Liberty University, LaHaye Ice Center
Lynchburg, Virginia
Design team: Southern Air, Inc. (MEP); Hurt & Proffitt (Civil)
Ten years after it was built, the LaHaye Ice Center was renovated in 2015 because of the rapid growth and popularity of Liberty University’s ice hockey programs. Home to three men’s hockey teams, two women’s hockey teams, and a figure skating team, the upgrade more than doubled the center’s seating capacity, visually integrated it with the surrounding buildings, and increased its energy efficiency.
Locker and team rooms were added or reworked to accommodate each team, as were visiting team locker rooms. Spaces for staff offices, a weight room, athletic trainers, and hydrotherapy also were provided. Interior finishes were selected for their durability, especially in areas accommodating skate traffic.
Careful design of the addition was required to connect it to the existing pre-engineered metal building structure, as well as to allow the ice rink to remain undisturbed during construction.
Close coordination with the university throughout the duration of the project enabled the project to be completed within budget. The project was finished in seven months and opened in time for the start of the fall hockey season in late October.
Additional Information
Capacity
2,754
Cost per Sq Ft
$163.00
Featured in
2018 Architectural Portfolio
Category
Sports Stadiums/Athletic Facilities
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