ATHLETICS FACILITIES
 Academic and Training Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
$5,786,000 · 2010
Client: Colorado State University
The Academic and Training Center is a 17,100 sq. ft. athletics training facility designed to complement the program of the new Indoor Practice Facility and enhance CSU's support amenities for student athletes. The center was created with the intent to integrate the development of the student athlete's body and mind. Spaces include private tutorial study and group academic support rooms, administrative office and support space, and an 8,000 sq. ft. fitness, weight and training facility.
The exterior architectural expression articulates the programmatic functions within the building, creating building forms and massing that are distinct yet similar. Large expanses of glass overlooking the adjacent practice fields bring natural light deep into the facility. The building is connected underground to the adjacent Moby Arena for use of locker rooms and other support facilities.
The facility was designed using the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Rating System and achieved a "Gold" certification.
Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects P.C. prepared the initial programming for the center, and provided full architectural and engineering services.
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 Indoor Practice Facility
Fort Collins, Colorado
$10,669,000 · 2010
Client: Colorado State University
The on-campus Indoor Practice Facility is designed to enhance CSU's athletic amenities and eliminate scheduling conflicts for the men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball programs. The result is a 66,300 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that features a 60-yard (plus end zone) football practice field, a 4-lane, 60-meter synthetic sprint track, and a practice gymnasium containing a regulation size basketball court with three overlapping volleyball courts. The football and basketball spaces are separated by a lobby, training room and athletic equipment storage, plus mezzanine level video filming platforms. Synthetic turf, track and basketball court materials were selected to match the materials used in CSU's game-day facilities.
The iconic 65' high, asymmetrical bow roof form allows for field goal kicking, while creating a dominant architectural image for the structure. The scale of the building over the sprint track was purposely reduced to relate to the adjacent street. Inverted structural columns articulate the exterior surface, creating relief in the exterior facade and allowing for smooth, flush interior walls to help reduce injuries to athletes. The facility makes extensive use of insulated translucent glazing to diffuse the interior spaces with natural light.
This facility was designed using the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Rating System and registered with the certification goal of "Gold", becoming the first building of its kind to achieve this level of certification.
Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects P.C. teamed with RATIO Architects Inc. for the initial programming and design of the facility. Aller-Lingle-Massey Architects P.C. was the Architect of Record, and provided full architectural and engineering services.
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 Hughes Stadium Expansion and Renovation
Fort Collins, Colorado
$16,200,000 · 2005
Client: Colorado State University
The expansion and renovation of Hughes Stadium is a multi-phased project to expand and upgrade the stadium's seating areas, as well as replace the natural grass fields at both the stadium and the on-campus practice facility with new state-of-the-art synthetic turf.
Initial construction enclosed the north bowl of the stadium with 4,300 new bleacher seats and provided a new video scoreboard in the south end zone. Phase 2 through 4 improvements included renovation of 10,000 sq. ft. of press box and club seating, and 20,000 sq. ft. of new construction, to provide club seating for 420 spectators, lounges and restrooms, an expanded press area and 12 luxury suites seating 230. The construction was intricately sequenced around the fall football schedule to avoid any game-day disruptions.
The design creates a modern, high tech aesthetic, with materials and colors providing a strong architectural counterpoint to the concrete structural expression of the original stadium.
Aller·Lingle Architects P.C. and HOK S+V+E prepared the initial master plan for facilities and were retained as the design architects for the project. Professional services included full architectural and engineering services.
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