2014 Facilities of Merit: Holaday Athletic Center

Photos by Fred J. Fuhrmeister
Photos by Fred J. Fuhrmeister

Standing six and a half stories tall and housing a regulation-size football field, the Holaday Center makes an impression based on size alone, but its design specifics drew accolades from judges.

 Most notably, the facility’s use of an innovative translucent material, a strategically placed sunscreen along the western wall and natural ventilation simulate game conditions without any mechanical heating or cooling specified in the design. Exterior use of anodized aluminum, polished precast concrete and clear glass allow this massive structure to fit well within the midcentury modern USAFA campus.

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