Saint Louis University, O’Loughlin Family Champions Center

St. Louis, Missouri

Firm

Hastings+Chivetta Architects

Client

Saint Louis University

Area

23,921 sq.ft.

Completion Date

10/2023

The O’Loughlin Family Champions Center at St. Louis University prioritizes the academic success and well-being of the university’s 400 NCAA Division 1 athletes. The two-story lobby features the university’s Billiken mascot and “SLU Blue” color scheme. Terrazzo floors, wood-look acoustic ceilings, and integrated LED lighting create a cohesive environment throughout the center.

The Performance Nutrition Center offers large group dining and serves as a community event space. The adjacent Team Dining Suite facilitates team meals and game film reviews, and the Fueling Station provides healthy grab-and-go options.

The Student Success Suite offers sports psychology services, academic tutoring, career counseling, and student-athlete development in a flexible, collaborative space with ample natural light and technology.
The Billiken Victory Room, adjacent to the basketball coaches’ offices, is a key recruiting space. It offers views of the nearby soccer and baseball fields. The Men’s and Women’s Basketball Department suites provide private offices and meeting rooms.

Additional spaces were created for team film viewing, including a basketball film room (technology suite) and a technology classroom for larger teams and departmental meetings.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Perkins&Will (Design Associate Architect)

Featured in

2024 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Physical Education Facilities/Recreation Centers

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