University of Missouri - Columbia (Leisure Pool)
| Pool Type: |
Indoor Leisure
Outdoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Resorts
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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, in association with Hastings & Chivetta Architects, was commissioned to design an innovative aquatics facility for the University of Missouri–Columbia. The design objective was to create a resort-like “escape” for students—away from classes, studying, and exams.
Counsilman-Hunsaker heeded the school’s goals and objectives and designed an inviting complex, which includes indoor and outdoor leisure amenities. The ADA accessible indoor leisure pool was designed around a tropical jungle theme. Aquatic features include:
• Open swim area
• Soothing waterfall
• Zero-depth beach-style entry
• Bubbling fountain
• Current channel
• Hidden grotto
• Haystack, small inlet that allows swimmers to surround themselves around hydrotherapy jets
• Oversized vortex
• State-of-the-art underwater sound system and drop-down screens for viewing movies or Mizzou sporting events
• Oversized spa
The outdoor leisure pool includes a ramp entry, waterfall, and built-in benches, and whirlpool spa.
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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