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“An exceptional job in site location, interior finishes and optimizing visual accessibility. This approach expands the definition of campus recreation on campus—promoting a sense of place as well as activity. The pursuit of LEED certification is commendable.”National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association - Outstanding Sports Facility
Description
The largest building project ever undertaken at the University of Maine at Orono, the Student Recreation Center features a three-court gymnasium, fitness center, natatorium, suspended walking/jogging track, and support spaces. The contemporary building fits seamlessly into its heavily wooded site and incorporates sustainable building materials and systems including heat-recovery systems and recyclable materials. Two double-height, skylighted galleries – one north-south and one east-west – form the primary circulation. Inside, exposed wood structure and wood paneling evoke a natural, organic ambiance. Extensive use of glass on the south façade presents views of the activities within and provides users with views out to the scenic campus. The building’s exterior material palette of architectural precast concrete panels, copper panels, field stone, and glass walls harmonizes with the natural setting. The project has achieved LEED Silver certification.
Distinctions
- AIA New England Region
- Excellence in Architecture
- Boston Society of Architects
- Honor Award for Design Excellence
- National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
- Outstanding Sports Facility
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“An exceptional job in site location, interior finishes and optimizing visual accessibility. This approach expands the definition of campus recreation on campus—promoting a sense of place as well as activity. The achievement of LEED Silver certification is commendable”
- American School & University
- Citation for Design Excellence
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“Beautiful combination of materials inside and out”
- Athletic Business
- Facility of Merit
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“Locally harvested and manufactured wood structure and finish provide a unique aesthetic and appropriate connection to the surrounding wooded context. Nicely detailed exterior combines copper, stone and glass into strong organizing elements; interiors are very simply and cleanly detailed.”
- Society of American Registered Architects
- Award of Honor