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INDEX TO PROJECTS Ω 23rd Annual 2010 All-Pro Freight Stadium ...............34 Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility Expansion .....................36 Augustana College — Kirkeby-Over Stadium............38 Blue Ash Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion ..39 Bradley University — Markin Family Student Recreation Center..............................................40 C.V. Starr Community Center/ Sigrid & Harry Spath Aquatic Center, Fort Bragg ... 42 California State University, Bakersfield Student Recreation Center.....................44 California State University, Chico — Wildcat Recreation Center.....................46 Calvin College — Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex ...............48 Cambridge Rindge and Latin School — War Memorial Recreation Center Renovation ....................................50 Camelback Ranch - Glendale ...52 Cedar Park Center ..........................53 32 EIGHTY-SEVEN ATHLETIC, FITNESS AND RECREATION FACILITIES — ALL CONSTRUCTED OR RENOVATED IN THE PAST THREE YEARS — ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN ATHLETIC BUSINESS’ 23RD ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE. THIS SUMMER, THE FACILITIES WILL BE JUDGED BY A PANEL OF LEADING SPORTS, RECREATION AND FITNESS FACILITY ARCHITECTS, WITH THE 10 WINNERS IN THE 30TH ANNUAL FACILITY OF MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF ATHLETIC BUSINESS AND PRESENTED AT THE ATHLETIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE, DEC. 1-4 IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF. Chapman University — Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex .........................................54 City of Henderson Senior Center..............................................55 College of St. Scholastica — Burns Wellness Commons Renovation and Addition .......56 Colorado State UniversityPueblo Student Recreation Center..............................................58 Credit Union Place..........................60 Creighton University — Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center & D.J. Sokol Arena ....62 Dancel Family Center Y Renovation and Addition .......63 David R. Meager Malta Community Center Renovation and Addition .......64 Deerfield Academy — Robert M. Dewey Squash Center .....66 Delaware State University Wellness and Recreation Center..............................................68 Don Wheaton YMCA ......................70 Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Recreation Center Addition ..........................72 George Mason University — Recreation and Athletic Complex Renovation and Expansion .....................................73 George Sim Community Center Renovation ....................74 Grand Park Community Recreation Center.....................75 Grande Prairie Gymnastics Centre..............................................76 Hollyburn Country Club Addition ..........................................78 Hope College — Van Andel Soccer Stadium .........................80 The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Expansion ..................82 Hyannis Youth & Community Center..............................................84 Illinois State University — Duffy Bass Field Renovation ....................................86 Imagine Center .................................88 Independence Events Center and Community Ice Rink.......90 Indiana State University Student Recreation Center ... 91 Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale ...................................92 Inner Mongolia Arena & Olympic Practice Facility.......93 Innisfil Recreation Complex ......94 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Iowa State University — Sukup Basketball Complex...................96 Lafayette College — Fisher Field and Stadium Complex Renovation, Bourger Varsity Football House ...........................98 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — The John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center........................................... 100 Louisiana State University — Alex Box Stadium .................. 102 Marshall University Recreation Center.................. 103 Mayfair Community Center ..... 104 Midwestern State University — Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Recreation Center.................. 106 Minnesota State University — Dragon Wellness Center ...... 108 Missouri Southern State University — Beimdiek Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion... 109 Monmouth University Multipurpose Activity Center........................................... 110 Moody Park Outdoor Pool ....... 111 Oak Park Community Center Multipurpose Facility ............ 112 Ohio Dominican University — Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center ........................ 113 Old Dominion University Receation Center ................... 114 Penn State University — Basketball Coaches Office Facility Renovation ................ 116 Red Deer Recreation Centre Renovation ................................. 117 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — East Campus Athletic Village......................... 118 Richmond Olympic Oval ........... 120 The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center ................ 122 Secaucus Recreation Center .. 124 St. Louis University High School — Danis Field House ............................... 125 Stone Creek Club & Spa .......... 126 Syracuse University — Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center .................. 127 Texas Christian University — Abe Martin Academic Enhancement Center & Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex ...................................... 128 Texas State University — Bobcat Stadium Expansion.. 129 Texas State University Student Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation ................................. 130 Texas Tech University Student Leisure Pool ........... 132 TIMEX Performance Center (New York Giants Headquarters and Training Facility) ...................... 133 Uintah Community Recreation Center.................. 134 University of California Los Angeles — Spieker Aquatics Center and Dirks Pool................................... 136 University of California San Diego RIMAC Annex ... 138 University of Dubuque — Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center/Football Stadium Renovation ............. 140 University of Florida — Donald R. Dizney Stadium/ Florida Lacrosse Facility....... 142 University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Activities and Recreation Center Renovation ................................. 144 Facilities have been divided into six categories. For quick recognition of each project type, match the page’s colored sidebar to the reference chart below. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FACILITIES HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITIES JOINT-VENTURE FACILITIES PRO FACILITIES PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES SCHOOL FACILITIES University of MassachusettsAmherst Campus Recreation Center.................. 146 University of Michigan — Al Glick Field House............. 148 University of Minnesota — TCF Bank Stadium ................ 150 University of Richmond — Weinstein Center for Recreation & Wellness Renovation and Addition .... 152 University of South Carolina — Carolina Stadium.............. 154 University of West Georgia — University Stadium .......... 156 University of Wisconsin La Crosse — Roger Harring Stadium & Veterans Memorial Field Complex ........ 158 Upper Canada College — William P. Wilder Arena & Sports Complex ................. 160 Vanderbilt University Football Stadium Revitalization ........ 161 Vic Johnston Community Centre Renovation ................. 162 West Sacramento Recreation Center........................................... 163 West Vancouver Community Centre ................ 164 Woolwich Memorial Centre ..... 165 The Yawkey Sports Training Center........................................... 166 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 33 Ω 23rd Annual P R O FAC I L I T I E S 2010 All-Pro Freight Stadium Avon, Ohio The main entry gate’s stair and elevator towers create a grand portal to the venue while allowing for direct visual access to home plate and the field upon fans’ arrival. PHOTOS BY HANSON PHOTOGRAPHIC The scale of the ballpark on the interior is critical to capturing the essence of the game. The main concourse offers ample space for fan amenities, while an outfield grass berm accommodates overflow crowds. ll-Pro Freight Stadium is the centerpiece of a new 133-acre recreational and mixed-use development. The site, given to the city a number of years ago, had been used by a local utility company as a dumping ground for fly ash, and the city decided to use a small portion of the land for this project, which it saw as an economic development tool. Future sports and recreation developments will include a YMCA and an ice rink. The home venue for the Lake Erie Crushers represents the next generation of ballparks for the independent Frontier Baseball League. The program and quality of this facility, A 34 which includes seating for 5,000 spectators, was meant to surpass other venues of this scope. The concourse level includes team offices, a team shop, concessions stands, a clubhouse (with party patio above), and maintenance, storage and support facilities. The suite level includes 11 enclosed suites, two open suites, team offices, a press box, concessions stands and support facilities. The main concourse offers ample space for fan amenities, while an outfield grass berm accommodates overflow crowds. The ballpark, which features a synthetic turf field that will accommodate local high school and college teams, is geared toward family entertainment and community programming, as there will be concerts and festivals seven months of the year. EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT: RWL Architects Elyria, Ohio ARCHITECT OF RECORD: OSports (Osborn Sports Architecture) Cleveland, Ohio OCCUPANCY: May 2009 COST: $12 million SEATING CAPACITY: 5,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility Expansion PHOTOS BY NORTHERN ELEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO BY ERDAHL AERIAL PHOTO Apple Valley, Minn. The addition of a lazy river and waterslide complex had been planned when the facility first opened in 1999. fter 10 years of successful operation, Apple Valley Family Aquatic Facility was ready for an expansion, so the city embarked on the addition of a lazy river and waterslide complex. Since the expansion was part of the original plan, there were no surprises during design or construction. The lazy river is designed for both fun and safety. A split in the river lets patrons choose to get sprayed or stay relatively dry. The geometry of the lazy river and waterslide complex A 36 allows the expansion to be effectively guarded with just eight lifeguards. The entire facility was intended to look like an integrated whole, not like separate projects that happened to be built near each other. To help accomplish this goal, the new buildings complement the style of the original facility. Building materials and colors, as well as landscaping materials, were chosen to unify the site. Exterior shower towers were specified to minimize the footprint of the centrally located auxiliary bathhouse. Otherwise, patrons’ convenience was a major consideration in siting buildings and other project elements. For example, a satellite restroom with showers and an eating area is a refuge near the lazy river, so patrons don’t have to return to the main bathhouse. Ease of access for maintenance was also a consideration, as a bridge over the lazy river to the center island was designed to allow maintenance crews convenient access to it. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 37 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Kirkeby-Over Stadium Augustana College Sioux Falls, S.D. The facility was carved out of a hillside and is bowl-shaped, with the field recessed below grade. irkeby-Over Stadium, located on the south campus of Augustana College, is the new home of the school’s NCAA Division II football team. The project was part of a long-term campus master plan that includes the development of sports and recreation facilities on the south campus, including other athletic fields and a running track, all geared toward cultivating students’ health and wellness and creating one of the top campus athletic complexes in the K upper Midwest. Spectators enter the stadium on the west and east sides through the gateway and have access to seating on both sides of the facility via an elevated walkway on the concourse level. Players enter the synthetic turf field’s playing surface through a tunnel below the walkway on the north end of the stadium. Players are separated from the spectators by tiered retaining walls, but sidelines are just 30 feet from the stands, providing an intimate spectator experience. Constructed of concrete to make it sustainable and attractive, and to ensure a long lifespan, the stadium features an elevated structure above the home-team seating on the west side that houses the press box and 11 private suites. The entire west side of the facility offers stunning views of the Augustana campus. The exterior skin is a combination of structural/architectural precast and split-face block. Interior spaces are climate-controlled using split-system heat pumps that efficiently provide individual heating and cooling to the two levels of suites. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: TKDA St. Paul, Minn. OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $10 million 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. 38 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Blue Ash Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Blue Ash, Ohio PHOTOS BY JH PHOTOGRAPHY INC. One of the main elements that provides an aesthetic basis for the renovation and expansion is the masonry detail that complements both the existing building and new construction. The main focus of the project is the two-story, 24,000-squarefoot fitness center, which includes two studio rooms and a 1⁄10-mile elevated track. priority throughout the planning stages of the Blue Ash Recreation Center project was creating a fluid tiein between new and existing spaces. The facility now includes 76,000 new/ renovated square feet and 44,000 square feet of space that was left untouched or lightly renovated. The welcome desk, designed to be the heart of the facility, is placed under an existing skylight that fills the space with natural light. A separate indoor check-in point was created for the outdoor pool. The main focus of the project is the two-story, A 24,000-square-foot fitness center, which includes two studio rooms and a 1⁄10-mile elevated track. Other features include a climbing wall, gymnasiums, locker rooms, saunas and a whirlpool, meeting rooms, a café/ lounge and a game room. One of the main elements that provides an aesthetic basis for the renovation and expansion is the masonry detail that complements both the existing building and new construction. The brick format continues in the patterning of the floor tile. Light wood tones and polished blue surfaces were used as accents within the space. Translucency, both horizontally as well as vertically, reinforce this concept. This is all paired with a composition of large graphics that bring a slight push of color into a neutral palette. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: MSA Architects Cincinnati, Ohio OCCUPANCY: May 2009 COST: $12.8 million SQUARE FEET: 120,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 39 Ω 23rd Annual Markin Family Student Recreation Center Bradley University Peoria, Ill. PHOTOS BY MARK BALLOGG/BALLOGG PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The exterior blends with the color and articulation of an older, facing structure, yet is done in a contemporary context. arkin Family Student Recreation Center is the first of four new buildings that will anchor Bradley University’s western expansion. The recreation center sits directly across Glenwood Avenue from the historic 1897 Westlake Hall College of Education. While it was not possible to construct the facility using cut limestone in the fashion of Westlake Hall, the exterior of the building was designed with a highly articulated architectural precast M concrete design that blends with the color and articulation of the older structure, yet is done in a contemporary context. The three-story recreation center is linked by an open stair that provides a common visual link to all floors of the building. This openness is also carried through in the design of the climbing wall, which starts on the lowest level of the facility and rises 48 feet. The building contains a suspended 1⁄8-mile jogging track that encircles three basketball courts and one multipurpose court, and there is an additional performance court for intramurals championships as well as occasional practices for the university’s women’s volleyball team. The natatorium contains a floor-to-ceiling, pointsupported structural glass wall with arched steel supports that recalls some of the gothic architecture on campus. The interior finishes of the building reflect high quality and durability, with terrazzo floors in all public areas, a ceramic tile pool enclosure, wood floors in all of the courts and a glass dasher board system surrounding the multipurpose athletic court. As this facility will anchor the expansion of the campus and the creation of a new Alumni Quad, an outdoor terrace has been provided directly adjacent to the exercise area, providing students a space for outdoor socializing when weather permits. The gym’s three basketball courts are encircled by a suspended 1⁄8-mile jogging track. 40 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The natatorium contains a floor-to-ceiling, point-supported structural glass wall with arched steel supports that recalls some of the gothic architecture on campus. The climbing wall starts on the lowest level of the facility and rises 48 feet. The building has a pass-through lobby that links the east campus to the west campus and allows uncontrolled access to the university’s health clinic and the facility’s administrative offices. An outdoor terrace directly adjacent to the exercise area provides students a space for outdoor socializing. 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 41 Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 C.V. Starr Community Center and Sigrid & Harry Spath Aquatic Center Fort Bragg, Calif. Stained cement-board siding, gray standing-seam metal roofs and building massing blend with the community context. his community center and aquatic facility for California’s Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park District will be constructed in three phases. Phases I and II were completed in August 2009 and include a natatorium with an eight-lane, 25-yard competition pool; a recreational/ leisure pool; a waterslide and splashdown pool; men’s and women’s locker rooms, and family changing rooms; a fitness center; multipurpose rooms and an aerobics studio; a lounge; and administrative offices. Phase III will include a gymnasium, meeting/classrooms, a catering kitchen and an arts and crafts room. The aquatics center is sited such that the natatorium gable end is centered on Maple Street, the main approach leading up to the project entry. The stained exterior cementboard siding, gray standing-seam metal roofs and building massing blend with the community context. The natatorium roof is located on the south side, sloping down toward the nearby middle school. The other building forms then step down to the north with a pyramidal standing-seam metal roof marking the entry, which features large translucent skylights over the public areas within the dry activity area of the building. The center’s functional planning maximizes staff efficiency and functionality, allowing the staff to easily supervise both the aquatic areas and the dry activity areas. The swimming pools are designed with multiple activity areas to promote maximum utilization while minimizing the staff necessary to fully guard the facility. PHOTOS BY LENNY SIEGAL PHOTOGRAPHIC T Natatorium features include a 25-yard-by-25meter competition pool, a zero-depth entry, interactive water features, a lazy river with tumble bucket water features, and a waterslide and splash pool. 42 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Amenities include a small fitness 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 43 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S A pyramidal standing-seam metal roof marks the entry, which features large translucent skylights over the public areas. Ω 23rd Annual California State University, Bakersfield Student Recreation Center Bakersfield, Calif. PHOTOS BY COESTER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 A climbing wall and a TV tower serve as defining elements. his new facility features a 34-foot climbing wall, a three-lane suspended track, a three-court gymnasium and a 22-foot-high TV tower with 24 large LCD screens that serves the main fitness area. Incorporated into the fitness layout are cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as a core strength area, a stretching area and a dedicated area for personal training services and assessment. Seven multifunction rooms flank the principal athletic spaces that are furnished with specialized hardwood flooring, mirrors, padding and a sound system for a variety of classes including yoga, martial arts, aerobics and T 44 cycling. These areas provide the university with the ability to host a mixture of classes simultaneously while being adaptable to ever-changing user needs. Furthermore, the adjacency of the storage areas to the multipurpose rooms and the gym allow for quick adaption between classes and multiple court uses. The multipurpose areas may also be used for meetings or as classrooms. The entry, athletic equipment areas and support spaces all spin off the two main elements at the heart of the building — the climbing spire and television tower — where sunlight pours into the space through a 360-degree clerestory window system. This open floor plan not only allows for a union between users and the outdoors, it also permits the staff to have a clear view of most of the fitness spaces throughout the facility, whether they are at the kiosk, control desk or in the recreation offices on the second level. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. OCCUPANCY: May 2009 COST: $17.3 million SQUARE FEET: 75,130 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Wildcat Recreation Center California State University, Chico Chico, Calif. The building’s brick exterior is a custom blend inspired by Chico’s historic campus masonry buildings. PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN Protruding bay windows, which punctuate the exterior face of the building’s massing, capture flashes of action at night and frame views for participants in the daytime. he California State University, Chico Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) has become the new campus living room. The state-of-the-art project accommodates 2,000 users a day, providing 113,000 square feet of recreation space on two floors. An outdoor pool, heated spa and sun deck provide an additional 16,000 square feet of programmed outdoor space. Major spaces include fitness areas, multipurpose rooms, a gymnasium and MAC, an indoor track, a climbing wall, locker rooms and administrative offices. The two-story central gallery space visually and physically connects all major recreation activities and extends the First Street entry forecourt past the climbing wall to the outdoor pool courtyard beyond. The easy-to-navigate plan flows from space to space. An inviting monumental staircase wraps a colorful graphic installation. 46 PHOTO © TIM GRIFFITH T Social interaction and leisure factor into the WREC’s atmosphere with the inclusion of a lounge and refreshment bar that hosts gatherings before or after workouts. Overlooks into the gallery serve as private areas for stretching and cardio exercise, while also providing a quiet place for those who wish to read or work on a laptop. The pool’s zero-depth entry and spa are places of casual interaction between students. Materials and colors draw from the surrounding campus and community environments. The building’s brick exterior is a custom blend inspired by Chico’s historic campus masonry buildings. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S PHOTO © TIM GRIFFITH PHOTO © TIM GRIFFITH PHOTO © TIM GRIFFITH Horizontal bands of translucent and clear glazing accentuate the the 1⁄8-mile suspended running track, which encircles the gymnasium and MAC below. Major program spaces include fitness areas, multipurpose rooms and a climbing wall. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: PHOTO BY STRACHAN FORGAN Sasaki Associates Inc. San Francisco, Calif. