Aquatics in Bridgeton Recreation Center
Multigenerational community center promotes indoor-outdoor connections.
The Bridgeton Recreation Center replaces an outdated 1980’s building with a new state-of-the-art comprehensive facility. The recreation center enhances the well being of the entire community by offering a diversity of family-oriented activities not available in the old community center. Most notably, the aquatic amenities include a 5,000 square foot leisure pool with three 25-yard lap lanes, a current channel, underwater benches, and a waterslide. The combination of an interactive play structure and lap pool is enjoyed by community members of all ages. The natatorium is completely accessible thanks to a zero-entry beach and both ramp and stair entries.
The new Recreation Center is sited northwest of the former location of the facility, allowing its continued use during construction. The main lobby, which is entered through the upper level, overlooks the natatorium and gymnasium below. The upper level running/jogging track encircles a two-court gymnasium below and provides expansive views to a wooded area. Secured access to the building’s “activity zones” is managed by staff at the upper level control desk. Park and recreation offices, meeting rooms, game room and aerobics room are located in a “free zone” that is accessible without check in at the control desk. Lower level amenities include a party room, cardio/free weights and two courts. The project was funded by a voter-approved sales tax used to bond the construction funds.
Academics, recreation and athletics in support of the University’s strategic mission.
Utah Tech University chose Hastings+Chivetta in association with MHTN to develop a program for the University’s new Human Performance Center. Once the program was approved, the University tapped Hastings+Chivetta and MHTN for the design of the new facility.
The Human Performance Center is the new home for academic programs in Health and Human Performance such as exercise science, sports management and health administration. The facility also provides space for Utah Tech’s joint effort with the University of Utah to offer physical and occupational therapy degrees.
In addition to these academic opportunities, the Center serves campus recreation, intramural, and athletic needs. Recreation components include a fitness center with cardio, weights, and functional training, a track, two-court gymnasium, multi-activity courts, and a climbing wall. A unique component of this project is the rooftop recreation area. Amenities include pickleball courts, basketball courts, and an indoor outdoor track that will circle the roof and continue indoors via a sprint track.
A new 50-meter swimming pool is the only pool in Southern Utah that conforms to NCAA Division II standards. The pool is open to the public during non-academic hours and available for local and regional events.
The facility represents the next major step in showcasing Utah Tech University’s “Active Learning. Active Life” strategic plan.
The new 4,700-seat Arena at the University of Idaho serves as the home for Vandal men’s and women’s basketball as well as a gathering place for a variety of events to enhance student life including special concerts, academic conferences and other student events.
Built on the north side of the Kibbie Dome, the new Arena has the potential to take the Vandal basketball teams to a new level of national attention and interest. The new venue has already rallied fan excitement, strengthened recruiting and placed the University’s athletic facilities on par with other Division I universities.
Designed as a multi-event and court sports facility, the Arena provides a vibrant and intimate experience for fans. The facility includes the main Vandal home court, practice court, men’s and women’s locker rooms, conference space, suites, concessions, media room as well as coaching and staff offices.
The University received a highly-competitive Wood Innovation Grant to make timber and mass timber construction a focal point of the project. The Arena is the first signature wood facility of its size in the state. It also serves as a learning laboratory for students in forestry, engineering and more.
The Arena is a showpiece for the University of Idaho’s student-athletes; telling the story of Idaho’s heritage and providing a unique gathering place for generations of Vandals to come.
Transparent design and innovative features drive campus fitness.
The E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center is a 108,000-square-foot, four-story fitness facility that reflects modern trends, student needs and innovative design as well as the generosity of Nevada citizens. It features the latest in Cross-fit training equipment, stationary fitness equipment, weightlifting and other strength training equipment in addition to flexible spaces for Pilates, yoga, Zumba and aerobics. There is a 200-meter, 1/8th-mile elevated running track wrapped around a 3-court basketball gymnasium adjacent to a unique set of indoor “stadium stairs.” The facility has office areas for fitness leaders and staff plus standard amenities like lockers and shower rooms. Below ground is an 85-space parking garage, added to replace metered parking in that location.
