Design Services

Stunning, state-of-the-art aquatic design

Offering diverse aquatic design solutions through a process proven by decades of experience, we have the expertise to bring aquatics to communities and everyone around them.

Inspirational aquatic design From vision to concept to reality, our team of designers and engineers will work with you to achieve desired outcomes for your state-of-the-art aquatic facility. From schematic designs and drawings to programming, budgeting, and ensuring that your aquatic center features all of the amenities you desire, our team will develop a comprehensive design for your aquatic facility that exceeds all expectations.  Learn about our process in our e-Book

We serve excellence, and it's important for us to bring our clients complete satisfaction. Certified in all 50 states and internationally, our diverse and experienced aquatic design team provides innovative solutions so your project will be completed on time and within budget, ready to inspire everyone.

 

The Counsilman-Hunsaker Experience

Our award-winning, industry-leading design process features:

Project Programming and Conceptual Development: We kick off each project with a thorough needs assessment with users, stakeholders, and constituents to identify your defining goals and opportunities set for each project.

Schematic Design: Counsilman-Hunsaker tailors aquatic designs that wholly meet your desired outcomes. During schematic design, we work directly with the architect and communicate probable construction costs and estimate data for the overall aquatic facility for maximum transparency.

Design Development: After pinpointing any issues our design team may need to resolve, we begin preparing design drawings for your new pool and its features. A most important step, our LEED-accredited professionals apply sustainable design elements to lower operating costs and improve energy efficiency in order to help meet your budget and financial goals.

Construction Drawings and Specifications: Final coordination across teams is critically important as we present specific details for the pool and the aquatic facility's construction. Our internal quality control team ensures that plans comply with all applicable codes and standards and that we are meeting programming needs before our certified architects stamp the final plans.

Pool Contractor Procurement: Our network is expansive, and with construction documents complete, we help with requisition of pool contractor bids on your project based on previous experience, workmanship, aquatic equipment and systems knowledge, and past performance.

Construction Administration: Project quality at key milestones throughout construction is paramount, and our design and engineering professionals conduct on-site visits to assure quality, monitor progress, and submit formal reports. We review any contractor submittals, shop drawings, project information, and requested substitutions before they are allowed to move forward.

Project Commissioning and Operational Support: Upon project completion, Counsilman-Hunsaker continues to offer services unavailable through any other aquatic design consultant. Our Aquatic Management Program offers many levels of support for ongoing operations, including helping facilities train and lead staff while maintaining standards of excellence.

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Inspiring others to dream more

Using visual media, knowledge of the site, and your vision for a stunning aquatic center, our team can craft a dynamic, efficient facility design, and help you evaluate, modify, and choose the perfect model for your project.

During this critical phase, we’ll work with you to make sure that the design of your aquatic center compliments the type of activities your facility offers and the existing aesthetic of the location. If you’re interested in discussing your inspiration for an aquatic facility or have questions about other stages in our aquatic facility design process, get in touch with our team today.

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  • Fort Stockton High School Natatorium

      As a part of a large renovation and expansion project at Fort Stockton High School, the school district added a new band hall and natatorium, along with renovations to the commons/dining space, administration space, and main entry.   Photos courtesy of Geof Harral, Parker Smith Cooper  

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    LMC Marymoor – Spectra Apartments

    LMC Marymoor is a lavish mixed-use apartment community in the heart of the vibrant new Marymoor Village neighborhood in Redmond, WA. This exceptional project comprises three buildings, housing 450 luxurious residential units and boasting an impressive 37,000 square feet of commercial space above a convenient subterranean parking structure. At LMC Marymoor, residents are treated to ...

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  • West Guth Pool

    Having been closed to the public for renovation since December 2017, the City of Corpus Christi opened the newly renovated West Guth Pool in July 2018. Renovations include a new pump room, new pool equipment, adding zero-depth entry to the pool, new water features, and a rock-climbing wall which rises up to 10 ft. 6 ...

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    Cape Girardeau/Jefferson Community Center

    In 2019, Counsilman-Hunsaker was engaged by the City of Cape Girardeau and the Cape Girardeau Public School District to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to enhance aquatic facilities within the city. The study aimed to identify the most effective approach to meet the aquatic needs of local user groups, considering options such as a unified ...

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    Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST)

    The Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) facility is the premier swimming, training, and competition venue in the Southeastern United States. Designed to host swimming competitions for local, state, and national competitors, FAST features an indoor 50-meter competition pool, an outdoor 50-meter warm-up pool, and an outdoor spray ground. The outdoor warm-up pool is a ...

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