Collegiate Projects
Darton College UMC School of Veterinary Medicine University of Oklahoma Valdosta State University Washington University
Bond Wolfe Architects understands the vital role collegiate facilities play in student retention and attraction. Modern student recreation facilities, new housing models and multifunctional gathering spaces have become a standard on collegiate campuses. Bond Wolfe specializes in transforming dated campus facilities to meet these needs and the demands of today’s college student.
DARTON COLLEGE CAVALIER ARENA
ALBANY, GEORGIA
The renovation, addition and adaptive reuse of the Darton College Cavalier Arena provides Darton students and residents of Albany with a new activity, convocation and recreation center. In order to maximize the existing recreation center space, the design team creatively converted the old natatorium into a new office suite and expanded weight training facility. The remaining multi-sports forum was fully renovated into a modern, multi-use performance venue.
The addition includes a new state-of-the-art varsity performance center, eight lane competition pool with dive tower, weight training and cardio areas and aerobics rooms. Amenities of the arena include a booster club suite, support spaces, team and public locker rooms, administrative offices, concession stands and lounge space.
To contextually connect both facilities and improve circulation, a central lobby was designed. In order to maintain a strong connection with the outdoor playfields, great care was taken in the orientation of the central lobby and addition. The lobby features a grand staircase with comfortable furnishings and fresh finishes accented by Darton College school colors.
