The City of Wylie, Texas commissioned Dunaway Architects and Counsilman-Hunsaker to perform a feasibility study to explore an indoor and outdoor aquatics complex for the city that is located 30 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. While the city and surrounding suburbs have seen significant population growth over the past five years, there is a lack […]
In March 2021, the City of St Ann, Missouri commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to perform a feasibility study analysis to study the future options for the Jack Rehagen Municipal Pool. Through this process, Counsilman-Hunsaker was contracted to identify and assess the need for a renovated or replaced swimming pool complex, develop several options for consideration that meet […]
The new two-story 89,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center at the University of Memphis showcases a dynamic wellness and recreation program for students, faculty, and alumni. It features a teaching and demonstration kitchen, weight fitness areas, a two-court gym with an elevated track, and various fitness studios, including TRX, CrossFit, Yoga, and Spin. Outdoor features include a recreation […]
Designed to enhance classroom and game performance, the new Whitney Athletic Center provides physical training, well-being, and academic support to all University of Delaware student-athletes. By integrating athletic facilities and academic assistance, the Whitney Athletic Center will facilitate easier transitions from school to sports, giving the students more time to focus on both. The new […]
The Poplar Building is a conversion of an existing department-store warehouse which has been standing since 1918. The renovation has been in progress since the developer (Post Brothers) acquired the property in 2017. The building is 10-stories and includes 285 luxury apartments, along with expansive amenity spaces, including a roof deck with an incredible view […]
The Campus Recreation Center is open to all Rhode Island College (RIC) students. Offering state-of-the-art facilities including a 10,000 sq. ft indoor heated swimming pool, a 35,000 sq. ft. field house equipped with a five-lane 1/10 mile indoor track, three multipurpose courts, and a fitness center with accessibility to cardiovascular and weight training equipment. In […]
Omni Las Colinas is located along the banks of Lake Carolyn in central Las Colinas, a planned community within the City of Irving, Texas. The newly revitalized hotel is a popular resort destination allowing guests to experience the urban energy of the community along with the tranquility of a waterfront location on Lake Carolyn. The […]
For many years, 90-year-old Janet Smith has been advocating for a new community pool in the Oakland area of Haines City. Ever since the old pool shut down in 2012, she had insisted that a new pool be created. Smith had attended every city commission meeting asking city commissioners to consider directing funds towards the […]
The Splash Factory is a 1,700 sq. ft. interactive sprayground located behind the Charley Taylor Recreation Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. It features fun age-specific play areas, including a tipping bucket, directional water cannons, geysers, and several new interactive features. Multiple canopy shade structures were replaced around the perimeter of the sprayground, which gives this […]
After eight years in the making, the newly opened City of Arlington East Library and Recreation Center (ELARC) celebrated its grand opening in November 2020. During a 2014 Bond Election, Arlington voters approved $26 million for a new facility to replace the aging Hugh Smith Recreation Center and the East Branch Library. The newly constructed […]
