The design and master planning of the UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics Aquatics Center includes a 65m pool with locker, office, media room, and mechanical spaces. Dynamic lightweight tensile structures are suspended over entries and shade spectator seating for 1000. Emphasis on the UCSB experience and athletics branding as a strategic advantage in recruitment and retention.
In collaboration with Behnisch Architects Inc.
Santa Barbara, CA
Architecture, Landscape, Master Plan
Blackbird Team | Ken Radtkey, Adam Sharkey, Kyle Bruce Aquatic Designer | Arch-Pac Aquatics Landscape Architect | VAI Van Atta Associates Inc. Structural Engineer | Nabih Youssef Associates Electrical Engineer | IBE Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Engineering Consultants Civil Engineer | Penfield & Smith Engineers Cost Estimator | C. P. O'Halloran Associates, Inc.