Student athletes can easily access these upgraded spaces, which include their locker rooms, training room, athlete lounge, and competition court, and equipped with top-of-the-line facilities all under one roof.

In its simplicity, the addition presents itself as an enclosed sanctuary, housing everything the next generation of athletes require to thrive. Positioned at the tree line, it provides seclusion from the bustling campus below, fostering a tranquil environment conducive to focus. Respectful of the existing facility’s character, the expansion seamlessly incorporates elements that complement its aesthetic. The northern façade, adorned with glazing, invites abundant natural light while vertical sunshade fins ensure protection, and an exterior lighting system elegantly illuminates the building’s exterior. The training center is a testament to thoughtful design that elevates both form and function to create an exceptional space for the athletes of tomorrow.

The final building program and ultimate design was arrived upon after a great amount of dialogue with the building’s end users – student athletes, coaches, trainers, and athletic administrative staff. The vision and measures of success for the renovation were identified early and through client workshops, presentations, and internal design team collaboration a final planning concept, material pallet, and branding approach was developed and met with great approval by all stakeholders.

The client’s goal for this renovation project was to transform the University’s existing recreation center on the West Campus into the new home for their Olympic sport teams – soccer, baseball, swimming, and track & field.