Project Challenges and Outcomes

Challenges

The goal was to expand the University’s health and wellness programming while creating facilities to support a more competitive NCAA collegiate sports program. The project consists of renovations to the Tippin Gymnasium, including the gymnasium and natatorium, and two additions on either side of the building to hold a new auxiliary gym and entrance and lobby area.

Outcomes

The Tippin building renovations include new basketball courts and seating, two new concession areas, new natatorium with a combination swimming/diving pool, expanded wrestling space, locker rooms, and office space for the coaches. Additions attached to either side of the Tippin building include a new auxiliary gym, new weight room/fitness area, and additional locker rooms and coaches’ offices. The renovations also serve to enhance the presence of the building and the health and wellness programs on campus.  The result is a state-of-the-art facility which is a hub for on-campus fitness and recreation and a recruitment tool to attract future students and student athletes to the University.

The project is on track to achieve the LEED Silver level of sustainability under the US Green Building Council’s LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations.