SOURCE: Interkal
Kalamazoo, MI — Interkal, the leading manufacturer of spectator seating in the United States, recently outfitted the University of North Georgia with 3,600 Aura stadium chairs and Vision platform chairs providing their patrons a unique combination of comfort, style, and durability.
Designed by Rossetti — a Detroit-based architecture firm focused on stadium, mixed-use developments, hospitality, and workplace design - the University of North Georgia’s Convocation Center is a $30-million multipurpose facility that serves as the focal point of campus life and the surrounding region.
Besides basketball, the 103,000-square-foot multi-purpose complex is the anchor for a multitude of events such as commencement ceremonies, concerts, and job fairs. The venue also features classrooms, labs, and physical training spaces for academic purposes.
The retractable VISION platform chair offers the University of North Georgia’s arena increased flexibility, as the seats feature fold-down operation that allows them to be tucked away when the facility changes its function. Due to the arena’s multi-use nature, the lower half of the seating is configured to be on a track instead of being cast in place to allow more freedom for ceremonies, drills, and other functions beyond sports.
The main 3,600-seat court area is noticeably refined and designed with intent. ‘Patriot Blue’ fabric panels line the arena with matching panels above the telescopic platforms. The wood paneling gives the same warmth to the entry point that the light maple does for the court, which is also marked by a Patriot Blue stain.
The UNG Convocation Center is the center of activity in the fastest-growing region in Georgia, planned for the growth and excitement of the area.
About Interkal: Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Interkal is a leading manufacturer of high-quality seating products with a rich history in the public spectator seating industry. Interkal is known for their design innovations and ability to deliver on time. The company’s technologically advanced factory uses robotics and industrial laser technology to manufacture precise and consistent quality products. With versatile seating options for indoor and outdoor installations, Interkal’s seating products have been chosen throughout the world – from school gymnasiums to high profile sports facilities like Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Madison Square Garden, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and many others.