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Aquatic Design Group Carlsbad, Calif. OCCUPANCY: July 2009 COST: $47 million SQUARE FEET: 113,160 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 47 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex Calvin College Grand Rapids, Mich. Interstitial public spaces are intended for daily student gathering, yet inserted into these areas are recreational components, such as a 40-foot-tall climbing wall. © MICHAEL COLLYER PHOTOGRAPHY © BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY © BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY With the relocation of two 1,000-seat reverse folding grandstands, the 5,000-seat arena can be transformed into multiple practice courts or a concert venue. The Olympic-size pool features a movable bulkhead and a 4-foot-deep area in the center to allow for a variety of instructional, recreational or competitive activities. n the design of Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex, the site and context created enormous challenges. The program called for adding 292,000 square feet to an existing 70,000-square-foot building, but adjacent dorms and woodlots restrained possibilities for expansion. Additionally, the design needed to remain true to the campus vernacular (a 1960s Prairie style), while creating a human scale adjacent to the dormitories — though the low, horizontal force was antithetical to the monumental nature of performance athletic spaces. The solution was to create longhanging eaves on the larger volumes, I 48 and to tier the mass of the building to the south toward the pedestrian way. Programmatically, the fitness center acts as a buffer between the arena and the campus, allowing for expansive glass to connect the interior and exterior. On the aquatic center, a portico served as a complement to the fitness massing on the arena, and served the dual purpose of creating a sunshade on the south side of the pool, allowing for a glass facade connection to the campus. Another challenge was to create a single facility on campus that would be home to an academic department, all of the athletic teams, the campus Health Services Clinic and a human performance laboratory, and yet one that would be available every day for student and staff recreation. This complex problem was solved by weaving the four venues together with large public spaces. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: GMB Architecture + Engineering Holland, Mich. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $49 million SQUARE FEET: 343,477 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual J O I N T- V E N T U R E F A C I L I T I E S 2010 War Memorial Recreation Center Renovation Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Cambridge, Mass. PHOTOS BY ANTON GRASSL/ESTO The design team was able to create site solutions that minimized street disturbance in this heavily congested neighborhood. he Cambridge War Memorial renovation required the complete gutting of an existing threestory, 150,000-square-foot building that had been used as the city’s main recreation and athletic center. Although the building was partially unoccupied during the renovation, the project was under strong pressure to meet aggressive completion times so the adjacent Cambridge Rindge and Latin School could reoccupy the facility. The existing building, which was solidly constructed in the 1950s, adapted well to new programs, resulting in easy and separate access for student-athletes and community T users. The recreation center features three restored pools, a refurbished gymnasium, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a multipurpose room and separate locker room facilities for school and public use. An adjacent field house accommodates courts and an indoor running track. The nature and scope of the project was extensive and, in some cases, technically challenging, involving hazardous materials abatement; the removal of the existing MEP system, partition walls and interior finishes; new concrete foundations within the building’s basement crawl space; new structural steel framing from the basement to the roof; concrete repair; The War Memorial Recreation Center serves 2,000 students daily and functions as Cambridge’s central community athletic facility. 50 and new elevators and stairwells. The energy-efficient and well-organized building solution is bright and welcoming, with a low-maintenance, durable palette of materials. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HMFH Architects Inc. Cambridge, Mass. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Philip A. Porter Leominster, Mass. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $25.6 million SQUARE FEET: 152,000 Among the building’s restored spaces are three swimming pools. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual P R O FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Camelback Ranch-Glendale Phoenix, Ariz. Located on a 141-acre site, Camelback RanchGlendale includes major- and minorleague clubhouses, 12 full practice fields and two practice infields. The 14 buildings comprising the complex feature sloping roofs, asymmetrical designs and organic appearances. he Camelback Ranch-Glendale spring training facility is designed with 10,000 fixed seats and 3,000 lawn seats, making it the largest facility in Arizona’s Cactus League. Located on a 141-acre site with a three-acre lake, the stadium includes more than 118,000 square feet of major- and minor-league clubhouses, as well as four major-league practice fields, eight minor-league practice fields, two practice infields and a 200seat premium seating lounge. The dual spring home of the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers is designed to appear to rise from the flat valley floor. A symmetri- T 52 cal two-building outpost in center field houses the main ticket office, the team store and other operations. The curved buildings immediately set the tone for the experience at Camelback Ranch-Glendale; the 14 buildings comprising the complex feature sloping roofs, asymmetrical designs and organic appearances. Fans park on the opposite side of the complex from the ballpark and then make their way through the training complex before reaching the game, getting a chance to see multiple workouts on multiple diamonds. Each of the facility’s main tenants has training facilities for both the major- and minor-league squads, allowing for smoothly run year-round operations. The White Sox chose to put minorand major-league facilities in the same building, while the Dodgers elected to break out the minor-league operations in a three-building complex, with separate buildings for training, support and clubhouses. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HKS Inc. Dallas, Texas OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $105 million SEATING CAPACITY: 13,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P R O FAC I L I T I E S Cedar Park Center Cedar Park, Texas The Cedar Park Center hosts events ranging from ice hockey and rodeos to concerts and trade shows. Included in the building are 20 large luxury suites, four party suites and 545 club seats with a private club lounge. he Cedar Park Center, a 6,800seat multiuse sports arena, has helped put the Austin-area city on the entertainment map and has given the community of 52,000 residents a catalyst for activity. The arena hosts events ranging from ice hockey and rodeos to concerts and trade shows. For events such as concerts and speakers, the seating can expand to accommodate as many as 8,700 spectators. The designers paid special attention to the acoustics, telescopic seating and a collapsible seating section. This section allows operators T to expand and reduce the number of seats according to the type of event being hosted. Another feature of the building is a system that allows operators to actually set up a stage behind the scenes while another event is going on. Among its many roles, the Cedar Park Center will serve as the permanent home of the Texas Stars, an American Hockey League team affiliated with the NHL’s Dallas Stars. With the new facility, the arena may soon host other minor league teams, including some in basketball and football. Included in the facility are team and building management offices, retail space, 20 large luxury suites, four party suites and 545 club seats with a private club lounge. The arena is also specially equipped to host travelling shows, with dressing rooms and bus hookups. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $35.83 million SEATING CAPACITY: 6,660 (hockey); 8,400 (concerts) W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 53 Ω 23rd Annual 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. PHOTOS BY HEWITT GARRISON ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The dimensional imperatives of soccer and aquatics were paramount and determined the footprint of the building. Exposed steel and an abundance of brick achieved a look that fit into the existing campus architecture. art of a larger master-planning effort designed to meet the evolving needs of Chapman University’s athletic department and campus population, Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex is a dynamic hybrid structure combining a football stadium and an aquatics center. The complex maximizes available square footage on a limited site, achieves economic and programmatic savings, and powerfully anchors the university’s athletic, recreation and outdoor programs. Utilizing the campus palette of materials (custom brick and color blend, warm-colored painted plaster), the new athletic facility sits in harmony with the campus yet distinguishes itself by varying the brick colors and P 54 pattern, creating something new rather than simply mimicking the adjacent buildings. The exterior design reflects the facility’s dual use — brick masonry on the field-side elevation reflects strength, permanence and campus integration, whereas the aquatic side uses warm, neutral colored plaster that minimizes glare and enhances the pool area. Bright, vibrant accent colors highlight the interior spaces without overwhelming them. A brick wall flows through the main corridor, integrating the exterior with the interior. Interior finishes were specified to achieve a beautiful, exciting environment, and since durability and life-cycle costs were equally important, sealed concrete floors were specified at the locker rooms and field-side entries to withstand high use. Natural lighting illuminates permanently occupied interior areas as much as possible. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Cannon Design Los Angeles, Calif. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Rowley International Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. OCCUPANCY: June 2008 COST: $25.3 million SQUARE FEET: 47,300 SEATING CAPACITY: 2,000 (stadium); 600 (aquatics) AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Henderson, Nev. building that sits lightly on the land” is how City of Henderson officials described their vision for the new senior center. This statement is the driving force behind the design of this single-story facility, which is also designed for LEED Gold certification. The senior center houses a health and wellness center, a commercial kitchen, a multipurpose/dining area, craft rooms, a game room, conference rooms, a movie room, administrative spaces and a library. The building design carries a simple geometry, with sloping roof planes that bend down toward the earth and become wall planes for an easy transition to the landscape and beyond. Safety, security, views and ease of movement through the facility were also principal goals of the design. Walking distances inside the building were considered and activity spaces grouped together, and restrooms were strategically placed throughout. The interior design is a mix of earthy and contemporary elements, and bold colors. The exterior rock gabion wall extends into the contemporary lobby space. Cork floors add to the natural feel while high-style lighting, contemporary cherry wood and splashes of chartreuse and tomato red play off the earthy elements. The coffee shop is filled with natural light and highlighted by a contemporary translucent/cherry wood cubby wall to display artwork created at the center. High-back booths, tables and club chairs provide multiple nodes of interaction in the coffee shop. PHOTOS BY MPHOTO 7 A The building design carries a simple geometry, with sloping roof planes that bend toward the earth and become wall planes for an easy transition to the landscape and beyond. Safety, security, views and ease of movement through the facility were principal goals of the design. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Craft rooms are among the major activity spaces within the senior center. Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects Las Vegas, Nev. OCCUPANCY: December 2009 COST: $11.9 million SQUARE FEET: 29,890 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 55 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S City of Henderson Senior Center Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Burns Wellness Commons Renovation and Addition College of St. Scholastica Duluth, Minn. The addition was built into the hillside to provide a more pleasing scale on the campus, and to provide earthsheltering energy conservation. The existing lower level locker rooms were upgraded as part of the renovation of Reif Gymnasium. ith more than 2,000 students on the main campus, the College of St. Scholastica had outgrown the existing Reif Gymnasium. In response to growing sports, recreation and academic needs, the college envisioned a wellness facility that would serve and integrate its functional needs and promote its “whole student” philosophy of supporting mind and body. Burns Wellness Commons was planned to tie into the existing gymnasium. Although the exterior was dated, the interior still provided a great wood performance court space for players and spectators. Due to tight site limitations and a desire to W 56 Amenities include a 3,000-square-foot weight room and a 2,000-square-foot training facility. upgrade the overall aesthetic of the facility, the wellness center’s master plan proposed to wrap the existing gym with new construction — active spaces for recreation and athletics on one side of the existing building, and academic and wellness center spaces on the other side. The two-level, 33,000-square-foot addition includes wellness, sports and recreation areas, including a 3,000-square-foot weight room and a 2,000-square-foot training facility, new and renovated locker rooms, equipment issue areas and laundry facilities, Nordic ski waxing and storage on the lower level. The lower level support spaces are immediately accessible to Reif Gymnasium and the Phase 1 multipurpose field house. The upper level of the addition is focused on academic facilities, with a new entry and lobby that feature a dramatic sunlit, curved glass-enclosed stairway and student lounge areas. The project also involved remodeling more than 7,000 square feet of Reif Gymnasium. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: TKDA St. Paul, Minn. OCCUPANCY: September 2008 COST: $7.2 million SQUARE FEET: 39,100 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual Colorado State University-Pueblo Student Recreation Center Pueblo, Colo. PHOTOS BY FRANK OOMS PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The design of the recreation center capitalizes on its prominent hillside site as a crossroads of the student life experience and the academic core. ituated between the administration building and student union, and overlooking the new football stadium to the east, the new Student Recreation Center occupies a key south-facing transitional site on the east edge of the Colorado State University-Pueblo main campus. With its terraced mass, the design of the recreation center capitalizes on the prominent hillside site as a crossroads of the student life experience and the academic core. The building adjoins the existing Massari Arena to the north, allowing shared use of the natatorium, racquetball courts, training/rehab area and a climbing wall. Its transparent, two-story main entry offers a panoramic view of the Front Range and Pikes Peak, while the tripleheight volume of the atrium allows S 58 visitors and users to experience the building’s energetic, communityoriented feel. Daylight filters through clerestories into the main gymnasium, the elevated running track that circulates through the atrium, the fitness center and multipurpose rooms. In addition to its recreation offerings, the center provides a health, wellness and nutritional suite, a lounge/café with a south-facing exterior terrace and an outdoor pursuits program and equipment rental space. A simplified materials palette of precast concrete, glazing and a water-table course of cast-in-place concrete provides the campus with a neutral mix of exterior materials that complement the clean, modern buildings rising out of the natural, arid Pueblo landscape. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Daylight filters 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: The transparent, two-story main entry offers a panoramic view of the Front Range and Pikes Peak. SportsPlan Studio Kansas City, Mo. OCCUPANCY: September 2008 COST: $8.35 million SQUARE FEET: 39,850 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 59 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The center provides a health, wellness and nutritional suite in addition to its fitness and recreation offerings. Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Credit Union Place Summerside, P.E.I. Natural wood lines both the front entry canopy and the ceiling of the pool. Constructed in phases, the project integrates several diverse civic programs into one complex. redit Union Place is a major component of the downtown revitalization strategy for Summerside. Constructed in phases to allow for the continued use of existing public facilities on the site, the project integrates several diverse civic programs into one complex. The facility organizes its surroundings, providing an urban entrance terrace on the city side to the west, and park views and access from the aquatic center to the existing park and track oval to the east. A single public lobby organizes access to a 3,500-seat arena, a second practice rink, an aquatic complex, a fitness and wellness center, and convention facilities. Construction of C 60 the conference center and aquatic complex, with its 25-meter pool, shallow-water basin and waterslide, was completed in the first phase, and the arena was completed in the second. Although functionally clad in metal and precast concrete, the building is highlighted with strategically placed windows and mosaic tile to allow splashes of color, texture and natural light to exist throughout. Natural wood lines both the front entry canopy and the ceiling of the pool. Vertical acoustical panels are suspended in the natatorium to mitigate reverberating sound. Interior windows allow views through the facility and are complemented by bold graphics. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Toronto, Ont. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: WHW Architects Halifax, N.S. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Pool Systems Design Charlottetown, P.E.I. OCCUPANCY: January 2008 COST: $32.3 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 196,170 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center & D.J. Sokol Arena Creighton University Omaha, Neb. The building’s design matches the campus’s prevalent collegiate gothic style. The new home for Creighton women’s volleyball and basketball programs, D.J. Sokol Arena seats 2,950 for both sports. Ryan Athletic Center includes locker rooms, coaches’ offices, ticket offices, athletic training space, meeting rooms and a media workroom. he new home for Creighton women’s volleyball and basketball programs, D.J. Sokol Arena seats 2,950 for both sports. The larger facility in which it is located, Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center, includes coaches’ offices, locker rooms, ticket offices, athletic training spaces, meeting rooms and a media workroom. Located adjacent to the soccer stadium, the athletic center features team facilities and coaches’ offices for Creighton’s men’s and women’s soccer teams. The arena will also be used for other campus and community events, including campus assemblies, T 62 coaching camps/clinics, concerts and speakers. The building’s design matches the campus’s prevalent collegiate gothic style. The arena was specifically designed to recall the great traditions of collegiate athletics — strong rivalries played out on a grand but intimate stage, with fans loudly cheering on their respective teams. The building has also been designed with the campus’s future in mind. As the university relocates current athletics venues from the heart of campus, additional sports, including baseball and softball, will be headquartered in the building. A student fitness center and indoor field house is being designed for the site to the east of the Ryan Center, and practice baseball and competition softball fields are planned to the north. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $16.3 million SQUARE FEET: 78,134 SEATING CAPACITY: 2,950 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Ellicott City, Md. PHOTOS BY TOM HOLDSWORTHY PHOTOGRAPHY The goal in renovating and adding to the space was to create a new image for the YMCA, with lots of natural light and dynamic views of activities inside the building. Large expanses of low-E, energy-efficient, glare-reducing window glazing create bright and inviting spaces. The lounge and circulation spaces offer views of the fitness center, lower gymnasium and climbing wall. llicott City’s existing YMCA facility was constructed in the 1970s and consisted of a simple rectangular box with small spaces and few windows. The goal in renovating and adding to the space was to create a new image for the YMCA, with lots of natural light and dynamic views of activities inside the building. The program was unique for the YMCA of Central Maryland since it would include two gymnasiums, two pools, a climbing wall and the largest fitness center found in any of its other facilities. The main entrance is a rotunda that welcomes members and guests and is located to provide views into the new pool area, so that parents can watch E their children’s lessons without being on the pool deck. Just beyond the control desk is the entrance to the main locker rooms, which separately serve men, women, boys, girls and families. All the locker rooms converge and have direct access onto the decks of each pool. The main level includes the double gymnasium, a large aerobics room, the fitness space and a group cycling studio. The lower level is kid-oriented and includes a gymnasium, the climbing wall, childcare space and a multipurpose room for children’s activities. The new design emphasizes contemporary, open architecture with exposed steel structure, energy-efficient lighting and an exciting color and materials palette that subtly encourages activity and movement between spaces. The diagonal wall planes intersect building systems and create a welcome harmony that invites members to explore the building, while also promoting easy wayfinding. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Gaudreau Inc. Baltimore, Md. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $11 million SQUARE FEET: 43,700 (addition); 25,000 (renovation) W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 63 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S Dancel Family Center Y Renovation and Addition Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 David R. Meager Malta Community Center Renovation and Addition PHOTO © RANDALL PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY Malta, N.Y. PHOTO © LUCY CHEN Because of its location in a high snowfall area, an interpretation of traditional metal eave design was created on the gym to achieve scale and contextual relationships. PHOTO © LUCY CHEN Natural light is prevalent throughout the building, even in the gym, where it is carefully utilized. multiuse community center that is an addition to a residentially scaled, self-contained building, the David R. Meager Malta Community Center is noteworthy for combining recreation, cultural and social programs into one “town center.” The plan has active recreation to the right of the entry, with passive and cultural recreation to the left. The facility includes a large gym that opens onto summer-camp playing fields, a multipurpose room with a stage, a small senior center, a computer resource room, a branch library and A 64 the recreation department. A future addition will accommodate a pool. Exterior materials were selected to blend in with the residential siding of the existing building. A variety of siding patterns scale down the facades without resorting to traditional patterns, which were considered to be of the wrong scale for these large volumes. A strategy of connecting with, as opposed to building on to or around, the existing building was selected, allowing the existing center to remain open throughout construction. The addition was designed as an ensemble of town-like volumes, so as to not overwhelm the existing building. The interior design incorporates renewable resources and highly durable finishes, including wood walls surrounding the recreation department’s access control point. Concrete floors enhanced cost savings, as did open ceilings in multipurpose spaces. Colors call out different functions using a historic Victorian palette from the village of Round Lake within Malta. Natural light is prevalent throughout the building, even in the gym, where it is carefully utilized. