Middlebury College Squash Center | Middlebury, Vt.
There are upgrades, and then there is the Middlebury College Squash Center, which replaces an air-supported structure incapable of hosting tournaments.
Adding four international courts to the old structure’s original five, the new center also includes amenities not offered before — from tiered spectator seating to a coach’s office. The building’s permanence is articulated on the exterior with a board-formed concrete base topped with textured cement fiberboard, and a central skylight illuminates the interior. The squash center connects to a larger athletic complex, extending its spine and serving as a new entrance and lobby.
“Elegant” came to mind for three judges, while a fourth called the project “a true gem.”
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Judges’ Comments
This project takes a straightforward program and maximizes its potential to transform the existing facility and to connect with the site.
— Darryl Condon
Elegant use of form and material. Very successful approach with restraint and simplicity.
— Stephen Springs
Fantastic use of controlled daylighting throughout the facility.
— Colleen McKenna
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge | Cambridge, Mass.
Cost: $6.5 million
Square Footage: 17,775
Funded By: Private donations
Major Facility Components: Nine international squash courts, spectator seating, fitness area, coaches office, entry lobby
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