Case Study: Center Grove High School Natatorium

Center Grove High School Natatorium

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A Flexible Natatorium to Serve all Center Grove Students The new Center Grove High School natatorium is designed to be one of the most flexible pools in the state of Indiana, providing athletes and students with enhanced competitive, practice and physical education opportunities.

The design of the natatorium includes the largest pool tank of any high school in the state. The 50+ meter Olympic-sized pool has two moveable bulkheads which reconfigure to support two 25-meter competition courses, two 25-yard courses or a 50-meter Olympic training course.

This flexibility allows the school to run multiple races simultaneously, with up to 20 lanes. The pool also accommodates up to 200 swimmers for practices, giving athletes more time in the water and reducing practice times.

$23.2

65,957

million in construction costs

new square feet

1,108

2021

capacity

completion date

P O O L F E AT U R E S :

• 50 meter stretch (186 feet by 75 feet) • Two ten lane competition courses (25 yard or 25 meter) • One ten lane competition course with two warm up lanes (50 meter) • Two movable bulkheads • Two meter depth at starting blocks • Four feet depth at center of pool sequestered by bulkheads for beginners • Diving well with one three meter and two one meter stands • Dynamic surge gutters for fast competition and improved turning • Temperature range (80 degrees)

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Master Planned for Smart Growth

New Natatorium

New Student Activity Center

Existing Gymnasium

Existing Pool

The new natatorium is part of a multi-phased plan developed by Fanning Howey.

Fanning Howey won an invitation-only design competition for the district’s new Student Activity Center. As part of that original concept, the design team master planned Center Grove High School’s new natatorium and new student activity center at the same time. This allowed designers to maximize shared spaces and plan for future construction efficiencies, even though the additions were two years apart. As a result, Center Grove was able to complete all work without raising taxes.

Fanning Howey designers used structural precast exterior insulted walls. This type of construction reduces the amount of labor and speeds up construction. The product also delivers the high-quality institutional look expected by the client.

A B OV E | The master plan allowed Center Grove to add a new Student Activity Center and a new Natatorium in an efficient manner.

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“Fanning Howey just knocked it out of the park. Their design was very conservative but so beautiful. It wasn’t over the top and was sleek and organized and very purposeful for everything we needed to do.”

– D R . R I C H A R D A R K A N O F F, S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Center Grove Community School Corporation Greenwood, IN

West-facing natatorium entry.

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Designed for Performance

“Fanning Howey just knocked it out of the park. Their design was very conservative but so beautiful. It wasn’t over the top and was sleek and organized and very purposeful for everything we needed to do.”

– D R . R I C H A R D A R K A N O F F, S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Center Grove Community School Corporation Greenwood, IN

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Design of the pool tank optimizes athlete performance. The tank features a shallow floor area in the middle and deeper water at each end of the pool. This makes swimmers faster by providing deep water starts. It also allows Center Grove swimmers to use starting blocks at each end of the pool, rather than starting off bulkheads. The shallow floor area also creates a 25-yard warm up lane, located in between the moveable bulkheads, for use during meets.

The natatorium design also enhances students’ and community members’ ability to develop their swimming abilities. The moveable bulkheads can be arranged to create separate areas for lap swimming, instruction and leisure, all at once. The central 25-yard cross lanes let lap swimming continue while physical education or senior swim programs are operating.

S Y N E R GY W I T H S U R R O U N D I N G S PAC E S • During swimming events, athletes have direct access to the adjacent Student Activity Center. The activity center provides 60,000+ SF of space for swimmers to rest between events.

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An Optimal Spectator Experience

Multiple design elements create an optimal experience for spectators.

The natatorium has upper-level seating for 1,100, which is on the same grade as the central commons. The commons and supporting areas include public restrooms and concessions.

Mid-level seating provides ADA access, while an upper balcony supports additional standing room-only viewing and built-in press seating. A 252-foot clerestory window runs the length of the north wall and brings in the ideal amount of natural light.

During events, spectators can take advantage of a large central commons located between the natatorium and student activity center. The commons has restrooms and concessions, as well as large video monitors that let spectators view swimming events in real time.

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Promoting Health and Wellness

In addition to the main pool, which will be used for “Our special needs population will learn to swim programs, the natatorium includes a definitely have more expanded zero-depth therapy pool for athletes, students and the opportunities for hydrotherapy, for school’s special education program.

The pool has built-in seating and a ramp for zero-depth entry. The pool will expand special needs access to hydrotherapy and swim lessons.

To support physical education, the pool includes a classroom located just off the main deck. The classroom has a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with direct views of the pool. The room will be used for instruction and as hospitality room during swim meets.

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swim lessons, and for access to the pool because it’s going to be more ADA compliant than the current pool is.”

– D R . R I C H A R D A R K A N O F F, S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Center Grove Community School Corporation Greenwood, IN

Support spaces have direct access to the pool deck, including a first-floor fhai.com 11 classroom.

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