In 2017, the Dearborn City Council unanimously approved a plan to spend $4.2 million on a new pool complex in Ford Woods Park and replacing the existing 63-year-old outdoor pool complex, which far exceeded its useful life. The new pool will build community and help people connect and interact with one another.
In the fall of 2016, the project team of CannonDesign, Civil Design, Inc., DTLS, and Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the City of Richmond Heights to assist with assessing current needs within the city, undertake a cursory building analysis of The HEIGHTS Community Center and Memorial Library, and explore planning options to best accommodate the identified […]
St. Xavier High School, founded in 1831, is a Catholic college preparatory school for young men conducted by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). In 2019, SHP Leading Design, authorized by Saint Xavier High School, commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool and pool mechanical systems audit of the existing indoor 50-meter competition pool located in […]
Estancia High School in Costa Mesa was the only district high school without an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Its existing outdoor L-shaped pool measured 25-yards by 27-yards. With successful aquatic programs growing and a desire for equity amongst the high schools in the District, the District’s school board agreed to a new $7 million pool replacement […]
In 2012, the Town of Morrisville voted with an overwhelming 74% of the population approving the renovation of their local parks and recreation facility. Demolition of the existing facility was completed in 2018 and construction started on the newly renovated facility in 2019. The facility now features two new pools that are housed in an […]
Sustainable aquatics is a buzzword we like to throw around, but what exactly does it mean when it pertains to aquatics and an aquatic facility? In the context we’re referring, we’re not talking building green or sustainable building design. Rather we’re talking about expenses vs. revenue and ensuring that your facility is able to continue […]
What exactly does sustainability mean when it pertains to aquatics and an aquatic facility? In this e-Book, we explore how you could be saving money for your facility with minor adjustments to your budget and where you might find new opportunities for revenue generation.
The Glen Ellyn Park District retained Counsilman-Hunsaker and FGM Architects to review and evaluate the present layout, features, and conditions of the Sunset Pool and develop recommendations, concepts, and plans to renovate, improve, and maximize space and layout. The assessment included evaluation and review of the lap pool, leisure pool, and existing play structure. Also […]
The new 163,000 sq. ft. Student Recreation Center was designed to be the new campus “front door” attracting prospective students while serving current students and faculty. The design fosters an inviting environment for wellness by creating spaces that combine independent and group recreation together to meet the needs of all users. Included in the Recreation […]
PBK Architects, authorized by the St. Edwards University, commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a swimming pool and pool mechanical systems audit. Located in the Recreational and Convocation Center (RAC), the aging swimming pool has required considerable maintenance and repair effort in recent years with the most significant improvement being made approximately five years ago when the […]