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S PHOTO © LUCY CHEN PHOTO © LUCY CHEN PHOTO © LUCY CHEN Active recreation components include a multipurpose room with a stage and large gym. The midsized library has distinct spaces for children, teens and adults, with spaces and book stacks positioned so that all areas are visible from the library desk. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. Boston, Mass. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $4.8 million SQUARE FEET: 22,100 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 65 Ω 23rd Annual Robert M. Dewey Squash Center Deerfield Academy Deerfield, Mass. A 120-foot expanse of glass curtainwall projects beyond the building’s structural columns, offering dramatic views toward the school’s athletic fields. PHOTOS © WARREN PATTERSON C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 A lounge and community space provide ample courtside tournament seating for spectators. The design solution raises the first floor more than 20 feet above the playfields to allow periodic floodwaters to flow underneath the structure. t Deerfield Academy, an independent secondary school committed to high standards for scholarship, citizenship and personal responsibility, sports play a vital role in the student experience. The school prides itself on its competitive program and athletic facilities. The new Robert M. Dewey Squash Center, with its 10 international-size squash courts, supports the school’s growing squash team. Anchoring the south side of the campus, the squash department’s new home establishes a strong organizing element for the academy’s expansive athletic complex. A 66 The adjacent lounge and community space provide ample courtside tournament seating for spectators, while a 120-foot expanse of glass curtainwall projects beyond the building’s structural columns, offering dramatic views toward the school’s athletic fields along the Deerfield River. Because of limited space adjacent to existing athletic facilities, the new building is situated along the edge of a vegetative wetland and partially within a 100-year floodplain. Through extensive coordination with the local conservation commission, the building was carefully sited to preserve the surrounding wetlands. The design solution also raises the first floor more than 20 feet above the playfields to allow periodic floodwaters to flow underneath the structure and successfully maintain the required flood storage capacity. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge Cambridge, Mass. OCCUPANCY: November 2008 COST: $6 million SQUARE FEET: 15,400 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Delaware State University Wellness and Recreation Center Dover, Del. PHOTOS BY TOM KESSLER The building’s slanted form of the walls, contrasting blue metal siding, pitched roofing, colorful pavers and asymmetrical windows are unique to the campus. he first facility of its kind on the Delaware State University campus, the multiphase Wellness and Recreation Center provides students and the surrounding community with a dedicated space for intramural sports and self-guided wellness activities. The center’s artful facade is a gateway into the university and provides students with an inspirational foreshadowing of future growth and advancement on campus. The facility was designed to give students and faculty stimulating glimpses of all recreational programs that the center offers. Immediately upon entering, visitors can view the gymnasium, fitness areas and jogging track above. Although the exterior of the building is composed of traditional brick, the slanted form of the walls, contrasting blue metal siding, pitched roofing, colorful pavers and asymmetrical windows are unique to the T 68 campus. The interior of the wellness center features vibrant colors, exposed structure and curvilinear forms to produce a stimulating, open environment. “The Wedge,” a large lounge area featuring relaxed seating, provides students with opportunities for both physical conditioning and social interaction. The center offers guests a wide range of dry and aquatic activities. Students who would like to engage in fitness activities have the option of using the larger 3,300-square-foot area or one of numerous smaller areas, ranging from 200 to 1,200 square feet. Swimmers can either train in the lap lanes or drift into the leisure area. The facility provides a well-balanced program that caters to the needs of both new exercisers and student-athletes. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 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 features vibrant colors, exposed structure and curvilinear forms to produce a stimulating, open environment. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture New York, N.Y. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $21.4 million SQUARE FEET: 54,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 69 Ω 23rd Annual Don Wheaton YMCA Edmonton, Alb. PHOTOS BY ROY OOMS H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Taking advantage of a downtown site and zero-setback condition, the designers sought to make a strong connection between the activities within the building and the adjacent streetscape. aking advantage of a downtown site and zero-setback condition, the designers of Don Wheaton YMCA sought to make a strong but appropriate connection between the activities within the building and the adjacent streetscape. This connection is seen as mutual — users of the facility feel connected to the fabric of the city, while passersby get an impression of the life within. Major active building components — the pool, donor plaza, child play area, multipurpose room, café and T 70 fitness center — were seen as the ingredients to make this connection real. The large glazed volume of the pool acts as a beacon within the larger urban context, and connects its users to this fabric. At the more intimate pedestrian scale, translucent glass treatment gives only glimpses into the pool, appropriately balancing visual connection with privacy. Further along the street and avenue, the continuous glazing of the pool and entry volumes gives way to punched openings, allowing an appropriate level of connection between the multipurpose room and child play area, while reinforcing the street edge with the sturdy warmth of brick. The second-floor position of the fitness center allows users a view of the street and city, while providing the appropriate level of physical separation from passersby. The large glazed expanse of this space reveals the movement of users enlivening the building. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S The large glazed volume of the pool acts as a beacon. 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. Spacious locker rooms complement the interior’s expanses. OCCUPANCY: November 2007 COST: $21 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 67,295 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 71 Ω 23rd Annual Biscayne Bay Fitness Center Addition Florida International University North Miami, Fla. PHOTOS BY IVAN SANTIAGO/FIU PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 With this renovation, Florida International University has repositioned Wolfe University Center as the true heart of student activity. The fitness center became the logical link between the main inner mall and the outdoors, now combining with the renewed aquatic center to create a dynamic student athletic and recreation facility. s part of its commitment to enhance on-campus student services, Florida International University sought to reposition its Wolfe University Center as the true heart of student activity. This initiative resulted in fitness additions that capture views of beautiful Biscayne Bay, two ponds and the university’s Olympic-size swimming pool, as well as create visual interest and energy for pedestrians passing by and through the building. The new spaces enliven formerly dead corridors and create a “see and be seen” place, facilitating a stronger student community and a sense of positive campus growth. The existing center was a mélange A 72 of spaces connecting two academic buildings. A service road and underground utility corridor separated the existing center from the pool. By relocating the service road and utilities, designers were able to connect the fitness center to the pool deck both visually and physically. The group exercise studio and staff offices now offer views to the bay. The new areas fit seamlessly into the existing building. As the shape of the building evolved, curved massing was used in the aerobics room to achieve maximum views. The exterior design improves the existing building image, while maintaining compatibility with color and texture. Interior finishes, materials and colors reinforce massing and the sense of connection between spaces. Exposed structure provides a sense of vertical space in the one-story additions. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company LLC Tampa, Fla. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Edwin M. Green Inc. Miami, Fla. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $4.59 million SQUARE FEET: 72,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Fairfax, Va. PHOTOS BY ALAN KARCHMER ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER The RAC is home to intramural and club sports, as well as intercollegiate tennis, volleyball and wrestling. The facility, which was formerly known as the Physical Education Building, sits in a wooded area near the heart of campus. “RAC Gym” is home to the George Mason men’s and women’s volleyball teams, and provides a competition venue for wrestling. ontaining three gymnasiums, two racquetball courts, two squash courts and a two-story fitness gallery that spans more than 15,000 square feet, the new Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) is the primary recreation destination for George Mason University students. The facility, which was formerly known as the Physical Education Building, sits in a wooded area near the heart of campus. The design of the expansion and renovation retained existing gymnasium spaces because of recreational demand, reconfigured existing support areas to better serve modern fitness and strength training requirements, and expanded the building to C meet the current and future demands for multiple recreation opportunities on campus. The project doubled the original square footage of the building. The student fitness center is the focal point. This space has strong visual relationships with adjacent gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms. The fitness gallery includes one level for cardiovascular machines and one level for strength training, with the latter consisting of selectorized machines and free weights. In addition, the fitness area features two multipurpose rooms that house various exercise programs, including yoga, Pilates and martial arts, providing alternatives to the traditional cardiovascular workout. The newest of the facility’s gymnasiums, “RAC Gym,” is home to the George Mason men’s and women’s volleyball teams, and provides a competition venue for wrestling. RAC Gym accommodates seating for 1,550 and features three basketball courts, retractable bleachers, a state-of-theart sound system and a second-level viewing area. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: EwingCole Philadelphia, Pa. OCCUPANCY: June 2009 COST: $24.5 million SQUARE FEET: 116,166 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 73 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Recreation and Athletic Complex Renovation and Expansion George Mason University Ω 23rd Annual George Sim Community Center Renovation Sacramento, Calif. The George Sim Community Center is a vibrant cultural, recreational, educational and social resource for residents of all ages. The main lobby boasts a large stained glass window — one of three public art projects at the new center — by Chico artist Elizabeth Devereaux. PHOTOS © 2009 JAY GRAHAM P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Featuring a multicourt gymnasium with built-in bleachers, the events center also has a full stage for theatrical performances and other cultural activities. et among the playing fields of George Sim Park in southeast Sacramento, the existing facility, built in two phases in 1969 and 1990, was no longer able to meet the needs of this growing community. Now, the George Sim Community Center is a vibrant cultural, recreational, educational and social resource for residents of all ages. The expansion of the community center building and addition of a new events center bring the total size of the facility to 36,000 square feet. The main lobby provides expansive areas of glazing and dramatic lighting, and is the site of a large stained glass S 74 window — one of three public art projects at the new center — by Chico artist Elizabeth Devereaux. The existing multipurpose room has been fully renovated with new finishes and lighting and an upgraded kitchen, and is available for planned activities and rentals. The new center also incorporates designated spaces for youths and seniors, an arts and crafts room, a computer lab, a fitness center, a community resource center and additional multipurpose spaces. Local residents are particularly excited about the new events center, which provides a 9,600-square-foot space for sports and other neighbor- hood events, and will also be available to rent for private functions. Featuring a multicourt gymnasium with built-in bleachers, and a table-seating capacity of more than 300, the events center also has a full stage for theatrical performances, movies and other cultural activities, as well as a fullservice catering kitchen. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Field Paoli Architects San Francisco, Calif. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $12.6 million SQUARE FEET: 36,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Fraser, Colo. The opening of Grand Park Community Recreation Center was the culmination of a citizen-driven grassroots effort to fund and operate a new center. The base program, which included a leisure pool and a gymnastics center, was formulated for flexibility to maximize programming opportunities. ome to the Winter Park and Mary Jane ski areas, the Fraser River valley is an outdoor paradise. For the valley’s residents, though, the choices for indoor recreation had long been limited and in drastic need of improvement. The opening of Grand Park Community Recreation Center was the culmination of a citizen-driven grassroots effort to fund and operate a new center. Through fundraising efforts and cost-saving strategies, the building’s original program of 40,000 square feet grew to nearly 50,000 square feet. The base program — community rooms, a leisure pool, a fitness center, a gymnastics center, a gymnasium and a jogging track — was H formulated for flexibility to maximize programming opportunities. The success of fundraising efforts added a climbing wall, a four-lane lap/competition pool and a water slide. Internal circulation is straightforward and open, leading to the reception desk. This efficient central point of control features views to the climbing wall, the lounge with a fireplace, the main stair leading to upper-level fitness areas, and the gymnasium. Interior windows penetrate the wall between the main lobby and the natatorium, which anchors the building design. Its large gabled form, topped by a traditional clerestory, becomes a point of reference from outside or inside. The building’s palette reflects traditional materials and forms found throughout the valley, yet offers the sustainability of today. Cementitious siding, brick masonry, high-albedo roof materials, and insulated, low-emissivity glazing all assist in mitigating the sun’s impact at such a high altitude. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Water Technology Inc. Beaver Dam, Wis. OCCUPANCY: December 2009 COST: $13 million SQUARE FEET: 50,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 75 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Grand Park Community Recreation Center Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Grande Prairie Gymnastics Centre Grande Prairie, Alb. The exterior was designed to showcase the building’s two-story arched windows. PHOTOS BY KATE AND MATTHEW EDIGER Pedestrian traffic is directed to the second-floor viewing area immediately upon entering the building. Other areas devoted to exercise equipment and group exercise classes are included in the building program. highly involved and motivated group of parents and volunteers were responsible for all the funding for this project. The “Gymniks” overcame a municipal funding bias toward traditional sports such as ice hockey and soccer by creating and operating three lotteries. After the Gymniks moved into the building (partial occupancy was achieved in 2005, with the construction, renovation and purchase of equipment completed in 2009), they donated the building back to the city but continue to operate all programs. The 55,000-square-foot facility A 76 includes 26,000 square feet dedicated to gymnastics. Pedestrian traffic is directed to the second-floor viewing area immediately upon entering the building. An access route was preplanned from the gymnastics building into a future adjoining aquatics center to facilitate common programming. Indirect lighting was used in the gymnasium, and interior colors were kept as light as was practical to maximize lighting reflectance. Windows at mezzanine levels provide daylighting in the gym. Approximately 220 seats were installed in 2009 in the viewing area to accommodate spectators, as were 100-seat pullout bleachers in the gym for athletes during competitions. The exterior was designed to showcase two-story arched windows, which blend old-world charm with modern architecture. The facility was structurally and mechanically built to accommodate the extension of future city facilities; the new aquatic center will be attached to the north and east walls, and the front entrance will be located inside the main entrance of the new “multiplex” facility once it is completed. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 77 Ω 23rd Annual H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Hollyburn Country Club Addition West Vancouver, B.C. he functional plan for an addition to Hollyburn Country Club was defined by the opportunities found within the constraints of the site. As such, the addition maintains connectivity to the existing club facility, as well as protects and complements the protected fish-bearing streams on each side of the property and the mountain slopes found throughout the area. The addition was positioned on the southwest side of the existing building. As the new amenities were located some distance from the main entry, careful planning was necessary to create logical connections, specifically from the existing club locker room and social areas to the new program spaces. Core elements include a two-level fitness center (which replaced an existing basement facility), a fitness studio, a multiuse room with an outdoor deck, a leisure pool with an outdoor deck and a new 25-meter lap pool within an existing structure. Support amenities include spa and physiotherapy spaces, as well as fitness staff offices. Existing spaces were repurposed during the renovation to complement the additions. A crucial requirement of the interior architecture was to integrate the additions with the recently redecorated club interiors. A contemporary expression was pursued by combining elemental architectural use of cast-in-place concrete, window walls and glulam beams with a neutral color palette. On the exterior, the objective was to create a unified expression between the new and existing buildings. Paramount to the design was the notion that the mountainside setting and spectacular views remain the focal point. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN T The principal challenge in the siting of the building was to sensitively integrate it into the embankment so that the spectacular views could be maintained. A crucial requirement of the interior architecture was to integrate the new additions with the recently redecorated club interiors. 78 PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN Located on a sloping mountainside, the club features dramatic views of English Bay and downtown Vancouver to the south. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S PHOTO BY ED WHITE Core elements include a two-level fitness center and a new 25-meter lap pool within an existing structure. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHERMAN 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) SQUARE FEET: 47,585 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 79 Ω 23rd Annual Van Andel Soccer Stadium Hope College Holland, Mich. To help facilitate increased community use, the design included lighting for night games. Bound by a wooded wetland on the east and an existing roadway on the west, the efficiency of the design allowed for a NCAA-regulation field. PHOTOS BY BILL LINDHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Locker rooms were placed beneath the stadium, allowing for maximum use of space on a constrained site. hrough a generous lead donation from the David and Carol Van Andel Foundation, Hope College has created a state-of-the-art soccer facility touted as the best small college soccer venue in NCAA Division III. Utilizing a precast concrete stadia superstructure, this facility includes stadium-style and bleacher seating for 1,400 fans. A concessions stand, restrooms, two locker rooms, a training room and a meeting room for visiting teams were placed conveniently beneath the stadium, allowing for maximum use of space on a constrained site. Placing these program spaces under the structure also allows for a better separation of spectators and players T 80 and creates a “big venue” feel for teams as they enter the field through a tunnel. Due to the close proximity of a roadway, the massing was carefully broken down to create a human scale by the sidewalk. The exterior materials of brick and stone were selected to offer a rich collegiate appearance for a facility that is situated at the eastern gateway to both the campus and the city. These materials also unify this facility with the other portions of the athletic campus. The decision to use synthetic turf was made in order to maximize usage for both the men’s and women’s team practices and competitions, as well as to make the facility available to students for academic and intramural use. Because of the prominent location within the city, the college has also made the complex widely available for community and public use. To help facilitate increased community use and provide a premium social experience for the campus and beyond, community, the design included lighting for night games. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: GMB Architecture + Engineering Holland, Mich. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $3.2 million SEATING CAPACITY: 1,400 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Expansion Houston, Texas A covered entrance through the garden space connects the hotel with its new tennis center. n expansion of The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, this project involved the addition of a new tennis center comprising four indoor and four outdoor courts, as well as two paddle courts. A parking garage was added, and an existing parking garage was renovated. Renovations were also made to locker rooms and workout areas, while racquetball courts were converted into a group cycling room and a functional studio. A covered entrance through the garden space connects the club with its new tennis center, providing a single point of security. Running east and west of the entrance is a gallery viewing space with large windows that overlook the garden court. Mechanical spaces were raised overhead to give a free-flowing feel to the space. The architectural aesthetic has moved away from the building’s original commercial office look to more of a resort style, featuring brighter colors, more light-reflective surfaces and detailed fenestrations. The sheer size of the new tennis center posed a special challenge. The facade was ordered into bays, both horizontally and vertically. The openings were then proportioned to give the impression of a more visually manageable scale. The tennis center is built on below-grade structured parking located north of the original club building on the site of the original tennis courts. The space between the two structures was softened with an active garden programmed with areas for children’s play, outdoor exercise and trellised seating. A Renovations were made to workout areas, while racquetball courts were converted into a group cycling room and a functional studio. 82 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S The interior of the tennis center is bright white, which, along with the clerestory windows that gird the perimeter, enhances the uplit structure. The architectural aesthetic has moved away from the building’s original commercial office look to more of a resort style. