Originally conceived by the City as an adaptive reuse of a portion of the existing Bentley Center (built in 1948-1950 as a high school), Neumann/Smith proposed a completely new building even though the project had a fixed budget of $25 million.  By challenging ourselves and our client to look beyond the original project parameters, we were able to create a 135,000 sf "mall of fun" meeting all of the original program criteria. 

 

The new facility includes a 42’ climbing wall, suspended indoor running track, 4 gymnasiums, fitness areas, gymnastics center, aerobics room, sauna, locker rooms, cabanas, private changing rooms, senior lounge, day care and play area, party and meeting rooms, a competition pool with adjustable floor, hot tub, lazy river, low and zero depth entry pools, and an outdoor spray park and sunning deck.

 

In association with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture