Construction Moves Forward at The Lawrenceville School
Construction progresses on the Tsai Field House, continuing the implementation of Sasaki's master plan at The Lawrenceville School
Combining dining and athletics under one roof to create a welcoming space for the entire academic community
The Lawrenceville School Tsai Field House
Anchoring the second phase of implementation of the Lawrenceville School master plan, the Tsai Field House will reposition student life for the school by bringing together recreation, wellness, athletics, and dining into one interconnected environment.
The strategy includes both new buildings and the restoration of the historic Field House. New facilities include an ice rink, basketball gym, swimming pool, and a fitness center. The gym is designed to double as a function space that will serve multiple school functions.
The building organizes major sports venues on the lower level. The concourse holds dining and connective spaces between venues.
Master plan
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Connective bridge from entry lobby leading to the field house
Fitness area
Field house
Varsity workout area
Master plan
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby
Connective bridge from entry lobby leading to the field house
Fitness area
Field house
Varsity workout area
The new dining facility accommodates over 500 students, staff and faculty daily. The design includes a mezzanine dedicated to freshman as a way to create a sense of belonging for new students. The main floor is subdivided into modules designed to foster community.
Building upon a well-established campus tradition, two new courtyards will promote links to the broader campus landscape and provide opportunities for outdoor programming.
At a larger scale, the project includes a new gateway and entry road for the campus, as well as new field and track facilities.
The design team fabricated a sectional model of the dining space in order to display all the systems working together at facade, ceiling, clerestory, and wall nooks.
Rendering by LAM Partners: Section rendering detailing lighting and roof structure
For more information contact Vinicius Gorgati.