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Kirksey Architects Houston, Texas OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: N.A. SQUARE FEET: 123,269 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 83 Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Hyannis Youth & Community Center Hyannis, Mass. ombining a regional hockey arena, community center and youth center, the Hyannis Youth & Community Center is composed of a series of small contextual forms that articulate spaces within the building and are consistent with the small Cape Cod town in which it is situated. The rinks are programmatically windowless, highly insulated volumes connected by locker rooms, all set one level below street grade. On the street side, smaller elements are positioned to break down the scale of the building and hide the arena’s size. These elements are scaled and articulated so that the building is at home on Hyannis’ Main Street. On the sides located away from the street, standard metal panels are utilized with colors inserted in different patterns to decorate the shed. In the arena, three large volumes are functionally arranged in a manner that supports fast turnaround of the two ice sheets. Two hockey rinks are located on either side of a double-sided locker room core, with the large number of locker rooms allowing for continuous use of the ice. Seating capacity and acoustical accommodations enable the hosting of figure skating competitions, ice shows and concerts. An open plan was desired for supervision and security. Extensive use of glass enables recreation staff to supervise all spaces, and patrons are aware that they can be seen. Large volumes define the youth center and the café, both of which received accent colors that highlight points of destination and enliven the spaces. The main concourse doubles as a hockey viewing location, with tables and chairs that allow for 150 spectators in a heated environment. PHOTO © RANDALL PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY C The entry leads patrons to a grand stair that opens to a warming room with a large fireplace, skate rental, a snack bar and views of both sheets of ice. 84 PHOTO © LUCY CHEN On the building’s street side, smaller elements are positioned to break down its scale and hide the arena’s size. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S A gym with two full courts and a running track are located on the building’s upper level. PHOTOS © LUCY CHEN The main concourse doubles as a hockey viewing location, with tables and chairs that allow for 150 spectators in a heated environment. Spectator seating is “top down,” and only participants utilize the lower level during ice events, an arrangement that enhances security. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. Boston, Mass. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $19 million SQUARE FEET: 105,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 85 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Duffy Bass Field Renovation Illinois State University Normal, Ill. Improvements to Duffy Bass Field were intended to create an exciting, fan-friendly atmosphere and enhance the image of the university as a whole. A 14-foot change in elevation allowed designers to create a concourse design in which fans are situated at the upper level looking down on the field as they enter the stadium. he existing Duffy Bass Field was not a fitting venue for a growing and successful athletic program at Illinois State University. While the playing field was in very good condition, the support areas for both athletes and spectators were woefully inadequate in size and appearance. The prominent location of the stadium on the north edge of campus made these issues even more obvious. All existing components were demolished, except for the field and outfield fence. In the new design, T 86 1,000 spectator seats are situated into the existing hillside. On the upper concourse level are the media rooms, public restrooms, concessions stands, ticket booths and hospitality deck. Perimeter fencing and an entrance gateway arch give the stadium its sense of enclosure and a great new presence along the street. The site placement of the existing field included a 14-foot change in elevation from the spectator entrance side adjacent to parking areas and the field of play. This aspect of the site allowed designers to create a concourse design in which fans are situated at the upper level looking down on the field as they enter the stadium. This created a way to allow spectators to experience the game even while making concessions purchases. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects Indianapolis, Ind. OCCUPANCY: April 2009 COST: $3.1 million SEATING CAPACITY: 945 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Imagine Center Greenville, S.C. ince its founding in 1991, Redemption World Outreach Center has focused on giving back to the community. By 2009, the church had grown to more than 13,000 members, and it was time for a facility that was new and different. The organization sought to make a statement by pursuing a non-conventional approach to the architecture of the new facility. The Imagine Center was not only going to be a gymnasium and recreation center for the entire community, it was going to be a facility with a design unlike anything else in the area. To make the facility a reality, a tension membrane structure was selected. The exterior shape, size and color pattern were designed to create a “wow” factor that would advertise itself and create a buzz in the community. A custom-designed stone and glass welcome foyer invites guests into the facility, whereupon they find all the amenities of a world-class recreation and fitness center. A spacious open area with three full-size hardwood basketball courts that are partially illuminated by skylights running along the roof’s peak is at the center of the building. On each end of the gym, full-height glazing separates two stories of support and activity space. On one end is the fitness center, while on the opposite end, the second floor houses a blacklit group cycling room, a women-only weight room, a conference room, offices and a consultation area. Downstairs are locker rooms complete with saunas, showers, hardwood lockers and granite counters, as well as a café. Around the entire perimeter of the gym on the second level is an elevated, 1⁄8-mile running track. S Redemption World Outreach Center sought to make a statement by pursuing a non-conventional approach to the architecture of the new facility. The gym, the centerpiece of the facility, can be viewed from essentially any activity area in the building. 88 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 89 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S Around the entire perimeter of the gym on the second level is an elevated, 1⁄8-mile running track. Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Independence Events Center and Community Ice Rink Independence, Mo. The arena’s arched entry is intended to reflect the traditional nature and character of the community. The Independence Events Center’s lower bowl of only 16 rows ensures everyone has a close-up view of the action. The city’s desire to create a multipurpose facility was fueled by visions of the activities and events it would bring to the community, such as pro hockey. he city’s desire to create a multipurpose event center was fueled by visions of the activities and events it would bring to the community and the additional recreational opportunities it would offer residents. Community leaders also envisioned using the center to supplement the local school systems, as a venue for games, tournaments, large meetings and graduations. Unlike larger arenas, the Independence Events Center has a lower bowl with only 16 rows (suites start in the 17th row), ensuring everyone has a close-up view of the action. Additionally, the entire seating T 90 bowl is compact, bringing spectators even closer. Above the entry concourse, a second floor provides private circulation space for 29 suites and 275 club seats, along with amenity areas, bars and buffets. The concept brings some of the high-end features often found in large-scale buildings to the Independence market. The arena’s entry features an arch facing east along Interstate 70 that, combined with red brick and limestone-colored precast concrete panels, reflects the traditional nature and character of the community. The attached community ice facility, determined to be a tremendous asset because it opens the door to figure skating, ice hockey, open skating and skating instruction, has a separate entry made of the same materials. Attached to the west side of the event center, it shares ice-making equipment with the arena, a move that reduces the operations costs for both facilities. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. OCCUPANCY: November 2009 COST: $54.8 million SEATING CAPACITY: 5,800 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Indiana State University Student Recreation Center Terre Haute, Ind. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY The exterior respects the existing campus context with regard to materials and scale. Exercisers enjoy a view into the natatorium, which consists of a lap pool, a leisure pool and a 22-person spa. The multiactivity court has team boxes and spectator seating designed for indoor soccer, floor hockey and other activities. he Indiana State University Student Recreation Center fulfills more than just a need for recreation space; it is also a key player in student recruitment and retention. In addition to students, Indiana State faculty and staff are able to use the facility as part of the university’s wellness program. Major recreation components of the new center include a three-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and badminton; a natatorium consisting of a lap pool, a leisure pool and a 22-person spa; an elevated 1⁄9 -mile jogging/running track; a 10,500-squarefoot fitness center; a group-cycling studio and two multipurpose activity studios suitable for aerobics, martial arts and fitness classes; a multiactivity T court with team boxes and spectator seating designed for indoor soccer, floor hockey and other activities. The two-story facility is designed so that the first floor includes sports, aquatics and all support spaces, while the second floor is dedicated to fitness. Permanently mounted adjustableheight basketball goals on goosenecked steelwork eliminate maintenance upkeep of motors and winches. The elimination of suspended piping for the goals also creates very clean lines overlooking the gymnasium from the suspended track. The openness of the facility promotes safety and ease of supervision. The architecture supports both the aesthetic and functional requirements of the facility. The exterior respects the existing campus context with regard to materials and scale. At both entries, all major activities can be seen from a “free zone,” creating an immediate visual connection that promotes wellness and fitness. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo. OCCUPANCY: December 2008 COST: $20.55 million SQUARE FEET: 109,420 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 91 Ω 23rd Annual Infinity Park at the Village of Glendale Glendale, Colo. PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY A sports center and event center are just two of the components making up Infinity Park, a two-block, multiuse venue. PHOTO BY ED LACASSE PHOTOGRAPHY A goal of the design was to create an identity in line with traditional city clubs. PHOTO BY STEVE CRECELIUS PHOTOGRAPHY P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The stadium and adjacent buildings were designed to create a “bowl effect” that enhances the game-day experience. nfinity Park is a two-block, multiuse venue owned by the City of Glendale and located within the Denver Metropolitan urban environment. It provides a synergistic fourpart amenity to the community — a 5,000-seat outdoor rugby stadium; a sports center; an event center; and Infinity Park South, which when completed will be an open-space park with a synthetic turf multipurpose field at its center. The city’s goal was to convert an underutilized property into a community amenity by creating the first municipal rugby-specific stadium in the United States. Shoehorned between existing structures, the stadium and adjacent buildings were I 92 designed to resonate with the traditions of city clubs and civic stadiums. The result is a “bowl effect” that enhances the game-day experience, as well as provides an intimate place to stroll or eat lunch during non-event days. The new buildings were designed to complement existing buildings dating from the 1970s. Stucco, dark bronze accents and a copper-colored metal roof were used for the new structures, with parts of the existing facilities refurbished to visually tie the whole together. The stadium bowl consists primarily of concrete bleachers with dark bronze aluminum guardrails. The interior spaces of the sports center were designed to mimic the feel of a traditional club, featuring a library, a fireplace, a café and a community lounge located in a two-story atrium centered on the field. Large expanses of glass offer users views of the pitch and stadium. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative Denver, Colo. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: DesignStudiosWest Denver, Colo. OCCUPANCY: December 2008 COST: $20.5 million SQUARE FEET: 36,500 (sports center); 30,000 (event center) AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Inner Mongolia Arena & Olympic Practice Facility Hohhot, China The graceful curves and flowing lines of the exterior design echo the rolling forms of the surrounding landscape. The site features a welcoming landscaped garden frontage that also includes a public park. n 2004, the government of the city of Hohhot, the capital of the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, embarked on creating a new facility that includes a 6,000seat competition arena, an athletic training facility, an exhibition center, an indoor tennis/fitness club and a commercial retail center. The site features a welcoming landscaped garden frontage that includes a public park. The design makes the most efficient use of land available for the project by locating the athletic facilities above the conference center. This allowed a significant portion of the site to be developed as a city park and also I provide adequate space for parking and outdoor athletic facilities. The most important part of any successful arena is comfortable seating with excellent sightlines, and in Inner Mongolia Arena, all seats are accessed from the top level, so there are no cross-aisles and minimal obstructions to impair views. The variety of spaces and arrangement of these spaces within the facility will support its financial viability. Grading the site to allow access to the two levels of the building at multiple locations maximized the interaction between activities inside the building and outdoors. The sculpting of the land also integrates the The variety and arrangement of spaces will support the financial viability of the facility. building design with the site and creates a relationship between the facility and the typical landforms of the region — the rolling grasslands of Inner Mongolia. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Sink Combs Dethlefs Denver, Colo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Z-O Architecture Bellevue, Wash. OCCUPANCY: July 2008 COST: $45 million SQUARE FEET: 320,000 SEATING CAPACITY: 6,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 93 Ω 23rd Annual J O I N T- V E N T U R E F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Innisfil Recreation Complex Innisfil, Ont. PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN Elements are organized into a singular form to be read as an entity within the landscape, mirroring the single-building typology of the agricultural vernacular. A twin-pad ice arena, aquatics center, gymnasium, indoor running track, fitness facilities and outdoor playing fields are among the long list of amenities available to the community. he Innisfil Recreation Complex, a joint venture between the Township of Innisfil and the YMCA, marks the next generation in civic architecture, both for its innovation in sustainability and in programmatic resolution, as well as for its response to the rural vernacular and its management model relying on multiple partnerships. The facility serves the diverse needs of all age groups within the township’s communities, integrating a wide range of highly functional recreation and community facilities into a single complex and simultaneously creating a lively and layered public space that T 94 acts as a social hub. Each of the major program spaces — the aquatics hall, gymnasium, arenas, fitness center and multipurpose rooms — was designed as a multifunctional space, and consideration of lighting, ventilation and the provision of support spaces was paramount. A twin-pad ice arena, aquatics center, gymnasium, indoor running track, fitness facilities and outdoor playing fields are among the long list of amenities available to the community. Elements are organized into a singular form to be read as an entity within the landscape, mirroring the single-building typology of the agricultural vernacular. Emphasis has been placed on maximizing the viewing of activities within the complex. The lobby allows for generous views into all the primary program spaces, and has been designed to accommodate casual meetings and allow for the comfortable monitoring of children participating in various programs. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Toronto, Ont. OCCUPANCY: November 2008 COST: $30 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 140,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Sukup Basketball Complex Iowa State University Ames, Iowa The complex was designed to provide a state-of-the-art, full-service practice facility for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. he Sukup Basketball Complex provides an outstanding example of a successful public-private partnership that resulted from out-of-thebox thinking and execution. A local developer donated the land and served as general contractor for construction of the facility. The entire complex was designed, approved, constructed and available for occupancy in less than 14 months for a fraction of the cost of comparable facilities at peer institutions. The complex was designed to provide a state-of-the-art, full-service practice facility for Iowa State’s men’s and women’s basketball programs. Each program now has an NCAAregulation full court, plus two smaller cross-courts. Each gymnasium is decorated with murals and banners depicting memorable moments in each program’s history. On the lower level of the facility, each team has its own lounge area with a 65-inch HD television, computer workstations with Internet access, comfortable reclining chairs, a pool table and a kitchenette. Adjacent to the lounges, the programs share a fully equipped training, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy center. Coaches’ offices are housed on the second floor of the facility. Included on the second floor is a balcony video deck overlooking each court, two video editing rooms and a theater. A 120-inch projection screen is hooked up to the video editing system with a theater-quality sound system. T Each program now has an NCAA-regulation full court, plus two smaller cross-courts. Included on the second floor is a balcony video deck overlooking each court, two video editing rooms and a theater. 96 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 97 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Fisher Field and Stadium Complex Renovation, Bourger Varsity Football House Lafayette College Easton, Pa. Adjacent facilities established the design vocabulary and context for the new complex — including limestone colored masonry facades, patina green sloped hip roofs and rich articulated punched window elevations. isher Field, built in 1926, was oversized and tired. It lacked spectator and press amenities and was constructed prior to any accessibility concerns. Sightlines from the lower seats were poor and a deteriorating six-lane competition track kept spectators far from the playing field. The latest in a serious of upgrades to the venue, this renovation — including improvements to Fisher Field, the refurbishment of the historic Fisher Stadium, new visitors’ grandstands and the Bourger Varsity Football House end-zone building — corrected these shortcomings. A new upper concourse was created F 98 at the top of the existing stands, affording unparalleled views to the playing field below and the valley beyond. An open loggia/arcade, complete with new concessions stands and restrooms, was created on the upper concourse with the press and VIP facilities above. The competition track and Lafayette’s track and field program, precluded from expansion at that location, was moved to the college’s Metzgar Campus and enhanced. This enabled the lower seats of the existing grandstand to be removed and the field to be shifted closer. The visitor’s grandstand location could then be expanded and also benefit from close proximity to the field. A three-lane jogging track was added to the field perimeter that permits service vehicle access on game days and is a well-used amenity for the campus and adjacent Kirby Sports Center. The track relocation also opened up space at either end of the field to create a landscaped plaza at the Kirby Sports Center and a new end-zone building on the opposite side of the field. That new facility, the Bourger Varsity Football House, contains offices and meeting space, lockers, laundry, equipment storage, sports medicine/ rehab and strength training suites. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The stadium is large yet intimate, a spectator venue with superb sightlines and state-ofthe-art amenities. Sports medicine/ rehab and strength training suites are among Bourger Varsity Football House’s many components serving the needs of student-athletes. The football house palette utilizes natural Pennsylvania slate flooring, maple and Lafayette red accent walls and strong graphics. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: CHA Sports Concord, Mass. OCCUPANCY: September 2007 (Football House) COST: $23 million SEATING CAPACITY: 15,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 99 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, Pa. The facility was constructed using architectural precast concrete and high-efficiency blue glazing. The center is a three-story, medically integrated facility where members can exercise and enjoy spa-type services. ake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks fifth in the nation for graduating primary care physicians, specializing in a distinctive form of medical practice committed to preventive, total-person health care. Designed in keeping with the osteopathic principle of improving the quality of life, the John M. & Silvia Ferretti Medical Fitness and Wellness Center is a three-story, medically integrated facility where members can exercise and enjoy spa-type services, and where patients also have access to physical therapy and physicians’ offices. The first two floors are dedicated to fitness and educational services, while L 100 the third floor houses medical office suites. The design efficiently integrates each wellness amenity while maintaining the identity of the individual spaces. These include conference and education rooms, a teaching kitchen and a café, all centrally located for convenience and accessibility; quiet areas for yoga and spa treatments separated from the gym, pools and fitness areas; and aerobics and Pilates areas, which are located away from the main activity areas. Natural lighting and a sense of privacy allow participants to be comfortable throughout the facility while enjoying the benefits of exercise. A single point of entry and check-in with centrally monitored video cameras provide a secure environment, while clear and convenient wayfinding minimizes confusion. Clean, bold, contemporary geometry emphasizes a new direction in health and wellness facilities. Principles of feng shui guided the design toward a holistic approach. The use of natural and durable interior finishes such as granite, recycled rubber, tile and hardwood create a spa-like feel. A focal design feature composed of original artwork with LED backlighting enhances the building’s innovative appearance and functionality. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Natural lighting and a sense of privacy allow participants to be comfortable while enjoying the benefits of exercise. Quiet areas for yoga and spa treatments are separated from the gym, pools and fitness areas. 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 101 Ω 23rd Annual Alex Box Stadium Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, La. Tower elements and signature stairs create impressive entry sequences, enhancing the excitement as fans approach the ballpark. Many of the more than 4,000 chair-back seats are covered by a signature canopy element. PHOTOS BY MARK BOISCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The raised concourse, due to water-table issues, provides clear views of the action to all fans and creates an impressive exterior presence. he design team was committed to melding the history of LSU baseball and the special kinship fans shared with the revered Alex Box Stadium into the design of its replacement. Fans now cheer “Geaux Tigers” in a modern facility with an official capacity of 10,150. Many of the more than 4,000 chair-back seats are covered by a signature canopy element. For the first time in LSU baseball history, 18 suites are perched on either side of the press box above the grandstand, and more can easily be added in the future. Each suite accommodates 16 fans. The new Alex Box also features an air-conditioned club lounge underneath the seating bowl that is T 102 designed on par with those enjoyed by many major league clubs. The stadium provides the team with 6,000 additional square feet of locker and meeting room space, while fans can enjoy an arcade and team store, a children’s playground, more restroom accommodations, additional concessions stands, expanded ticket booths and an LSU Baseball Hall of Fame. Color schemes tie into the overall character of the LSU campus and utilize strong accents that speak to the nationally recognizable LSU Athletics brand. The exterior aesthetic of the facility fits with the entire LSU campus. The vertical nature of the seating bowl and related facilities creates a significant presence on the landscape. Tower elements and signature stairs create impressive entry sequences, enhancing the excitement as fans approach the ballpark. