UC Recreation Center
University of Cincinnati,
Jefferson Residence Halls
University of Cincinnati
Engineering Research
Center (SERB)
Miami University Levey
Hall Science Building
UC Eden Avenue
University of Cincinnati Student Recreation Center
An Extraordinary Place to Live, Work and Play
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Client:
University of Cincinnati
Cost:
$75,000,000
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UC's Student Recreation Center has received LEED certification from the USGBC.
KZF was the project architect on this 353,000 square-foot facility – designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis – which completes UC’s transformation from commuter college to modern student-life university.
As project architect for the University of Cincinnati's Student Recreation Center, KZF Design brought to life the incredible vision of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis. The sweeping architecture weaves three building as one – 353,000 square feet intertwine activity, academics and modern living. The central, barrel-roofed area houses the recreation center, which features a 50-meter Olympic pool, and leisure and current-training pools. The 1/8 mile, four-lane suspended track overlooks the six-court gymnasium. The fitness center includes 10,000 pounds of weights, a cardio theater, and more than 200 fitness machines. There are eight racquetball courts – and a 40-foot climbing wall.
The building also houses 224 dorm suites, six classrooms, offices and study lounges. Dining options include a juice bar, CenterCourt's eight taste stations – with seating for more than 400 people – and The Stadium View Café overlooking Nippert Stadium.
Located at the heart of campus, the Student Recreation Center completes UC’s transformation from a commuter college to an urban university rich in all facets of student life.