. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTOS BY COESTER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

A climbing wall and a TV tower serve as defi ning elements.

his new facility features a 34-foot cycling. These areas provide the 360-degree clerestory window system. Tclimbing wall, a three-lane sus- university with the ability to host a This open fl oor plan not only allows pended track, a three-court gymnasi- mixture of classes simultaneously for a union between users and the um and a 22-foot-high TV tower with while being adaptable to ever-chang- outdoors, it also permits the staff to 24 large LCD screens that serves the ing user needs. Furthermore, the have a clear view of most of the fi tness main fi tness area. Incorporated into adjacency of the storage areas to the spaces throughout the facility, the fi tness layout are cardiovascular multipurpose rooms and the gym whether they are at the kiosk, control and strength training equipment, as allow for quick adaption between desk or in the recreation offi ces on the well as a core strength area, a stretch- classes and multiple court uses. The second level. ing area and a dedicated area for per- multipurpose areas may also be used sonal training services and assessment. for meetings or as classrooms. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Seven multifunction rooms fl ank the The entry, athletic equipment areas Sink Combs Dethlefs principal athletic spaces that are and support spaces all spin off the two Denver, Colo. furnished with specialized hardwood main elements at the heart of the fl ooring, mirrors, padding and a sound building — the climbing spire and OCCUPANCY: May 2009 system for a variety of classes includ- television tower — where sunlight COST: $17.3 million ing yoga, martial arts, aerobics and pours into the space through a 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

Protruding bay windows, which punctuate the exterior face of the building’s massing, capture fl ashes of action at night and frame views for participants in the daytime. PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN BY PHOTO

he California State University, TChico Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) has become the new campus living room. The state-of-the-art proj- ect accommodates 2,000 users a day, providing 113,000 square feet of recre- ation space on two fl oors. An outdoor pool, heated spa and sun deck provide an additional 16,000 square feet of programmed outdoor space. Major spaces include fi tness areas, multipur- pose rooms, a gymnasium and MAC, an indoor track, a climbing wall, locker rooms and administrative offi ces. © TIM PHOTO GRIFFITH The two-story central gallery space Social interaction and leisure factor The pool’s zero-depth entry and spa visually and physically connects all into the WREC’s atmosphere with the are places of casual interaction major recreation activities and extends inclusion of a lounge and refreshment between students. the First Street entry forecourt past bar that hosts gatherings before or Materials and colors draw from the the climbing wall to the outdoor pool after workouts. Overlooks into the surrounding campus and community courtyard beyond. The easy-to-navi- gallery serve as private areas for environments. The building’s brick gate plan fl ows from space to space. stretching and cardio exercise, while exterior is a custom blend inspired by An inviting monumental staircase also providing a quiet place for those Chico’s historic campus masonry wraps a colorful graphic installation. who wish to read or work on a laptop. buildings.

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610-ARCH-A-E.indd 46 5/12/10 9:55 AM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Horizontal bands of translucent and clear glazing accentuate the 1 the ⁄8-mile suspended running track, which encircles the gymnasium and MAC below. PHOTO © TIM PHOTO GRIFFITH PHOTO © TIM PHOTO GRIFFITH PHOTO © TIM PHOTO GRIFFITH

Major program spaces include fi tness areas, multipurpose rooms and a climbing wall.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sasaki Associates Inc. San Francisco, Calif.

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Aquatic Design Group Carlsbad, Calif.

OCCUPANCY: July 2009 COST: $47 million

PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN BY PHOTO SQUARE FEET: 113,160

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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.

With the relocation of two COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 1,000-seat reverse folding grandstands, the 5,000-seat arena can be transformed into multiple practice courts or a concert venue. © BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY © BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY

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

© MICHAEL COLLYER PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY © MICHAEL COLLYER or competitive activities.

n the design of Spoelhof Fieldhouse and to tier the mass of the building to of the athletic teams, the campus IComplex, the site and context created the south toward the pedestrian way. Health Services Clinic and a human enormous challenges. The program Programmatically, the fi tness center performance laboratory, and yet one called for adding 292,000 square feet to acts as a buffer between the arena and that would be available every day for an existing 70,000-square-foot build- the campus, allowing for expansive student and staff recreation. This ing, but adjacent dorms and woodlots glass to connect the interior and complex problem was solved by restrained possibilities for expansion. exterior. On the aquatic center, a weaving the four venues together with Additionally, the design needed to portico served as a complement to the large public spaces. remain true to the campus vernacular fi tness massing on the arena, and (a 1960s Prairie style), while creating a served the dual purpose of creating a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: human scale adjacent to the dormito- sunshade on the south side of the pool, GMB Architecture + Engineering ries — though the low, horizontal force allowing for a glass facade connection Holland, Mich. was antithetical to the monumental to the campus. nature of performance athletic spaces. Another challenge was to create a OCCUPANCY: January 2009 The solution was to create long- single facility on campus that would be COST: $49 million hanging eaves on the larger volumes, home to an academic department, all SQUARE FEET: 343,477

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and functionsas Cambridge’s centralcommunityathleticfacility. The War MemorialRecreationCenter serves2,000studentsdaily PHOTOS BY ANTON GRASSL/ESTO T 50 Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge RindgeandLatinSchool War MemorialRecreationCenterRenovation for student-athletes andcommunity resulting ineasyandseparate access adapted well tonewprograms, solidly constructedinthe1950s, facility. and LatinSchoolcouldreoccupy the so theadjacentCambridgeRindge to meetaggressive completiontimes the project was understrong pressure unoccupied duringtherenovation, Although thebuildingwas partially main recreation andathleticcenter. that hadbeenusedasthecity’s story, 150,000-square-foot building plete guttingofanexisting three- The existing building, whichwas Ω 2010 Annual 23rd renovation required thecom- he CambridgeWar Memorial ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE basement totheroof; concrete repair; structural steelframing from the basementcrawlbuilding’s space;new new concrete foundationswithinthe partition walls andinteriorfi removal oftheexisting MEPsystem, hazardous materialsabatement;the technically challenging, involving was extensive and,insomecases, an indoorrunningtrack. field houseaccommodates courtsand school andpublicuse. Anadjacent separate locker room facilitiesfor center, amultipurposeroom and fi gymnasium, astate-of-the-art three restored pools, arefurbished users. Therecreation centerfeatures The nature andscopeoftheproject swimming pools. Among thebuilding’s restored spacesarethree nishes; tness Leominster, Mass. Porter Philip A. Cambridge, Mass. HMFH ArchitectsInc. SQUARE FEET: COST: OCCUPANCY: AQUATIC DESIGNENGINEER: ARCHITECT OFRECORD: durable paletteofmaterials. welcoming, withalow-maintenance, building solutionisbrightand energy-efficient andwell-organized and newelevators andstairwells. The $25.6million January2009 152,000 neighborhood. heavily congested disturbance inthis minimized street site solutionsthat was abletocreate The designteam

5/12/10 10:42AM 610-ARCH-A-E.indd 52 PRO FACILITIES T Phoenix, Ariz. Camelback Ranch-Glendale from theflat valley fl oor. Asymmetri- Dodgers isdesigned toappearrise Chicago White Sox andLosAngeles seat premium seatinglounge. fi fi as well asfourmajor-league practice major- andminor-league clubhouses, more than118,000 square feet of three-acre lake, thestadiumincludes Located ona141-acre sitewitha facility inArizona’s CactusLeague. 3,000 lawn seats, making itthelargest signed with10,000 fi 52 elds, two practice infi elds anda200- elds, eightminor-league practice The dualspringhomeofthe Ω 2010 Annual 23rd spring training facilityisde- he CamelbackRanch-Glendale ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE xed seatsand training facilities forboththemajor- of thefacility’s maintenantshas workouts onmultiplediamonds. Each game, gettingachance toseemultiple training complex before reaching the then make theirway through the the complex from theballparkand and organic appearances. sloping roofs, asymmetricaldesigns comprising thecomplex feature the14Ranch-Glendale; buildings tone fortheexperience atCamelback curved buildingsimmediatelysetthe team store andotheroperations. The fi outpostincenter cal two-building eld housesthemainticket offi Fans park ontheoppositesideof appearances. organic designs and asymmetrical sloping roofs, complex feature comprising the The 14buildings ce, the support andclubhouses. separate buildingsfortraining, in athree-building complex, with break outtheminor-league operations building, whiletheDodgerselectedto and major-league facilitiesinthesame The WhiteSox chosetoputminor- smoothly runyear-round operations. and minor-league squads, allowing for Dallas, Texas HKS Inc. SEATING CAPACITY: COST: OCCUPANCY: ARCHITECT OFRECORD: $105million February2009 infi and twopractice 12 fullpracticefi league clubhouses, major- andminor- Glendale includes Camelback Ranch- 141-acre site, Located ona 13,000 elds.

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6,660 (hockey); September 2009 The Cedar Park Center hosts events ranging from ice hockey and rodeos to concerts and trade shows. $35.83 million team and building management luxury 20 large space, retail ces, offi four party suites and 545 club suites, The club lounge. seats with a private is also specially equipped to arena with dressing shows, host travelling and bus hookups. rooms 8,400 (concerts) ARCHITECT OF RECORD: OCCUPANCY: COST: CAPACITY: SEATING Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. Included in the building are 20 large luxury suites, four party suites and 545 club seats with a private club lounge. Among its many roles, the Cedar roles, Among its many to expand and reduce the number of and reduce to expand to the type of event seats according of the being hosted. Another feature that allows building is a system to actually set up a stage operators behind the scenes while another is going on. event as the perma- Center will serve Park an Stars, nent home of the Texas League team American Hockey Stars. Dallas liated with the NHL’s affi may the arena the new facility, With soon host other minor league teams, and including some in basketball football. Included in the facility are WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE

he Cedar Park Center, a 6,800- Center, he Cedar Park has seat multiuse sports arena,

The designers paid special atten- tion to the acoustics, telescopic tion to the acoustics, seating and a collapsible seating operators section. This section allows helped put the Austin-area city on city on helped put the Austin-area the entertainment map and has given a residents the community of 52,000 hosts The arena catalyst for activity. and ice hockey from ranging events shows. to concerts and trade rodeos such as concerts and events For can expand the seating speakers, as 8,700 to accommodate as many spectators. Cedar Park Center Cedar Park Texas Cedar Park, T 610-ARCH-A-E.indd 53 Ω 23rd Annual 2010

Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The dimensional imperatives of soccer and aquatics were paramount and determined the footprint of the building. PHOTOS BY HEWITT GARRISON ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

Exposed steel and an abundance of brick achieved a look that fi t into the existing campus architecture.

art of a larger master-planning pattern, creating something new rather concrete fl oors were specifi ed at the Peffort designed to meet the evolv- than simply mimicking the adjacent locker rooms and fi eld-side entries to ing needs of Chapman University’s buildings. The exterior design refl ects withstand high use. Natural lighting athletic department and campus the facility’s dual use — brick masonry illuminates permanently occupied population, Erin J. Lastinger Athletics on the fi eld-side elevation refl ects interior areas as much as possible. Complex is a dynamic hybrid struc- strength, permanence and campus ture combining a football stadium integration, whereas the aquatic side ARCHITECT OF RECORD: and an aquatics center. The complex uses warm, neutral colored plaster that Cannon Design maximizes available square footage on minimizes glare and enhances the pool Los Angeles, Calif. a limited site, achieves economic and area. programmatic savings, and power- Bright, vibrant accent colors AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: fully anchors the university’s athletic, highlight the interior spaces without Rowley International recreation and outdoor programs. overwhelming them. A brick wall fl ows Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Utilizing the campus palette of through the main corridor, integrating materials (custom brick and color the exterior with the interior. Interior OCCUPANCY: June 2008 blend, warm-colored painted plaster), fi nishes were specifi ed to achieve a COST: $25.3 million the new athletic facility sits in harmo- beautiful, exciting environment, and SQUARE FEET: 47,300 ny with the campus yet distinguishes since durability and life-cycle costs SEATING CAPACITY: 2,000 (stadium); itself by varying the brick colors and were equally important, sealed 600 (aquatics)

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City of Henderson Senior Center Henderson, Nev.

building that sits lightly on the A land” is how City of Henderson offi cials 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 certifi cation. 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 PHOTOS BY MPHOTO 7 MPHOTO BY PHOTOS and become wall planes for an easy The building transition to the landscape and beyond. design carries a Safety, security, views and ease of simple geometry, with sloping roof movement through the facility were also planes that bend principal goals of the design. Walking toward the earth distances inside the building were and become wall considered and activity spaces grouped planes for an easy together, and restrooms were strategi- transition to the landscape and cally placed throughout. beyond. The interior design is a mix of earthy and contemporary elements, and bold colors. The exterior rock gabion wall Safety, security, extends into the contemporary lobby views and ease of movement through space. Cork fl oors add to the natural the facility were feel while high-style lighting, contem- principal goals of porary cherry wood and splashes of the design. chartreuse and tomato red play off the earthy elements. The coffee shop is fi lled 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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects Craft rooms are Las Vegas, Nev. among the major activity spaces within OCCUPANCY: December 2009 the senior COST: $11.9 million center. SQUARE FEET: 29,890

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Burns Wellness Commons Renovation and Addition College of St. Scholastica Duluth, Minn. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The addition was built into the hillside to provide a more pleasing scale on the campus, and to provide earth- sheltering energy conservation.

The existing lower level locker rooms were upgraded as part of the renovation Amenities include a 3,000-square-foot weight room of Reif Gymnasium. and a 2,000-square-foot training facility.

ith more than 2,000 students upgrade the overall aesthetic of the accessible to Reif Gymnasium and the Won the main campus, the facility, the wellness center’s master Phase 1 multipurpose fi eld house. The College of St. Scholastica had out- plan proposed to wrap the existing upper level of the addition is focused grown the existing Reif Gymnasium. gym with new construction — active on academic facilities, with a new In response to growing sports, recre- spaces for recreation and athletics on entry and lobby that feature a dramat- ation and academic needs, the college one side of the existing building, and ic sunlit, curved glass-enclosed envisioned a wellness facility that academic and wellness center spaces stairway and student lounge areas. would serve and integrate its func- on the other side. The project also involved remodeling tional needs and promote its “whole The two-level, 33,000-square-foot more than 7,000 square feet of Reif student” philosophy of supporting addition includes wellness, sports and Gymnasium. mind and body. recreation areas, including a Burns Wellness Commons was 3,000-square-foot weight room and a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: planned to tie into the existing 2,000-square-foot training facility, TKDA gymnasium. Although the exterior new and renovated locker rooms, St. Paul, Minn. was dated, the interior still provided a equipment issue areas and laundry great wood performance court space facilities, Nordic ski waxing and OCCUPANCY: September 2008 for players and spectators. Due to storage on the lower level. The lower COST: $7.2 million tight site limitations and a desire to level support spaces are immediately SQUARE FEET: 39,100

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Colorado State University-Pueblo Student Recreation Center Pueblo, Colo. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTOS BY FRANK OOMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

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 administra- visitors and users to experience the Stion building and student union, building’s energetic, community- and overlooking the new football oriented feel. stadium to the east, the new Student Daylight fi lters through cleresto- Recreation Center occupies a key ries into the main gymnasium, the south-facing transitional site on elevated running track that circulates the east edge of the Colorado State through the atrium, the fi tness center University-Pueblo main campus. and multipurpose rooms. In addition With its terraced mass, the design to its recreation offerings, the center of the recreation center capitalizes provides a health, wellness and on the prominent hillside site as a nutritional suite, a lounge/café with a crossroads of the student life experi- south-facing exterior terrace and an ence and the academic core. The outdoor pursuits program and building adjoins the existing Massari equipment rental space. Arena to the north, allowing shared A simplifi ed materials palette of use of the natatorium, racquetball precast concrete, glazing and a courts, training/rehab area and a water-table course of cast-in-place climbing wall. Its transparent, concrete provides the campus with a two-story main entry offers a neutral mix of exterior materials that panoramic view of the Front Range complement the clean, modern and Pikes Peak, while the triple- buildings rising out of the natural, height volume of the atrium allows arid Pueblo landscape.

