Sasaki
Sasaki teamed with Hopkins Architects for the design and implementation of the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center at Colby College. The project recently received a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) New England as part of their annual Design Awards program which seeks to celebrate architects from, and architecture in, New England.
The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that integrates indoor competition venues, training areas, and other support spaces to serve the college’s athletics, recreation, and wellness programs. The facility is arranged around a central courtyard that connects all levels and provides clarity and orientation for visitors and everyday users. The project has achieved LEED Platinum certification and is the first SITES certified project in Maine and the first SITES gold project in New England.
The courtyard unifies the entire building around a single external space establishing a strong point of orientation and wayfinding with visual connections between and across all levels and venues
Each of the five separate competition venues are clearly articulated through their own volume, but together they create a legible profile set in the landscape
The center was the largest building project in Maine at the time of construction and puts the college at the forefront of Division III athletics and as a leader in athletics facility program, quality, and performance, a key aim for the project. The new building and surrounding landscape are the epicenter for athletics, recreation, health, and wellness on campus.
Congratulations to the Sasaki + Hopkins team and to all the other winning projects! We are honored to have been recognized amongst all the incredible entries.
To see the full list of this year’s winners click here.
The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is one of ten projects recognized by the annual AB Show
The project was honored with a Silver award in the Leisure category
The building is recognized for its organization of spaces and a modern exterior aesthetic that complements the surrounding landscape
The Design by Hopkins Architects and Sasaki Puts Colby at Forefront of NCAA Division-III with Standard-Setting Facility Supporting Student Athletes and All-Campus Wellness
