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RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER EXPANSION <br />UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS <br />Studio Five Architects, in collaboration with Cannon Design, designed the Recreation and Wellness Expansion to the exist- <br />ing Recreation Center at the University of Minnesota. The 160,000 sf, 4 story addition is south of the existing recreation <br />and aquatic centers and north of Scholars Walk. Spaces include fitness areas, locker rooms, a climbing wall, multi-purpose <br />rooms, a Super Mac gymnasium, administrative space and the Outdoor Recreation Center. <br />The expansion wraps the south and east facade of the existing recreation center, and is lifted at the entry level to create a <br />plaza and entrances to both the Aquatic Center and the new Recreation and Wellness Center. <br />The interior spaces are filled with natural light that penetrates the four-story atrium. The running track is suspended inside <br />the atrium, with tiers of fitness space below. The multi-purpose rooms are ideal for group fitness, yoga, and as meeting <br />rooms. The 30 foot tall climbing wall also has a bouldering area. <br />The building was opened to the students in fall 2013. <br />22 JLG ARCHITECTS I STUDIO FIVE ARCHITECTS 23 CITY OF ELK RIVER <br />