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Daylight fi lters through clerestories into the main gymnasium and to the elevated running track that circulates through the atrium.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: PageSoutherlandPage Denver, Colo.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HGF Architects Inc. Pueblo, Colo.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: SportsPlan Studio The transparent, Kansas City, Mo. two-story main entry offers a panoramic view of OCCUPANCY: September 2008 the Front Range COST: $8.35 million and Pikes Peak. SQUARE FEET: 39,850

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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. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

Constructed in phases, the project integrates several diverse civic programs into one complex.

redit Union Place is a major the conference center and aquatic facility and are complemented by Ccomponent of the downtown re- complex, with its 25-meter pool, bold graphics. vitalization strategy for Summerside. shallow-water basin and waterslide, Constructed in phases to allow for the was completed in the fi rst phase, and ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: continued use of existing public facil- the arena was completed in the MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects ities on the site, the project integrates second. Toronto, Ont. several diverse civic programs into Although functionally clad in metal one complex. The facility organizes and precast concrete, the building is ARCHITECT OF RECORD: its surroundings, providing an urban highlighted with strategically placed WHW Architects entrance terrace on the city side to windows and mosaic tile to allow Halifax, N.S. the west, and park views and access splashes of color, texture and natural from the aquatic center to the exist- light to exist throughout. Natural AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: ing park and track oval to the east. wood lines both the front entry Pool Systems Design A single public lobby organizes canopy and the ceiling of the pool. Charlottetown, P.E.I. access to a 3,500-seat arena, a second Vertical acoustical panels are sus- practice rink, an aquatic complex, a pended in the natatorium to mitigate OCCUPANCY: January 2008 fi tness and wellness center, and reverberating sound. Interior COST: $32.3 million (Canadian) convention facilities. Construction of windows allow views through the SQUARE FEET: 196,170

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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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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’ offi ces, ticket offi ces, athletic training space, meeting rooms and a media workroom. he new home for Creighton coaching camps/clinics, concerts and be headquartered in the building. A Twomen’s volleyball and basket- speakers. student fi tness center and indoor fi eld ball programs, D.J. Sokol Arena seats The building’s design matches the house is being designed for the site to 2,950 for both sports. The larger campus’s prevalent collegiate gothic the east of the Ryan Center, and facility in which it is located, Wayne style. The arena was specifi cally practice baseball and competition and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center, in- designed to recall the great traditions softball fi elds are planned to the cludes coaches’ offi ces, locker rooms, of collegiate athletics — strong north. ticket offi ces, athletic training spaces, rivalries played out on a grand but meeting rooms and a media work- intimate stage, with fans loudly ARCHITECT OF RECORD: room. Located adjacent to the soccer cheering on their respective teams. Sink Combs Dethlefs stadium, the athletic center features The building has also been de- Denver, Colo. team facilities and coaches’ offi ces signed with the campus’s future in for Creighton’s men’s and women’s mind. As the university relocates OCCUPANCY: August 2009 soccer teams. The arena will also be current athletics venues from the COST: $16.3 million used for other campus and community heart of campus, additional sports, SQUARE FEET: 78,134 events, including campus assemblies, including baseball and softball, will SEATING CAPACITY: 2,950

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Dancel Family Center Y Renovation and Addition Ellicott City, Md. 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-effi cient, glare-reducing window glazing create bright and inviting spaces. PHOTOS BY TOM HOLDSWORTHY PHOTOGRAPHY TOM BY PHOTOS

The lounge and circulation spaces offer views of the fi tness center, lower gymnasium and climbing wall.

llicott City’s existing YMCA facil- their children’s lessons without being steel structure, energy-effi cient lighting Eity was constructed in the 1970s on the pool deck. Just beyond the and an exciting color and materials and consisted of a simple rectangu- control desk is the entrance to the palette that subtly encourages activity lar box with small spaces and few main locker rooms, which separately and movement between spaces. The windows. The goal in renovating and serve men, women, boys, girls and diagonal wall planes intersect building adding to the space was to create a new families. All the locker rooms converge systems and create a welcome harmony image for the YMCA, with lots of natu- and have direct access onto the decks that invites members to explore the ral light and dynamic views of activi- of each pool. building, while also promoting easy ties inside the building. The program The main level includes the double wayfi nding. was unique for the YMCA of Central gymnasium, a large aerobics room, the Maryland since it would include two fi tness space and a group cycling ARCHITECT OF RECORD: gymnasiums, two pools, a climbing studio. The lower level is kid-oriented Gaudreau Inc. wall and the largest fi tness center and includes a gymnasium, the Baltimore, Md. found in any of its other facilities. climbing wall, childcare space and a The main entrance is a rotunda that multipurpose room for children’s OCCUPANCY: January 2009 welcomes members and guests and is activities. COST: $11 million located to provide views into the new The new design emphasizes contem- SQUARE FEET: 43,700 (addition); pool area, so that parents can watch porary, open architecture with exposed 25,000 (renovation)

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David R. Meager Malta Community Center Renovation and Addition Malta, N.Y. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION PHOTO © RANDALL PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY © RANDALL PERRY PHOTO

Because of its location in a high snowfall area, an interpretation of traditional metal eave

design was created on CHEN © LUCY PHOTO the gym to achieve scale and contextual Natural light is prevalent relationships. throughout the building, even in the gym, where it is carefully utilized. PHOTO © LUCY CHEN © LUCY PHOTO

multiuse community center that the recreation department. A future of town-like volumes, so as to not A is an addition to a residentially addition will accommodate a pool. overwhelm the existing building. scaled, self-contained building, the Exterior materials were selected to The interior design incorporates David R. Meager Malta Community blend in with the residential siding of renewable resources and highly Center is noteworthy for combining the existing building. A variety of durable fi nishes, including wood walls recreation, cultural and social pro- siding patterns scale down the facades surrounding the recreation depart- grams into one “town center.” without resorting to traditional ment’s access control point. Concrete The plan has active recreation to the patterns, which were considered to be fl oors enhanced cost savings, as did right of the entry, with passive and of the wrong scale for these large open ceilings in multipurpose spaces. cultural recreation to the left. The volumes. A strategy of connecting with, Colors call out different functions facility includes a large gym that opens as opposed to building on to or around, using a historic Victorian palette from onto summer-camp playing fi elds, a the existing building was selected, the village of Round Lake within multipurpose room with a stage, a allowing the existing center to remain Malta. Natural light is prevalent small senior center, a computer open throughout construction. The throughout the building, even in the resource room, a branch library and addition was designed as an ensemble gym, where it is carefully utilized.

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Active recreation components include a multipurpose room with a stage and large gym. PHOTO © LUCY CHEN © LUCY PHOTO PHOTO © LUCY CHEN © LUCY PHOTO

The midsized library has distinct spaces for children, ARCHITECT OF RECORD: teens and adults, Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. with spaces and Boston, Mass. book stacks positioned so that all areas are OCCUPANCY: September 2009 visible from the COST: $4.8 million

PHOTO © LUCY CHEN © LUCY PHOTO library desk. SQUARE FEET: 22,100

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Robert M. Dewey Squash Center Deerfi eld Academy Deerfi eld, Mass. A 120-foot expanse of glass curtainwall projects beyond the building’s structural columns, offering dramatic views toward the school’s athletic fi elds. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

A lounge and community space provide ample courtside tournament seating for spectators. PHOTOS © WARREN PATTERSON © WARREN PHOTOS

The design solution raises the fi rst fl oor more than 20 feet above the playfi elds to allow periodic fl oodwaters to fl ow underneath the structure.

t Deerfi eld Academy, an indepen- The adjacent lounge and community surrounding wetlands. The design Adent secondary school commit- space provide ample courtside tourna- solution also raises the fi rst fl oor more ted to high standards for scholarship, ment seating for spectators, while a than 20 feet above the playfi elds to citizenship and personal responsibility, 120-foot expanse of glass curtainwall allow periodic fl oodwaters to fl ow sports play a vital role in the student projects beyond the building’s struc- underneath the structure and success- experience. The school prides itself on tural columns, offering dramatic views fully maintain the required fl ood its competitive program and athletic toward the school’s athletic fi elds along storage capacity. facilities. the Deerfi eld River. The new Robert M. Dewey Squash Because of limited space adjacent to ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Center, with its 10 international-size existing athletic facilities, the new ARC/Architectural Resources squash courts, supports the school’s building is situated along the edge of a Cambridge growing squash team. Anchoring the vegetative wetland and partially within Cambridge, Mass. south side of the campus, the squash a 100-year fl oodplain. Through department’s new home establishes a extensive coordination with the local OCCUPANCY: November 2008 strong organizing element for the conservation commission, the building COST: $6 million academy’s expansive athletic complex. was carefully sited to preserve the SQUARE FEET: 15,400

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Delaware State University Wellness and Recreation Center Dover, Del. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The building’s slanted form of the walls, contrasting blue metal siding, pitched roofi ng, colorful pavers and asymmetrical windows are unique to the campus. PHOTOS BY TOM KESSLER TOM BY PHOTOS

he fi rst facility of its kind on Tthe 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 campus. The interior of the wellness Students who would like to engage in recreational programs that the center center features vibrant colors, exposed fi tness activities have the option of offers. Immediately upon entering, structure and curvilinear forms to using the larger 3,300-square-foot area visitors can view the gymnasium, produce a stimulating, open environ- or one of numerous smaller areas, fi tness areas and jogging track above. ment. “The Wedge,” a large lounge ranging from 200 to 1,200 square feet. Although the exterior of the area featuring relaxed seating, Swimmers can either train in the lap building is composed of traditional provides students with opportunities lanes or drift into the leisure area. The brick, the slanted form of the walls, for both physical conditioning and facility provides a well-balanced contrasting blue metal siding, pitched social interaction. program that caters to the needs of roofi ng, colorful pavers and asym- The center offers guests a wide both new exercisers and metrical windows are unique to the range of dry and aquatic activities. 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.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Hughes Group Architects Sterling, Va. The interior of the wellness center ARCHITECT OF RECORD: features vibrant Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture colors, exposed New York, N.Y. structure and curvilinear forms to produce a OCCUPANCY: October 2009 stimulating, open COST: $21.4 million environment. SQUARE FEET: 54,000

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An open environment allows visitors and users clear views of multiple activities.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: GEC Architecture Calgary, Alb.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Barr Ryder Architects Edmonton, Alb.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Garwood Jones & Hanham Hamilton, Ont.

OCCUPANCY: November 2007 Spacious locker rooms complement COST: $21 million (Canadian) the interior’s expanses. SQUARE FEET: 67,295

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Biscayne Bay Fitness Center Addition Florida International University North Miami, Fla.

With this renovation, COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Florida International University has repositioned Wolfe University Center as the true heart of

PHOTOS BY IVAN SANTIAGO/FIU PHOTOGRAPHY IVAN BY PHOTOS student activity.

The fi tness 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 of spaces connecting two academic fi nishes, materials and colors reinforce Aenhance on-campus student buildings. A service road and under- massing and the sense of connection services, Florida International ground utility corridor separated the between spaces. Exposed structure University sought to reposition its existing center from the pool. By provides a sense of vertical space in Wolfe University Center as the true relocating the service road and the one-story additions. heart of student activity. This initia- utilities, designers were able to tive resulted in fi tness additions that connect the fi tness center to the pool ARCHITECT OF RECORD: capture views of beautiful Biscayne deck both visually and physically. The Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Bay, two ponds and the university’s group exercise studio and staff offi ces Company LLC Olympic-size swimming pool, as well now offer views to the bay. Tampa, Fla. as create visual interest and energy for The new areas fi t seamlessly into pedestrians passing by and through the existing building. As the shape of AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: the building. The new spaces enliven the building evolved, curved massing Edwin M. Green Inc. formerly dead corridors and create a was used in the aerobics room to Miami, Fla. “see and be seen” place, facilitating achieve maximum views. The exterior a stronger student community and a design improves the existing building OCCUPANCY: January 2009 sense of positive campus growth. image, while maintaining compatibil- COST: $4.59 million The existing center was a mélange ity with color and texture. Interior SQUARE FEET: 72,000

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610-ARCH-F-O.indd 72 5/11/10 3:52 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Recreation and Athletic Complex Renovation and Expansion George Mason University Fairfax, Va. 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. PHOTOS BY ALAN KARCHMER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER BY PHOTOS

“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, meet the current and future demands cardiovascular workout. Ctwo racquetball courts, two for multiple recreation opportunities The newest of the facility’s gymna- squash courts and a two-story fi tness on campus. The project doubled the siums, “RAC Gym,” is home to the gallery that spans more than 15,000 original square footage of the George Mason men’s and women’s square feet, the new Recreation and building. volleyball teams, and provides a Athletic Complex (RAC) is the prima- The student fi tness center is the competition venue for wrestling. RAC ry recreation destination for George focal point. This space has strong Gym accommodates seating for 1,550 Mason University students. The visual relationships with adjacent and features three basketball courts, facility, which was formerly known gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms. retractable bleachers, a state-of-the- as the Physical Education Building, The fi tness gallery includes one level art sound system and a second-level sits in a wooded area near the heart of for cardiovascular machines and one viewing area. campus. level for strength training, with the The design of the expansion and latter consisting of selectorized ARCHITECT OF RECORD: renovation retained existing gymna- machines and free weights. In EwingCole sium spaces because of recreational addition, the fi tness area features two Philadelphia, Pa. demand, reconfi gured existing multipurpose rooms that house support areas to better serve modern various exercise programs, including OCCUPANCY: June 2009 fi tness and strength training require- yoga, Pilates and martial arts, provid- COST: $24.5 million ments, and expanded the building to ing alternatives to the traditional SQUARE FEET: 116,166

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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. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

The main lobby boasts a large stained glass window — one of three public art projects at the new center — by Chico artist Elizabeth Devereaux. PHOTOS © 2009 JAY GRAHAM © 2009 JAY PHOTOS

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 fi elds of window — one of three public art hood events, and will also be available SGeorge Sim Park in southeast projects at the new center — by Chico to rent for private functions. Featuring Sacramento, the existing facility, built artist Elizabeth Devereaux. The a multicourt gymnasium with built-in in two phases in 1969 and 1990, was existing multipurpose room has been bleachers, and a table-seating capacity no longer able to meet the needs of fully renovated with new fi nishes and of more than 300, the events center this growing community. Now, the lighting and an upgraded kitchen, and also has a full stage for theatrical George Sim Community Center is a is available for planned activities and performances, movies and other vibrant cultural, recreational, educa- rentals. The new center also incorpo- cultural activities, as well as a full- tional and social resource for resi- rates designated spaces for youths and service catering kitchen. dents of all ages. seniors, an arts and crafts room, a The expansion of the community computer lab, a fi tness center, a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: center building and addition of a new community resource center and Field Paoli Architects events center bring the total size of additional multipurpose spaces. San Francisco, Calif. the facility to 36,000 square feet. The Local residents are particularly main lobby provides expansive areas excited about the new events center, OCCUPANCY: September 2009 of glazing and dramatic lighting, and which provides a 9,600-square-foot COST: $12.6 million is the site of a large stained glass space for sports and other neighbor- SQUARE FEET: 36,000

