University of Missouri - Columbia (Competition Pool)
| Pool Type: |
Indoor 50-Meter
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| Project Type: |
Competition Venues
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
Aquatic Operation Services
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| Location: |
Columbia, MO
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
Apr 2005
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| Architect: |
Hastings & Chivetta Architects
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| Description: |
Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned, in association with Hastings & Chivetta Architects, to design an aquatics facility for the University of Missouri- Columbia. The University’s objective was to design a state-of-the-art natatorium for their Tigers swimming and diving teams, as well as a number of campus and community swim clubs.
Nationally recognized for their aquatics expertise, Counsilman-Hunsaker designed a world-class venue, which includes:
• Olympic-sized 50-meter by 25-yard indoor competition pool
• Two moveable bulkheads
• Separate diving well
• Ten-meter diving tower and four springboards
• Moveable floor
• Warm-water spa
• 1,000-seat spectator gallery
• Specialized timing and display system
In 2007, MU was a recipient of the distinguished ‘Dream Designs’ award from Aquatics International magazine. In 2007 and 2006, Athletic Business magazine recognized the MU facility as an ‘Architectural Showcase.’ In 2006, they won the 2006 Outstanding Sports Facilities award from National Intramural Sports Association (NIRSA), and was also featured in Recreation Management magazine.
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