Salomon Center

Ogden, UT
Construction Cost: $17.5 million
Area / Square Feet: 140,840
Occupancy Date: June 2007

This project represented an innovative mix of fitness and amusement components in one facility, owned by Ogden City and operated by a Gold’s Gym franchisee and Fat Cats—All Out Fun, an amusement/family fun center. The building, located in the middle of downtown Ogden in a redevelopment district, was required to be as compact as possible to include all the components within the small site.

Fat Cats includes 34 bowling lanes, an arcade, party rooms, bumper cars, glow-in- the-dark golfing and a full-service restaurant. A climbing wall and surfing pool located on the first level and a skydiving simulator located on the second level are operated by the Gold’s Gym franchisee. Separate entrances for each of the areas were required due to varying operation times and fee points. An additional restaurant operates in an area adjacent to the surfing pool and allows patrons to observe surfing participants while dining.

Situated with stunning views of the mountains, the facility is designed with large windows that provide ample natural light. Bright colors and durable materials are incorporated throughout the facility.