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: |
Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned by the University of Chicago to design a state-of-the-art, Olympic-sized pool to accommodate its swimming and diving programs while also allowing for growth.
The Myers-McLoraine Natatorium includes:
• 12,640 SF 50-meter competition pool
• Moveable bulkhead, allowing for 50-meter, 25-meter, or 25-yard courses
• Starting blocks that can be mounted on the pool’s ends or sides for long- or short-course
• Diving well
• One-meter springboards and two three-meter springboards
• Plenty of upper-deck bleacher seating
In June 2006, the Myers-McLoraine Natatorium received Recreation Management magazine’s ‘Innovative Architecture’ award for outstanding design. In 2004, Midwest Construction honored the aquatics facility with a design award, and Athletic Business magazine featured the project as an ‘Architectural Showcase.’
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