University of Akron – Student Recreation Center and Field House
Akron, OH
The new 233,000 sq. ft. Student Recreation Center and Field House complex was designed by Moody Nolan, Counsilman-Hunsaker, TC Architects, and The Sports Management Group. The recreation center includes a leisure pool, three-court gymnasium, two-court multi-sport area, climbing wall, cardiovascular training room, aerobics/dance studio, running track, and free weights and strength training space.
Counsilman-Hunsaker designed the indoor 3,500 sq. ft. leisure pool located adjacent to the Ocasek Natatorium’s competition pool. Features of the indoor recreation pool include:
- Warm-water current channel
- Vortex
- Fitness lap lanes
- Multiple bubblers
- 290 sq. ft. 30-person whirlpool spa
Design Awards and Publications:
- 2006 – ‘Outstanding Sports Facilities’ Award – National Intramural Sports Association (NIRSA)
- 2005 & 2006 – ‘Architectural Showcase’ – Athletic Business magazine