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Grand Park Community Recreation Center 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 fl exibility to maximize programming opportunities.

ome to the Winter Park and formulated for fl exibility to maximize traditional materials and forms found HMary Jane ski areas, the Fraser programming opportunities. The throughout the valley, yet offers the River valley is an outdoor paradise. success of fundraising efforts added a sustainability of today. Cementitious For the valley’s residents, though, the climbing wall, a four-lane lap/competi- siding, brick masonry, high-albedo roof choices for indoor recreation had long tion pool and a water slide. materials, and insulated, low-emissivi- been limited and in drastic need of Internal circulation is straightfor- ty glazing all assist in mitigating the improvement. ward and open, leading to the recep- sun’s impact at such a high altitude. The opening of Grand Park tion desk. This effi cient central point of Community Recreation Center was the control features views to the climbing ARCHITECT OF RECORD: culmination of a citizen-driven wall, the lounge with a fi replace, the Sink Combs Dethlefs grassroots effort to fund and operate a main stair leading to upper-level fi tness Denver, Colo. new center. Through fundraising areas, and the gymnasium. Interior efforts and cost-saving strategies, the windows penetrate the wall between AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: building’s original program of 40,000 the main lobby and the natatorium, Water Technology Inc. square feet grew to nearly 50,000 which anchors the building design. Its Beaver Dam, Wis. square feet. The base program — com- large gabled form, topped by a tradi- munity rooms, a leisure pool, a fi tness tional clerestory, becomes a point of OCCUPANCY: December 2009 center, a gymnastics center, a gymna- reference from outside or inside. COST: $13 million sium and a jogging track — was The building’s palette refl ects 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. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION Pedestrian traffi c is directed to the second-fl oor viewing area immediately upon entering the building. PHOTOS BY KATE AND MATTHEW EDIGER AND MATTHEW KATE BY PHOTOS

Other areas devoted to exercise equipment and group exercise classes are included in the building program.

highly involved and motivated includes 26,000 square feet dedicated viewing area to accommodate specta- Agroup of parents and volunteers to gymnastics. Pedestrian traffi c is tors, as were 100-seat pullout bleach- were responsible for all the funding directed to the second-fl oor viewing ers in the gym for athletes during for this project. The “Gymniks” over- area immediately upon entering the competitions. came a municipal funding bias toward building. An access route was The exterior was designed to traditional sports such as ice hockey preplanned from the gymnastics showcase two-story arched windows, and soccer by creating and operating building into a future adjoining which blend old-world charm with three lotteries. After the Gymniks aquatics center to facilitate common modern architecture. The facility was moved into the building (partial oc- programming. structurally and mechanically built to cupancy was achieved in 2005, with Indirect lighting was used in the accommodate the extension of future the construction, renovation and gymnasium, and interior colors were city facilities; the new aquatic center purchase of equipment completed in kept as light as was practical to will be attached to the north and east 2009), they donated the building back maximize lighting refl ectance. walls, and the front entrance will be to the city but continue to operate all Windows at mezzanine levels provide located inside the main entrance of programs. daylighting in the gym. Approximately the new “multiplex” facility once it is The 55,000-square-foot facility 220 seats were installed in 2009 in the completed.

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The facility’s 55,000 square feet includes 26,000 square feet dedicated to gymnastics.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Workun Garrick Partnership Edmonton, Alb.

OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $6.5 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 55,000

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PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN West Vancouver, B.C. Hollyburn CountryClubAddition 78 it intotheembankmentsothatspectacularviewscouldbemaintained. The principalchallengeinthesitingofbuildingwastosensitivelyintegrate architecture was with therecently to integratethe Ω 2010 Annual 23rd requirement of new additions club interiors. ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE redecorated the interior A crucial the south. Vancouver to and downtown English Bay views of dramatic features the club mountainside, a sloping Located on

PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN T views remain thefocalpoint. mountainside setting andspectacular design was thenotionthat existing buildings. Paramount tothe expression between thenewand objective was tocreate aunifi color palette. Onthe exterior, the walls andglulambeams with aneutral of cast-in-place concrete, window combining elementalarchitectural use porary expression was pursuedby redecorated clubinteriors. Acontem- the additionswithrecently interior architecture was tointegrate tion tocomplementtheadditions. were repurposed duringtherenova- as fi spa andphysiotherapy spaces, aswell structure. Supportamenitiesinclude 25-meter lappoolwithinanexisting pool withanoutdoordeckandanew room withanoutdoordeck,aleisure facility), afitness studio, amultiuse (which replaced anexisting basement include atwo-level fi program spaces. Core elements room andsocialareas tothenew cally from theexisting clublocker to create logicalconnections, specifi entry, careful planningwas necessary located somedistancefrom themain ing. Asthenewamenitieswere southwest sideoftheexisting build- the area. mountain slopesfoundthroughout on eachsideoftheproperty andthe the protected fi as well asprotects andcomplements nectivity totheexisting clubfacility, such, theadditionmaintainscon- within theconstraints ofthesite. As defi A crucialrequirement ofthe The additionwas positionedonthe ned by theopportunitiesfound tness staffoffi to Hollyburn CountryClubwas he functionalplanforanaddition sh-bearing streams ces. Existing spaces tness center ed - 5/11/10 3:55 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN BY PHOTO

Core elements include a two-level fi tness center and a new 25-meter lap pool within an existing structure. PHOTO BY ED WHITE BY PHOTO

Selective seismic improvements to the arena and curling rink round out the scope of building construction.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Vancouver, B.C.

OCCUPANCY: April 2009 COST: $9.2 million (Canadian)

PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN BY PHOTO 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Bound by a wooded wetland on the east and an existing roadway on the west, the effi ciency of the design allowed for a NCAA-regulation fi eld. PHOTOS BY BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

Locker rooms were placed beneath the stadium, allowing for maximum use of space on a constrained site.

hrough a generous lead donation and creates a “big venue” feel for teams academic and intramural use. Tfrom the David and Carol Van as they enter the fi eld through a tunnel. Because of the prominent location Andel Foundation, Hope College has Due to the close proximity of a within the city, the college has also created a state-of-the-art soccer facility roadway, the massing was carefully made the complex widely available for touted as the best small college soccer broken down to create a human scale community and public use. To help venue in NCAA Division III. Utilizing a by the sidewalk. The exterior materi- facilitate increased community use and precast concrete stadia superstructure, als of brick and stone were selected to provide a premium social experience this facility includes stadium-style and offer a rich collegiate appearance for a for the campus and beyond, commu- bleacher seating for 1,400 fans. facility that is situated at the eastern nity, the design included lighting for A concessions stand, restrooms, two gateway to both the campus and the night games. locker rooms, a training room and a city. These materials also unify this meeting room for visiting teams were facility with the other portions of the ARCHITECT OF RECORD: placed conveniently beneath the athletic campus. The decision to use GMB Architecture + Engineering stadium, allowing for maximum use of synthetic turf was made in order to Holland, Mich. space on a constrained site. Placing maximize usage for both the men’s these program spaces under the and women’s team practices and OCCUPANCY: October 2009 structure also allows for a better competitions, as well as to make the COST: $3.2 million separation of spectators and players facility available to students for SEATING CAPACITY: 1,400

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The architectural aesthetic has moved away from the building’s original commercial offi ce look to more of a resort style.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Kirksey Architects Houston, Texas

OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: N.A. SQUARE FEET: 123,269

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Hyannis Youth & Community Center Hyannis, Mass.

ombining a regional hockey Carena, community center and youth center, the Hyannis Youth & Community Center is composed of a series of small contextual forms that

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION 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

PHOTO © RANDALL PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY © RANDALL PERRY PHOTO and hide the arena’s size. These On the building’s street side, smaller elements are positioned elements are scaled and articulated so to break down its scale and hide the arena’s size. 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 fi gure 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 The entry leads volumes defi ne the youth center and patrons to a grand the café, both of which received accent stair that opens to colors that highlight points of destina- a warming room tion and enliven the spaces. The main with a large concourse doubles as a hockey viewing fi replace, skate rental, a snack bar location, with tables and chairs that and views of both allow for 150 spectators in a heated

sheets of ice. CHEN © LUCY PHOTO environment.

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A gym with two full courts and a running track are located on the building’s upper level.

The main concourse doubles as a hockey viewing location, with tables and chairs that allow for 150 spectators in a heated environment. PHOTOS © LUCY CHEN © LUCY PHOTOS Spectator seating is “top down,” and only participants utilize the lower level during ice events, an arrangement that enhances security.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. Boston, Mass.

OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $19 million SQUARE FEET: 105,000

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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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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 fi eld as they enter the stadium.

he existing Duffy Bass Field was 1,000 spectator seats are situated concourse design in which fans are Tnot a fi tting venue for a grow- into the existing hillside. On the situated at the upper level looking ing and successful athletic program upper concourse level are the media down on the fi eld as they enter the at Illinois State University. While rooms, public restrooms, concessions stadium. This created a way to allow the playing fi eld was in very good stands, ticket booths and hospitality spectators to experience the game condition, the support areas for deck. Perimeter fencing and an even while making concessions both athletes and spectators were entrance gateway arch give the purchases. woefully inadequate in size and ap- stadium its sense of enclosure and a pearance. The prominent location great new presence along the street. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: of the stadium on the north edge of The site placement of the existing Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects campus made these issues even more fi eld included a 14-foot change in Indianapolis, Ind. obvious. elevation from the spectator en- All existing components were trance side adjacent to parking areas OCCUPANCY: April 2009 demolished, except for the fi eld and and the fi eld of play. This aspect of COST: $3.1 million outfi eld fence. In the new design, the site allowed designers to create a SEATING CAPACITY: 945

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Around the entire perimeter of the gym on the second 1 level is an elevated, ⁄8-mile running track.

On each end of the gym, full-height glazing separates two stories of support and activity spaces.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: David M. Simpson Architects Greenville, S.C.

OCCUPANCY: June 2009 COST: $5.7 million SQUARE FEET: 45,000

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Independence Events Center and Community Ice Rink Independence, Mo. The arena’s arched entry is intended to refl ect the traditional nature and character of the community. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

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 bowl is compact, bringing spectators because it opens the door to fi gure Tmultipurpose event center was even closer. Above the entry con- skating, ice hockey, open skating and fueled by visions of the activities and course, a second fl oor provides private skating instruction, has a separate events it would bring to the commu- circulation space for 29 suites and 275 entry made of the same materials. nity and the additional recreational club seats, along with amenity areas, Attached to the west side of the event opportunities it would offer residents. bars and buffets. The concept brings center, it shares ice-making equip- Community leaders also envisioned some of the high-end features often ment with the arena, a move that using the center to supplement the found in large-scale buildings to the reduces the operations costs for both local school systems, as a venue for Independence market. facilities. games, tournaments, large meetings The arena’s entry features an arch and graduations. facing east along Interstate 70 that, ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Unlike larger arenas, the combined with red brick and lime- Sink Combs Dethlefs Independence Events Center has a stone-colored precast concrete panels, Denver, Colo. lower bowl with only 16 rows (suites refl ects the traditional nature and start in the 17th row), ensuring character of the community. The OCCUPANCY: November 2009 everyone has a close-up view of the attached community ice facility, COST: $54.8 million action. Additionally, the entire seating determined to be a tremendous asset SEATING CAPACITY: 5,800

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Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Terre Haute, Ind.

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. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS

The multiactivity court has team boxes and spectator seating designed for indoor soccer, fl oor hockey and other activities.

he Indiana State University court with team boxes and spectator of the facility. The exterior respects TStudent Recreation Center fulfi lls seating designed for indoor soccer, fl oor the existing campus context with more than just a need for recreation hockey and other activities. regard to materials and scale. At both space; it is also a key player in student The two-story facility is designed so entries, all major activities can be seen recruitment and retention. In addition that the fi rst fl oor includes sports, from a “free zone,” creating an to students, Indiana State faculty and aquatics and all support spaces, while immediate visual connection that staff are able to use the facility as part of the second fl oor is dedicated to fi tness. promotes wellness and fi tness. the university’s wellness program. Permanently mounted adjustable- Major recreation components of the height basketball goals on goose- ARCHITECT OF RECORD: new center include a three-court necked steelwork eliminate mainte- Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. gymnasium for basketball, volleyball nance upkeep of motors and winches. St. Louis, Mo. and badminton; a natatorium consisting The elimination of suspended piping of a lap pool, a leisure pool and a for the goals also creates very clean AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: 1 22-person spa; an elevated ⁄9 -mile lines overlooking the gymnasium from Counsilman-Hunsaker jogging/running track; a 10,500-square- the suspended track. The openness of St. Louis, Mo. foot fi tness center; a group-cycling the facility promotes safety and ease of studio and two multipurpose activity supervision. OCCUPANCY: December 2008 studios suitable for aerobics, martial The architecture supports both the COST: $20.55 million arts and fi tness classes; a multiactivity aesthetic and functional requirements SQUARE FEET: 109,420

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Infi nity Park at the Village of Glendale Glendale, Colo. A sports center and event center are just two of the components making up Infi nity Park, a two-block, multiuse venue. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

A goal of the design was to create an identity in line with traditional city clubs. PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

The stadium and adjacent buildings were designed to create

PHOTO BY STEVE CRECELIUS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO a “bowl effect” that enhances the game-day experience.

nfi nity Park is a two-block, mul- designed to resonate with the mimic the feel of a traditional club, Itiuse venue owned by the City of traditions of city clubs and civic featuring a library, a fi replace, a café Glendale and located within the stadiums. The result is a “bowl effect” and a community lounge located in a Denver Metropolitan urban environ- that enhances the game-day experi- two-story atrium centered on the ment. It provides a synergistic four- ence, as well as provides an intimate fi eld. Large expanses of glass offer part amenity to the community — a place to stroll or eat lunch during users views of the pitch and stadium. 5,000-seat outdoor rugby stadium; non-event days. a sports center; an event center; and The new buildings were designed ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Infi nity Park South, which when to complement existing buildings Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative completed will be an open-space park dating from the 1970s. Stucco, dark Denver, Colo. with a synthetic turf multipurpose bronze accents and a copper-colored fi eld at its center. metal roof were used for the new LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: The city’s goal was to convert an structures, with parts of the existing DesignStudiosWest underutilized property into a commu- facilities refurbished to visually tie Denver, Colo. nity amenity by creating the fi rst the whole together. The stadium bowl municipal rugby-specifi c stadium in consists primarily of concrete OCCUPANCY: December 2008 the United States. Shoehorned bleachers with dark bronze alumi- COST: $20.5 million between existing structures, the num guardrails. The interior spaces SQUARE FEET: 36,500 (sports center); stadium and adjacent buildings were of the sports center were designed to 30,000 (event center)

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Inner Mongolia Arena & Olympic Practice Facility Hohhot, China

The graceful curves and fl owing 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 The variety and arrangement of public park. spaces will support the fi nancial viability of the facility.

n 2004, the government of the provide adequate space for parking building design with the site and Icity of Hohhot, the capital of the and outdoor athletic facilities. creates a relationship between the autonomous region of Inner The most important part of any facility and the typical landforms of the Mongolia, embarked on creating a successful arena is comfortable seating region — the rolling grasslands of Inner new facility that includes a 6,000- with excellent sightlines, and in Inner Mongolia. seat competition arena, an athletic Mongolia Arena, all seats are accessed training facility, an exhibition center, from the top level, so there are no ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: an indoor tennis/fi tness club and a cross-aisles and minimal obstructions Sink Combs Dethlefs commercial retail center. to impair views. The variety of spaces Denver, Colo. The site features a welcoming and arrangement of these spaces within landscaped garden frontage that the facility will support its fi nancial ARCHITECT OF RECORD: includes a public park. The design viability. Z-O Architecture makes the most effi cient use of land Grading the site to allow access to Bellevue, Wash. available for the project by locating the two levels of the building at the athletic facilities above the multiple locations maximized the OCCUPANCY: July 2008 conference center. This allowed a interaction between activities inside COST: $45 million signifi cant portion of the site to be the building and outdoors. The SQUARE FEET: 320,000 developed as a city park and also sculpting of the land also integrates the SEATING CAPACITY: 6,000

