Architect : Workshop
Associate Architect : HOK
Aquatic Consultant/Engineer : Water Technology Inc.
Total Construction Cost : $68.5 M
Square Feet : 251,000
Seating Capacity : 1,000
Project Description:
The Nick provides an accessible, adaptable and welcoming facility to inspire students and the greater campus community.
The program responds to current fitness trends with 30,000 square feet of dedicated space for strength, cardio and functional fitness; an eight-court gymnasium accommodating multiple uses; five exercise studios; areas for comprehensive wellness programming; a multilevel indoor track with views onto the Wisconsin Capitol; racquetball courts; a synthetic turf area; offices; classrooms; and an Olympic-sized pool with a separate diving well and seating for 1,000 spectators. A functional training sprint ramp is alongside an expanse of glass that gives passersby views of the fitness and recreation activities occurring inside.
The new Soderholm Family Aquatic Center features a 50-meter-by-25-yard competition pool and a separate 25-yard diving well with associated platforms. The shared-use aquatic center is also home to the UW swimming and diving program and is designed to NCAA standards, allowing the venue to host special events and large meets, including the 2022 Women’s Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships. The aquatic center also connects to the adjacent LaBahn Arena, providing athletes direct access to their team locker rooms. With restrooms, concessions and a separate event entry and lobby, the aquatic center provides student-athletes and fans with a world-class experience.