University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness Center

Owner/Client: University of Central Florida

Location: Orlando, FL

Completion Date:  January 2002

Project Size: 80,000 square feet

Project Cost: $11,488,634

This facility, designed by Baker Barrios Architects and RDG, comprises 80,000 square feet of classrooms and offices, as well as a gymnasium, racquetball courts, aerobics area, cardiovascular room, weight room, jogging track, equipment area, laundry, workroom, locker rooms, sales area, lounge, snack bar and maintenance shop.
A serpentine curtainwall integrates with a brick exterior skin to create unique interior spaces. The main fitness area features over 3,000 square feet of cardio equipment overlooking the 5,500 square foot first floor weight training area and existing outdoor pool. The main rotunda also features a 40-foot climbing which allows this facility to rival many of the first-class private fitness and recreation facilities in the country.
The Recreational Services Building shares the South Campus site with the University's Academic Villages/Housing complex. The PPU team worked in tandem with the housing team in the master planning of the site.

This project won a 2002 Associated Buildings and Contractors Eagle Award for Best in its Category.

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