To maintain efficiency while using maximum natural lighting, the facility was designed with a range of strategies to provide views, control glare and conserve energy. The exterior utilizes high-performance glass to maximize transparency for views and minimizing heat loss and solar heat gain. Use of energy efficient light fixtures greatly reduced energy usage below code allowances. Automatic control of fixtures through a building energy management system as well as by daylight sensors and occupancy sensors also contribute to additional energy savings. High-performance wall and roof envelopes were used to maximize energy conservation which was achieved with continuous air barrier and insulation minimizing heat transfer.
University students voted to approve a fee to help build the Fitness Center. The cost was also supported with gifts from community foundations and individuals, capital funds and state tax bonds. The building is named for Edwin L. Wiegand, an entrepreneur and inventor whose foundation, established after his passing, has given over $50,000,000 to Nevada projects and causes.
A state-of-the-art fitness center benefits the University, helping them compete for top talent across the country and the world – surveys show that amenities like fitness facilities attract and retain high-performing students. It also was designed with input from students, to support their needs and reflect current knowledge in an ever-evolving fitness industry. Studies prove the connection between good physical health and learning. Having a place to access the latest equipment and training techniques is important to UNR students – over 4,000 of them (there are 21,000 students total) used the facility on its first day of operation.
E-sports drive enrollment and innovation for the liberal arts.
Hastings+Chivetta worked with Columbia College to create the Game Hut – the home base for the Cougars eSports team. Columbia College was only the fifth school in the country to start an eSports program. Top players are offered scholarships for League of Legends, the most popular video game in the world with more than 27 million players daily. “Yes, we’re a liberal arts school, but a liberal arts school can and should be innovative. I love to have one foot in the past and one foot in the future,” said Scott Dalrymple, Ph.D., Columbia College’s President.
The Game Hut is a 850 SF stand-alone building formerly housing the soccer team’s locker room. The new state-of-the-art campus hub welcomes both gamer-athletes and recreational gamers. Color-changing LEDs let players decide how their space will look. The lighting is designed to not interfere with how players view games on their monitors. The futuristic environment is complete with the latest gaming technology, high-back chairs for comfort, locker rooms, and the Cougars logo on the wall.
In their first year, the Columbia College Cougars won a national title and are off to a great 2017-2018 season by earning the top spot in the national DreamHack Denver 2017 tournament.
Collegiate eSports was new not only for Columbia College but for the entire country. While promising, there were many unknowns. The College worked with Hastings+Chivetta and Dimensional Innovations to develop a cost-effective, fast-track project with a big impact. “The current conversation happening about eSports is similar to the conversation. 100 years ago about collegiate sports. Adding collegiate sports was a new, controversial idea. It took a long time for society to catch up,” says Dalrymple.
To meet the demand placed on campus dining facilities by increased student population, John Brown University chose Hastings+Chivetta to expand campus dining and special events space. Simmons Great Hall was built adjacent to the existing Kresge Dining Hall to provide overflow space for the daily users of the dining hall. Simmons Great Hall provides banquet-style seating for 600, and can be divided into three separate rooms to host separate, concurrent events. The rooms are outfitted with state of the art audio visual equipment for event use. When special events are held in Simmons, Kresge is able to remain operational to serve students during meal times. Simmons Great Hall was named in honor of long time John Brown University supporter Mark Simmons.
Hastings+Chivetta (Architect of Record) in association with Perkins+Will (Design Architect) are designing the $72 million renovation of the University of Dayton Arena. This transformational project will be implemented in three phases and completed in 2019 – in time for the 50th anniversary of the Arena.
The Arena is an iconic community resource with great economic impact. In addition to Flyer men’s and women’s basketball games, high school tournament games and the NCAA First Four, it is used for competitions such as the Winter Guard International World Championships, entertainment events, large-scale educational seminars and as a staging area for community projects.
The renovation will greatly enhance the experience of every person that enters – athletes and fans alike – by improving the infrastructure of the building and maintaining the seating capacity while avoiding disruption to the basketball season during construction. The end result will be a dramatic, state-of-the-art facility that preserves the Flyers tradition and creates one of the best basketball venues in the country.