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PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN T Innisfi Innisfi l RecreationComplex a lively and layered publicspace that complex andsimultaneouslycreating community facilities intoasingle of highlyfunctionalrecreation and communities, integrating awiderange of allagegroups withinthe township’s partnerships. agement modelrelying onmultiple to therural vernacular anditsman- resolution, aswell asforitsresponse in sustainabilityandprogrammatic architecture, bothforitsinnovation marks thenext generation incivic Township ofInnisfi l andtheYMCA, 94 The facilityserves thediverse needs Ω 2010 Annual 23rd a jointventure between the he Innisfil Recreation Complex, ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE l, Ont. l, agricultural vernacular. the single-building typologyofthe entity withinthe landscape, mirroring into asingularformtoberead asan community. Elementsare organized long listofamenitiesavailable tothe outdoor playingfi running track, fi tness facilitiesand aquatics center, gymnasium, indoor was paramount. Atwin-padicearena, and theprovision ofsupportspaces consideration oflighting, ventilation as amultifunctionalspace, and multipurpose rooms —was designed gymnasium, arenas, fi tness centerand program spaces—theaquaticshall, acts asasocialhub. Eachofthemajor list ofamenities aquatics center, outdoor playing among thelong available tothe indoor running track, fi facilities and gymnasium, community. A twin-pad ice arena, fi elds are elds are amongthe tness Toronto, Ont. MacLennan JaunkalnsMillerArchitects ing invarious programs. able monitoringofchildren participat- meetings andallow forthecomfort- signed toaccommodatecasual program spaces, andhasbeende- for generous viewsintoalltheprimary within thecomplex. Thelobby allows maximizing theviewingofactivities SQUARE FEET: COST: OCCUPANCY: ARCHITECT OFRECORD: Emphasis has been placed on Emphasis hasbeenplacedon $30million(Canadian) November2008 140,000 vernacular. agricultural typology ofthe single-building mirroring the landscape, entity withinthe be readasan singular formto organized intoa Elements are

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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.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES he Sukup Basketball Complex Tprovides an outstanding example of a successful public-private partner- ship that resulted from out-of-the- box thinking and execution. A local developer donated the land and served as general contractor for construc- tion 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 NCAA- regulation full court, plus two smaller cross-courts. Each gymnasium is decorated with murals and banners depicting memorable moments in each program’s history. Each program now has an NCAA-regulation On the lower level of the facility, full court, plus two smaller cross-courts. each team has its own lounge area with a 65-inch HD television, com- Included on the puter workstations with Internet second fl oor is a access, comfortable reclining chairs, a balcony video pool table and a kitchenette. Adjacent deck overlooking each court, two to the lounges, the programs share a video editing fully equipped training, rehabilitation rooms and a and hydrotherapy center. theater. Coaches’ offi ces are housed on the second fl oor of the facility. Included on the second fl oor 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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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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: JCorp Inc. Huxley, Iowa

OCCUPANCY: September 2009 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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 at the top of the existing stands, expanded and also benefi t from close Foversized and tired. It lacked affording unparalleled views to the proximity to the fi eld. A three-lane spectator and press amenities and was playing fi eld below and the valley jogging track was added to the fi eld constructed prior to any accessibility beyond. An open loggia/arcade, perimeter that permits service vehicle concerns. Sightlines from the lower complete with new concessions stands access on game days and is a well-used seats were poor and a deteriorat- and restrooms, was created on the amenity for the campus and adjacent ing six-lane competition track kept upper concourse with the press and Kirby Sports Center. The track spectators far from the playing fi eld. VIP facilities above. relocation also opened up space at The latest in a serious of upgrades to The competition track and either end of the fi eld to create a the venue, this renovation — includ- Lafayette’s track and fi eld program, landscaped plaza at the Kirby Sports ing improvements to Fisher Field, the precluded from expansion at that Center and a new end-zone building refurbishment of the historic Fisher location, was moved to the college’s on the opposite side of the fi eld. That Stadium, new visitors’ grandstands and Metzgar Campus and enhanced. This new facility, the Bourger Varsity the Bourger Varsity Football House enabled the lower seats of the existing Football House, contains offi ces and end-zone building — corrected these grandstand to be removed and the fi eld meeting space, lockers, laundry, shortcomings. to be shifted closer. The visitor’s equipment storage, sports medicine/ A new upper concourse was created grandstand location could then be rehab and strength training suites.

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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 fl ooring, maple and ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Lafayette red accent walls and CHA Sports strong graphics. Concord, Mass.

OCCUPANCY: September 2007 (Football House) COST: $23 million SEATING CAPACITY: 15,000

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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-effi ciency blue glazing. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The center is a three-story, medically integrated facility where members can exercise and enjoy spa-type services. ake Erie College of Osteopathic the third fl oor houses medical offi ce A single point of entry and check-in LMedicine ranks fi fth in the nation suites. The design effi ciently integrates with centrally monitored video for graduating primary care physi- each wellness amenity while maintain- cameras provide a secure environ- cians, specializing in a distinctive ing the identity of the individual ment, while clear and convenient form of medical practice committed to spaces. These include conference and wayfi nding minimizes confusion. preventive, total-person health care. education rooms, a teaching kitchen Clean, bold, contemporary geometry Designed in keeping with the osteo- and a café, all centrally located for emphasizes a new direction in health pathic principle of improving the qual- convenience and accessibility; quiet and wellness facilities. Principles of ity of life, the John M. & Silvia Ferretti areas for yoga and spa treatments feng shui guided the design toward a Medical Fitness and Wellness Center separated from the gym, pools and holistic approach. The use of natural is a three-story, medically integrated fi tness areas; and aerobics and Pilates and durable interior fi nishes such as facility where members can exercise areas, which are located away from the granite, recycled rubber, tile and and enjoy spa-type services, and where main activity areas. Natural lighting hardwood create a spa-like feel. A focal patients also have access to physical and a sense of privacy allow partici- design feature composed of original therapy and physicians’ offi ces. pants to be comfortable throughout artwork with LED backlighting The fi rst two fl oors are dedicated to the facility while enjoying the benefi ts enhances the building’s innovative fi tness and educational services, while of exercise. appearance and functionality.

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Natural lighting and a sense of privacy allow participants to be comfortable while enjoying the benefi ts of exercise.

Quiet areas for yoga and spa treatments are separated from the gym, pools and fi tness areas.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN Charlotte, N.C.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Power Wellness Addison, Ill.

OCCUPANCY: March 2009 COST: $29 million SQUARE FEET: 110,000

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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

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 4,000 chair-back seats are covered by a signature canopy element. PHOTOS BY MARK BOISCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTOS

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 designed on par with those enjoyed by related facilities creates a signifi cant Tto melding the history of LSU many major league clubs. presence on the landscape. Tower baseball and the special kinship fans The stadium provides the team with elements and signature stairs create shared with the revered Alex Box 6,000 additional square feet of locker impressive entry sequences, enhanc- Stadium into the design of its replace- and meeting room space, while fans ing the excitement as fans approach ment. Fans now cheer “Geaux Tigers” can enjoy an arcade and team store, a the ballpark. in a modern facility with an offi cial children’s playground, more restroom capacity of 10,150. Many of the more accommodations, additional conces- ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: than 4,000 chair-back seats are cov- sions stands, expanded ticket booths DLR Group ered by a signature canopy element. and an LSU Baseball Hall of Fame. Omaha, Neb. For the fi rst time in LSU baseball Color schemes tie into the overall history, 18 suites are perched on either character of the LSU campus and ARCHITECT OF RECORD: side of the press box above the grand- utilize strong accents that speak to the Grace and Hebert Architects stand, and more can easily be added in nationally recognizable LSU Athletics Baton Rouge, La. the future. Each suite accommodates brand. 16 fans. The new Alex Box also fea- The exterior aesthetic of the facility OCCUPANCY: February 2009 tures an air-conditioned club lounge fi ts with the entire LSU campus. The COST: $37.8 million underneath the seating bowl that is vertical nature of the seating bowl and SEATING CAPACITY: 10,150

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Marshall University Recreation Center Huntington, W.Va. As part of the “wellness village,” the new recreation center is fl anked by two fi rst-year student residence halls. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS

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, a high level of transparency that while at the same time respectful of Istaff and faculty to lead healthy life- creates a dynamic environment and the traditional campus context. The styles, Marshall University embarked results in a facility that is visually internal activities are prominently on a “living-learning-wellness” stimulating, safe and easy to super- displayed on one of the busiest project to develop a wellness vil- vise. The visual connectivity of the intersections in Huntington. lage, composed of a recreation center interior is further reinforced with fl anked by two fi rst-year student resi- vertical spaces of impressive scale, ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: dence halls. Features of the recreation beginning with the entry lobby and Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. center include an aquatics center, a extending in the multistory gymna- St. Louis, Mo. four-court gymnasium, 17,000 square sium, pool, fi tness center and climb- feet of cardio and strength training ing wall. The spaces are intercon- ARCHITECT OF RECORD: spaces on two fl oors, fi tness/dance nected three-dimensionally, with the Bastian & Harris Architects studios, a boxing/martial arts room, a walking/jogging track being the most Charleston, W.Va. group cycling room, racquetball/wal- distinctive example as it weaves lyball courts and a 37-foot climbing around the gym and through the AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: 1 wall. A ⁄7-mile, three-lane elevated fi tness center and pool. Counsilman-Hunsaker track runs over the large recreation Going beyond mere master plan St. Louis, Mo. components, including through a compliance, the building is seamlessly glass tunnel over the pool. integrated into the campus as well as OCCUPANCY: February 2009 Clear circulation, openness and the surrounding urban environment. COST: $25 million extensive glazing are used to achieve Materials are fresh and modern, SQUARE FEET: 119,209

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Mayfair Community Center San Jose, Calif.

The building was specifi cally sited in order to preserve a stand of mature stone pine trees and to he new Mayfair Community respect the setback from the Center, located in a renovated adjacent creek. T four-acre park, is bordered on one side by a restored creek, and on the other by active community gardens. The

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION 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 welcom- ing center that provides a variety of fl exible indoor and outdoor spaces to house a broad range of educational, recreational, social and cultural programs. The center includes a large, PHOTOS © 2009 DAVID WAKELY © 2009 DAVID PHOTOS dividable community banquet room, as well as classroom and meeting spaces, a fi tness center, a dance studio, a computer lab and a kids’ club. Site Open but covered improvements include a new recre- walkways around sheltered courtyard ational pool and sprayground, picnic spaces became the areas, a tot lot and a skate park. organizing principle The community voiced a preference for the building. 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 neigh- borhood 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 The principal goal for the project was to create an inviting and welcoming center that would house a broad range of educational, pieces, and photographic images recreational, social and cultural programs. 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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Field Paoli Architects San Francisco, Calif.

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Aquatic Design Group Carlsbad, Calif.

OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $14.7 million SQUARE FEET: 21,000

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Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Recreation Center 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 “control- lable” natural daylight to all the main COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 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

PHOTOS BY STEVEN VAUGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY STEVEN VAUGHAN BY PHOTOS reinforce the overall sense of place. he Bruce and Graciela Redwine presence and to maximize an associ- TStudent Recreation Center com- ated recreation site development to DESIGN ARCHITECT: bines a student recreation program the south. This use of the oddly Moody•Nolan Inc. with the expanded campus health shaped site, previously thought to be Columbus, Ohio center to create an overall health unbuildable by the university, turned and wellness facility. Activity spaces out to be an effi cient way to utilize the ARCHITECT OF RECORD: include a two-court multipurpose existing property and maximize use of Brinkley Sargent Architects gymnasium, a large fi tness center, the adjacent parking areas so that only Dallas, Texas aerobics/dance studios and a sus- limited additional parking was pended walking/jogging track. The required. This helped preserve open AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: project is part of a larger development recreation space. Counsilman-Hunsaker of outdoor recreation, including sand The plan is organized around two St. Louis, Mo. volleyball courts, a recreational pool entries, each affording something of a and spa, and walking/jogging trails. personal connection to the health OCCUPANCY: October 2009 The building is pulled up tight to center and main recreation center. The COST: $13.4 million the main parkway to create a strong north and south facades of the facility SQUARE FEET: 51,000

Activity spaces include a two-court multipurpose gymnasium, a large fi tness 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS

The entire second level — including an elevated track that encircles the gym below — is dedicated to fi tness.

ontinued growth in Minnesota are located behind the control desk in primarily neutral, highlighting MSUM’s CState University Moorhead’s stu- the main lobby to provide security and colors of red and black, and refl ecting dent enrollment resulted in increased privacy. Spaces include exam rooms, the school’s dragon mascot. The lobby needs for indoor recreation space records storage, a massage and is large enough for socializing, a desired for both the general student popula- refl exology suite, a laundry area, offi ces function of this new building. tion and club sports. The new Dragon and workspaces. The main level also Wellness Center meets those needs has a two-court gymnasium, a group ARCHITECT OF RECORD: while keeping with the university’s exercise room, a group cycling studio, a Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. mission statement for the facility as “an climbing wall and locker rooms. The St. Louis, Mo. opportunity for an active and healthy entire second level — including an lifestyle to become a focus of our cam- elevated track that encircles the gym PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: pus culture.” below — is dedicated to fi tness. CPMI The center will work closely with The center is a highly visible Eagan, Minn. Hendrix Health Center, the campus landmark on a major street. Its fresh, clinic, to help students address health modern design combines brick, glass OCCUPANCY: December 2008 issues ranging from obesity to misuse of and metal in simple forms, for a COST: $8.62 million alcohol. Wellness assessment services building that stands out. Interiors are SQUARE FEET: 41,190

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Among the university’s charges was to keep Billingsly’s defi ned and dominant entrance. PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMESION IMAGES BY PHOTOS

The building is a beacon for campus life, engaging students to participate in active use of the facility.

he renovated and expanded neous architectural palette, create interior openness and views of activity TBillingsly Student Center at internal visual excitement for all users areas, and allows students to “shop the Missouri Southern now serves mul- and visitors, and accentuate exterior activities” within. Campus colors are tiple masters. It is the new home of views towards the adjacent river valley. utilized throughout the building. the Beimdiek Recreation Center, the The exterior design aesthetic Willcoxon Health Center, the campus improves on the existing facade and ARCHITECT OF RECORD: bookstore, textbook rental services, respects the existing building context, RDG Planning & Design Lion’s Den Food Service and student providing large open views out of the Des Moines, Iowa life offi ces. building, while adding to the punched Among the university’s charges was openings prevalent on campus. The PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: to keep Billingsly’s defi ned and result is a building that is a beacon for Brailsford & Dunlavey dominant entrance, integrate a new campus life, engaging students to Washington, D.C. student recreation facility fully into the actively use the facility. Inside, a existing student center, achieve a primary objective was the development OCCUPANCY: October 2009 unifi ed new facility that is seamlessly of a main street causeway that pro- COST: $14 million integrated into the campus’ homoge- motes a social environment through SQUARE FEET: 126,400

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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.

