University Center Renovation and Expansion - Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Year in Showcase: 2008
Project Description
The University Center at Nova
Southeastern University was
conceived as a mixed-use hub of
student, faculty and public activity.
Located at the heart of campus and
linking residential and academic
zones, the facility houses recreation,
athletics and performing arts
components.
The exterior design respects the
existing campus palette of glass and
precast concrete, and takes as its
inspiration the diverse functions of the
building. Tall activity spaces are visible
from the exterior both day and night.
Inside, the galleria spine is the
primary organizing element and
the focus of all social activity for
both spectators and participants.
The synergy of different types of
activities allows for more amenities
than could be justified within an
individual recreation center, student
union, performing arts building or
conference center.
Three levels of dedicated fitness
facilities include cardiovascular
fitness and strength training spaces,
racquetball courts, a two-court
gymnasium and a climbing wall. The
center also features a new enclosure
for an upgraded recreational pool
with a sundeck and facilities for
social events.
Project Details
Architect of Record: Cannon Design; Los Angeles, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Washington, D.C.; Victoria, B.C.
Associated Firm: EDSA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Construction Cost: $64 million
Square Feet: 321,887
Occupancy: September 2006
Vendors
Arena Seating: Irwin Seating Co.
Basketball Backboards/Supports: American Athletic Inc.
Bleachers/Grandstands: Irwin Seating Co.
Climbing Walls:
Entre Prises Climbing Walls
Court Panels/Glass: A Best Enterprises Inc.
Court Panels/Glass: Fiberesin Industries Inc.
Divider Curtains: American Athletic Inc.
Dryers: Unimac
Elliptical Equipment:
Star Trac
Exercise Balls: Power Systems Inc.
Floor Finishes:
Connor Sport Court International
Flooring: Crossfield Products Corp.
Flooring, Aerobics:
Connor Sport Court International
Flooring, Fitness Center: Johnsonite
Folding Chairs:
Clarin, Div. of Greenwich Industries
Free Weight Equipment: Flex Fitness Inc.
Free Weight Equipment:
Star Trac
Hydrotherapy Tank: Hydroworx International Inc.
Lockers: Penco Products Inc.
Pilates Equipment: Efi Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation/Testing Units: Polar Electro Inc.
Rowers:
Concept2 Inc.
Saunas/Whirlpools: Mccoy Sauna & Steam
Scoreboards/Timing Systems:
Daktronics Inc.
Scorer's Tables:
Daktronics Inc.
Stair Climbers:
Star Trac
Stationary Bikes:
Star Trac
Surface:
Connor Sport Court International
Volleyball Nets and Standards: American Athletic Inc.
Wall Padding: American Athletic Inc.
Washers: Unimac
