University of Texas Pan American Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex
Edinburg, TX
Year in Showcase: 2008
Project Description
Unique to the University of Texas Pan American is the
consistency of the campus architectural style, which emulates
that of Louis Kahn, one of the foremost architects of the 20th
century. Some of the strongest features of this style are exhibited
in the Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex, including two-story
building massing, tan brick, brightly colored exterior accents,
recessed windows and entrances that create strong building
shadows, arched openings and patterned masonry walls created
through the use of plane changes.
The complex is designed to showcase movement, reducing the
amount of staffing needed. Both the lobby and the control desk
are afforded panoramic views of almost all major activity spaces,
including views of weight and fitness areas, the climbing wall,
the track, racquetball courts and lounge space. Locker rooms are
located directly behind the control desk, readily accessible by staff
and patrons. Lounge spaces are also centrally located with dynamic
views to various activity areas.
Durable materials were selected to stand up to the high level
of use. On the first floor, walls of tan brick and painted concrete
block were used in spaces with the heaviest use. Terrazzo was used
in high-traffic areas. School colors of orange and green were the
starting point for a colorful, lively scheme that reflects the culture of
the South Texas location.
Project Details
Architect of Record: F&S Partners Inc.; Dallas, Texas
Aquatic Design Engineer: Aquatic Design Group
Carlsbad, Calif.
Construction Cost: $26.2 million
Square Feet: 100,039
Occupancy: August 2007
Vendors
Access Ramps/Stairs: Sunbelt Spas
Basketball Backboards/Supports: Aalco Manufacturing Co.
Chemical Control Systems: Sunbelt Spas
Cleaners/Vacuums: Sunbelt Spas
Dehumidifiers: Sunbelt Spas
Divider Curtains: Aalco Manufacturing Co.
Filters: Sunbelt Spas
Floor Finishes:
Mondo
Flooring, Aerobics:
Mondo
Flooring, Aerobics:
Mondo
Flooring, Fitness Center:
Mondo
Flooring, Fitness Center:
Mondo
Gutters: Sunbelt Spas
Ladders/Grab Bars: Sunbelt Spas
Lane Markers: Sunbelt Spas
Lighting:
Hubbell Lighting Inc.
Lockers: Scranton Products
Scoreboard/Timing Systems:
Daktronics Inc.
Scoreboards:
Daktronics Inc.
Starting Blocks: Sunbelt Spas
Surfaces, Basketball:
Mondo
Surfaces, Multipurpose:
Mondo
Volleyball Nets and Standards: Aalco Manufacturing Co.
Wall Padding: Aalco Manufacturing Co.