The home court for COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES Monmouth’s men’s and women’s basketball programs also can host commencement exercises, special exhibitions and concerts. PHOTOS BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTGRAPHY BARRY BY PHOTOS

When portable seating is retracted, the concourse for basketball and special events converts to an indoor, six-lane track for Monmouth’s track-and-fi eld team. he Multipurpose Activity bookstore. Promoting lifetime views of the arena and Hawks football TCenter, or MAC, at Monmouth wellness, the new fi tness center action from the outdoor end-zone University is a hub of student life, serves Monmouth’s students and balcony, while VIP and club-level enhancing recruitment of students, community members, and links the suites with center-court views athletes, faculty and staff. Designed to MAC with existing Boylan provide a choice environment for accommodate a variety of activities, Gymnasium. Retractable seating for entertaining family, friends or the facility is home to all of the uni- 2,500 on the event level reveals two business associates. versity’s intercollegiate athletic teams, cross-courts for practice. as well as a variety of intramurals A multipurpose facility that attracts ARCHITECT OF RECORD: groups. The competition arena also family entertainment, the arena offers EwingCole can host commencement exercises, as many as 5,500 seats, all with an Philadelphia, Pa. special exhibitions and concerts. intimate view of the fl oor. A second- The welcoming entrance concourse level Wall of Fame gives a bird’s-eye CONSULTING ARCHITECT: features educational exhibits, displays view of the lobby and accesses the Rosser International and areas for ticketing and merchan- arena. Atlanta, Ga. dise. It provides access to competi- The third level houses a booster tions, practices, intramurals activities, club reception room that converts to a OCCUPANCY: October 2009 recreation and fi tness classes, offi ces, student learning center. Blue/White COST: $45 million meeting spaces and the university’s Club members enjoy spectacular SQUARE FEET: 152,400

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Moody Park Outdoor Pool New Westminster, B.C.

The massing of the building is scaled to blend in with the residential neighborhood that surrounds the park. PHOTOS BY PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHERMAN BY PHOTOS BY PHOTOS

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 on the pool deck. Change rooms are vandalism-resistant, but the choice of Mfi rst new outdoor public pool designed so that they can be used in fi nishes and color palette creates a built in British Columbia in several different seasons — they convert to higher-quality feel not normally decades. Key to the project was the serve soccer, lacrosse and baseball associated with public pools. This is addition of multiuse features not once the relatively short swimming evident in the use of ivory and present in the original pool at Moody season concludes. bone-colored fl oor tiles throughout Park. The pool is designed to support the change rooms, wooden benches, The building is simply planned with both leisure and instructional use. partitions and millwork. an administration area controlling Leisure pool features more typically access to change rooms. Application associated with indoor pools were ARCHITECT OF RECORD: of several Crime Prevention Through used to complement instructional CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Environmental Design techniques are components, including three 25-meter Vancouver, B.C. used, including the absence of lockers lanes, two 20-meter lanes for instruc- in change rooms in favor of more tional use, a diving area, toddlers’ OCCUPANCY: July 2009 highly visible lockers that are located bubble tub and zero-depth entry. COST: $3.2 million (Canadian) in a breezeway accessed from or even Interior fi nishes are durable and SQUARE FEET: 24,000

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Oak Park Community Center Multipurpose Facility Sacramento, Calif. The city settled on a program that included a multisport gymnasium and a multipurpose space with a platform stage for community gatherings. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION PHOTOS BY MISHA BRUK BY PHOTOS

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 equipment storage space and a establishes a strong visual connection Lneighborhood of single-family support offi ce, with classrooms and a between indoor activities and park homes, this facility and park are catering kitchen planned for a future visitors, encouraging participation. At built on a site adjacent to a middle phase. night, the wall fl oods the entry and school with an existing community The challenge was to integrate the adjacent plaza with light, providing center and daycare center, and sited large, box-like gymnasium element security and acting as a beacon. to preserve as many mature trees as with traditional community gathering possible. functions. The design solution ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Based on the project’s restrictive softened the rectangular structure Dahlin Group Architecture Planning budget and input from meetings, the with a simple, curved arch. The bold Pleasanton, Calif. city settled on a program that includ- and contemporary element frames the ed a multipurpose space with a north-oriented window wall, provid- OCCUPANCY: April 2009 platform stage for community ing natural daylight and serving as a COST: $2.54 million gatherings, a multisport gymnasium, functional sunshade. The wall also SQUARE FEET: 10,514

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Bishop James A. Griffi n Student Center Ohio Dominican University Columbus, Ohio The open nature of the fl oor plans, combined with extensive glazing, allows a continuous visual connection between the interior and exterior.

The jewel of the center is the fi tness 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-to- below space that visually and spatially connects the two fl oors.

he new Bishop James A. Griffi n Most of the gathering and eating main multipurpose/dance studio that TStudent Center provides an iconic functions on this level are centered on overlooks the cardio/weight area, gateway building for an expanding the open-to-below space that visually locker rooms and an additional campus. Designed to be the univer- and spatially connects the two fl oors. multipurpose athletic court attached sity’s new public face, the center pro- Second fl oor components include the to the two existing courts located in vides a visual connection between the quiet lounge, major conference rooms, Alumni Hall. campus, the community and nature. the president’s dining room, the The building accomplishes this con- meditation suite, student organization ARCHITECT OF RECORD: nection by providing transparent vis- spaces, and the administrative and Moody•Nolan Inc. tas. The open nature of the fl oor plans, wellness suites. Columbus, Ohio combined with the natural lighting The jewel of the center is the fi tness from the clerestory windows above area, which serves as a visual connec- PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: and extensive glazing, allows for a tion for students in the residence halls Brailsford & Dunlavey continuous visual connection between on the east side of Sunbury Road. The Washington, D.C. the interior and exterior. fi tness wing is connected to the Located on the fi rst fl oor are larger existing Alumni Hall, which serves as OCCUPANCY: August 2009 gathering spaces such as eating and the main athletic gymnasium. COST: $15.25 million coffee areas, lounges and terraces. Included in the fi tness wing is the SQUARE FEET: 82,000

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Old Dominion University Recreation Center Norfolk, Va. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The “main street” includes built-in wood benches along the perimeter for socializing and downtime. PHOTOS BY © MAYLONE PHOTOGRAPHY © MAYLONE BY PHOTOS

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 Along with the existing natatorium A large, curved glass-wall facade ties TRecreation Center project in- and locker rooms, the facility contains the facility to a nearby convocation volved the demolition of most of an a two-story climbing wall near the center while making activity areas existing fi eld house and the creation main entrance, with skylights visible to students outside. of a state-of-the-art recreation facility providing natural illumination for built around the existing natatorium. climbers. An elevated jogging track ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Plan effi ciency was achieved with a passes by a three-court open gymna- Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. central “main street” — highlighted by sium and a multipurpose activity St. Louis, Mo. interspersed skylights — that connects court. Other amenities include a and unifi es the facility’s major activity 15,000-square-foot fi tness center, a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: spaces. A number of large interior juice bar, high-ceilinged group Moseley Architects windows and open spaces allow activi- exercise studios, a three-tiered group Virginia Beach, Va. ties to be visible to pedestrians outside. cycling studio, three racquetball The “main street” also includes built- courts, a multipurpose court, class- OCCUPANCY: March 2009 in wood benches along the perimeter rooms, offi ce space, conference rooms COST: $23.5 million for socializing and downtime. and specialized research laboratories. SQUARE FEET: 152,000

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Penn State University Basketball Facility Renovation University Park, Pa.

The new design is inspired by the fl owing and dynamic nature of the sport itself, realized in curved movements and the COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES application of basketball graphics and materials.

The goal of this project was to signifi cantly enhance the image of the Penn State University basketball program. he goal of this project was to dynamic historic imagery and a at certain times of the day. The main Tsignifi cantly enhance the image symbolic solid wood maple fl oor. The student recruitment spaces, confer- of the Penn State University basket- design eliminated a good portion of the ence room and head coaches’ offi ces ball program. This phase involved the solid walls that defi ned the original were oriented to align with views of renovation, restructuring and expan- space and introduced translucent and the historic Nittany mountains to the sion of the overall men’s and women’s textured glass demountable partitions south to create a larger sense of place. basketball offi ces/recruiting environ- to create an energetic atmosphere that ments and, consequently, the reorgani- is open, engaging and fi lled with DESIGN ARCHITECT: zation of the many athletic department natural daylight. Moody•Nolan Inc. spaces that share the same wing of the Main program elements include Columbus, Ohio complex. coaches’ offi ces, recruitment lounges, The new design is inspired by the dedicated high-tech conference rooms, ARCHITECT OF RECORD: fl owing and dynamic nature of the lobby/reception/entertainment spaces, HPArchitects sport itself, realized in curved move- video/media rooms and various other State College, Pa. ments and the application of basketball support spaces. The functional layout graphics and materials. The main lobby aligns all the main spaces to the OCCUPANCY: January 2008 space is round like a basketball and perimeter to maximize occupants’ COST: $3 million layered with imagery of the sport, connection to daylight, which in turn SQUARE FEET: 8,200 including curved glass trophy cases, reduces the need for artifi cial lighting

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Red Deer Recreation Centre Renovation Red Deer, Alb.

he project mandate for the reno- Tvation of the Red Deer Recreation Centre was to re-envision an exhaust- ed aquatic asset as the embodiment of the City of Red Deer’s new wellness vision. The facility houses recreation programming, registration and admin- istration services, fi tness and recre- ational spaces, fi tness studios, continu- ing education and community areas, and cultural amenities that include painting and pottery studios. The redevelopment of the recre- ation center creates a new face for recreation services in the city and acts as a central gathering and registration venue for all city recreational pro- The redevelopment of the recreation grams. Its central location in a large center, located in downtown park also creates a natural the middle of a backdrop. large downtown The various program components park, creates a new were carefully planned to maximize face for recreation services in the city. functionality, as well as to ease supervision and maintenance, and all expansions of the building envelope The project mandate was to minimized site disturbance, improved re-envision an energy performance and enclosed the exhausted aquatic maximum volume of space as expres- asset as the sively as possible. embodiment of the The dominant programmatic City of Red Deer’s wellness vision. 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, unifi es and organizes internal circulation and access to the facility, and serves as a catalyst for the rebranding of the recreation center.

The grand hall ARCHITECT OF RECORD: transitions, unifi es S2 Architecture and organizes internal Calgary, Alb. circulation and access to the facility, and serves as a catalyst OCCUPANCY: February 2009 for the rebranding of COST: $8 million (Canadian) the recreation center. SQUARE FEET: 46,929

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East Campus Athletic Village Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, N.Y.

East Campus Athletic Village serves student-athletes in football, soccer, fi eld and ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball and track and fi eld. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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 glare in the neighborhood. On the other panels complement the stainless steel TAthletic Village’s new arena, side, landscape design provides framed mesh railings, white walls and stadium, three outdoor fi elds and pedestrian connections to the hockey stainless steel details. The red renovated hockey rink provide indoor rink and fi elds. Continuous seat walls Rensselaer hall, which showcases and and outdoor facilities for athletic were used to stabilize the sloping site, provides spectator access to the gym, teams, coaches and staff, as well as for while providing informal viewing areas leads to sports offi ces featuring the Rensselaer community, including for the track and fi eld events. upper-level football fi eld views along alumni, visitors and friends. With a banded masonry volume the outdoor terrace. The village’s buildings are integrated wrapped with intersecting metal The stadium’s dark, textured into the topography to maximize space cladding and curtainwall, the arena masonry plinth contains two levels of for outdoor fi elds, vehicular and welcomes pedestrians from campus at locker room facilities for men’s, pedestrian circulation, spectator the south end of Georgian Terrace. women’s, home and visiting teams. The viewing and connections to the main Continuing inside, patrons fi nd the space created between the horizontal campus and city. Georgian Terrace, a gyms, locker rooms, support spaces, louvers and masonry base contains the pedestrian outdoor event space, is the and fi tness and sports medicine suites suspended ramp and stair that provide organizational spine through the sloped that offer on-grade football fi eld views. spectators vertical circulation to the site. On one side of terrace, the facility At the upper level, a balcony and café concourse, where they fi nd concessions is divided into strategically placed overlook Harkness Field and connect to stands, restrooms, lower- and upper- buildings that enclose the football fi eld, the stadium concourse. The interior red grandstand access, and connection to reducing game-day sounds and light plywood and dark stained bamboo wall 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 fi elds, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, spectator viewing and connections to the main campus and city.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sasaki Associates Inc. Watertown, Mass.

OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $77.79 million SQUARE FEET: 165,740 SEATING CAPACITY: 5,200 (stadium), 1,140 (arena)

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Richmond Olympic Oval Richmond, B.C. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

The Oval’s roof is believed to be the largest surface ever covered in discarded wood. PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

A clear-span arch structure of approximately 330 feet houses the 400-meter speed skating track and legacy sports. PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

he Richmond Olympic Oval is length, evoking the colors of the pine-beetle-killed wood from British Torganized around three levels. nearby estuary while mediating the Columbia’s devastated forests, On the second level, a clear-span arch fl ow of sunlight to the interior. The allowing a beautiful surface to be structure of approximately 330 feet glassed northern side provides produced at substantial cost savings. houses the 400-meter speed skating spectacular views to the Fraser River Glowing yellow and orange translu- track and legacy sports. The lower level and North Shore mountains. cent glass sheathing highlights vertical provides support functions and park- The interior mitigates the facility’s circulation elements such as elevator ing, while the upper level features a large scale, reveals the myriad func- towers and stairs, striking a contrast mezzanine for fi tness programs, spec- tions within and maintains continuity with large-scale concrete features. tator seating and a hospitality lounge. with the exterior. Locally harvested The heron, offi cial symbol of the Douglas fi r lumber formed into 15 ARCHITECT OF RECORD: City of Richmond, is celebrated in a composite-wood glulam arches — Cannon Design series of feathered roof spans that tail spanning 100 meters in length and Vancouver, B.C. off the edge of the building, creating carried on 30 concrete buttresses — porches that serve as outdoor gather- comprises the main structure. The OCCUPANCY: December 2008 ing spaces. Translucent polycarbonate roof deck and its secondary structural COST: $178 million (Canadian) walls on the Oval’s facades show a panels between the arches are SQUARE FEET: 507,152 dynamic color variation across their composed of regionally harvested, SEATING CAPACITY: 8,000

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The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

his 123,000-square-foot com- Tmunity 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

PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION presents a unique opportunity to suc- cessfully combine multiple community functions — church, education center, performing arts facility, recreation and aquatics center — in one all-encom- passing complex, resulting in consider- able operational savings and increased usage. Located on a 12-acre site, the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center is designed to

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHOPENN BY PHOTOS 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 multipur- pose activity court is large enough for the simultaneous playing of team sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer and fl oor hockey) with room for 240 spectators. Other amenities include a 25-yard-by-25-meter, 10-lane competi- tion pool; an indoor leisure pool with waterslide, lazy river and zero-depth entry; a group fi tness studio; a jogging/ walking track; a climbing wall; a Amenities include a 25-yard-by-25-meter, 5,350-square-foot fi tness center; a 10-lane competition pool and an indoor childcare facility; and indoor and leisure pool with waterslide, lazy river outdoor playgrounds. The center also and zero-depth entry. 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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Fitness facilities include a 5,350-square-foot fi tness 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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Architects West Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Water Technology Inc. Beaver Dam, Wis. The multipurpose activity court is PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: large enough for Ballard*King & Associates the simultaneous playing of team Pueblo West, Colo. sports, with room for 240 DESIGN CONSULTANT: spectators. Miller Stauffer Architects Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

OCCUPANCY: May 2009 COST: $29.86 million SQUARE FEET: 123,000

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Secaucus Recreation Center Secaucus, N.J. The exterior features red ground-faced block, ornamental landscaping and decorative masonry. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION

