In 2012, the student body at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) passed a referendum in support of a new student recreation center. In addition to a high-quality recreational facility, UMSL envisioned a transformational building that would unify campus buildings, green space, and pedestrian pathways at the heart of its campus.
Major components of the 100,000 sq. ft. facility include a multi-purpose pool, a three-court gymnasium, expansive weight fitness areas, four group exercise rooms, and an indoor jogging track. Other amenities include a juice bar, a climbing wall, a wet multipurpose room, two saunas, a spa, administration offices, and outdoor terraces. The design team explored innovative technologies for the building, including utilization of renewable resources.
Aquatic amenities include:
3,500 sq. ft. Recreation Pool
- Four 25-yard lap lanes
- 1-meter diving board
- Climbing wall
- Water basketball and volleyball
- Ramp entry
- Grand stair entry
- Hydrotherapy bench
- Underwater bench seating
- Vortex
- Underwater lights
- Zip line
120 sq. ft. Spa
- Hydrotherapy bench seating
- Transfer rails
- Underwater lights
In 2020 Counsilman-Hunsaker provided additional services by designing a new filtration system due to multiple issues during the last few years with the existing units. The project included replacing the Regenerative media filters and reconnecting all the piping and required valves for the new system to operate properly.