Brock University?s newly expanded athletic centre has won the NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award for the Canadian Region.

Completed late in 2020, The Zone is a $7.39 million project that involved the renovation and addition of 16,250 sf for the fitness centre, home to both elite training and everyday programs.

The design team included: mcCallumSather, prime architect; WSP, mechanical, electrical, civil; TerraPlan, landscape architect; and Aquicon Construction as Construction Manager.

?We have had so much fun working on The Zone, especially because we know how meaningful the project is to this campus. What?s really exciting is that it reflects the University?s strong athletics culture and vision of its Student Union, who were very involved.? said Drew Hauser, Director of Design & Business Development at mcCallumSather.
The students? vision for their expanded fitness centre included a transformed courtyard experience, replacing the heavy awning and closed off space with a light-filled and vibrant space.

The double height interior features a series of active mezzanines that boldly feature the campus colours and its mascot. A long turf section creates an area for walking, runs or sprints, and gives workout options with different training surfaces.

There is a multi-purpose space for TRX, heavy bags, plyo boxes and hurdles; cardio areas in the mezzanine, easily accessed without passing through the weight-training areas; a free weight area; and Olympic Lift, s...