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Recreation and Wellness Center Expansion (RWC)

Includes renovation of the existing recreation center and a 5-story 152,000 sf addition. Stacked vertically due to site constraints, the addition serves as a new gateway to the campus.  The grade level of the addition includes the relocated student entry, a cafe and student lounge. terraced weight-fitness atrium and Wellness Center.  A lower level contains strength & conditioning space, cycling studio, lockers, Outdoor Adventure Center and climbing/bouldering area.  Upper levels include 5 double height multipurpose rooms, catering kitchen, elevated jogging track, two-court MAC, and two classrooms.  Additional weight-fitness space is located throughout the facility.  

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A three-level administrative suite occupies the western tip of the building and covers an entry plaza below. 

 

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Client:

University of Minnesota, MN

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Scope:

152,000 sf New Construction

$46 M Construction Cost (Incl inflatable bubble / field)

2013 Completion

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Role:

Voorhees - Sports Programming, Planning, Technology, Detailing

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Firm:

CannonDesign in Association with Studio 5 Architects

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Awards / Recognition

  • Outstanding Sports Facility Award - National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)

  • Honor award, unbuilt - AIA St. Louis Chapter

  • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Workplace - Best of B3

  • MCA Award of Excellence - Minnesota Constructors Association

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Photography

Reed I Voorhees, AIA

 

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Reed Ittner Voorhees, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

RIV Design, LLC

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St. Louis, Missouri  63122

Office: 314.479.0689

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