The two-story State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland Student Life Center is divided into three primary sections — recreation, dining and outdoor adventures — with a common lobby and entrances on both sides connecting the three functions.
The signature feature of the new facility is the three-lane, fifth-mile suspended jogging track, which includes a 20-inch grade change to mimic hills. The ADA-accessible track runs the perimeter of the facility and offers exterior views in all four directions and interior views into every major space of the building, including a glass tunnel through the pool area.
The facility includes many themed specialty-fitness areas. A group cycling room features an interactive lighting system, sound system and a 124-inch flat screen. A combatives room is equipped with heavy bags, a speed bag, TRX mounts and floor pads for martial arts programming. A two-story climbing wall is located at the termination of the main concourse.
The recreational pool has six lanes for lap swimming, an area for water basketball and volleyball, a bubble seat, a resistance walk and a 25-person hot tub. The facility is designed to reduce energy consumption through rooftop solar panels, a green roof, oversized fans and more, and is pending LEED-Gold certification.
Student Life Center, State University of New York at Cortland
