Recreation Facilities / Aquatic Centers

Student Recreation & Wellness Center - Washburn University

This project involved the mechanical, electrical and plumbing design of a new two-story, 36,000 s.f. student recreation and wellness center located immediately south of the football stadium. The structure is complete with three interior basketball courts, elevated running track, climbing wall, cardio/weights area, aerobics/dance rooms, shower/locker rooms, wellness classrooms, and general offices. The building is completely handicapped accessible. The HVAC system involved packaged rooftop VAV air handlers and a hot water boiler plant for VAV reheat.

YMCA Southwest Branch

LSA provided the mechanical, electrical and plumbing design for the new 40,667 s.f. community/fitness center. This facility features a 3,994 s.f. swimming pool area with slide and on-deck whirlpool, a full court gymnasium, a multi-purpose room for exercise classes, a weight and fitness room with elevated running track and Fitlinxx computerized fitness system, locker rooms, a youth activity room, and a nursery. The HVAC system includes general rooftop units for all areas except the pool and locker rooms, which feature energy recovery units. The lighting for the facility has been featured with IES and has won an IIDA Regional award through IES.