Murray State University – Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Murray, KY
Murray State University is among many higher education institutions to capitalize on an aquatic design trend—providing maximum aquatic enjoyment to its entire student population.
Counsilman-Hunsaker designed the new state-of-the-art Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center pools, which combine a variety of aquatic venues for athletic and recreation use. The natatorium consists of a fitness lap pool for the swim teams and leisure amenities for students who prefer to use the pool for social and recreation activities.
Aquatic features of the facility include:
- 5,130 sq. ft. 25-yard fitness pool with five lanes and an open swim area for fitness classes
- Underwater benches and bubble couch
- Vortex
- 227 sq.ft. whirlpool spa
