Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Orono, Maine
From Archiplanet
| Student Recreation and Fitness Center | |
| Designer | Cannon Design, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Location | Orono, Maine, USA |
| Date | |
| Building Type | School and Academic |
| Climate | Cold Temperate |
| Context | Campus Context |
| Street Address | |
| Notes |
Contents |
[edit] Images
[edit] Discussion
| Building Details | |
| Client | University of Maine |
| Awards |
|
"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."—Cannon
[edit] Maps
[edit] Other Resources
[edit] References
- "New England AIA Awards", Brian Libby, ArchitectureWeek No. 451, 2009.1104, p N1.1.
- Project Description, Cannon Design, viewed on 2009.1010 http://www.cannondesign.com/#/expertise/project_catalog/213%23description
