
New Natatorium, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana



New Natatorium, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana
USI Natatorium
The project initiated with development of an Athletic Facility Master Plan that included a detailed needs assessment of current space needs for the Department of Athletics and Department of Kinesiology and Sports as well as an evaluation of the existing 84,000 SF Physical Activities Center (PAC), to create a road-map for improving the outdated facility to better align with current programming needs and the higher expectations of today students and athletes. The design and construction of the new Screaming Eagle Arena displaced an old, outdated 25 M x 6 Lane competition pool.
As part of the larger Athletic Facility Master Plan, the second phase includes a new Natatorium containing a 25 yd x 25 M pool with 1 M and 3 M springboards, a 20 person spa, bleacher seating for 250 spectators, locker/shower rooms, a wet multipurpose classroom, and offices. The new natatorium is being built adjacent to the existing campus recreation center and will accommodate an intercollegiate swimming and diving program, as well as the student recreation needs.
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When completed, the 225,600 SF athletic complex will elevate the University’s Division II athletic programs to a level more often found at Division I schools, greatly enhancing the University’s ability to attract new students and student athletes while elevating the campus’s identity as USI looks toward the future.
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Client:
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN​
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Scope:
24,930 sf New Natatorium
2020 Scheduled Opening
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Role:
Voorhees: Sports Programming, Planning, Sports Technology
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Firm:
CannonDesign
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