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: DLR Group Omaha, Neb. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Grace and Hebert Architects Baton Rouge, La. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $37.8 million SEATING CAPACITY: 10,150 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Marshall University Recreation Center Huntington, W.Va. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY As part of the “wellness village,” the new recreation center is flanked by two first-year student residence halls. With the jogging track overhead, the natatorium features a leisure pool, a vortex pool and a large hot tub for 24. n an effort to encourage students, staff and faculty to lead healthy lifestyles, Marshall University embarked on a “living-learning-wellness” project to develop a wellness village, composed of a recreation center flanked by two first-year student residence halls. Features of the recreation center include an aquatics center, a four-court gymnasium, 17,000 square feet of cardio and strength training spaces on two floors, fitness/dance studios, a boxing/martial arts room, a group cycling room, racquetball/wallyball courts and a 37-foot climbing wall. A 1⁄7-mile, three-lane elevated track runs over the large recreation components, including through a glass tunnel over the pool. Clear circulation, openness and extensive glazing are used to achieve I a high level of transparency that creates a dynamic environment and results in a facility that is visually stimulating, safe and easy to supervise. The visual connectivity of the interior is further reinforced with vertical spaces of impressive scale, beginning with the entry lobby and extending in the multistory gymnasium, pool, fitness center and climbing wall. The spaces are interconnected three-dimensionally, with the walking/jogging track being the most distinctive example as it weaves around the gym and through the fitness center and pool. Going beyond mere master plan compliance, the building is seamlessly integrated into the campus as well as the surrounding urban environment. Materials are fresh and modern, while at the same time respectful of the traditional campus context. The internal activities are prominently displayed on one of the busiest intersections in Huntington. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bastian & Harris Architects Charleston, W.Va. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $25 million SQUARE FEET: 119,209 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 103 Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Mayfair Community Center San Jose, Calif. The building was specifically sited in order to preserve a stand of mature stone pine trees and to respect the setback from the adjacent creek. PHOTOS © 2009 DAVID WAKELY Open but covered walkways around sheltered courtyard spaces became the organizing principle for the building. The principal goal for the project was to create an inviting and welcoming center that would house a broad range of educational, recreational, social and cultural programs. 104 he new Mayfair Community Center, located in a renovated four-acre park, is bordered on one side by a restored creek, and on the other by active community gardens. The center has become the true heart of this primarily Latino neighborhood, with a vibrant life of its own. The principal goal for the project was to create an inviting and welcoming center that provides a variety of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces to house a broad range of educational, recreational, social and cultural programs. The center includes a large, dividable community banquet room, as well as classroom and meeting spaces, a fitness center, a dance studio, a computer lab and a kids’ club. Site improvements include a new recreational pool and sprayground, picnic areas, a tot lot and a skate park. The community voiced a preference for a design that would represent its primarily Mexican-American heritage. These traditions became central to the development of the massing, materials and articulation of the new building. A notable tradition of this type of architecture is open but covered walkways around sheltered courtyard spaces, which became the organizing principle for the building, while also helping attain the city’s goal of sustainability. A public artist, Fernanda d’Agostino, worked with the design team to develop a series of pieces that pay respect to users’ heritage and neighborhood traditions. The work includes silkscreened glass panels in the main lobby, three carved sculptures in the internal courtyard, a series of niches with videos, cast glass and bronze pieces, and photographic images located in the central tower. T AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 105 Ω 23rd Annual 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 “controllable” natural daylight to all the main interior spaces, and consequently offer strong visual connection to the core of the campus to the north. In addition to promoting a strong visual connection, the architecture is organic to the overall university’s traditional vernacular of stone arches, ceramic tile roofs and limestone detailing, which helps reinforce the overall sense of place. PHOTOS BY STEVEN VAUGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 he Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Recreation Center combines a student recreation program with the expanded campus health center to create an overall health and wellness facility. Activity spaces include a two-court multipurpose gymnasium, a large fitness center, aerobics/dance studios and a suspended walking/jogging track. The project is part of a larger development of outdoor recreation, including sand volleyball courts, a recreational pool and spa, and walking/jogging trails. The building is pulled up tight to the main parkway to create a strong T presence and to maximize an associated recreation site development to the south. This use of the oddly shaped site, previously thought to be unbuildable by the university, turned out to be an efficient way to utilize the existing property and maximize use of the adjacent parking areas so that only limited additional parking was required. This helped preserve open recreation space. The plan is organized around two entries, each affording something of a personal connection to the health center and main recreation center. The north and south facades of the facility DESIGN ARCHITECT: Moody•Nolan Inc. Columbus, Ohio ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Brinkley Sargent Architects Dallas, Texas AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $13.4 million SQUARE FEET: 51,000 Activity spaces include a two-court multipurpose gymnasium, a large fitness center, aerobics/dance studios and a suspended walking/jogging track. 106 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Dragon Wellness Center Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minn. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY The Dragon Wellness Center’s fresh, modern design combines brick, glass and metal in simple forms, for a building that stands out. The entire second level — including an elevated track that encircles the gym below — is dedicated to fitness. ontinued growth in Minnesota State University Moorhead’s student enrollment resulted in increased needs for indoor recreation space for both the general student population and club sports. The new Dragon Wellness Center meets those needs while keeping with the university’s mission statement for the facility as “an opportunity for an active and healthy lifestyle to become a focus of our campus culture.” The center will work closely with Hendrix Health Center, the campus clinic, to help students address health issues ranging from obesity to misuse of alcohol. Wellness assessment services C 108 are located behind the control desk in the main lobby to provide security and privacy. Spaces include exam rooms, records storage, a massage and reflexology suite, a laundry area, offices and workspaces. The main level also has a two-court gymnasium, a group exercise room, a group cycling studio, a climbing wall and locker rooms. The entire second level — including an elevated track that encircles the gym below — is dedicated to fitness. The center is a highly visible landmark on a major street. Its fresh, modern design combines brick, glass and metal in simple forms, for a building that stands out. Interiors are primarily neutral, highlighting MSUM’s colors of red and black, and reflecting the school’s dragon mascot. The lobby is large enough for socializing, a desired function of this new building. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: CPMI Eagan, Minn. OCCUPANCY: December 2008 COST: $8.62 million SQUARE FEET: 41,190 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Beimdiek Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion Missouri Southern State University PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMESION IMAGES Joplin, Mo. Among the university’s charges was to keep Billingsly’s defined and dominant entrance. The building is a beacon for campus life, engaging students to participate in active use of the facility. he renovated and expanded Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern now serves multiple masters. It is the new home of the Beimdiek Recreation Center, the Willcoxon Health Center, the campus bookstore, textbook rental services, Lion’s Den Food Service and student life offices. Among the university’s charges was to keep Billingsly’s defined and dominant entrance, integrate a new student recreation facility fully into the existing student center, achieve a unified new facility that is seamlessly integrated into the campus’ homoge- T neous architectural palette, create internal visual excitement for all users and visitors, and accentuate exterior views towards the adjacent river valley. The exterior design aesthetic improves on the existing facade and respects the existing building context, providing large open views out of the building, while adding to the punched openings prevalent on campus. The result is a building that is a beacon for campus life, engaging students to actively use the facility. Inside, a primary objective was the development of a main street causeway that promotes a social environment through interior openness and views of activity areas, and allows students to “shop the activities” within. Campus colors are utilized throughout the building. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: RDG Planning & Design Des Moines, Iowa PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Brailsford & Dunlavey Washington, D.C. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $14 million SQUARE FEET: 126,400 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 109 Ω 23rd Annual 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. PHOTOS BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTGRAPHY C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The home court for Monmouth’s men’s and women’s basketball programs also can host commencement exercises, special exhibitions and concerts. When portable seating is retracted, the concourse for basketball and special events converts to an indoor, six-lane track for Monmouth’s track-and-field team. he Multipurpose Activity Center, or MAC, at Monmouth University is a hub of student life, enhancing recruitment of students, athletes, faculty and staff. Designed to accommodate a variety of activities, the facility is home to all of the university’s intercollegiate athletic teams, as well as a variety of intramurals groups. The competition arena also can host commencement exercises, special exhibitions and concerts. The welcoming entrance concourse features educational exhibits, displays and areas for ticketing and merchandise. It provides access to competitions, practices, intramurals activities, recreation and fitness classes, offices, meeting spaces and the university’s T 110 bookstore. Promoting lifetime wellness, the new fitness center serves Monmouth’s students and community members, and links the MAC with existing Boylan Gymnasium. Retractable seating for 2,500 on the event level reveals two cross-courts for practice. A multipurpose facility that attracts family entertainment, the arena offers as many as 5,500 seats, all with an intimate view of the floor. A secondlevel Wall of Fame gives a bird’s-eye view of the lobby and accesses the arena. The third level houses a booster club reception room that converts to a student learning center. Blue/White Club members enjoy spectacular views of the arena and Hawks football action from the outdoor end-zone balcony, while VIP and club-level suites with center-court views provide a choice environment for entertaining family, friends or business associates. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: EwingCole Philadelphia, Pa. CONSULTING ARCHITECT: Rosser International Atlanta, Ga. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $45 million SQUARE FEET: 152,400 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Moody Park Outdoor Pool PHOTOS BY PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHERMAN New Westminster, B.C. The massing of the building is scaled to blend in with the residential neighborhood that surrounds the park. A picket fence replaces traditional chain-link to help create a more inviting pool deck area for pool and park users alike. oody Park Outdoor Pool is the first new outdoor public pool built in British Columbia in several decades. Key to the project was the addition of multiuse features not present in the original pool at Moody Park. The building is simply planned with an administration area controlling access to change rooms. Application of several Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design techniques are used, including the absence of lockers in change rooms in favor of more highly visible lockers that are located in a breezeway accessed from or even M on the pool deck. Change rooms are designed so that they can be used in different seasons — they convert to serve soccer, lacrosse and baseball once the relatively short swimming season concludes. The pool is designed to support both leisure and instructional use. Leisure pool features more typically associated with indoor pools were used to complement instructional components, including three 25-meter lanes, two 20-meter lanes for instructional use, a diving area, toddlers’ bubble tub and zero-depth entry. Interior finishes are durable and vandalism-resistant, but the choice of finishes and color palette creates a higher-quality feel not normally associated with public pools. This is evident in the use of ivory and bone-colored floor tiles throughout the change rooms, wooden benches, partitions and millwork. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Vancouver, B.C. OCCUPANCY: July 2009 COST: $3.2 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 24,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 111 Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Oak Park Community Center Multipurpose Facility Sacramento, Calif. PHOTOS BY MISHA BRUK The city settled on a program that included a multisport gymnasium and a multipurpose space with a platform stage for community gatherings. Exterior paint hues were selected to complement existing buildings with vibrant accent colors. By glazing the approach side of the building, the facility engages community participation and provides a visual connection to the activities within. ocated in an older, traditional neighborhood of single-family homes, this facility and park are built on a site adjacent to a middle school with an existing community center and daycare center, and sited to preserve as many mature trees as possible. Based on the project’s restrictive budget and input from meetings, the city settled on a program that included a multipurpose space with a platform stage for community gatherings, a multisport gymnasium, L 112 equipment storage space and a support office, with classrooms and a catering kitchen planned for a future phase. The challenge was to integrate the large, box-like gymnasium element with traditional community gathering functions. The design solution softened the rectangular structure with a simple, curved arch. The bold and contemporary element frames the north-oriented window wall, providing natural daylight and serving as a functional sunshade. The wall also establishes a strong visual connection between indoor activities and park visitors, encouraging participation. At night, the wall floods the entry and adjacent plaza with light, providing security and acting as a beacon. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Dahlin Group Architecture Planning Pleasanton, Calif. OCCUPANCY: April 2009 COST: $2.54 million SQUARE FEET: 10,514 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Columbus, Ohio The open nature of the floor plans, combined with extensive glazing, allows a continuous visual connection between the interior and exterior. The jewel of the center is the fitness area, which includes a multipurpose/ dance studio, cardio/weight area, locker rooms and a multipurpose athletic court. Most of the gathering and eating functions are centered on the open-tobelow space that visually and spatially connects the two floors. he new Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center provides an iconic gateway building for an expanding campus. Designed to be the university’s new public face, the center provides a visual connection between the campus, the community and nature. The building accomplishes this connection by providing transparent vistas. The open nature of the floor plans, combined with the natural lighting from the clerestory windows above and extensive glazing, allows for a continuous visual connection between the interior and exterior. Located on the first floor are larger gathering spaces such as eating and coffee areas, lounges and terraces. T Most of the gathering and eating functions on this level are centered on the open-to-below space that visually and spatially connects the two floors. Second floor components include the quiet lounge, major conference rooms, the president’s dining room, the meditation suite, student organization spaces, and the administrative and wellness suites. The jewel of the center is the fitness area, which serves as a visual connection for students in the residence halls on the east side of Sunbury Road. The fitness wing is connected to the existing Alumni Hall, which serves as the main athletic gymnasium. Included in the fitness wing is the main multipurpose/dance studio that overlooks the cardio/weight area, locker rooms and an additional multipurpose athletic court attached to the two existing courts located in Alumni Hall. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Moody•Nolan Inc. Columbus, Ohio PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Brailsford & Dunlavey Washington, D.C. OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $15.25 million SQUARE FEET: 82,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 113 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center Ohio Dominican University Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Old Dominion University Recreation Center Norfolk, Va. PHOTOS BY © MAYLONE PHOTOGRAPHY The “main street” includes built-in wood benches along the perimeter for socializing and downtime. A large, curved glass-wall facade ties the facility to a nearby convocation center, while making activity areas visible to students outside. he Old Dominion University Recreation Center project involved the demolition of most of an existing field house and the creation of a state-of-the-art recreation facility built around the existing natatorium. Plan efficiency was achieved with a central “main street” — highlighted by interspersed skylights — that connects and unifies the facility’s major activity spaces. A number of large interior windows and open spaces allow activities to be visible to pedestrians outside. The “main street” also includes builtin wood benches along the perimeter for socializing and downtime. T 114 Along with the existing natatorium and locker rooms, the facility contains a two-story climbing wall near the main entrance, with skylights providing natural illumination for climbers. An elevated jogging track passes by a three-court open gymnasium and a multipurpose activity court. Other amenities include a 15,000-square-foot fitness center, a juice bar, high-ceilinged group exercise studios, a three-tiered group cycling studio, three racquetball courts, a multipurpose court, classrooms, office space, conference rooms and specialized research laboratories. A large, curved glass-wall facade ties the facility to a nearby convocation center while making activity areas visible to students outside. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Moseley Architects Virginia Beach, Va. OCCUPANCY: March 2009 COST: $23.5 million SQUARE FEET: 152,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Penn State University Basketball Facility Renovation University Park, Pa. The new design is inspired by the flowing and dynamic nature of the sport itself, realized in curved movements and the application of basketball graphics and materials. The goal of this project was to significantly enhance the image of the Penn State University basketball program. he goal of this project was to significantly enhance the image of the Penn State University basketball program. This phase involved the renovation, restructuring and expansion of the overall men’s and women’s basketball offices/recruiting environments and, consequently, the reorganization of the many athletic department spaces that share the same wing of the complex. The new design is inspired by the flowing and dynamic nature of the sport itself, realized in curved movements and the application of basketball graphics and materials. The main lobby space is round like a basketball and layered with imagery of the sport, including curved glass trophy cases, T 116 dynamic historic imagery and a symbolic solid wood maple floor. The design eliminated a good portion of the solid walls that defined the original space and introduced translucent and textured glass demountable partitions to create an energetic atmosphere that is open, engaging and filled with natural daylight. Main program elements include coaches’ offices, recruitment lounges, dedicated high-tech conference rooms, lobby/reception/entertainment spaces, video/media rooms and various other support spaces. The functional layout aligns all the main spaces to the perimeter to maximize occupants’ connection to daylight, which in turn reduces the need for artificial lighting at certain times of the day. The main student recruitment spaces, conference room and head coaches’ offices were oriented to align with views of the historic Nittany mountains to the south to create a larger sense of place. DESIGN ARCHITECT: Moody•Nolan Inc. Columbus, Ohio ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HPArchitects State College, Pa. OCCUPANCY: January 2008 COST: $3 million SQUARE FEET: 8,200 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Red Deer, Alb. he project mandate for the renovation of the Red Deer Recreation Centre was to re-envision an exhausted aquatic asset as the embodiment of the City of Red Deer’s new wellness vision. The facility houses recreation programming, registration and administration services, fitness and recreational spaces, fitness studios, continuing education and community areas, and cultural amenities that include painting and pottery studios. The redevelopment of the recreation center creates a new face for recreation services in the city and acts as a central gathering and registration venue for all city recreational programs. Its central location in a large downtown park also creates a natural backdrop. The various program components were carefully planned to maximize functionality, as well as to ease supervision and maintenance, and all expansions of the building envelope minimized site disturbance, improved energy performance and enclosed the maximum volume of space as expressively as possible. The dominant programmatic element around which the design concept was developed is a new public space, the grand hall, which is visible from and accessible to as many activity zones as possible. The grand hall transitions, unifies and organizes internal circulation and access to the facility, and serves as a catalyst for the rebranding of the recreation center. T The redevelopment of the recreation center, located in the middle of a large downtown park, creates a new face for recreation services in the city. The project mandate was to re-envision an exhausted aquatic asset as the embodiment of the City of Red Deer’s wellness vision. The grand hall transitions, unifies and organizes internal circulation and access to the facility, and serves as a catalyst for the rebranding of the recreation center. