Project description
The new four-story building, consisting of community facilities and student residences, was built alongside the existing college track and football field. The community facilities side includes the stadium grandstands, which house game-day locker rooms and concession stands on the main level. The upper floors include an officials and press box, and a two-story multi-use space is planned that includes a restaurant and dining area overlooking the field.
The residential portion of the building curves along the athletic field’s end zone and contains four-bedroom apartments complete with kitchen and living spaces. The building’s curvature, combined with glass-walled common spaces and outdoor balconies overlooking the field, provides prime views of athletic events.
Site modifications complemented the new stadium’s appeal, providing new parking for residents and events, as well as a new plaza and green landscape. Site lighting provides a secure nighttime environment and enhances building features.
Adams State University was motivated to use sustainable energy options, including a campus heating water loop fed by a geothermal well. The loop supplies heating water to campus buildings and is backed up by condensing boilers. Taking advantage of the geothermal heating and incorporating additional energy-saving design features, such as energy-efficient lighting and automatic lighting control, enhances the university’s bold sustainability efforts.
Guiding Principles for the Design
- Sustainable Systems
- Unique Curvature
- Glass Walls
- Timeless Design
- Indoor/Outdoor Integration
- Optimize Resources
- Community Connection
- Campus Harmony
- Safety and Security
- Adaptive Spaces