FWA | WU Lois Rhame West Center

The West Center is a LEED Silver building and a major component for the campus development at Winthrop University. The center houses several related uses including academic instruction, sports management components. The facility includes four indoor basketball / volleyball courts, racquetball courts, a running track, a climbing wall, a weight room, and two multi-purpose rooms for aerobics. A swimming pool is also included for future competitive swimming and diving.

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Its relationship to the campus master plan establishes the building as a major focal point and a link to future campus growth. The aesthetic of the building reflects the historical context of the University. Recognizable features such as brick, arched openings and porch elements are incorporated and reflect the design of the 1915 Peabody Gymnasium, which this building replaces. Items from the original building, such as wood flooring, spectator seating, and equipment were salvaged and installed in the West Center to link the past with the future.

Sustainable design strategies included daylighting, integration with lighting controls and the HVAC system, a high efficiency pool filtration system, and low flow plumbing fixtures. This project is Certified LEED Silver by the United States Green Building Council.

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BUILDING AREA:
137,000 SF