University of Akron
Multiplex-Football Stadium Academic Development
Akron, Ohio
CBLH Design was asked to design the build-out of academic spaces on the 3rd and 4th floors of the University of Akron’s Academic Infill project. This infill was part of the University’s new football stadium. This building includes the press box level, suites, shell space for academic programs and a concourse level that has game-day amenities.
The space is occupied by the Department of Sports Science and Wellnesst, which is within the College of Education. Within this department there wee several areas designed. These include: Exercise Physiology and Research, Athletic Training, Hydro-Therapy Training , Musculoskeletal Anatomy, First Aid, Motor Skills Development, Teacher Coach Behavior Lab, Multi-Purpose Rooms.
| Owner: | University of Akron Ted Curtis, University Architect |
| Facility: | Multiplex-Football Stadium |
| Construction: | New Stadium Complex |
| Area of Building: | 36,826 SF |
| Project Budget: | $5,981,700 |
| Completion Date: | January 2010 |
In addition to the academic areas, this project includes support areas with full-time and part-time faculty offices, department administrative spaces, graduate assistant offices, work rooms, locker and changing rooms, storage rooms and spontaneous collaboration spaces for students and faculty to use. There are also three classrooms, two of which are technology enhanced rooms and one which is equipped for distance learning.
