University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL)
St. Louis, MO
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 lightsPublications and Awards
2017 – ‘Outstanding Sports Facilities’ Award
National Intramural Recreational
Sports Association (NIRSA)
