Universities
Modern university aquatic facilities and programs have become a requirement in student life and recruiting on campus. The university swimming pool design may include competitive training and venue facilities for aquatic sport, teaching pools with support equipment for physiology research or a modern day resort leisure pool for relaxation and student enjoyment. The following is a sample of the best of the best in university swimming pool design.
Searchable Project DatabaseView All Featured Projects in CategoryWest Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
| Moody Nolan had a vision for the design of a one-of-a-kind student recreation complex for the West Virginia University campus. The vision became a reality, and today, the campus features an award-winning recreation center designed with innovative form and state-of-the-art amenities for the entire school and community.
The modern 177,000 sq. ft. facility includes weight/fitness equipm...(more) | |
Miami University
Oxford, OH
| Counsilman-Hunsaker in association with Moody Nolan Ltd. was selected to design a first-class aquatic center for Miami University. The private university wanted a facility that would provide athletic and recreational programming spaces to meet the needs and objectives of their students and community.
Counsilman-Hunsaker’s design included four bodies of water: competition pool, diving ...(more) |
Boston University
Boston, MA
| Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Cannon Design, was selected by Boston University to design a natatorium to meet the needs of the school’s growing aquatic program. The resulting design included three bodies of water: competition pool, leisure pool, and spa.
The competition pool was designed as a 25-yard pool, 10 to 16 lanes, divided by a moveable bulkhead to also include a ...(more) | |
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
| The team of Counsilman-Hunsaker and Hastings & Chivetta Architects was commissioned to design a cutting-edge, world-class aquatic complex for the University of Missouri-Columbia. The design intent was to encourage maximum participation in a welcoming environment and gathering place for students to socialize.
The award-winning, resort-like aquatic venue has met and exceeded students’ ...(more) |
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
| Florida State University retained the team of Counsilman-Hunsaker and EMO/Architects to design the new Morcom Aquatic Center. The 100,000 sq. ft. athletic complex consists of separate swimming and diving tanks utilized by academics, athletics, and recreational swimmers.
Both pools feature the Myrtha Pool System and the main swimming pool was used at the FINA 2005 World Championships i...(more) | |
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
| The award-winning, $70-million Kenyon Athletic Center, designed by Gund Partnership in association with Counsilman-Hunsaker, offers a spacious, welcoming, and architecturally stunning 263,000 sq. ft. collegiate center. Open views and abundant natural light throughout promote friendly interaction while saving energy. To control noise and streamline the roof profile, mechanical systems wer...(more) |
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
| The Texas Tech University new outdoor aquatic facility features an exciting array of refreshing aquatic recreation activities for both students and faculty in the arid west Texas town of Lubbock. The aquatic center welcomes guests into its Spanish Renaissance style complex with plenty of leisure and adventure.
Counsilman-Hunsaker exceeded the school’s goals and objectives, and designe...(more) | |
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
| The team of Counsilman-Hunsaker, Allen Brown Architects, and Moody Nolan designed the new resort-like outdoor aquatic facility to meet Oklahoma State University’s student body’s fitness and leisure programming needs. The state-of-the-art facility embodies the school’s goals and objectives as a popular gathering place for students.
The pool is made up of one large body of water artisti...(more) |
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
| Completed in 2000, the Physical Education Building at Southern Utah University is both an educational and a recreational facility. The functions of the building are separated into individual components connected by the circulation space to reduce the impact of a massive 130,000 sq. ft. building. The building is comprised of two large volume spaces: a triple gymnasium with suspended runni...(more) | |
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
| The new cutting-edge 250,000 sq. ft. Campus Recreation Center at the University of Cincinnati is a magnificent and uniquely shaped building consisting of five separate entities: athletic core, six electronic classrooms, student housing, restaurants and dining, and stadium grandstands.
This world-class swimming pool, designed by Counsilman-Hunsaker in association with KZF, Inc., includ...(more) |
Mesa State University
Mesa, CO
| The El Pomar Natatorium, contained within the Maverick Center, and Hamilton Recreation Center, at Mesa State College has undergone a $41 million dollar renovation and expansion, resulting in the most modern and exciting recreation facility in western Colorado. Completed in December 2009, the center now includes a new athletic training treatment area, offices and classrooms to accommodate...(more) | |
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
| Counsilman-Hunsaker in association with Scholer Corporation formed a joint venture to provide architectural and engineering services to design and construct a new natatorium for the Boilermakers aquatic programs. The $23 million project is a cooperative venture among Intercollegiate Athletics, the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, and the Division of Recreational Spo...(more) |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
| Founded in 1859, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is revered as one of the most advanced and prestigious academic and research institutions in the country.
Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Sasaki Associates, was commissioned to design a state-of-the-art three-story natatorium, named the Al and Barrie Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center.
The world-class aquatics...(more) | |
Texas State University - San Marcos
San Marcos , TX
| The Texas State University Student Recreation Center addition and renovation was overwhelmingly approved by a 2005 student referendum giving the students access to over 100,000 sq. ft. of recreational leisure activities.
Designed by Marmon Mok Architects of San Antonio, the two-level expansion includes a natatorium, rock climbing wall, computer labs, multi-purpose exercise and weight ...(more) |
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