McDaniel College, Leroy Merritt Fitness Center and Klitzberg Pavilion

Westminster, Maryland

Firm

Marshall Craft Associates, Inc.

Client

McDaniel College

Area

24,843 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$8,166,000

Completion Date

07/2007

To maximize the impact of a modest space and budget, the center was designed as a veneer that wraps around the south end of the existing gymnasium, in a prominent location on campus. A dramatic glass curtainwall and staircase create a theme of transparency that draws people inside to enjoy the activity, sweeping views and abundant daylighting.

Between workouts in the fitness center, students gather in the pavilion to watch televised sporting events, visit the multimedia McDaniel sports hall of fame and archive displays, and hang out in the cafe. This common area shapes the experience of the building and serves social, display and event surge-space needs. The community atmosphere extends outside with a new pedestrian plaza.

Architecturally, the building pairs the glass facade with substantial piers of Indiana limestone, an iconic material used throughout the neo-Georgian campus. The piers emphasize building entrances and vertical circulation, and provide space for interior display niches. The combination of materials makes the facility a dramatic destination that still fits comfortably in its environment.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$329.00

Featured in

2010 Architectural Portfolio

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Product suppliers specified

Cafeteria Furniture by Integra Seating

Cafeteria Furniture by Stylex

Washroom Fixtures by Chicago Faucets

Washroom/Shower Partitions by General Partitions

Athletic Equipment by Cybex

Athletic Equipment by LifeFitness

HVAC Units by York

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by PolyVision

Carpet by Interface

Flooring by Fritz Tile

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Door Hardware by Best Access Systems

Door Hardware by Von Duprin

Doors by Steelcraft

Elevators by Otis Elevator

Plumbing by Zurn

Plumbing by Crane Plastics

Roofing by Sarnafil

Windows by Kawneer

Lighting & Accessories by Gammalux

Lighting & Accessories by Metalux

Lighting & Accessories by Ledalite

Lighting & Accessories by Spectrum

Locks by Best Access Systems

Lounge Furniture by Integra Seating

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Hand-Drying Equipment by Bobrick

Washroom Accessories by Bobrick

Washroom Accessories by Koala Kare

HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls

Lockers by Hollman

Signage by Metal Arts

Flooring by ECOsurfaces

Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries

Paint/Wallcoverings by

Insulation by Owens Corning

Lighting & Accessories by Neoray

Emergency Lighting by Emergi-Lite

HVAC Units by Magic Aire

Lighting & Accessories by Jesco

Flooring by Toli

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Fireline