Complete with an observation deck, the pool can be used for swim meets and recreational swimming. PHOTO BY TODD MASON TODD BY PHOTO

Translucent curtain- wall is used to fi ll interior spaces with diffuse daylight. PHOTO BY BARRY HALKIN BARRY BY PHOTO PHOTO BY BARRY HALKIN BARRY BY PHOTO he new Secaucus Recreation peak-time electricity costs. building and create a lively, energetic TCenter more closely resembles Complete with an observation deck, atmosphere. Complementing the a high-end fi tness club than the the pool is a hybrid design that can be interior aesthetics of the center, the antiquated buildings often associated used by the community for swim exterior features red ground-faced with town recreation centers, and the meets, as well as for recreational block, ornamental landscaping, 1 architecture and amenities have elic- swimming. A 3 ⁄2-foot-deep center decorative masonry and lighting ited high praise from town residents, plateau allows for activities such as effects that make the front of the patrons and staff alike. The state-of- aerobics, aqua therapy and learn-to- building glow at night. the-art center includes fi tness areas, swim lessons. Underwater benches an aerobics studio, a member’s lounge, extend along the middle of the long ARCHITECT OF RECORD: a multipurpose gym surrounded by an walls and an overfl ow trough creates a RSC Architects elevated three-lane running track and fast, wave-free pool ideal for Cliffside Park, N.J. an Olympic-size pool. competition. A noticeable structural element Upon entering the center, visitors AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: that lends itself to the ethos of notice that the building exudes an Atlantic Aquatic Engineering Inc. sustainable design is the translucent open feeling and possesses a notice- Pipersville, Pa. curtainwall system used to refract able fl ow from room to room. Angular light and fi ll the interior spaces with lines are softened by the curvature of OCCUPANCY: January 2009 diffuse daylight. This design feature the windows, walkways and fi nishes. COST: $12 million prevents harsh glare and reduces Bright colors are used throughout the SQUARE FEET: 32,500

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Danis Field House St. Louis University High 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. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS

The two gyms have a total of 12 available basketball hoops, providing much-needed additional practice and recreation space. anis Field House, phase one locker rooms for home teams, visiting limestone accents that complements Dof the two-phase St. Louis teams and offi cials. The gyms have a the facade of existing campus build- University High Activity Center, total of 12 available basketball hoops, ings. Arched windows recall the is a stand-alone, three-level arena. providing much-needed additional surrounding gothic-style architecture. Located on the eastern edge of practice and recreation space. Housed Interiors are designed to bolster campus, adjacent to both the main on the upper level is an athletic offi ce school spirit, and the palette high- school building and recreation fi elds, suite with a wall of windows over- lights SLUH’s colors of blue and Danis Field House supports SLUH’s looking the court, a kitchenette, white. wrestling, basketball, volleyball and coaches’ locker room and commons, physical education programs. and a conference area. A mezzanine ARCHITECT OF RECORD: The concourse level contains with lounges overlooks the courts Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. bleacher seating for 1,300, a dedicated below. St. Louis, Mo. two-mat wrestling room, concessions The building, situated at the end of stands and restrooms. The lower level a long, circular drive, is a beacon on OCCUPANCY: June 2009 includes the performance gymnasium, campus and a new identity for the COST: $9.4 million auxiliary gym, training room and school. The exterior is red brick with SQUARE FEET: 48,000

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Stone Creek Club & Spa Covington, La. HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES HEALTH

A strategically positioned clock tower provides a visual The interior reference that can be seen from all outdoor activity areas. experience is enhanced by open views of activity spaces, daylighting and easy wayfi nding.

Stone Creek’s spacious fi tness area features two-story fl oor-to- ceiling windows overlooking a natural wooded area.

tone Creek Club & Spa is a ing and easy wayfi nding. The colors outside. The tennis facility is com- Sprivately owned, membership- and materials deliver an enriched posed of six clay courts and six supported club serving the North experience for the members but are hard-surface courts, spacious viewing Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The quite practical from an operational areas and a lighted practice court with building provides facilities for fi tness, point of view. The exterior architec- a hitting wall. All 12 courts are tennis, swimming and spa services ture is designed to break down the brilliantly lit with 12,000 watts per and is planned to serve both member scale of this very large building and court on 30-foot light poles to create a and non-member populations. A key provide people-pleasing verandahs for professional-quality playing feature of the plan is the ability for the dramatic overviews of the aquatics experience. public to approach the building from and tennis components. two different directions without creat- Stone Creek’s spacious fi tness area, ARCHITECT OF RECORD: ing access control issues. which is adjoined by a full-court Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative The design derives inspiration from gymnasium, features two-story Orlando, Fla. the beautiful wooded and wetland fl oor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a areas that surround the facility. The natural wooded area. The second-fl oor OCCUPANCY: June 2009 interior experience is enhanced by cardio area overlooks the ground-fl oor COST: $16.32 million open views of activity spaces, daylight- resistance training area and the woods SQUARE FEET: 52,540

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Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center Syracuse University Syracuse, N.Y. 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. PHOTOS BY ROBERT POLIDORI BY PHOTOS

A state-of-the- art fi tness center and training area with physical therapy suites underscore the importance of keeping in playing shape.

he Carmelo K. Anthony providing constant access and views The entry corridor is a spacious and TBasketball Center is designed as a to the courts. A state-of-the-art fi tness light-fi lled trophy hall holding custom focused learning center that will both center and training area with physical casework, large graphics and project- attract and retain top athletes in the therapy suites underscore the ed displays, while framed windows competitive world of NCAA Division I importance of keeping in playing give viewers glimpses into the athletics. The building includes two shape. On the second fl oor, classroom practice courts. NCAA-regulation basketball courts, space for game preparation and offi ces strength and conditioning rooms, are organized along a common DESIGN ARCHITECT: hydrotherapy pools, classroom space, corridor. A central video coordination Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP a video room, coaches’ offi ces, and room for tape review and video New York, N.Y. locker-room facilities for men’s and production is also located on this women’s teams. level. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: The focal point of the project is the At its core, the practice facility King + King Architects LLP double-height practice area located at serves as a learning center for the Syracuse, N.Y. the center of the building and men’s and women’s teams to hone enclosed by translucent panels. their craft. Past players are remem- OCCUPANCY: October 2009 Support spaces and coaches’ offi ces bered in the building’s entrance and COST: $15.3 million are closely arranged around this area, the Syracuse Basketball Hall of Fame. 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

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES spaces to inspire fans and players.

hese new facilities are a response fi elds and other existing ath- Tto the athletic department’s letic spaces. The suites, club needs and donors’ wishes regard- and club seating are located ing the use of their fi nancial support. on the north (playing fi eld) Athletic priorities included additional side. Club seating is accessed academic space for athletes, a football from the indoor club via three team lounge and a major team meeting bridges elevated over the main football program. Large murals were room, while TCU Horned Frog patrons concourse. This allowed the exterior used in both public and private spaces desired game-day premium seating club seats to be as close to the playing to inspire fans and players alike. and an indoor club. Public separation fi eld as possible. There is a simplistic elegance about from the athletic areas was an absolute Branded elements and color the interior design that is compatible requirement. The team facilities are schemes were used throughout the with the new exterior architecture. located on the south (back) side of the interiors to recognize and celebrate The new facilities were constructed facility, providing access to practice the history and traditions of the TCU 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.

There is a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: simplistic HKS Inc. elegance about Dallas, Texas the interior design that is compatible with the new OCCUPANCY: September 2008 exterior COST: $13 million architecture. SQUARE FEET: 40,000

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Bobcat Stadium Expansion Texas State University San Marcos, Texas The exterior blends the vernacular of the existing athletics buildings with recently adopted campus standards.

The Bobcat Stadium expansion is part of Texas State University’s plan to develop a Division I athletics facility. PHOTOS BY JONATHAN JACKSON JONATHAN BY PHOTOS

To provide spectators with the option of an indoor or outdoor viewing experience, motorized fl oor-to-ceiling suite windows open fully on the fi eld side.

hase 1A of the Bobcat Stadium toned wood and gold-hued ceramic tile. press box. The exterior blends the Pexpansion included the construc- To provide spectators with the vernacular of the existing athletics tion of a new multistory structure option of an indoor or outdoor viewing buildings with recently adopted featuring 13 luxury suites with 16 spec- experience without the need for two campus standards. tator seats each, one athletic director’s sets of seats, motorized fl oor-to-ceiling suite with 16 seats, one president’s suite windows open fully on the fi eld ARCHITECT OF RECORD: suite with 28 seats, a club lounge with side. Windows on both sides of each O’Connell Robertson approximately 440 seats and miscel- suite also provide enhanced air Austin, Texas laneous support spaces. circulation and lighting. The additions feature sophisticated The club level was designed as an SPORTS FACILITY CONSULTANT: materials, including glass tile open and fl exible space that can be Heery International backsplashes, granite countertops, used for a variety of events, eliminat- Atlanta, Ga. brushed aluminum signage, translucent ing the need for multiple individual panels, and wood cabinets and base- spaces. The new structure rises behind OCCUPANCY: September 2009 boards. School colors were subtly the existing west grandstand and COST: $13.4 million incorporated with the use of maroon- cantilevers to incorporate the existing SQUARE FEET: 39,480

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Texas State University Student Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation San Marcos, Texas

esigners of the expansion to and Drenovation 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 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES entrance and running building circula- tion 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 fi rst-fl oor level. The fi tness areas are centered on the entrance and control desk for maximum visibility, with cardiovascular areas elevated and surrounding the strength areas. PHOTOS BY CHRIS COOPER BY PHOTOS Large clerestory windows at the A tower signals the new lobby and gymnasium provide ample entrance and breaks the daylighting, while abundant windows building’s horizontal scale. in the natatorium allow for natural light to permeate the space, as well as provide views to the soccer fi eld. The lobby interior blends the classical forms of the exterior design surround- ing 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, fl ooring and details incorporate repeating “gridiron” lines. The exterior design presented a dual challenge. It was the fi rst 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 A climbing wall at the new colonnade around the expansion entrance provides that was carried across the elevation of visual impact. the existing building.

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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 fi eld.

A very tight site (a former parking lot) and a street grid that could not be altered provided design challenges.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Marmon Mok LLP San Antonio, Texas

AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: SportsPlan Studio Kansas City, Mo.

OCCUPANCY: December 2008 COST: $24.8 million SQUARE FEET: 94,000 (new); 98,000 (renovation)

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Texas Tech University Student Leisure Pool Lubbock, Texas COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH CHARLES DAVIS BY PHOTO The two-acre complex boasts a versatile arrangement of activities. PHOTO BY HARVEY MADISON BY PHOTO The pool is in the heart of the rec sports area of campus. PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH CHARLES DAVIS BY PHOTO

he new pool at the Robert H. and a diving board. In case hunger currently the only, outdoor location TEwalt Student Recreation Center strikes, “Sam’s Place,” a poolside café, on campus to be fully Wi-Fi enabled, features a variety of aquatic activities offers fresh sandwiches, smoothies so students can study poolside. for the Texas Tech community to en- and refreshments. Those interested in joy. With its convenient location next relaxation can soak in a large hot tub ARCHITECT OF RECORD: to the REC and intramural fi elds, the that accommodates as many as 20 Brinkley Sargent Architects pool is in the heart of the rec sports people. One of the most exciting new Dallas, Texas area of campus, and students are lin- features is the bubble couch, which ing up for their opportunity to dive in. consists of an isolated aquatic bench AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: The two-acre complex boasts a that massages its users with bubbles Counsilman-Hunsaker versatile arrangement of activities. while they recline and enjoy the day. St. Louis, Mo. Students can enjoy a long ride on the For those not looking to get wet, the lazy river or take part in games of facility features several areas desig- OCCUPANCY: September 2009 water volleyball or basketball. A nated for soaking up the sun. The COST: $7.26 million separate pool is home to a drop slide Student Leisure Pool is the fi rst, and SQUARE FEET: 67,320

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198,700 August 2009 The TIMEX Performance The TIMEX Performance ects the Giants’ Center refl core football and business teamwork principles: stability, and success. The facility features a 100-yard synthetic turf playing 85-foot-tall eld located in an fi indoor practice building, as well as four outdoor fi the players, reminding elds, N.A. the major spaces have views to the the major spaces have fi practice coaches and staff of their primary the center of the players, For purpose. and the center of their daily the facility, This space room. is the locker activities, is designed as the inner sanctum, with for open plan allowing an oval-shaped communication and circulation. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: OCCUPANCY: COST: SQUARE FEET: EwingCole Philadelphia, Pa. ces, meeting ces, lled Large, light-fi spaces are visually and physically linked, providing a spatial framework for players, coaches, staff and visitors. Inside are a number of core spaces, a number of core Inside are functional plan layout to the individu- functional plan layout The facility consists of al spaces. weight room, facilities — locker player hydrotherapy room, training room, as and support spaces — as well room offi coaches’ and trainers’ rooms, video coaching facilities and a rooms, The facility has a studio. broadcast a kitchen, a 130-seatteam dining area, for the auditorium and a workspace media. and show- each designed to promote case the business at hand: winning Display cases, football championships. team colors and artwork graphics, large all of Nearly located throughout. are WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE

new state-of-the-art foot- facility ball team practice

Creating a football-centricCreating facility for the NFL’s New York Giants in York New for the NFL’s Sports Meadowlands Jersey’s New Performance the TIMEX Complex, foot- ects the Giants’ core Center refl ball and business principles: stabil- the With and success. teamwork ity, the “home” of opening of the facility, is no longer within the the franchise in a new dedi- stadium, but rather campus. cated football training the purpose and that reinforces a central of the team was tradition site the design, from focus throughout and the architecture planning, and Training Facility) and Training (New York Giants Headquarters Headquarters Giants (New York N.J. East Rutherford, TIMEX Performance Center Center Performance TIMEX A PHOTOS BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTGRAPHY HALKIN BARRY BY PHOTOS 610-ARCH-P-Z.indd 133 Ω 23rd Annual 2010

Uintah Community Recreation Center Vernal, Utah The sloping roofs mimic the cuestas, and the locally quarried stone-faced walls refl ect the pronounced stratifi cation of the Colorado Plateau.

