University of North Florida Student Wellness Complex

Increasing Use of an Iconic Wellness Center
Jacksonville, Florida
The exterior design incorporates a glazing pattern that symbolizes the university's osprey mascot.
The exterior design incorporates a glazing pattern that symbolizes the university's osprey mascot.
The complex supports an active student life on the northern campus and complements the new student union to the south.
The complex supports an active student life on the northern campus and complements the new student union to the south.
One of the goals of this project was to enhance students' out-of-classroom experience, and monthly use of the facility has nearly tripled since opening.
One of the goals of this project was to enhance students' out-of-classroom experience, and monthly use of the facility has nearly tripled since opening.
The building features multiple spaces laid out in an open environment.
The building features multiple spaces laid out in an open environment.
Expansive open-areas contain a variety of exercise equipment, from state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines to functional training equipment.
Expansive open-areas contain a variety of exercise equipment, from state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines to functional training equipment.
The facility offers a 32-foot climbing wall, known as the Osprey Cliff, that features the university's mission etched onto the glass that surrounds it.
The facility offers a 32-foot climbing wall, known as the Osprey Cliff, that features the university's mission etched onto the glass that surrounds it.
The three indoor group fitness rooms incorporate numerous windows that take advantage of Florida's bright natural light.
The three indoor group fitness rooms incorporate numerous windows that take advantage of Florida's bright natural light.
Materials were selected for their durability under high-use conditions and to create a contemporary space.
Materials were selected for their durability under high-use conditions and to create a contemporary space.
Large expanses of glass showcase the activity of the building and are layered with metal sun screens that protect against Florida's climate.
Large expanses of glass showcase the activity of the building and are layered with metal sun screens that protect against Florida's climate.

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The University of North Florida's new wellness center features three stories of space designed to integrate wellness programs with student recreation. Large expanses of glass showcase the building's climbing wall, group fitness rooms, 27,000 square feet of fitness space, elevated running track, and nutrition and fitness assessment center. Designed in joint venture with Borrelli + Partners, the award-winning LEED® Gold facility features many social areas and an exterior design that alludes to the wings of the university's osprey mascot.

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University of North Florida

Certification

LEED® Gold

Square Footage

76,500 SF

Cost

$16.5 million

Awards

Architectural Showcase

Athletic Business Magazine

Award of Merit

AIA Orlando Chapter

Excellence in Design Award

AIA Central Illinois Chapter

Outstanding Design - Athletic Facility

American School & University

Top 10 Building

AIA Florida People's Choice

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