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PSU Softball Feasibility Study

 

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

 

Intercollegiate Athletics requested HPArchitects develop feasibility plans for a new softball stadium at the Nittany Lion Field and Beaver Field locations.  Detailed existing conditions, documentation and comprehensive review of previous feasibility studies helped inform decision making at both the architectural and programmatic levels.  The resulting study anticipates a warm brick ‘ball-park’ aesthetic that harmonizes with adjacent campus facilities.  The study responsibly recognizes potential costs and provides a firm foundation for future decision making.

Multi-Sport Facility

 

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

 

HPArchitects, in association with NBBJ Architects, designed the new Multi-Sport Athletic Facility at Penn State’s University Park campus.  The building houses one of the largest hydraulically banked running tracks in the world.  As the name implies, the building serves a wide variety of intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports.  Locker rooms, administrative offices, conference room, sports medicine clinic and spectator seating support the athletic activities in the building.  The existing outdoor track serves as a focal point from the east façade of the structure with the panorama of the Nittany valley in the distance.  The building serves as an edge to the planned varsity lacrosse performance field to the west.

Bigler Field

 

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

 

 

“I honestly believe we have the best field hockey field in the country.” 

Char Morett

Head Coach

PSU Women’s Field Hockey

 

HPArchitects helped Intercollegiate Athletics develop and implement plans for a new field hockey facility, recognizing the precedent set by other BigTen programs.  In depth review of the existing and proposed programs led to the strategic relocation of the field and allowed for an additional artificial turf playing surface to remain.  HPArchitects efficiently utilized the tight site and developed a rational plan that coordinates perimeter curbs, power, data, irrigation and control.  Fast-tracking kept the project on schedule and within the budget.