The 42-foot sculpted climbing PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION wall replicates the rock cliffs of nearby Dry Fork Canyon. PHOTOS BY PAUL RICHARD/RICHARD IMAGES PAUL BY PHOTOS

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 is a single control point and fee integrally colored concrete fl ooring LDinosaur National Monument and collection area that is located in the fl ows from the outside areas, along the Flaming Gorge National Recreation main hall and provides staff views to main hall and onto the pool deck. Area, the Uintah Community the rest of the facility. The natatorium Recreation Center includes a full-size is separated from the main hall by a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: double gymnasium, an indoor lap 28-foot-high, continuous glass wall. EDA Architects Inc. pool, a large indoor leisure pool com- The formal expression of the Salt Lake City, Utah plete with interactive play features building mirrors the unique geology of and waterslides, a two-level fi tness the area: the sloping roofs mimic the AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: center, group exercise/dance studios, cuestas, and the locally quarried Water Design Inc. a climbing wall, a running track, a stone-faced walls refl ect the pro- Murray, Utah childcare area, a community meeting nounced stratifi cation of the Colorado room, party rooms, classrooms and Plateau. The building’s mass was PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: support facilities. carefully articulated to be an assembly SportsPlan Studio The program elements are orga- of small, discrete forms to comple- Kansas City, Mo. nized along a spine that delineates the ment the adjacent residential neigh- wet functions from the dry ones and borhood. Honed-faced concrete block OCCUPANCY: June 2008 also serves as the central casual walls are stacked to evoke the rock COST: $18.6 million activity space for the building. There formations of nearby peaks and the SQUARE FEET: 76,870

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Spieker Aquatics Center and Dirks Pool University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, Calif. 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PHOTOS BY PAUL TURANG PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL BY PHOTOS

pieker Aquatics Center Sincludes an outdoor 52-meter-by-25-yard, deep- water competition pool with The dive tower creates a dramatic an iconic 10-meter dive tower, centerpiece by fi ltering light and casting intricate shadows with sunlight during spectator seating for 800 with the daytime, and as an architectural the ability to add 1,700 tempo- lantern during evening events. rary seats, team locker rooms, a coaches’ facility, ticketing spaces and pool equipment, while and vending, and an outdoor anchoring the southern boundary of classroom. The movable bulk- the site. To accommodate natural head enables concurrent use of ventilation and daylight, the barrel- the pool by varsity men’s and vaulted roof is raised off the building women’s water polo teams and walls. The roof edge has a custom swimming and diving teams. the facility. The structure is elegantly fabric infi ll panel, and this overhang The new aquatics center replaced expressed in an ipe wood, opaque glass both shades the building and directs four former tennis courts, but reused fl oating screen and colored concrete ventilation under the roof, over the the existing spectator bleachers. The structure, helping to unify the project. walls and into the building. The central design links the new aquatics center to The tower also creates a dramatic portion of the roof is interrupted with the existing Sunset Canyon Recreation centerpiece by fi ltering light and fabric apertures that bring daylight Center, additional tennis courts, an casting intricate shadows with sunlight deep into the internal spaces. In order arrival circle and adjacent parking. during the daytime, and as an architec- to provide fl exibility regarding The distinctive dive tower is visible tural lantern during evening events. available funding, the building was upon entering the site and is an icon at The low, horizontal main building designed to allow for future phasing the head of the pool for those inside houses team locker rooms, support and expansion.

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610-ARCH-P-Z.indd 136 5/12/10 1:24 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES A wall created with glazed concrete block in the University’s signature blue creates a prominent backdrop for the competition pool.

To accommodate ARCHITECT OF RECORD: natural ventilation and daylight, the Bauer and Wiley Architects barrel-vaulted roof Newport Beach, Calif. of the main building is raised AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: off the walls. Aquatic Design Group Carlsbad, Calif.

OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $10.62 million SQUARE FEET: 38,976

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RIMAC Annex University of California San Diego La Jolla, Calif. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The west facade, which encloses the lounges and café, is a full- height glass wall, protected from the harsh southwest and west sun by a dynamic wood and stainless steel

PHOTOS BY DAVID HEWITT/ANNE GARRISON ARCHITECTURAL DAVID BY PHOTOS screen.

ecreation and athletics have a Rnew 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 sports- themed 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 fi elds, dugouts, a press box and stadium seating. The 35-foot-wide site for the building posed signifi cant design challenges, infl uencing its form and organization. Located on a steep and porch” along the Ridge Walk to serve ing onto the outdoor patio areas. narrow hillside, it fl anks the most as the primary building entry and All spaces have a direct relationship important pedestrian way on that circulation space. It creates an active to the outside, taking advantage of the portion of the campus and the existing meeting and gathering spot, reinforc- extraordinary climate and views to the softball fi eld. ing the inside/outside connection. The foothills and the Pacifi c Ocean. There The building design accepts the inner porch wall is a two-story-high are four outdoor seating areas that long, linear nature of the site and torqued form in a deep red/ochre provide excellent spectator views of exploits this otherwise diffi cult rendered plaster that defi nes this the fi elds below. Large roll-up glass confi guration as part of the design space and runs diagonally through the doors add to this indoor-outdoor concept. The building features a “front entire length of the building, extend- connection.

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610-ARCH-P-Z.indd 138 5/12/10 1:25 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES The building’s “front porch” creates an active meeting and gathering spot, reinforcing the inside/ outside connection.

The 35-foot-wide site for the building posed signifi cant design challenges, infl uencing The use of natural wood its form and organization. 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 eastern facade of the building, above the softball fi eld, is an interplay of massing and form expressing the functionality of the interior elements, which here are support spaces.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bauer and Wiley Architects Newport Beach, Calif.

OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $8.46 million SQUARE FEET: 15,700

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Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center/ Football Stadium Renovation University of Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa The confi nes of the site required that the design utilize space-saving techniques to meet programming requirements while limiting the impact to adjacent neighborhoods. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

A major component of the facility is a 200-meter, six-lane track surrounding four multiuse courts. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS

The project is the fi rst new space on the campus large enough to hold convocations, conferences and major entertainment — whether inside the fi eld house or outside in the stadium. he Chlapaty Recreation and four multiuse courts; a 16-foot-wide ers, mimicking building forms seen TWellness Center sits adjacent to concourse that runs the length of the throughout campus. The football the University of Dubuque’s football facility and overlooks the track and fi eld received new lighting, synthetic fi eld, adjoining a new stadium grand- courts; home, visitor, offi cials and turf, an outdoor track and visitor stand with 4,000 seats built on the faculty/staff locker rooms; a training seating. site of the previous grandstand (now room with hydrotherapy and exam demolished). rooms; a fi tness studio; and conces- ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: The facility provides the university sions, juice bar and lounge areas. Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. and city with a place for recreation Meanwhile, the stadium’s renova- St. Louis, Mo. and wellness, and it is the fi rst space tion includes the reconfi guration and on the campus large enough to hold expansion of concessions stands, a ARCHITECT OF RECORD: convocations, conferences and major press box, ticket booths and the Straka Johnson Architects PC entertainment — whether inside the presidential suite. The suite offers Dubuque, Iowa fi eld house or outside in the stadium. views of Dubuque’s rolling landscape Major components include a in all directions and also serves as a OCCUPANCY: October 2008 two-level fi tness area; a 200-meter, meeting room. The two-story press COST: $17 million six-lane indoor track surrounding box and suites rise above the bleach- 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

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES I sport. The Donald R. Dizney Stadium/ Florida Lacrosse Facility houses the new program and also meets the prac- tice needs of the university’s women’s soccer team. The project includes four compo- nents — a lacrosse competition fi eld, fl anked by spectator seating that PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMENSION IMAGES BY PHOTOS separates it from the soccer practice area; practice fi elds for lacrosse and soccer; a building that houses the lacrosse locker room and training facilities; and spectator seating and ancillary lacrosse spaces. Located on The exterior of the building refl ects the west side of the two primary goals — to relate to other competition Florida athletic venues and to celebrate fi eld is the sport of lacrosse. The use of red spectator brick on the buildings and site walls seating for visually connects the facility to nearby 1,500 and support structures and existing athletic venues areas for throughout campus. The project also spectators celebrates lacrosse by introducing and press. patterning in the brick at the entrance Crossed piers that is an abstraction of the steel tubes lacrosse stick webbing. The entrance supporting also incorporates crossed steel tubes to fl oating roof support the fl oating roof form and forms recall directly recall the raising and crossing the raising and crossing of lacrosse sticks after a goal. of lacrosse The exterior brick is continued into sticks after a the lobby to visually connect the interior goal. 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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610-ARCH-P-Z.indd 142 5/12/10 1:26 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 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.

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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: RDG Planning & Design Des Moines, Iowa

OCCUPANCY: July 2009 COST: $14.3 million SEATING CAPACITY: 1,500

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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

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES O and Recreation Center once was the largest such facility in the nation. The architecture was institutional, a building fi lled with a labyrinth of dark corridors. The facility program was dominated by basketball and racquet- ball courts, and two pools. The design of the new ARC has transformed the vintage facility into a showcase of contemporary program- ming and design. The focus of the design is the “Winter Garden,” which houses the new fi tness 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 The “Winter dynamic views and a sun-fi lled atrium Garden” serves as the new fi lled with fi tness and social activities. organizational The facility includes 12 gymnasi- spine for this ums, indoor and outdoor 50-meter enormous pools, 45,000 square feet of fi tness facility of space, a wellness center, a teaching 330,000 square feet. kitchen, an auditorium with 200 seats, a climbing wall and a jogging track. Support functions include a large social zone, space for facility adminis- tration, equipment issue, food services, locker rooms and mainte- nance 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 renovation and expansion of the ARC was implemented in three phases in order to provide students with uninterrupted access to fi tness facilities.

Major components of the facility include 12 gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor 50-meter pools, and 45,000 square feet of fi tness space.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Hughes Group Architects Sterling, Va.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: VOA Associates Incorporated Chicago, Ill.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Brailsford & Dunlavey Washington, D.C.

OCCUPANCY: August 2008 COST: $46 million SQUARE FEET: 340,000

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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Campus Recreation Center Amherst, Mass.

Mass Amherst’s new recre- Exterior brick, which relates to ation center is sited along the adjacent Mullins Center U and many of the older buildings Commonwealth Avenue, the univer- on campus, is detailed with sity’s main thoroughfare, at a crossroad deep reveals at openings to between residential zones to the north emphasize its solidity. and south, the main academic campus to the east, and the athletic facilities, including the Mullins Center and playing COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES fi elds, 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

PHOTOS BY ROBERT BENSON BY PHOTOS 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 The interior is stair designed for both informal and characterized by programmed events. While access into an abundance of natural light, and the secure zone is restricted, overhead by the openness balconies to the cardio area and a glass of the spaces that wall to the gymnasium provide views into provides visual the activity areas from the concourse. connections throughout the Beyond the reception desk, a generous building. corridor gives access to locker rooms, equipment storage, the wellness center and administrative offi ces. On the second level are the gymnasium and two more multipurpose rooms. The third level, dedicated to weights and cardio equip- ment, also offers external and internal views.

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More than just a pedestrian route, the concourse is a social place, featuring a café and seating areas.

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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sasaki Associates Inc. Watertown, Mass.

OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $38 million SQUARE FEET: 120,000

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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.

A tiered fl oor in the locker room provides team members, coaching COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES staff and recruits the ability to see one another without the locker rows blocking views. PHOTOS BY PAUL BEDNARSKI PAUL BY PHOTOS

Performance of the glazing system allows the entire south wall to be comprised of glass, fl ooding the space with light without the associated glare and heat gain.

l Glick Field House, the nient locations for coaches and video with the long axis oriented north and AUniversity of Michigan’s new coordinators to observe and fi lm south, similar to the nearby arena’s indoor football practice facility, is a practices. The second-fl oor coach’s orientation. 104,000-square-foot structure that offi ce suite overlooks the enclosed The new team locker room is provides a fl exible, spacious, state-of- fi eld. This impressive vantage point housed in one large, open space the-art complex that rivals the nation’s allows for constant visual contact with accented with blue neon lighting. A other elite college and professional fi eld activities and also serves as a tiered fl oor allows team members, football practice facilities. recruiting tool. coaching staff and recruits to see one During the planning stages, pro- The use of a masonry parapet, another without the locker rows grammatic needs included appropriate extending beyond the standing-seam blocking views through the room. space for the football team to practice metal roof, is critical in minimizing the at full speed, utilizing all portions of roof element to pedestrians. These ARCHITECT OF RECORD: the fi eld to closely simulate the elements combine to recall the pattern TMP Architecture Inc. game-day environment. The new and rhythm of nearby historic Yost Ice Bloomfi eld Hills, Mich. facility offers greater run-off clear- Arena, creating a wall that adds ances and more height to simulate interest to passersby at street level. OCCUPANCY: July 2009 actual playing conditions. Observation The primary space in the new build- COST: $26.1 million and video platforms provide conve- ing, the practice fi eld, is organized SQUARE FEET: 104,049

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TCF Bank Stadium University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. TCF Bank Stadium’s brick facade perimeter wall with arched portals refl ects the heritage of ‘The Brick House’ exterior. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

Orienting the seating bowl to an east/ west axis allowed for the opening of the horseshoe-shaped bowl to face

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC BY PHOTOS downtown Minneapolis.

At 12,375 square feet, the football- shaped locker room is the largest football locker room in the country.

he new TCF Bank Stadium at the body, student-athletes, visitors and the yet intimate; soaring ceilings are set off TUniversity of Minnesota, only the marching band. by lighting inspired by the Lincoln sixth 50,000-seat-minimum on-campus On game days, fans enter the stadium Memorial. stadium to be built in the past 50 years, through 16-foot-high entry gates to a is also the biggest facility project, fi nan- single concourse with views to the ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: cially, in the history of collegiate sports. playing fi eld. A video board the size of a Architectural Alliance The stadium is a simple horseshoe basketball court and sideline wrap- Minneapolis, Minn. organized for the public by one main around LED ribbon board enhance the concourse feeding the lower and upper fan experience. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: bowls. All of the premium amenities TCF Bank Stadium’s exterior design Populous and press box are located on one side, draws from the historical references of Kansas City, Mo. while the support facilities wrap Memorial Stadium — the Golden around the event level. An outdoor Gophers’ on-campus home from 1924 INTERIOR DESIGNER: covered colonnade serves as both a to 1981 — both in form and material. Studio Hive design element and a covered pathway Inside the encircling exterior colon- Minneapolis, Minn. through campus on non-game days. It nade, 87 special panels represent each was important to organize the building Minnesota county and every OCCUPANCY: June 2009 to allow for effi cient year-round Minnesotan’s contribution to the COST: $250 million operations for the community, student project. The colonnade itself is grand, SEATING CAPACITY: 50,805

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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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

A gently arching Peristyle structure was employed to connect the wings of the L-shaped building footprint, which was dictated by site constraints. PHOTO BY CHRIS CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

he new Weinstein Center for TRecreation and Wellness is comprised of both extensive altera- tions 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, invit- ing student recreation center that has a distinct and separate identity from the adjacent varsity athletic facility. The exterior design focused on defi ning a visually strong entry that collects pedestrians entering from JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO adjacent residence halls and an daylight, visual transparency to pants have views of, and easy access existing parking lot. To provide interior activities and views from to, surrounding activity areas such as appropriate scale and identity, a interior gym and fi tness spaces to a the natatorium, the gymnasium and gently arching Peristyle structure was new entrance courtyard. fi tness spaces. Staff offi ces and work employed to connect the wings of the The entry leads into a welcoming spaces are strategically located L-shaped building footprint, which lobby that is enhanced by bright throughout the building to provide was dictated by site constraints. colors and an abundance of natural views of the activity areas for supervi- Additionally, the large gym and fi tness light. The open and inventive fl oor sion and security. An entire wall of spaces were detailed with expansive plan makes functional use of circula- 61-inch plasma screens and cardiovas- areas of glass curtainwall in a tion space that includes cozy, infor- cular equipment equipped with minimalist style. The design creates a mal lounges located conveniently internal or external transmitters are simple background to the prominent close to activity areas. From the two highlights of the lower-level entry while also providing abundant central lobby, both staff and partici- fi tness center.

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The design of the large gym provides abundant daylight and views to a new entrance courtyard. PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

Richmond students now enjoy physical fi tness in an exciting and visually open environment. PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Worley Associates Architects Richmond, Va.

