University of Chicago-West Campus
| Pool Type: |
Indoor 50-Meter
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| Project Type: |
Competition Venues
Universities
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
Chicago, IL
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
Sep 2003
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| Architect: |
OWP & P Architects
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| Description: |
From its inception in 1892, the University of Chicago has grown to operate two major national laboratories, an internationally renowned hospital, a pre-K-12 private school, a charter school with three distinct campuses, a professional theatre, museums, and the nation's largest academic press. The university also has a strong global presence with facilities in London, Paris, and Singapore.
To accommodate additional growth in swimming and diving programs, Counsilman-Hunsaker was commis-sioned by the University of Chicago to design a state-of-the-art Olympic-sized swimming pool at their main campus in Chicago. The award-winning Myers-McLoraine Natatorium includes:
•12,640 sq. ft. 50-meter competition pool
•Moveable bulkhead, allowing for 50-meter, 25-meter, and 25-yard courses
•Starting blocks that can be mounted on the pool’s ends or sides for long- or short-course events
•Diving well with one-meter springboards and two three-meter springboards
•Upper-deck bleacher seating
Design Awards and Publications:
2006 & 2007 - ‘Innovative Architecture’ award
Recreation Management magazine
2004 - ‘Outstanding Design’ award
Midwest Construction magazine
2004 - ‘Architectural Showcase’
Athletic Business magazine
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Articles
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