When Oberlin College made the decision to expand and renovate its existing Health and Wellness Center, the college took a unique approach to the standard conventions of athletics while keeping the college’s core values of liberal arts at the center. Through new design and programming, Oberlin College ventured forward with the community in mind and […]
The Pete White Health & Wellness Center is the second of four Senior Health & Wellness Centers funded by the third iteration of the MAPS initiatives promoting healthy, active lifestyles, social interaction and overall quality of life for Oklahoma City residents 50 years and older. To accomplish these objectives, the 39,000 sq. ft. facility […]
As a part of a large renovation and expansion project at Fort Stockton High School, the school district added a new band hall and natatorium, along with renovations to the commons/dining space, administration space, and main entry. Photos courtesy of Geof Harral, Parker Smith Cooper
In 2013, Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to conduct an economic analysis for a new aquatic center which included the financial feasibility and projected economic impact. The report highlighted three options for consideration with estimated capital and operating costs. Pleased with the results from the study, Buncombe County celebrated the […]
Sheridan County School District #2 is a public school district which serves 3,500 students in grades K-12 and has 10 schools in the district. The Early Building Pool, located at the Sheridan Junior High School, is the only school in the district that provides a swimming pool used to host swim meets, lessons, activities, and […]
In 2015, the City of Mitchell voters approved the construction of an $8 million-dollar indoor aquatic center. The new Recreation Center completed in July 2018 includes an indoor aquatic center, basketball courts, weight room, cardio room, locker room, racquetball courts, fitness on request, adult classes, and free consultation with fitness coordinator and towel service. In […]
Located on the campus of Indiana University (IU), the Indiana Athletics Excellence is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a home for the Excellence Academy program, which is one of the most innovative and effective personal development programs in all intercollegiate athletics. The $48 million, 66,600 sq. ft. facility encloses the south end zone of Memorial […]
Regis Jesuit High School, the alma mater of Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin, was ready to replace their aging lap pool. As conversation began, Regis High School retained Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a feasibility study that would evaluate potential pool concepts. The team at Counsilman-Hunsaker met with representatives from Regis, including teachers, coaches, and administration, to understand […]
The City of Fife retained Helix Design Group in collaboration with Counsilman-Hunsaker to explore site, facility and cost options for expanding their existing aquatic center. The expansion would maximize opportunities for competitive swimming, exercise, water sports, leisure and school district needs. The feasibility study began with a needs assessment that included; meeting with stakeholders to […]
After being retained to renovate the indoor pool located at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, the University of Memphis was concerned with the operational cost associated with running an indoor competition pool. Counsilman-Hunsaker was retained to provide an operational analysis that would compare the current cost of operation to that of the proposed renovation. […]