OCCUPANCY: January 2007 COST: $10.3 million

PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO 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. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

The 9,000-seat capacity is augmented by berms located along right and left fi eld. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC BY PHOTOS

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 detailing, punched window openings opportunities to grow vertically and Hstoried baseball programs, the and a repetitive, rhythmic facade. overhead will encapsulate patrons in a University of South Carolina sought Located southwest of the main manner reminiscent of a traditional to create a ballpark rivaling any other campus, the stadium will become the southern backyard garden. college stadium in the nation. With anchor to USC’s future development such an ambitious goal, the design took toward the tree-lined Conagree River, ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: shape with two main ideas: nostalgia creating intimate opportunities for fans Populous and garden. to experience the beauty of Columbia’s Kansas City, Mo. Most of the stadium’s amenities are natural environment. “Gardens” — programmed in the main athletics small vibrant pockets specifi cally ARCHITECT OF RECORD: building, along the fi rst-base line. The designed to capture the native foliage of CDA Architects stadium utilizes an industrial vernacular the area — are strategically located Columbia, S.C. reminiscent of the old, historic ware- within and around the stadium, creating house architecture sprinkled throughout a “parks within a park” experience. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 the outskirts of the main campus, Future architectural trellises and COST: $35 million including deep red brick, simple meshes allowing vines and fl owers SEATING CAPACITY: 9,000

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University Stadium University of West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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 fi eld and surrounding countryside.

rior to completion of the of Carrollton provided the inspiration campus transportation. A new bridge PUniversity Stadium project, the for a comprehensive multipurpose will be completed in Fall 2010 that University of West Georgia had no athletic campus to include, at present will connect the main campus to the place for its football program to call and in the future, multiple competi- athletic complex, providing easy home, and for years home games tion and practice fi elds for various vehicular and pedestrian access. were played at Carrollton High sports. The entire site was graded School some miles away. The project with the future needs of athletes and ARCHITECT OF RECORD: began as the dream of a small group students in mind. A baseball stadium Southern A & E LLC of local businesspeople and alums to and intramurals ballfi elds are graded Austell, Ga. privately design, build and fi nance a and await fi nal development as new football stadium. funding becomes available. Stadium OCCUPANCY: August 2009 The expansive 240-acre site parking is used daily by commuter COST: $27.11 million donated to the university by the City students and is serviced by onsite SEATING CAPACITY: 9,000

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Roger Harring Stadium & Veterans Memorial Field Complex University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, Wis. his new 6,000-seat stadium and The brick and stone facade fi eld complex memorializes refl ects a collegiate classical T architectural style, the dominant Wisconsin’s veterans while accommo- style of the La Crosse campus. dating the needs of football, track and fi eld, soccer and various recreational sports. The brick and stone facade refl ects a collegiate classical architectural style, the dominant style of the La Crosse COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES campus. The asymmetrical design provides 6,000 home-side seats, with adequate seating centered on the 50-yard line (football) and on the typical fi nish line for track events. New fi elds accommodate athletic practice needs and recreation venues for competitive intramurals and sports club play, while also creating a new venue for UW-L Soccer. PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMENSION IMAGES BY PHOTOS The stadium maximizes the site by The press box and enclosing a large amount of space a large quantity of under the grandstand for spectator the seats are amenity functions, concessions, team aligned with the 50-yard line of the rooms, training space and storage football fi eld, but areas. The planning of the constrained the grandstand is site was optimized by creatively asymmetrically overlapping fi elds and uses that occur designed so during different athletic seasons. that an entire additional bay of The use of brick with stone inte- spectator seating grates the stadium into the surround- is located on an ing campus architecture. Architectural axis with the detailing and cladding enliven the typical fi nish line placement on the stadium’s facade. The striped base track. 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 infra- structure for this was built in the current phase, readying the facility for construction when funds become available. A locker room and training and student fi tness building were also designed as a future phase.

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The facility serves UW-L athletics, hosts community events, and accommodates drum-and-bugle corps and high school football programs.

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.

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: RDG Planning & Design Des Moines, Iowa

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HSR Associates Inc. La Crosse, Wis.

OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $11.97 million SEATING CAPACITY: 6,000

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The facility serves UW-L athletics, hosts community events, and accommodates drum-and-bugle corps and high school football programs.

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.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HSR Associates Inc. La Crosse, Wis.

OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $11.97 million SEATING CAPACITY: 6,000

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William P. Wilder Arena & Sports Complex Upper Canada College Toronto, Ont. The exterior fi nishes achieve the goal of integration with other campus buildings in terms of textures and colors.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 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 certifi ca- achieve the goal of integration with the bleachers directly adjacent to the Ttion, the William P. Wilder other campus buildings in terms of dressing rooms contribute to the Arena & Sports Complex includes textures and colors, including metric effi ciency of the building. Abundant two hockey rinks — one Olympic-size modular colonial bricks that have storage space for equipment is also and the other NHL-size. It provides uniform distribution to match existing provided. The ice resurfacer, ice pits, an environment that fosters Upper building brick on the site. The result is and mechanical, electrical and Canada College’s athletic mission of a building that provides a distinctive refrigerator rooms are located on the training sportsmanship, discipline but synchronous addition to the vistas northern edge of the facility. and teamwork through competition. from a nearby busy intersection and Further, the twin-pad arena provides heritage neighborhood. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: an integrated experience of the sport The Alumni Lounge, located B+H Architects to both players and spectators. between and above the two ice pads, Toronto, Ont. After vigorous pre-design studies, it provides a gathering space equipped was decided to blend the appearance with a bar and a tiered seating area. PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: of the exterior facades with the rest of On a conceptual level, the lounge Nustadia Recreation Inc. the campus. The location takes becomes a bridge between the Hamilton, Ont. advantage of the synergies between academia of the northern area of the the synthetic sports surface to the campus and the lower southern OCCUPANCY: February 2009 north and the facilities offered in the terrain that leads out to the urbanity COST: $14.5 million (Canadian) new building. The exterior fi nishes of Toronto. Lockers and storage under SQUARE FEET: 78,595

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Vanderbilt University Football Stadium Revitalization Nashville, Tenn. With stylish touches that improve the fan experience, upgrades revitalized the outdated football stadium.

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. PHOTOS BY TOM GATLIN TOM BY PHOTOS

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 activities and a welcoming ap- It was important to keep the con- Tstadium underwent several phases pearance for game days and throughout course accessible and allow for the large of construction that benefi ts both the year. number of people traveling through the Commodore student-athletes and sup- The work updated a central ticket stadium, especially since many areas porters. These upgrades revitalized an sales building and added a new were being expanded. These transitions outdated stadium with stylish touches concessions stand with a larger variety were aided by the addition of landscap- that also improve the fan experience as of cooking facilities. Two large brick ing barriers and lighting, which guide a whole. The football stadium proj- entries with wrought iron gates were visitors in the proper direction and ect included upgrades to the stadium created with landscaped plazas as a soften the impact of hard surfaces. grounds, concourses, stadium entries, signature identity for the stadium. restrooms and concessions operations. Sports graphics were produced from ARCHITECT OF RECORD: The stadium enclosure was clad at the university photographs and installed Moody•Nolan Inc. pedestrian level in brick with cast-stone around the concourse. Sail-shaped Columbus, Ohio coping and black wrought-iron fencing graphics were designed in the school’s to blend with the traditional design colors and installed on the brick OCCUPANCY: August 2009 of the campus. New walls around the columns, alluding to Vanderbilt’s COST: $5.4 million stadium provide better visibility of Commodore legacy. SQUARE FEET: 53,000

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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. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION PHOTOS BY RICHARD JOHNSON/INTERIOR IMAGES BY PHOTOS

The arena has been enthusiastically supported by the community as the home and center of minor hockey in Streetsville.

he Vic Johnston Community were enlarged and made brighter and vernacular, while large windows TCentre offers space for com- more inviting, and viewing facilities bathe tall interior spaces with natural munity functions and programs were enhanced and made more light and provide a transparent screen in historic Streetsville, Ont. Since transparent. The circulation in the from which the activities of skating, its completion, the arena has been facility was redesigned to offer hockey and community events enthusiastically supported by the passive security through better animate the building. The building is community as the home and center of sightlines, provide optional separa- carefully detailed, the mass playfully minor hockey in Streetsville. tion of arena and community center deconstructed and varied to provide a With the recently completed major circulation and to improve orienta- dynamic composition and an aesthet- renovation, the arena was overhauled tion within the facility. ic that offers interest at multiple to provide new, safer arena boards, The exposed wood structure in the viewpoints. glass and netting, upgraded wall atrium and deep, inviting canopies insulation and cladding, new win- rekindle the warmth of the arena’s ARCHITECT OF RECORD: dows offering views into the tree original wood structure. Details in the Parkin Architects Limited canopy of the adjacent river valley, canopy construction evoke those of Toronto, Ont. and restoration of the original wood the local train station and similar structure of the barrel roof. In historic buildings. Stone columns and OCCUPANCY: October 2009 addition, changing rooms were made exterior walls bestow a sense of COST: $7.6 million (Canadian) larger and accessible, public spaces heritage and embody the Streetsville SQUARE FEET: 47,250

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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. areas; thus, glass vital for the visual Transparency was Transparency security of activity walls and windows 56,800 January 2009 $15 million areas are lined with wood-panel lined with wood-panel are areas and for durability wainscoting vital for was Transparency warmth. the visual security of activity areas; keep and windows glass walls thus, The the space open and secure. in front is showcased climbing wall with wall window of a 30-foot the colorful lighting overlooking pools outside. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: OCCUPANCY: COST: SQUARE FEET: DLR Group Sacramento, Calif. The center has become a hub of activity for this community from early morning through evening. owing aesthetic owing the nding tool from tness center and climbing a pattern makes owing A warm, free-fl A warm, activity in the building to strengthen activity in the building to strengthen The desk took on a security efforts. staff to stand form, allowing curved into in one location and see directly main gymnasium, lobby, the lounge, fi corridors, wall area. Detailed planning went Detailed planning went area. wall security into the design of passive the between for separation controls center and the high recreation school. visitors to the recreation greets in a Colorful stained concrete center. fl curved useful wayfi All counter to activity areas. control major corridors and open activity WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE 2010 ATHLETIC WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE elds, elds, play fi tness center,

s the largest joint-use facility joint-use s the largest the West Sacramento, in West

It was essential for the control desk for the control essential was It multisport sta- a 3,000-seat elds, Sacramento Recreation Center has Recreation Sacramento early become a hub of activity from Fee-based evening. morning through citizens to use memberships allow fi the pools, childcare center and a centerpiece childcare climbing freestanding 32-foot-high, center and The recreation structure. ten- high school jointly share nearby athletic courts, basketball nis courts, fi dium, and an aquatic center featuring a competition pool and a family play and waterslide. pool with a lazy river visual connection to all to have

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West Vancouver Community Centre West Vancouver, B.C.

The facility anchors the most important collection of public buildings in the municipality and adds focus to new and improved outdoor spaces. PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION PHOTO BY LUCAS FINLAY BY PHOTO

Colorful bridges on the upper levels offer

opportunities for LUCAS FINLAY BY PHOTO The facility provides a comprehensive mix of small-scale community recreation and health functions.

PHOTO BY HUBERT KANG BY PHOTO socializing.

uilding upon the architectural The atrium, both a transparent health functions, including spaces for Blegacy of Canadian West Coast welcoming gateway and the connec- sports, dance, art, health education, Modernism, the West Vancouver tive tissue between the community health clinics, music, childcare and Community Centre looks boldly and aquatic centers, is a formal social interaction. In doing so, it toward the future, while revitalizing gathering space with views to the combines the operations of six an important civic site. Located on Great Lawn and mountains beyond. different organizations (two public, a site that contains a variety of civic The building’s luminous three-story two private and two nonprofi t) in a buildings and functions, the project circulation spine works as the primary seamless way so that public service anchors the most important collection artery, linking gymnasiums, fi tness and synergies are maximized. of public buildings in the municipality rooms and wellness clinics both and adds focus to new and improved physically and visually. The spine is ARCHITECT OF RECORD: outdoor spaces. articulated along its length with an Hughes Condon Marler Architects The architectural form is a site- operable skylight that helps drive Vancouver, B.C. specifi c response to a series of sunlight and facilitate the movement particular restrictions and constraints. of fresh air. OCCUPANCY: October 2008 Experientially, the active spaces are The facility provides a comprehen- COST: $35 million (Canadian) fi lled with natural light and fresh air. sive mix of community recreation and SQUARE FEET: 80,000

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Woolwich Memorial Centre Elmira, Ont.

Aesthetically, the building relies on a simple, inexpensive palette of corrugated metal, wood, stone and colored glass. PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN TOM BY PHOTOS

The fi tness component benefi ts from views to The WMC responds to the community’s needs both the natatorium and the fi eld to the south. for ice, aquatics and fi tness programs.

he Woolwich Memorial Centre is entertainment venue. users’ recreational experiences. Ta consolidation of the Township Located north of the playing fi eld Transparent glazing and a simplifi ed of Woolwich’s recreational programs and track, the aquatic and fi tness areas concourse organization provide great into a single public complex. Although overlook terraces shaded under a sightlines throughout. small in population, the township large-scale overhanging veranda roof. boasts high demand for recreation fa- The natatorium houses a six-lane, ARCHITECT OF RECORD: cilities, including those for hockey and 25-meter pool and a leisure basin with MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects other ice sports. The WMC responds wide, shallow-water steps. The fi tness Toronto, Ont. to the community’s needs for ice, component of the facility benefi ts from aquatics and fi tness programs. views to both the natatorium and the AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Overlooking a playing fi eld and fi eld to the south, and connects to the International Aquatic Consultants Inc. running track shared by the local high concourse/running track that forms London, Ont. school, the centre is sited in an open the circulation system of the main green zone directly west of the central arena. A major multipurpose room and RINK CONSULTANT: part of Elmira. The twin-pad arena a seniors’ facility form a civic corner Cimco Refrigeration component has a multipurpose within the facility. Toronto, Ont. 1,300-seat arena that is home to the Aesthetically, the building relies on a Elmira Sugar Kings Junior B Hockey simple, inexpensive palette of corru- OCCUPANCY: June 2009 Club. The arena is designed for use gated metal, wood, stone and colored COST: $20.3 million (Canadian) alternately as a convention and glass to defi ne spaces and enhance SQUARE FEET: 117,450

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PHOTOS BY WARREN PATTERSON S Marlborough, Mass. The Yawkey SportsTraining Center entrance. Thefocalpointofthe Walkway ofChampionsatthe main curtainwall, whichrisesabove the glass of thebuildingisatwo-story intellectual disabilities. of healthcare forindividuals with the improve professionals andmedicalstudentsto School onacurriculumformedical University ofMassachusetts Medical coaches butalsocollaborating withthe Training Center, thegroup istraining had beennothingshortofmakeshift. the street. For training, thesituation over employees inrented spaceacross out ofabuildinginDanvers, withspill- per year. Thestaffhad beenworking different sportsandhosts126events 166 The prominent architectural feature Now, withtheYawkey Sports Ω 2010 Annual 23rd trains coachesandathletesin27 pecial OlympicsMassachusetts ATHLETIC BUSINESS JUNE2010WWW.ATHLETICBUSINESS.COM/SHOWCASE quality and accessibility quality andaccessibility the-art technology was installedin business-related functions. State-of- training, sports-specific training and for maximumflexibility forclassroom mission. achieve SOMA’s athlete-centered coaches andvolunteers who work to accomplishments oftheathletes, of Fame. Thisspacehighlights the mainlobbybuilding’s isSOMA’s Hall The designofthebuildingallows Champions atthe curtainwall that rises abovethe two-story glass main entrance. The prominent feature ofthe architectural building isa Walkway of mechanical systems. mated controls forbothsecurityand volunteers. It furtherutilizesauto- training foritsathletes, coachesand capacity toprovide comprehensive signifi meeting spacesandthetechnology teleconferencing. The variety of instructional approaches, including rooms tosupportabroad range of several meetingandconference cantly improves SOMA’s 5/12/10 1:33 PM Ω 23rd Annual 2010 HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES

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-effi cient, as well as environmentally friendly.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD: DiGiorgio Associates Inc. Boston, Mass.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: BRT Management & Consultant LLC Plymouth, Mass.

OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $6.6 million SQUARE FEET: 25,000

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