Colorado School of Mines Student Recreation Center by Pinkard Construction

Colorado School of Mines Student Recreation Center by Pinkard Construction
This project is the construction of new student recreation center that will serve educational, recreational and athletic student programs on the School of Mines campus.

The site, which is adjacent to the existing Student Center, will create an important campus link to future on-campus housing and the recently completed Greek housing areas.

A central upper-level concourse will provide spectator access to the competition gymnasium and allow students to move through the building on their way to recreate or attend classes.

The lower level entry is oriented to a primary campus intersection, emphasizing the building's prominence as a component of campus life.

The structure is structural steel and load bearing masonry.

Exterior walls are masonry, metal panel and a variety of exterior glazing systems.

Mechanical systems are roof top units.

Particular attention was given to day-lighting opportunities combined with dimming controllers, efficient steam chillers and heating systems, and an efficient plan configuration that minimizes both heat gain and heat loss.

The project is being designed and built on an accelerated, "fast track," multiple-bid package basis.

Scope of work includes extensive site development and construction of a 110,000 gsf recreation center including a competition gymnasium seating 2,500, a