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ANTEATER
RECREATION CENTER AT
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
The design of this 89,000 square foot, two-story university student recreation center, reflects the historic agrarian origins and influences of the large land grant Irvine Ranch on which the campus is located. These influences are seen most dramatically in the choice of materials, textures and colors, which flow seamlessly from the exterior to the interior of the facility. This choice of materials includes the use of "split face" concrete masonry units at the building's base, "precision" concrete masonry units at the building's body and, where appropriate, "smooth faced" concrete masonry units in athletic areas that require a smooth durable surface.
Immediately upon entering the lobby, one is aware of the facilitie's spatial organization with clear visual connections to major activity areas. With simple and proven technology, the design creates efficiencies and economics in programming, construction, energy, operations and maintenance. The exposed roof structure, concrete masonry unit bearing wall, ductwork and lighting that shape the large volumes of the lobby and gymnasiums, reinforce that the orientation, acoustics and durable construction materials were all important aspects of the design.
ARCHITECT:
Langdon
Wilson Architecture
Planning, Interiors
18800 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92612-1517
Robert
D. Keeler, AIA
Principal
Duane
R. Fisher, AIA
Project Architect
Gordon
Walker
Design Concept
Cannon
Programing
