Oklahoma State University
| Pool Type: |
Outdoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Universities
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
Stillwater, OK
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
Aug 2004
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| Architect: |
Allen Brown Architects/Moody Nolan
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| Description: |
The team of Counsilman-Hunsaker, Allen Brown Architects, and Moody Nolan designed the new resort-like outdoor aquatic facility to meet Oklahoma State University’s student body’s fitness and leisure programming needs. The state-of-the-art facility embodies the school’s goals and objectives as a popular gathering place for students.
The pool is made up of one large body of water artistically carved into separate rings with each seamlessly connecting to the next. Amenities include:
•Three fitness lap lanes adjoined to a split-level wading pool with stair entry
•Vortex as the innermost ring, spinning quietly with the sounds of waterfalls and trickling fountains located throughout the pool
•Underwater bubble-bench seating as the next ring of the circle, holding up to 30 students
•Current channel designed as the outermost ring
•ADA-accessible zero-depth entry
•Aquatic basketball space located in the upper pool section
Design Awards and Publications:
2006 - ‘Outstanding Sports Facilities’ Award
National Intramural Sports Association (NIRSA)
2005 & 2006 - ‘Architectural Showcase’
Athletic Business magazine
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