Architect of Record: Fawley Bryant Architecture
Total Construction Cost : $25M
Square Feet : 115,000
Project Description:
The East Campus Basketball Facility serves as a departure from the existing campus character and catalyst for the IMG Academy’s future growth. The scale of the new building exceeds that of many popular big box stores, and its sheer expansiveness has redefined the East Campus entrance, creating an empowering experience that mirrors the arrival sequence of the West Campus.
The facility consists of two gymnasiums flanking a center corridor. As visitors enter, they are immersed in the IMG experience with a Hall of Fame lobby. Using backlit graphics and branding, the achievements of the Academy are on full display. The South part of the building is home to four basketball courts. The championship court features a horseshoe seating arrangement and lowered ceilings designed to give the perception of “the walls closing in,” thus creating an intimidation factor for visiting teams. These visual cues are a slight of hand, as the court meets NCAA specifications, including lighting levels necessary for national broadcasting outlets. To the north is a second gymnasium with five indoor tennis courts — also equipped with broadcast-ready tournament spaces.
Between the two gyms are flexible locker rooms, VIP suites and meeting rooms that can be subdivided as needed. The second-floor VIP suites overlook the courts while doubling as a location for meetings. Adjacent to the East Campus gym is a championship outdoor tennis court with raised seating. The East Campus gym creates a third side of spectator viewing with a second-floor overlook. The veranda leads inside to a large meeting room that can host a variety of functions, from team gatherings to tournament operations to VIP hospitality accommodations.