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: S2 Architecture Calgary, Alb. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $8 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 46,929 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 117 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Red Deer Recreation Centre Renovation Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 East Campus Athletic Village Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, N.Y. East Campus Athletic Village serves student-athletes in football, soccer, field and ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball and track and field. The space created between the horizontal louvers and masonry base contains the stadium’s suspended ramp and stair that provide spectators vertical circulation to the concourse. he Rensselaer East Campus Athletic Village’s new arena, stadium, three outdoor fields and renovated hockey rink provide indoor and outdoor facilities for athletic teams, coaches and staff, as well as for the Rensselaer community, including alumni, visitors and friends. The village’s buildings are integrated into the topography to maximize space for outdoor fields, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, spectator viewing and connections to the main campus and city. Georgian Terrace, a pedestrian outdoor event space, is the organizational spine through the sloped site. On one side of terrace, the facility is divided into strategically placed buildings that enclose the football field, reducing game-day sounds and light T 118 glare in the neighborhood. On the other side, landscape design provides pedestrian connections to the hockey rink and fields. Continuous seat walls were used to stabilize the sloping site, while providing informal viewing areas for the track and field events. With a banded masonry volume wrapped with intersecting metal cladding and curtainwall, the arena welcomes pedestrians from campus at the south end of Georgian Terrace. Continuing inside, patrons find the gyms, locker rooms, support spaces, and fitness and sports medicine suites that offer on-grade football field views. At the upper level, a balcony and café overlook Harkness Field and connect to the stadium concourse. The interior red plywood and dark stained bamboo wall panels complement the stainless steel framed mesh railings, white walls and stainless steel details. The red Rensselaer hall, which showcases and provides spectator access to the gym, leads to sports offices featuring upper-level football field views along the outdoor terrace. The stadium’s dark, textured masonry plinth contains two levels of locker room facilities for men’s, women’s, home and visiting teams. The space created between the horizontal louvers and masonry base contains the suspended ramp and stair that provide spectators vertical circulation to the concourse, where they find concessions stands, restrooms, lower- and uppergrandstand access, and connection to the arena. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 A red, white and gray color scheme continues through the stadium interior, with graphics and dark stained wood ceilings punctuating the VIP spaces. The village’s buildings are integrated into the topography to maximize space for outdoor fields, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, spectator viewing and connections to the main campus and city. 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) W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 119 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S In the arena, patrons find gyms, locker rooms, support spaces, and fitness and sports medicine suites. Ω 23rd Annual Richmond Olympic Oval PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY Richmond, B.C. The Oval’s roof is believed to be the largest surface ever covered in discarded wood. PHOTO BY DEREK LEPPER PHOTOGRAPHY P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 A clear-span arch structure of approximately 330 feet houses the 400-meter speed skating track and legacy sports. he Richmond Olympic Oval is organized around three levels. On the second level, a clear-span arch structure of approximately 330 feet houses the 400-meter speed skating track and legacy sports. The lower level provides support functions and parking, while the upper level features a mezzanine for fitness programs, spectator seating and a hospitality lounge. The heron, official symbol of the City of Richmond, is celebrated in a series of feathered roof spans that tail off the edge of the building, creating porches that serve as outdoor gathering spaces. Translucent polycarbonate walls on the Oval’s facades show a dynamic color variation across their T 120 length, evoking the colors of the nearby estuary while mediating the flow of sunlight to the interior. The glassed northern side provides spectacular views to the Fraser River and North Shore mountains. The interior mitigates the facility’s large scale, reveals the myriad functions within and maintains continuity with the exterior. Locally harvested Douglas fir lumber formed into 15 composite-wood glulam arches — spanning 100 meters in length and carried on 30 concrete buttresses — comprises the main structure. The roof deck and its secondary structural panels between the arches are composed of regionally harvested, pine-beetle-killed wood from British Columbia’s devastated forests, allowing a beautiful surface to be produced at substantial cost savings. Glowing yellow and orange translucent glass sheathing highlights vertical circulation elements such as elevator towers and stairs, striking a contrast with large-scale concrete features. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Cannon Design Vancouver, B.C. OCCUPANCY: December 2008 COST: $178 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 507,152 SEATING CAPACITY: 8,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Coeur d’Alene, Idaho his 123,000-square-foot community center represents part of the program initiated by a $1.6 billion gift to The Salvation Army from the late Joan Kroc, wife of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. The Kroc Center presents a unique opportunity to successfully combine multiple community functions — church, education center, performing arts facility, recreation and aquatics center — in one all-encompassing complex, resulting in considerable operational savings and increased usage. Located on a 12-acre site, the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center is designed to make residents of the region feel welcome. Local materials were incorporated, including stone, CMU, wood, laminated timber, tinted and insulated glass, and corrugated metal siding. These materials all suggest a contemporary, industrial character that responds to the informal personality of the region. The 14,000-square-foot multipurpose activity court is large enough for the simultaneous playing of team sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer and floor hockey) with room for 240 spectators. Other amenities include a 25-yard-by-25-meter, 10-lane competition pool; an indoor leisure pool with waterslide, lazy river and zero-depth entry; a group fitness studio; a jogging/ walking track; a climbing wall; a 5,350-square-foot fitness center; a childcare facility; and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The center also includes a 400-seat worship theater that doubles as a performing arts theater, and community rooms for corporate events, meetings, birthday parties and other social activities. A commercial kitchen and catering department provides food for these events. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHOPENN T Amenities include a 25-yard-by-25-meter, 10-lane competition pool and an indoor leisure pool with waterslide, lazy river and zero-depth entry. 122 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Fitness facilities include a 5,350-square-foot fitness center and a climbing wall. Located in an area of northern Idaho with a population of roughly 44,000, the center had attracted more than 20,000 members by March 2010. DESIGN ARCHITECT: Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Denver, Colo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Architects West Coeur d’Alene, Idaho AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Water Technology Inc. Beaver Dam, Wis. The multipurpose activity court is large enough for the simultaneous playing of team sports, with room for 240 spectators. PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Ballard*King & Associates Pueblo West, Colo. DESIGN CONSULTANT: Miller Stauffer Architects Coeur d’Alene, Idaho OCCUPANCY: May 2009 COST: $29.86 million SQUARE FEET: 123,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 123 Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Secaucus Recreation Center Secaucus, N.J. The exterior features red ground-faced block, ornamental landscaping and decorative masonry. Translucent curtainwall is used to fill interior spaces with diffuse daylight. he new Secaucus Recreation Center more closely resembles a high-end fitness club than the antiquated buildings often associated with town recreation centers, and the architecture and amenities have elicited high praise from town residents, patrons and staff alike. The state-ofthe-art center includes fitness areas, an aerobics studio, a member’s lounge, a multipurpose gym surrounded by an elevated three-lane running track and an Olympic-size pool. A noticeable structural element that lends itself to the ethos of sustainable design is the translucent curtainwall system used to refract light and fill the interior spaces with diffuse daylight. This design feature prevents harsh glare and reduces T 124 PHOTO BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTO BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTO BY TODD MASON Complete with an observation deck, the pool can be used for swim meets and recreational swimming. peak-time electricity costs. Complete with an observation deck, the pool is a hybrid design that can be used by the community for swim meets, as well as for recreational swimming. A 3 1⁄2-foot-deep center plateau allows for activities such as aerobics, aqua therapy and learn-toswim lessons. Underwater benches extend along the middle of the long walls and an overflow trough creates a fast, wave-free pool ideal for competition. Upon entering the center, visitors notice that the building exudes an open feeling and possesses a noticeable flow from room to room. Angular lines are softened by the curvature of the windows, walkways and finishes. Bright colors are used throughout the building and create a lively, energetic atmosphere. Complementing the interior aesthetics of the center, the exterior features red ground-faced block, ornamental landscaping, decorative masonry and lighting effects that make the front of the building glow at night. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: RSC Architects Cliffside Park, N.J. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Atlantic Aquatic Engineering Inc. Pipersville, Pa. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $12 million SQUARE FEET: 32,500 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 St. Louis, Mo. PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY The exterior of red brick with limestone accents complements the facade of existing campus buildings, while arched windows recall the surrounding gothic-style architecture. The two gyms have a total of 12 available basketball hoops, providing much-needed additional practice and recreation space. anis Field House, phase one of the two-phase St. Louis University High Activity Center, is a stand-alone, three-level arena. Located on the eastern edge of campus, adjacent to both the main school building and recreation fields, Danis Field House supports SLUH’s wrestling, basketball, volleyball and physical education programs. The concourse level contains bleacher seating for 1,300, a dedicated two-mat wrestling room, concessions stands and restrooms. The lower level includes the performance gymnasium, auxiliary gym, training room and D locker rooms for home teams, visiting teams and officials. The gyms have a total of 12 available basketball hoops, providing much-needed additional practice and recreation space. Housed on the upper level is an athletic office suite with a wall of windows overlooking the court, a kitchenette, coaches’ locker room and commons, and a conference area. A mezzanine with lounges overlooks the courts below. The building, situated at the end of a long, circular drive, is a beacon on campus and a new identity for the school. The exterior is red brick with limestone accents that complements the facade of existing campus buildings. Arched windows recall the surrounding gothic-style architecture. Interiors are designed to bolster school spirit, and the palette highlights SLUH’s colors of blue and white. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. OCCUPANCY: June 2009 COST: $9.4 million SQUARE FEET: 48,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 125 S C H O O L FAC I L I T I E S Danis Field House St. Louis University High Ω 23rd Annual H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 Stone Creek Club & Spa Covington, La. A strategically positioned clock tower provides a visual reference that can be seen from all outdoor activity areas. The interior experience is enhanced by open views of activity spaces, daylighting and easy wayfinding. Stone Creek’s spacious fitness area features two-story floor-toceiling windows overlooking a natural wooded area. tone Creek Club & Spa is a privately owned, membershipsupported club serving the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The building provides facilities for fitness, tennis, swimming and spa services and is planned to serve both member and non-member populations. A key feature of the plan is the ability for the public to approach the building from two different directions without creating access control issues. The design derives inspiration from the beautiful wooded and wetland areas that surround the facility. The interior experience is enhanced by open views of activity spaces, daylight- S 126 ing and easy wayfinding. The colors and materials deliver an enriched experience for the members but are quite practical from an operational point of view. The exterior architecture is designed to break down the scale of this very large building and provide people-pleasing verandahs for dramatic overviews of the aquatics and tennis components. Stone Creek’s spacious fitness area, which is adjoined by a full-court gymnasium, features two-story floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a natural wooded area. The second-floor cardio area overlooks the ground-floor resistance training area and the woods outside. The tennis facility is composed of six clay courts and six hard-surface courts, spacious viewing areas and a lighted practice court with a hitting wall. All 12 courts are brilliantly lit with 12,000 watts per court on 30-foot light poles to create a professional-quality playing experience. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative Orlando, Fla. OCCUPANCY: June 2009 COST: $16.32 million SQUARE FEET: 52,540 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center Syracuse University Syracuse, N.Y. PHOTOS BY ROBERT POLIDORI The north and west facades are clad in a solid concrete masonry block, while the west elevation is a translucent exterior wall, greeting visitors with its warm glow. The focal point of the project is the double-height practice area located at the center of the building and enclosed by translucent panels. A state-of-theart fitness center and training area with physical therapy suites underscore the importance of keeping in playing shape. he Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center is designed as a focused learning center that will both attract and retain top athletes in the competitive world of NCAA Division I athletics. The building includes two NCAA-regulation basketball courts, strength and conditioning rooms, hydrotherapy pools, classroom space, a video room, coaches’ offices, and locker-room facilities for men’s and women’s teams. The focal point of the project is the double-height practice area located at the center of the building and enclosed by translucent panels. Support spaces and coaches’ offices are closely arranged around this area, T providing constant access and views to the courts. A state-of-the-art fitness center and training area with physical therapy suites underscore the importance of keeping in playing shape. On the second floor, classroom space for game preparation and offices are organized along a common corridor. A central video coordination room for tape review and video production is also located on this level. At its core, the practice facility serves as a learning center for the men’s and women’s teams to hone their craft. Past players are remembered in the building’s entrance and the Syracuse Basketball Hall of Fame. The entry corridor is a spacious and light-filled trophy hall holding custom casework, large graphics and projected displays, while framed windows give viewers glimpses into the practice courts. DESIGN ARCHITECT: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP New York, N.Y. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: King + King Architects LLP Syracuse, N.Y. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $15.3 million SQUARE FEET: 57,925 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 127 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Abe Martin Academic Enhancement Center & Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex Texas Christian University Ft. Worth, Texas The design of the stadium addition references the 1930s Fort Worth Cowtown-Moderne Art Deco style of architecture. Large murals were used in both public and private spaces to inspire fans and players. hese new facilities are a response to the athletic department’s needs and donors’ wishes regarding the use of their financial support. Athletic priorities included additional academic space for athletes, a football team lounge and a major team meeting room, while TCU Horned Frog patrons desired game-day premium seating and an indoor club. Public separation from the athletic areas was an absolute requirement. The team facilities are located on the south (back) side of the facility, providing access to practice T fields and other existing athletic spaces. The suites, club and club seating are located on the north (playing field) side. Club seating is accessed from the indoor club via three bridges elevated over the main concourse. This allowed the exterior club seats to be as close to the playing field as possible. Branded elements and color schemes were used throughout the interiors to recognize and celebrate the history and traditions of the TCU There is a simplistic elegance about the interior design that is compatible with the new exterior architecture. 128 football program. Large murals were used in both public and private spaces to inspire fans and players alike. There is a simplistic elegance about the interior design that is compatible with the new exterior architecture. The new facilities were constructed at the south end zone of Amon G. Carter Stadium, with the second and third levels providing a new covered area for a majority of the existing main concourse. The facilities provide the university with premium seating elements that had not previously existed at the stadium. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: HKS Inc. Dallas, Texas OCCUPANCY: September 2008 COST: $13 million SQUARE FEET: 40,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 San Marcos, Texas The exterior blends the vernacular of the existing athletics buildings with recently adopted campus standards. PHOTOS BY JONATHAN JACKSON The Bobcat Stadium expansion is part of Texas State University’s plan to develop a Division I athletics facility. To provide spectators with the option of an indoor or outdoor viewing experience, motorized floor-to-ceiling suite windows open fully on the field side. hase 1A of the Bobcat Stadium expansion included the construction of a new multistory structure featuring 13 luxury suites with 16 spectator seats each, one athletic director’s suite with 16 seats, one president’s suite with 28 seats, a club lounge with approximately 440 seats and miscellaneous support spaces. The additions feature sophisticated materials, including glass tile backsplashes, granite countertops, brushed aluminum signage, translucent panels, and wood cabinets and baseboards. School colors were subtly incorporated with the use of maroon- P toned wood and gold-hued ceramic tile. To provide spectators with the option of an indoor or outdoor viewing experience without the need for two sets of seats, motorized floor-to-ceiling suite windows open fully on the field side. Windows on both sides of each suite also provide enhanced air circulation and lighting. The club level was designed as an open and flexible space that can be used for a variety of events, eliminating the need for multiple individual spaces. The new structure rises behind the existing west grandstand and cantilevers to incorporate the existing press box. The exterior blends the vernacular of the existing athletics buildings with recently adopted campus standards. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: O’Connell Robertson Austin, Texas SPORTS FACILITY CONSULTANT: Heery International Atlanta, Ga. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $13.4 million SQUARE FEET: 39,480 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 129 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Bobcat Stadium Expansion Texas State University Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Texas State University Student Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation San Marcos, Texas esigners of the expansion to and renovation of the Texas State University Student Recreation Center were forced to deal with a very tight expansion site (a parking lot) and a street grid that could not be altered. These challenges were overcome by centering the addition on a new street entrance and running building circulation in a north/south direction, while utilizing a lounge along that long axis to maximize visibility to existing and new activity spaces. A climbing wall at the entrance provides visual impact. Pools are located down the hill over a natural limestone bedrock to reduce pier costs and allow the pool to be at the first-floor level. The fitness areas are centered on the entrance and control desk for maximum visibility, with cardiovascular areas elevated and surrounding the strength areas. Large clerestory windows at the lobby and gymnasium provide ample daylighting, while abundant windows in the natatorium allow for natural light to permeate the space, as well as provide views to the soccer field. The lobby interior blends the classical forms of the exterior design surrounding the organic forms of limestone and climbing wall (earth) and ceiling cloud (sky). Finishes, graphics and signage incorporate the school colors of maroon and gold, while lighting, flooring and details incorporate repeating “gridiron” lines. The exterior design presented a dual challenge. It was the first building on campus to be designed under new campus master plan guidelines for Spanish Colonial architecture, while the expansion needed to integrate with the very horizontal, early 90’s existing structure. The solution established a new colonnade around the expansion that was carried across the elevation of the existing building. PHOTOS BY CHRIS COOPER D A tower signals the new entrance and breaks the building’s horizontal scale. A climbing wall at the entrance provides visual impact. 130 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Abundant windows in the natatorium allow for natural light to permeate the space, as well as provide views to the soccer field. A very tight site (a former parking lot) and a street grid that could not be altered provided design challenges. 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) W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 131 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Finishes, graphics and signage incorporate the school colors of maroon and gold. