2014 Facilities of Merit: Crisler Center Renovation & Addition

Photo Courtesy of University of Michigan
Photo Courtesy of University of Michigan

Constructed in 1967, the University of Michigan’s Crisler Arena debuted upgrades in 2013 that impressed judges with their transformative effect. The like-new arena now has wider, brighter concourses to facilitate fan movement, modern fan seating options and amenities and state-of-the-art infrastructure for optimal building function.

 Relocation of restrooms, concessions areas and student seating, as well as installation of a dynamic new scoreboard, also helped bring the Michigan fan experience on par with today’s major college competition venues. Visual upgrades include a new emphasis on branding, a brightly colored vomitory for the dedicated use of “Maize Rage” student ticket-holders and a circular glass entry atrium.

One judge commented on the “classic integration of the Wolverine brand,” stating, “While intense, it seems just right.”

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