Even in the 99 degree heat this week, the construction workers were still at it. They seemed to be moving in slow motion and kept trying to hide in the shade of the formwork, but the Sports Center Renovation was still moving forward...
The existing shingles have been removed and the roof is being prepared for new insulation, which will increase the energy efficiency of the building.. The skylights over the wrestling gym have been demolished and the roof over there is being prepare for the installation of a solar panel array.
Here you can see the footing for the new Squash Court Addition, the formwork for which you saw in our last post. Those two rows of rebar sticking up will receive the concrete for the building wall and the planter wall that wraps around the south-east corner of the building. The little yellow plastic caps on the tops of the steel are just for safety and will be removed before the concrete is poured.
The pile of steel bars at the center of this next photo is just a fraction of the six tons of steel that will go into reinforcing and structuring the new Squash Courts.
The north wall of the North American Courts has been demolished in preparation for the expansion of the new courts. In this photo you can see the scaffolding being used for the demolition and construction of this wall. The ceiling has been removed to expose the framing, which will hold a new ceiling and some bright fluorescent fixtures to illuminate the squash courts. Through the plastic sheeting, you can catch the shadows of the forest beyond.
The wall between the basketball gym and the lobby has been opened up to accommodate new windows. The design for the entrance to the Sports Center uses glass to create visual connections to the adjacent gymnasiums and enliven the lobby.
As all this construction is going on, the team at Windigo is working with the client on the interior design aspects of the project. This week, we pondered some very important decisions for the basketball gym interior renovation: white, bright white, ultra white, super white...? We also selected colors for the bleachers, mats, flooring, etc, choosing colors that reflect the school's personality and that will tie the separate spaces of the Sports Center together. We are also working on the design of the millwork and wood paneling for the lobby and new Squash Court spectator area.
Downstairs, the metal stud walls are up, defining the new exercise room, the faculty locker room, and some storage space. This room will become a space for the boys to train for sports and for general fitness.
Check back soon for more progress updates!
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