Sports, Recreation & Entertainment: Aquatics

― Aquatics

Buoying public health and community spirit

Contents

Introduction ― 4 Selected Projects ― 8

Front Cover: West Lafayette Wellness Center, West Lafayette, Indiana Left: Cornell Community Centre and Library, Markham Ontario, Canada

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Community destinations that make a splash We understand the complex needs that surround the integration of aquatic facilities into community recreation centers, university campuses, and healthcare settings. Our strategic approach puts performance first, prioritizing longevity, sustainability, and delight.

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Aquatics

Environments that are safe, functional, and dynamic.

As neighborhoods and communities evolve rapidly, recreation centers can become anchors—central locations that bring people together for positive change. Future-ready aquatic facilities must address the evolving demands of our clients and the communities they serve. Universal changing rooms, advanced security technology, and flexible spaces are just a few of the ways our buildings are designed for the present—and for whatever comes next.

↑ The Beast - Eastside Regional Recreation Center, El Paso, Texas

← Oak Ridges Community Centre, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

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Selected Projects

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City of West Lafayette Community Wellness and Aquatic Center West Lafayette, Indiana Client: City of West Lafayette Size: 73,000 square feet (6,781 square meters) Completion Date: 2020 Awards: AIA Indiana Merit Award 2021; AIA Colorado Honor Award, 2022

― WHAT IT IS

Fitness, recreation, and community gathering spaces, all under one roof.

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City of West Lafayette Community Wellness and Aquatic Center

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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Inclusive locker rooms and restrooms support the concept of a place designed for all.

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The Beast - Eastside Regional Recreation Center El Paso, Texas Client: City of El Paso Size: 141,000 square feet (13,099 square meters) Completion Date: 2021 Sustainability: LEED Silver Awards: Honor Award, AIA Dallas, 2022; Design Award, Texas Society of Architects, 2022; Award of Merit, Best Project Winner Sports/Entertainment, ENR Texas & Louisiana, 2021

― WHAT IT IS

An oasis and anchor for the multi-generational community of El Paso.

The Beast - Eastside Regional Recreation Center

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Inspired by regional indigenous history, the new facility anchors an ambitious park master plan for the growing city.

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Town of Johnstown, Community YMCA Johnstown, Colorado Client: Town of Johnstown Size: 70,000 square feet (6,503 square meters) Completion Date: 2020

― WHAT IT IS

Across from the town hall and public library, this recreation and community center links the city to its surrounding geography.

York Recreation Centre Toronto, Ontario Client: City of Toronto Size: 70,000 square feet (6,503 square meters) Completion Date: 2017 Sustainability: LEED Silver Awards: Facilities of Merit, Athletic Business, 2018

― WHAT IT IS

A community hub for underserved neighborhoods, characterized by openness, ample daylight, and bold use of color.

Kiwanis Aquatics Centre & Library St. Catharines, Ontario Client: City of St. Catharines Size: 48,000 square feet (4,459 square meters) Completion Date: 2012 Sustainability: LEED Silver

― WHAT IT IS

A combined library and aquatics center nestled within a 40-acre park.

Meadowvale Community Centre and Library Mississauga, Ontario Client: The City of Mississauga Size: 87,300 square feet (8,110 square meters) Completion Date: 2016 Sustainability: LEED Silver

― WHAT IT IS

An accessible gateway to wellness, recreation, and literacy that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of its community.

Awards: Award of Excellence, Mississauga Urban Design Awards, City of Mississauga, 2018 Facilities of Merit, Athletic Business, 2017 Design Excellence, Finalist, Ontario Association of Architects, 2017 Award of Merit for Accessibility Design Excellence, March of Dimes Canada, 2017

Oak Ridges Community Centre Richmond Hill, Ontario Client: Town of Richmond Hill Size: 60,000 square feet (5,574 square meters) Completion Date: 2012 Sustainability: LEED Silver Awards: Facilities of Merit, Athletic Business, 2018

― WHAT IT IS

A robust community center that incorporates nature-friendly strategies, like a green roof and bioswales.

Oak Ridges Community Centre

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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

A beach-entry to the leisure pool teaches toddlers water-safety, while a looping water slide entertains teens.

Piedmont Wellness Center at Pinewood Forest Fayetteville, Georgia Client: Piedmont Healthcare Size: 57,000 square feet (5,295 square meters) Completion Date: 2019

― WHAT IT IS

An expression of Piedmont Healthcare’s commitment to wellness, featuring unique programs for physical fitness and rehabilitation.

Lamar IB High School Houston, Texas Client: Houston Independent School District Size: 289,000 square feet new construction (26,848 square meters); 110,000 square feet renovation (10,219 square meters); 530-car parking garage Completion Date: 2020 Sustainability: LEED for Schools Certified Awards: Houston Business Journal, Landmark Award, Education Category, 2021; TASA-TASB Exhibit School of Architecture, Stars of Distinction for Design, Value, & Innovation, 2021

― WHAT IT IS

An urban campus, reimagined for a new era with wellness front and center.

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City of Merriam, Merriam Community Center Merriam, Kansas Client: City of Merriam Size: 66,000 square feet (6,131 square meters) Completion Date: 2020

― WHAT IT IS

Located in the heart of a Kansas town, this center includes both indoor and outdoor aquatic spaces located on a 7-acre site.

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Meadows Community Centre and Library Edmonton, Alberta Client: City of Edmonton Size: 235,000 square feet (21,832 square meters) Completion Date: 2014 Sustainability: LEED Silver Awards: Edmonton Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence for Urban Architecture, City of Edmonton, 2017; WoodWORKS! Interior Wood Design Showcase Award, Canadian Wood Council (CWC), 2016

― WHAT IT IS

In a harsh northern climate, this center that offers year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.

Bison Ridge Recreation Center Commerce City, Colorado Client: City of Commerce City Size: 106,000 square feet (9,847 square meters) Completion Date: 2018

― WHAT IT IS

A recreation center that evokes the region’s industrial and farming past.

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