The Ohio State University
| Pool Type: |
Indoor 50-Meter
Indoor 25-Yard
Indoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Competition Venues
Universities
World Class
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
Columbus, OH
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
2005
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| Architect: |
Moody Nolan
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| Description: |
Moody Nolan, under the guidance of internationally acclaimed architect Antoine Predock, had a vision for the design of a one-of-a-kind student recreation complex for The Ohio State University campus. That vision became a reality, and today, the campus features a 600,000 SF, award-winning recreation center, designed with innovative form and state-of-the-art amenities for the entire OSU community to use and enjoy.
The Bill and Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion houses seven bodies of water. The Pavilion’s main attraction is the Mike Peppe natatorium, which includes:
• 50-meter by 25-meter competition pool
• Two movable bulkheads
• 4,600 SF dive pool
• Ten-meter platform and one and three-meter springboard diving
• Two whirlpool spas 154 SF/212 SF
• 4,700 SF eight-lane, 25-yard class pool
• 3,500 SF six-lane, 25-yard recreation pool
• 2,850 SF leisure pool with aquatics playground, vortex, underwater benches, and bubble couches
Design Awards:
2007- “Facility of Merit’ award
Athletic Business magazine
2007- ‘Dream Designs’ award
Aquatics International magazine
2007 -National Intramural
Recreational Sports Assoc (NIRSA)
‘Outstanding Sports Facilities’ award
Recreation Management magazine
‘Innovative Architecture Design’ award
2006 -National Intramural
Recreational Sports Assoc (NIRSA)
‘Outstanding Sports Facilities’ award
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