The new 72,400 SF Bow Creek Recreation Center replaces a 50-year-old facility with a modern and sustainable building. The new center offers the community world-class amenities and top-notch programs and classes. The modern facade of the new building is anchored by a concrete masonry base. The angled roof plane rises and falls over the structure in direct contrast with the level landscape. Anchored metal panels are a colorful contrast to the organic masonry. Large spans of glass provide transparency into major activity components and simplify visitor orientation and wayfinding. The building plan is organized in an “L” shape with the main entry, and separate activity areas for seniors, youth and children are grouped on one side of the natatorium. Locker rooms and gymnasia are grouped on the other side. The upper level incorporates an aerobics/dance studio and fitness center. The new center features an indoor swimming pool, expanded cardio/weight training area with group fitness studio, indoor double gym, youth game room, meeting rooms and classroom space for early childhood programs. Also included in the design is a separate golf pro shop, snack bar, and a golf cart storage facility. Aquatic amenities include:
- 5,000 SF indoor leisure pool
- ¾-meter diving board
- Drop slide
- Four 25-yard lap lanes
- Zero entry
- Kiddie slide
- Deep water aquatic exercise equipment
The facility is LEED certified and provides the owner substantial energy savings through geothermal mechanical system and more. The design team considered indoor air quality when selecting products and materials, and pursued exemplary performance points for on-site stream restoration to treat Bow Creek neighborhood storm water runoff.
The University of Louisville embarked upon a major renovation and expansion of their Student Activities Center (SAC) to provide a more current architectural expression for the highly visible building, to improve upon existing program space and to provide much-needed additional space. The University hired Hastings+Chivetta, in conjunction with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, to program and design the new facility.
The Student Center forms the heart of student life on campus. A significant campus icon, the University’s clock tower remains in front of the building. The existing SAC has changed very little since its opening in 1990 and was in need of a fresh signature design to reinforce its prominence on campus. Large expanses of glass and unique façade treatments consisting of deep framed openings and vertical fins will lighten up the existing structure and showcase the amenities within. The University’s signature red color will highlight the perimeter of the building.
All three levels of the building will be renovated, including removal of an outside ramp and inside escalator. Renovated areas include the dining hall, restaurant/game room, conference rooms, theater, recreation space, lounges, student affairs office and workrooms, athletics offices and support areas. New additions will include offices, a ballroom, meeting spaces, prefunction lounge, food service areas and a bookstore. The new campus bookstore with entry on the eastern side of the building will create a welcoming new storefront and serve to open this building to the surrounding neighborhood.
A new outdoor plaza will be created by the removal of a large existing ramp bisecting the current campus green space and hindering pedestrian flow. The new plaza containing tables, chairs and shade shelters will serve as a community gathering space rather than just a pass-through walkway.
The Belmont Plaza Pool is a symbol of Long Beach, with a long-standing history of providing beach-front community recreation, U.S. Olympic swim trials and collegiate championships. In 2013, the pool structure was deemed seismically unsafe, requiring a replacement facility. To replace this revered attraction with a new state-of-the-art facility, the City Council engaged Hastings+Chivetta in association with Harley Ellis Devereaux and RoTo Architects..
The project is envisioned to be a new indoor facility that is as streamlined and elegant as a world-class swimmer, with an outdoor pool and full-service restaurant nearby. Working with the City Council and multiple community stakeholders, the design team developed a concept that not only complements the prime beach-front location and sleek city landscape, but provides a much-needed venue for swimming, diving and water polo competitions.
The new Belmont Beach & Aquatics Center will welcome the bright southern California sun into the enclosed indoor 50M pool and separate dive tank. The pool will feature a moveable floor, transferable bulkhead, 10M diving platform and a full range of diving boards. A space frame will cover the domed roof of the indoor pool, providing auxiliary shading for the outdoor 50M x 25M competition pool and recreation pool. Upper level spectator seating will accommodate 650.
The project is designed to achieve LEED Gold and will integrate sustainable features such as energy efficient equipment for conditioning indoor spaces, water conservation measures, energy efficient pool equipment and filtration systems, use of recycled materials, natural lighting to reduce energy consumption, LED light fixtures, managed site light pollution, solar water heating and other renewable energy sources.