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Texas Tech University Student Leisure Pool PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH Lubbock, Texas PHOTO BY HARVEY MADISON The two-acre complex boasts a versatile arrangement of activities. he new pool at the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center features a variety of aquatic activities for the Texas Tech community to enjoy. With its convenient location next to the REC and intramural fields, the pool is in the heart of the rec sports area of campus, and students are lining up for their opportunity to dive in. The two-acre complex boasts a versatile arrangement of activities. Students can enjoy a long ride on the lazy river or take part in games of water volleyball or basketball. A separate pool is home to a drop slide T 132 and a diving board. In case hunger strikes, “Sam’s Place,” a poolside café, offers fresh sandwiches, smoothies and refreshments. Those interested in relaxation can soak in a large hot tub that accommodates as many as 20 people. One of the most exciting new features is the bubble couch, which consists of an isolated aquatic bench that massages its users with bubbles while they recline and enjoy the day. For those not looking to get wet, the facility features several areas designated for soaking up the sun. The Student Leisure Pool is the first, and PHOTO BY CHARLES DAVIS SMITH The pool is in the heart of the rec sports area of campus. currently the only, outdoor location on campus to be fully Wi-Fi enabled, so students can study poolside. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Brinkley Sargent Architects Dallas, Texas AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Counsilman-Hunsaker St. Louis, Mo. OCCUPANCY: September 2009 COST: $7.26 million SQUARE FEET: 67,320 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 P R O FAC I L I T I E S TIMEX Performance Center (New York Giants Headquarters and Training Facility) East Rutherford, N.J. PHOTOS BY BARRY HALKIN PHOTGRAPHY The TIMEX Performance Center reflects the Giants’ core football and business principles: stability, teamwork and success. The facility features a 100-yard synthetic turf playing field located in an 85-foot-tall indoor practice building, as well as four outdoor fields. Large, light-filled spaces are visually and physically linked, providing a spatial framework for players, coaches, staff and visitors. new state-of-the-art football team practice facility for the NFL’s New York Giants in New Jersey’s Meadowlands Sports Complex, the TIMEX Performance Center reflects the Giants’ core football and business principles: stability, teamwork and success. With the opening of the facility, the “home” of the franchise is no longer within the stadium, but rather in a new dedicated football training campus. Creating a football-centric facility that reinforces the purpose and tradition of the team was a central focus throughout the design, from site planning, architecture and the A functional plan layout to the individual spaces. The facility consists of player facilities — locker room, weight room, training room, hydrotherapy room and support spaces — as well as coaches’ and trainers’ offices, meeting rooms, video coaching facilities and a broadcast studio. The facility has a team dining area, a kitchen, a 130-seat auditorium and a workspace for the media. Inside are a number of core spaces, each designed to promote and showcase the business at hand: winning football championships. Display cases, large graphics, team colors and artwork are located throughout. Nearly all of the major spaces have views to the practice fields, reminding the players, coaches and staff of their primary purpose. For the players, the center of the facility, and the center of their daily activities, is the locker room. This space is designed as the inner sanctum, with an oval-shaped plan allowing for open communication and circulation. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: EwingCole Philadelphia, Pa. OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: N.A. SQUARE FEET: 198,700 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 133 Ω 23rd Annual Uintah Community Recreation Center Vernal, Utah The sloping roofs mimic the cuestas, and the locally quarried stone-faced walls reflect the pronounced stratification of the Colorado Plateau. PHOTOS BY PAUL RICHARD/RICHARD IMAGES P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The 42-foot sculpted climbing wall replicates the rock cliffs of nearby Dry Fork Canyon. Among the center’s recreational components are an indoor lap pool and a large indoor leisure pool, complete with interactive play features and waterslides. ocated near the gateway to Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Uintah Community Recreation Center includes a full-size double gymnasium, an indoor lap pool, a large indoor leisure pool complete with interactive play features and waterslides, a two-level fitness center, group exercise/dance studios, a climbing wall, a running track, a childcare area, a community meeting room, party rooms, classrooms and support facilities. The program elements are organized along a spine that delineates the wet functions from the dry ones and also serves as the central casual activity space for the building. There L 134 is a single control point and fee collection area that is located in the main hall and provides staff views to the rest of the facility. The natatorium is separated from the main hall by a 28-foot-high, continuous glass wall. The formal expression of the building mirrors the unique geology of the area: the sloping roofs mimic the cuestas, and the locally quarried stone-faced walls reflect the pronounced stratification of the Colorado Plateau. The building’s mass was carefully articulated to be an assembly of small, discrete forms to complement the adjacent residential neighborhood. Honed-faced concrete block walls are stacked to evoke the rock formations of nearby peaks and the integrally colored concrete flooring flows from the outside areas, along the main hall and onto the pool deck. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: EDA Architects Inc. Salt Lake City, Utah AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Water Design Inc. Murray, Utah PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: SportsPlan Studio Kansas City, Mo. OCCUPANCY: June 2008 COST: $18.6 million SQUARE FEET: 76,870 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Spieker Aquatics Center and Dirks Pool University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, Calif. PHOTOS BY PAUL TURANG PHOTOGRAPHY The Spieker Aquatics Center has achieved the goal of creating a great home advantage for UCLA, while freeing up other pools for greater recreation and club use. pieker Aquatics Center includes an outdoor 52-meter-by-25-yard, deepwater competition pool with an iconic 10-meter dive tower, spectator seating for 800 with the ability to add 1,700 temporary seats, team locker rooms, a coaches’ facility, ticketing and vending, and an outdoor classroom. The movable bulkhead enables concurrent use of the pool by varsity men’s and women’s water polo teams and swimming and diving teams. The new aquatics center replaced four former tennis courts, but reused the existing spectator bleachers. The design links the new aquatics center to the existing Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, additional tennis courts, an arrival circle and adjacent parking. The distinctive dive tower is visible upon entering the site and is an icon at the head of the pool for those inside S 136 The dive tower creates a dramatic centerpiece by filtering light and casting intricate shadows with sunlight during the daytime, and as an architectural lantern during evening events. the facility. The structure is elegantly expressed in an ipe wood, opaque glass floating screen and colored concrete structure, helping to unify the project. The tower also creates a dramatic centerpiece by filtering light and casting intricate shadows with sunlight during the daytime, and as an architectural lantern during evening events. The low, horizontal main building houses team locker rooms, support spaces and pool equipment, while anchoring the southern boundary of the site. To accommodate natural ventilation and daylight, the barrelvaulted roof is raised off the building walls. The roof edge has a custom fabric infill panel, and this overhang both shades the building and directs ventilation under the roof, over the walls and into the building. The central portion of the roof is interrupted with fabric apertures that bring daylight deep into the internal spaces. In order to provide flexibility regarding available funding, the building was designed to allow for future phasing and expansion. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 To accommodate natural ventilation and daylight, the barrel-vaulted roof of the main building is raised off the walls. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bauer and Wiley Architects Newport Beach, Calif. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Aquatic Design Group Carlsbad, Calif. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $10.62 million SQUARE FEET: 38,976 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 137 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S A wall created with glazed concrete block in the University’s signature blue creates a prominent backdrop for the competition pool. Ω 23rd Annual RIMAC Annex University of California San Diego La Jolla, Calif. PHOTOS BY DAVID HEWITT/ANNE GARRISON ARCHITECTURAL C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 The west facade, which encloses the lounges and café, is a fullheight glass wall, protected from the harsh southwest and west sun by a dynamic wood and stainless steel screen. ecreation and athletics have a new focus at UC San Diego with the completion of the new three-level annex to the adjacent Recreational and Intramural Athletic Complex. The complex provides much-needed food and study areas, including a sportsthemed café featuring fresh, healthy and organic foods, a convenience store, a coffee bar, student lounges and a conference center, as well as new NCAA Division II softball facilities with fields, dugouts, a press box and stadium seating. The 35-foot-wide site for the building posed significant design challenges, influencing its form and organization. Located on a steep and narrow hillside, it flanks the most important pedestrian way on that portion of the campus and the existing softball field. The building design accepts the long, linear nature of the site and exploits this otherwise difficult configuration as part of the design concept. The building features a “front R 138 porch” along the Ridge Walk to serve as the primary building entry and circulation space. It creates an active meeting and gathering spot, reinforcing the inside/outside connection. The inner porch wall is a two-story-high torqued form in a deep red/ochre rendered plaster that defines this space and runs diagonally through the entire length of the building, extend- ing onto the outdoor patio areas. All spaces have a direct relationship to the outside, taking advantage of the extraordinary climate and views to the foothills and the Pacific Ocean. There are four outdoor seating areas that provide excellent spectator views of the fields below. Large roll-up glass doors add to this indoor-outdoor connection. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 The use of natural wood as the screening element on the facade provides a warm and inviting pattern of sunlight and shadows across the front entry porch that extends inside, animating the student lounge spaces. The 35-foot-wide site for the building posed significant design challenges, influencing its form and organization. The eastern facade of the building, above the softball field, is an interplay of massing and form expressing the functionality of the interior elements, which here are support spaces. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Bauer and Wiley Architects Newport Beach, Calif. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $8.46 million SQUARE FEET: 15,700 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 139 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The building’s “front porch” creates an active meeting and gathering spot, reinforcing the inside/ outside connection. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center/ Football Stadium Renovation University of Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa PHOTOS © FENTRESS PHOTOGRAPHY The confines of the site required that the design utilize space-saving techniques to meet programming requirements while limiting the impact to adjacent neighborhoods. A major component of the facility is a 200-meter, six-lane track surrounding four multiuse courts. The project is the first new space on the campus large enough to hold convocations, conferences and major entertainment — whether inside the field house or outside in the stadium. he Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center sits adjacent to the University of Dubuque’s football field, adjoining a new stadium grandstand with 4,000 seats built on the site of the previous grandstand (now demolished). The facility provides the university and city with a place for recreation and wellness, and it is the first space on the campus large enough to hold convocations, conferences and major entertainment — whether inside the field house or outside in the stadium. Major components include a two-level fitness area; a 200-meter, six-lane indoor track surrounding T 140 four multiuse courts; a 16-foot-wide concourse that runs the length of the facility and overlooks the track and courts; home, visitor, officials and faculty/staff locker rooms; a training room with hydrotherapy and exam rooms; a fitness studio; and concessions, juice bar and lounge areas. Meanwhile, the stadium’s renovation includes the reconfiguration and expansion of concessions stands, a press box, ticket booths and the presidential suite. The suite offers views of Dubuque’s rolling landscape in all directions and also serves as a meeting room. The two-story press box and suites rise above the bleach- ers, mimicking building forms seen throughout campus. The football field received new lighting, synthetic turf, an outdoor track and visitor seating. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Hastings & Chivetta Architects Inc. St. Louis, Mo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Straka Johnson Architects PC Dubuque, Iowa OCCUPANCY: October 2008 COST: $17 million SQUARE FEET: 87,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual Donald R. Dizney Stadium/ Florida Lacrosse Facility University of Florida Gainesville, Fla. The facility houses the new lacrosse program and also meets the practice needs of the university’s women’s soccer team. n 2007, the University of Florida decided to add women’s lacrosse as a sport. The Donald R. Dizney Stadium/ Florida Lacrosse Facility houses the new program and also meets the practice needs of the university’s women’s soccer team. The project includes four components — a lacrosse competition field, flanked by spectator seating that separates it from the soccer practice area; practice fields for lacrosse and soccer; a building that houses the lacrosse locker room and training facilities; and spectator seating and ancillary lacrosse spaces. The exterior of the building reflects two primary goals — to relate to other Florida athletic venues and to celebrate the sport of lacrosse. The use of red brick on the buildings and site walls visually connects the facility to nearby structures and existing athletic venues throughout campus. The project also celebrates lacrosse by introducing patterning in the brick at the entrance piers that is an abstraction of the lacrosse stick webbing. The entrance also incorporates crossed steel tubes to support the floating roof form and directly recall the raising and crossing of lacrosse sticks after a goal. The exterior brick is continued into the lobby to visually connect the interior and exterior and create continuity with other Florida athletic venues. Visitors to the locker/training building are greeted by two large blue walls with recessed orange lacrosse graphics. The orange areas are designed to receive future glass shelving for trophies as the new program gains success. I PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMENSION IMAGES C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Located on the west side of the competition field is spectator seating for 1,500 and support areas for spectators and press. Crossed steel tubes supporting floating roof forms recall the raising and crossing of lacrosse sticks after a goal. 142 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 143 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 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. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Activities and Recreation Center Renovation University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Ill. riginally constructed in 1971, the University of Illinois’ Activities and Recreation Center once was the largest such facility in the nation. The architecture was institutional, a building filled with a labyrinth of dark corridors. The facility program was dominated by basketball and racquetball courts, and two pools. The design of the new ARC has transformed the vintage facility into a showcase of contemporary programming and design. The focus of the design is the “Winter Garden,” which houses the new fitness zone and indoor track. This space also serves as the new organizational spine for this enormous facility of 330,000 square feet. From the “Winter Garden,” virtually every program amenity is viewable. The old rabbit warren of dark corridors has been replaced by dynamic views and a sun-filled atrium filled with fitness and social activities. The facility includes 12 gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor 50-meter pools, 45,000 square feet of fitness space, a wellness center, a teaching kitchen, an auditorium with 200 seats, a climbing wall and a jogging track. Support functions include a large social zone, space for facility administration, equipment issue, food services, locker rooms and maintenance and storage functions. The design integrates into the campus fabric with an exterior colonnade and landscaped plaza that spans the entire length of the facility, while enhancing accessibility with integrated ramps, bus shelters and bike storage. O The “Winter Garden” serves as the new organizational spine for this enormous facility of 330,000 square feet. 144 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Major components of the facility include 12 gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor 50-meter pools, and 45,000 square feet of fitness 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 145 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The renovation and expansion of the ARC was implemented in three phases in order to provide students with uninterrupted access to fitness facilities. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 University of Massachusetts - Amherst Campus Recreation Center Amherst, Mass. PHOTOS BY ROBERT BENSON The interior is characterized by an abundance of natural light, and by the openness of the spaces that provides visual connections throughout the building. 146 Mass Amherst’s new recreation center is sited along Commonwealth Avenue, the university’s main thoroughfare, at a crossroad between residential zones to the north and south, the main academic campus to the east, and the athletic facilities, including the Mullins Center and playing fields, to the west. Siting the building in such a prominent location reinforces the university’s agenda to place recreation and wellness at the heart of its campus and mission. The exterior combines red brick with wide expanses of glass and aluminum shading devices. The brick, which relates to the adjacent Mullins Center and many of the older buildings on campus, is detailed with deep reveals at openings to emphasize its solidity. This contrasts with the machined crispness of the aluminum panels and glazing system, which are designed to take maximum advantage of views and daylight while reducing the problems of glare and solar gain. The interior is characterized by an abundance of natural light, and by the openness of the spaces that provides visual connections throughout the building. At its heart is the concourse. More than just a pedestrian route, this is a social place, with a café and seating areas, and an amphitheater at the main stair designed for both informal and programmed events. While access into the secure zone is restricted, overhead balconies to the cardio area and a glass wall to the gymnasium provide views into the activity areas from the concourse. Beyond the reception desk, a generous corridor gives access to locker rooms, equipment storage, the wellness center and administrative offices. On the second level are the gymnasium and two more multipurpose rooms. The third level, dedicated to weights and cardio equipment, also offers external and internal views. U Exterior brick, which relates to the adjacent Mullins Center and many of the older buildings on campus, is detailed with deep reveals at openings to emphasize its solidity. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 147 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S More than just a pedestrian route, the concourse is a social place, featuring a café and seating areas. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Al Glick Field House University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. The use of a masonry parapet, extending beyond the standing-seam metal roof, is critical in minimizing the roof element to pedestrians. PHOTOS BY PAUL BEDNARSKI A tiered floor in the locker room provides team members, coaching staff and recruits the ability to see one another without the locker rows blocking views. Performance of the glazing system allows the entire south wall to be comprised of glass, flooding the space with light without the associated glare and heat gain. l Glick Field House, the University of Michigan’s new indoor football practice facility, is a 104,000-square-foot structure that provides a flexible, spacious, state-ofthe-art complex that rivals the nation’s other elite college and professional football practice facilities. During the planning stages, programmatic needs included appropriate space for the football team to practice at full speed, utilizing all portions of the field to closely simulate the game-day environment. The new facility offers greater run-off clearances and more height to simulate actual playing conditions. Observation and video platforms provide conve- A 148 nient locations for coaches and video coordinators to observe and film practices. The second-floor coach’s office suite overlooks the enclosed field. This impressive vantage point allows for constant visual contact with field activities and also serves as a recruiting tool. The use of a masonry parapet, extending beyond the standing-seam metal roof, is critical in minimizing the roof element to pedestrians. These elements combine to recall the pattern and rhythm of nearby historic Yost Ice Arena, creating a wall that adds interest to passersby at street level. The primary space in the new building, the practice field, is organized with the long axis oriented north and south, similar to the nearby arena’s orientation. The new team locker room is housed in one large, open space accented with blue neon lighting. A tiered floor allows team members, coaching staff and recruits to see one another without the locker rows blocking views through the room. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: TMP Architecture Inc. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. OCCUPANCY: July 2009 COST: $26.1 million SQUARE FEET: 104,049 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 TCF Bank Stadium University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC TCF Bank Stadium’s brick facade perimeter wall with arched portals reflects the heritage of ‘The Brick House’ exterior. Orienting the seating bowl to an east/ west axis allowed for the opening of the horseshoe-shaped bowl to face downtown Minneapolis. At 12,375 square feet, the footballshaped locker room is the largest football locker room in the country. he new TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota, only the sixth 50,000-seat-minimum on-campus stadium to be built in the past 50 years, is also the biggest facility project, financially, in the history of collegiate sports. The stadium is a simple horseshoe organized for the public by one main concourse feeding the lower and upper bowls. All of the premium amenities and press box are located on one side, while the support facilities wrap around the event level. An outdoor covered colonnade serves as both a design element and a covered pathway through campus on non-game days. It was important to organize the building to allow for efficient year-round operations for the community, student T 150 body, student-athletes, visitors and the marching band. On game days, fans enter the stadium through 16-foot-high entry gates to a single concourse with views to the playing field. A video board the size of a basketball court and sideline wraparound LED ribbon board enhance the fan experience. TCF Bank Stadium’s exterior design draws from the historical references of Memorial Stadium — the Golden Gophers’ on-campus home from 1924 to 1981 — both in form and material. Inside the encircling exterior colonnade, 87 special panels represent each Minnesota county and every Minnesotan’s contribution to the project. The colonnade itself is grand, yet intimate; soaring ceilings are set off by lighting inspired by the Lincoln Memorial. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Architectural Alliance Minneapolis, Minn. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Populous Kansas City, Mo. 