Panelists lauded the visual relationships established between the Roberts Pavilion’s interior and exterior designs, facilitating transparency and natural illumination among diverse activity areas organized around a three-story arena. The exterior responds to existing site conditions by extending and retreating strategically in the interest of energy savings and overall sustainability, prompting one judge to call the project “sculptural, smart and engaging.”
“The exterior skin responding to the interior program’s relationship to the sun and views is dramatic and creates a stunning interior environment,” the same judge continued. “A tremendous example of a well-organized plan in a shared-use facility.”
ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Los Angeles, Calif.
COST: $52 million
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 144,000
MAJOR FACILITY COMPONENTS:
2,000-seat area, gymnasium, fitness center, workout studios, sports medicine facility, team rooms, athletic department offices
Suppliers: Spectrum Aquatics: Ladders/Grab Bars, Life Fitness: Fitness Equipment
“The design concept successfully carries through from the exterior to the interior. A compact and efficient plan is maximized with an expressive facade, interior forms and skylights that deliver light deep into the building.”
Kalman Nagy
“Interesting solution of window orientation to provide natural light as much as possible without impacting energy use. Fantastic interior space!”
Lynn Reda
“Really cool and dynamic building! The main lobby interior is striking and full of natural light. The building program configuration and connection to the exterior is exceptional. This is a place you want to exercise and spend time in.”
Stephen Sefton
Credits:
Photos by Fotoworks/Benny Chan and Nicole Bell. Video by Sean Ray.