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PHOTO BY CHRIS CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHY A gently arching Peristyle structure was employed to connect the wings of the L-shaped building footprint, which was dictated by site constraints. he new Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness is comprised of both extensive alterations to an antiquated practice gym and a major addition to the 9,000-seat Robins Center basketball arena. The mission was to create an open, inviting student recreation center that has a distinct and separate identity from the adjacent varsity athletic facility. The exterior design focused on defining a visually strong entry that collects pedestrians entering from adjacent residence halls and an existing parking lot. To provide appropriate scale and identity, a gently arching Peristyle structure was employed to connect the wings of the L-shaped building footprint, which was dictated by site constraints. Additionally, the large gym and fitness spaces were detailed with expansive areas of glass curtainwall in a minimalist style. The design creates a simple background to the prominent entry while also providing abundant 152 PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY T daylight, visual transparency to interior activities and views from interior gym and fitness spaces to a new entrance courtyard. The entry leads into a welcoming lobby that is enhanced by bright colors and an abundance of natural light. The open and inventive floor plan makes functional use of circulation space that includes cozy, informal lounges located conveniently close to activity areas. From the central lobby, both staff and partici- pants have views of, and easy access to, surrounding activity areas such as the natatorium, the gymnasium and fitness spaces. Staff offices and work spaces are strategically located throughout the building to provide views of the activity areas for supervision and security. An entire wall of 61-inch plasma screens and cardiovascular equipment equipped with internal or external transmitters are two highlights of the lower-level fitness center. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY Staff offices and workspaces have been strategically located throughout the building to provide views of the activity areas for supervision and security. PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY The design of the large gym provides abundant daylight and views to a new entrance courtyard. PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO BY JAMES ADCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY Richmond students now enjoy physical fitness in an exciting and visually open environment. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Worley Associates Architects Richmond, Va. OCCUPANCY: January 2007 COST: $10.3 million SQUARE FEET: 73,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 153 Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Carolina Stadium University of South Carolina Columbia, S.C. Home to one of the nation’s most storied baseball programs, the University of South Carolina sought to create a ballpark rivaling any other college stadium in the nation. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY RADECIC The 9,000-seat capacity is augmented by berms located along right and left field. The stadium utilizes an industrial vernacular reminiscent of the old, historic warehouse architecture sprinkled throughout the outskirts of the main campus. ome to one of the nation’s most storied baseball programs, the University of South Carolina sought to create a ballpark rivaling any other college stadium in the nation. With such an ambitious goal, the design took shape with two main ideas: nostalgia and garden. Most of the stadium’s amenities are programmed in the main athletics building, along the first-base line. The stadium utilizes an industrial vernacular reminiscent of the old, historic warehouse architecture sprinkled throughout the outskirts of the main campus, including deep red brick, simple H 154 detailing, punched window openings and a repetitive, rhythmic facade. Located southwest of the main campus, the stadium will become the anchor to USC’s future development toward the tree-lined Conagree River, creating intimate opportunities for fans to experience the beauty of Columbia’s natural environment. “Gardens” — small vibrant pockets specifically designed to capture the native foliage of the area — are strategically located within and around the stadium, creating a “parks within a park” experience. Future architectural trellises and meshes allowing vines and flowers opportunities to grow vertically and overhead will encapsulate patrons in a manner reminiscent of a traditional southern backyard garden. ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT: Populous Kansas City, Mo. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: CDA Architects Columbia, S.C. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $35 million SEATING CAPACITY: 9,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 University Stadium University of West Georgia Carrollton, Ga. University Stadium includes 8,500 bleacher seats and 500 chair-back seats, with provisions for future expansion. Thirteen private suites offer exceptional views of the field and surrounding countryside. rior to completion of the University Stadium project, the University of West Georgia had no place for its football program to call home, and for years home games were played at Carrollton High School some miles away. The project began as the dream of a small group of local businesspeople and alums to privately design, build and finance a new football stadium. The expansive 240-acre site donated to the university by the City P 156 of Carrollton provided the inspiration for a comprehensive multipurpose athletic campus to include, at present and in the future, multiple competition and practice fields for various sports. The entire site was graded with the future needs of athletes and students in mind. A baseball stadium and intramurals ballfields are graded and await final development as funding becomes available. Stadium parking is used daily by commuter students and is serviced by onsite campus transportation. A new bridge will be completed in Fall 2010 that will connect the main campus to the athletic complex, providing easy vehicular and pedestrian access. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Southern A & E LLC Austell, Ga. OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $27.11 million SEATING CAPACITY: 9,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 Roger Harring Stadium & Veterans Memorial Field Complex University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, Wis. PHOTOS BY KUN ZHANG/DIMENSION IMAGES The brick and stone facade reflects a collegiate classical architectural style, the dominant style of the La Crosse campus. The press box and a large quantity of the seats are aligned with the 50-yard line of the football field, but the grandstand is asymmetrically designed so that an entire additional bay of spectator seating is located on an axis with the typical finish line placement on the track. 158 his new 6,000-seat stadium and field complex memorializes Wisconsin’s veterans while accommodating the needs of football, track and field, soccer and various recreational sports. The brick and stone facade reflects a collegiate classical architectural style, the dominant style of the La Crosse campus. The asymmetrical design provides 6,000 home-side seats, with adequate seating centered on the 50-yard line (football) and on the typical finish line for track events. New fields accommodate athletic practice needs and recreation venues for competitive intramurals and sports club play, while also creating a new venue for UW-L Soccer. The stadium maximizes the site by enclosing a large amount of space under the grandstand for spectator amenity functions, concessions, team rooms, training space and storage areas. The planning of the constrained site was optimized by creatively overlapping fields and uses that occur during different athletic seasons. The use of brick with stone integrates the stadium into the surrounding campus architecture. Architectural detailing and cladding enliven the stadium’s facade. The striped base picks up the character of traditional campus buildings and helps tie the new facility to the existing and adjacent Veteran’s Memorial, which was carefully integrated into the new Veteran’s Plaza and Walk, creating an important pre-function space. A visitor’s side grandstand and spectator support building were designed for the future. The infrastructure for this was built in the current phase, readying the facility for construction when funds become available. A locker room and training and student fitness building were also designed as a future phase. T AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 159 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The facility serves UW-L athletics, hosts community events, and accommodates drum-and-bugle corps and high school football programs. Ω 23rd Annual 2010 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 159 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S The facility serves UW-L athletics, hosts community events, and accommodates drum-and-bugle corps and high school football programs. Ω 23rd Annual C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S 2010 William P. Wilder Arena & Sports Complex Upper Canada College Toronto, Ont. The exterior finishes achieve the goal of integration with other campus buildings in terms of textures and colors. The Alumni Lounge, located between and above the two ice pads, provides a gathering space equipped with a bar and a tiered seating area. Upper Canada College has a history of producing Olympians, NHL players and prominent leaders in coaching and broadcasting. argeting LEED Gold certification, the William P. Wilder Arena & Sports Complex includes two hockey rinks — one Olympic-size and the other NHL-size. It provides an environment that fosters Upper Canada College’s athletic mission of training sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork through competition. Further, the twin-pad arena provides an integrated experience of the sport to both players and spectators. After vigorous pre-design studies, it was decided to blend the appearance of the exterior facades with the rest of the campus. The location takes advantage of the synergies between the synthetic sports surface to the north and the facilities offered in the new building. The exterior finishes T 160 achieve the goal of integration with other campus buildings in terms of textures and colors, including metric modular colonial bricks that have uniform distribution to match existing building brick on the site. The result is a building that provides a distinctive but synchronous addition to the vistas from a nearby busy intersection and heritage neighborhood. The Alumni Lounge, located between and above the two ice pads, provides a gathering space equipped with a bar and a tiered seating area. On a conceptual level, the lounge becomes a bridge between the academia of the northern area of the campus and the lower southern terrain that leads out to the urbanity of Toronto. Lockers and storage under the bleachers directly adjacent to the dressing rooms contribute to the efficiency of the building. Abundant storage space for equipment is also provided. The ice resurfacer, ice pits, and mechanical, electrical and refrigerator rooms are located on the northern edge of the facility. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: B+H Architects Toronto, Ont. PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT: Nustadia Recreation Inc. Hamilton, Ont. OCCUPANCY: February 2009 COST: $14.5 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 78,595 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Nashville, Tenn. With stylish touches that improve the fan experience, upgrades revitalized the outdated football stadium. PHOTOS BY TOM GATLIN The stadium enclosure was clad at the pedestrian level in brick with cast-stone coping and black wrought-iron fencing to blend with the traditional design of the campus. Sail-shaped graphics were designed in the school’s colors and installed on brick columns, alluding to Vanderbilt’s Commodore legacy. he Vanderbilt University football stadium underwent several phases of construction that benefits both Commodore student-athletes and supporters. These upgrades revitalized an outdated stadium with stylish touches that also improve the fan experience as a whole. The football stadium project included upgrades to the stadium grounds, concourses, stadium entries, restrooms and concessions operations. The stadium enclosure was clad at the pedestrian level in brick with cast-stone coping and black wrought-iron fencing to blend with the traditional design of the campus. New walls around the stadium provide better visibility of T stadium activities and a welcoming appearance for game days and throughout the year. The work updated a central ticket sales building and added a new concessions stand with a larger variety of cooking facilities. Two large brick entries with wrought iron gates were created with landscaped plazas as a signature identity for the stadium. Sports graphics were produced from university photographs and installed around the concourse. Sail-shaped graphics were designed in the school’s colors and installed on the brick columns, alluding to Vanderbilt’s Commodore legacy. It was important to keep the concourse accessible and allow for the large number of people traveling through the stadium, especially since many areas were being expanded. These transitions were aided by the addition of landscaping barriers and lighting, which guide visitors in the proper direction and soften the impact of hard surfaces. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Moody•Nolan Inc. Columbus, Ohio OCCUPANCY: August 2009 COST: $5.4 million SQUARE FEET: 53,000 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 161 C O L L E G E / U N I V E R S I T Y FAC I L I T I E S Vanderbilt University Football Stadium Revitalization Ω 23rd Annual Vic Johnston Community Centre Renovation Streetsville, Ont. Details in the canopy construction evoke those of the local train station and similar historic buildings. PHOTOS BY RICHARD JOHNSON/INTERIOR IMAGES P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The arena has been enthusiastically supported by the community as the home and center of minor hockey in Streetsville. he Vic Johnston Community Centre offers space for community functions and programs in historic Streetsville, Ont. Since its completion, the arena has been enthusiastically supported by the community as the home and center of minor hockey in Streetsville. With the recently completed major renovation, the arena was overhauled to provide new, safer arena boards, glass and netting, upgraded wall insulation and cladding, new windows offering views into the tree canopy of the adjacent river valley, and restoration of the original wood structure of the barrel roof. In addition, changing rooms were made larger and accessible, public spaces T 162 were enlarged and made brighter and more inviting, and viewing facilities were enhanced and made more transparent. The circulation in the facility was redesigned to offer passive security through better sightlines, provide optional separation of arena and community center circulation and to improve orientation within the facility. The exposed wood structure in the atrium and deep, inviting canopies rekindle the warmth of the arena’s original wood structure. Details in the canopy construction evoke those of the local train station and similar historic buildings. Stone columns and exterior walls bestow a sense of heritage and embody the Streetsville vernacular, while large windows bathe tall interior spaces with natural light and provide a transparent screen from which the activities of skating, hockey and community events animate the building. The building is carefully detailed, the mass playfully deconstructed and varied to provide a dynamic composition and an aesthetic that offers interest at multiple viewpoints. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Parkin Architects Limited Toronto, Ont. OCCUPANCY: October 2009 COST: $7.6 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 47,250 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 West Sacramento, Calif. The climbing wall is showcased in front of a 30-foot window wall with colorful lighting overlooking the pools outside. PHOTOS BY MARK BOISCLAIR Transparency was vital for the visual security of activity areas; thus, glass walls and windows keep the space open and secure. The center has become a hub of activity for this community from early morning through evening. s the largest joint-use facility in West Sacramento, the West Sacramento Recreation Center has become a hub of activity from early morning through evening. Fee-based memberships allow citizens to use the pools, fitness center, play fields, childcare center and a centerpiece 32-foot-high, freestanding climbing structure. The recreation center and nearby high school jointly share tennis courts, basketball courts, athletic fields, a 3,000-seat multisport stadium, and an aquatic center featuring a competition pool and a family play pool with a lazy river and waterslide. It was essential for the control desk to have visual connection to all A activity in the building to strengthen security efforts. The desk took on a curved form, allowing staff to stand in one location and see directly into the lounge, lobby, gymnasium, main corridors, fitness center and climbing wall area. Detailed planning went into the design of passive security controls for separation between the recreation center and the high school. A warm, free-flowing aesthetic greets visitors to the recreation center. Colorful stained concrete in a curved flowing pattern makes a useful wayfinding tool from the control counter to activity areas. All major corridors and open activity areas are lined with wood-panel wainscoting for durability and warmth. Transparency was vital for the visual security of activity areas; thus, glass walls and windows keep the space open and secure. The climbing wall is showcased in front of a 30-foot window wall with colorful lighting overlooking the pools outside. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: DLR Group Sacramento, Calif. OCCUPANCY: January 2009 COST: $15 million SQUARE FEET: 56,800 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 163 J O I N T- V E N T U R E F A C I L I T I E S West Sacramento Recreation Center Ω 23rd Annual P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S 2010 West Vancouver Community Centre West Vancouver, B.C. Colorful bridges on the upper levels offer opportunities for small-scale socializing. uilding upon the architectural legacy of Canadian West Coast Modernism, the West Vancouver Community Centre looks boldly toward the future, while revitalizing an important civic site. Located on a site that contains a variety of civic buildings and functions, the project anchors the most important collection of public buildings in the municipality and adds focus to new and improved outdoor spaces. The architectural form is a sitespecific response to a series of particular restrictions and constraints. Experientially, the active spaces are filled with natural light and fresh air. B 164 PHOTO BY LUCAS FINLAY PHOTO BY HUBERT KANG PHOTO BY LUCAS FINLAY The facility anchors the most important collection of public buildings in the municipality and adds focus to new and improved outdoor spaces. The facility provides a comprehensive mix of community recreation and health functions. The atrium, both a transparent welcoming gateway and the connective tissue between the community and aquatic centers, is a formal gathering space with views to the Great Lawn and mountains beyond. The building’s luminous three-story circulation spine works as the primary artery, linking gymnasiums, fitness rooms and wellness clinics both physically and visually. The spine is articulated along its length with an operable skylight that helps drive sunlight and facilitate the movement of fresh air. The facility provides a comprehensive mix of community recreation and health functions, including spaces for sports, dance, art, health education, health clinics, music, childcare and social interaction. In doing so, it combines the operations of six different organizations (two public, two private and two nonprofit) in a seamless way so that public service and synergies are maximized. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hughes Condon Marler Architects Vancouver, B.C. OCCUPANCY: October 2008 COST: $35 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 80,000 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 Elmira, Ont. PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN Aesthetically, the building relies on a simple, inexpensive palette of corrugated metal, wood, stone and colored glass. The fitness component benefits from views to both the natatorium and the field to the south. he Woolwich Memorial Centre is a consolidation of the Township of Woolwich’s recreational programs into a single public complex. Although small in population, the township boasts high demand for recreation facilities, including those for hockey and other ice sports. The WMC responds to the community’s needs for ice, aquatics and fitness programs. Overlooking a playing field and running track shared by the local high school, the centre is sited in an open green zone directly west of the central part of Elmira. The twin-pad arena component has a multipurpose 1,300-seat arena that is home to the Elmira Sugar Kings Junior B Hockey Club. The arena is designed for use alternately as a convention and T The WMC responds to the community’s needs for ice, aquatics and fitness programs. entertainment venue. Located north of the playing field and track, the aquatic and fitness areas overlook terraces shaded under a large-scale overhanging veranda roof. The natatorium houses a six-lane, 25-meter pool and a leisure basin with wide, shallow-water steps. The fitness component of the facility benefits from views to both the natatorium and the field to the south, and connects to the concourse/running track that forms the circulation system of the main arena. A major multipurpose room and a seniors’ facility form a civic corner within the facility. Aesthetically, the building relies on a simple, inexpensive palette of corrugated metal, wood, stone and colored glass to define spaces and enhance users’ recreational experiences. Transparent glazing and a simplified concourse organization provide great sightlines throughout. ARCHITECT OF RECORD: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Toronto, Ont. AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: International Aquatic Consultants Inc. London, Ont. RINK CONSULTANT: Cimco Refrigeration Toronto, Ont. OCCUPANCY: June 2009 COST: $20.3 million (Canadian) SQUARE FEET: 117,450 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 165 P U B L I C R E C R E AT I O N F A C I L I T I E S Woolwich Memorial Centre Ω 23rd Annual H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S 2010 The Yawkey Sports Training Center PHOTOS BY WARREN PATTERSON Marlborough, Mass. pecial Olympics Massachusetts trains coaches and athletes in 27 different sports and hosts 126 events per year. The staff had been working out of a building in Danvers, with spillover employees in rented space across the street. For training, the situation had been nothing short of makeshift. Now, with the Yawkey Sports Training Center, the group is training coaches but also collaborating with the University of Massachusetts Medical School on a curriculum for medical professionals and medical students to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The prominent architectural feature of the building is a two-story glass curtainwall, which rises above the Walkway of Champions at the main entrance. The focal point of the S 166 The prominent architectural feature of the building is a two-story glass curtainwall that rises above the Walkway of Champions at the main entrance. building’s main lobby is SOMA’s Hall of Fame. This space highlights the accomplishments of the athletes, coaches and volunteers who work to achieve SOMA’s athlete-centered mission. The design of the building allows for maximum flexibility for classroom training, sports-specific training and business-related functions. State-ofthe-art technology was installed in several meeting and conference rooms to support a broad range of instructional approaches, including teleconferencing. The variety of meeting spaces and the technology significantly improves SOMA’s capacity to provide comprehensive training for its athletes, coaches and volunteers. It further utilizes automated controls for both security and mechanical systems. AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S J U N E 2 0 1 0 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E Ω 23rd Annual 2010 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A C I L I T I E S SOMA’s Hall of Fame highlights the accomplishments of the athletes, coaches and volunteers who work to achieve the organization’s athlete-centered mission. Insulated concrete forms, used in the gymnasium, are energy- and cost-efficient, as well as environmentally friendly. 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 W W W . AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S . C O M / S H O W C A S E J U N E 2 0 1 0 AT H L E T I C B U S I N E S S 167
