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Site plan.
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Main Level.
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Lower Level.
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The new Fieldhouse offers students a state-of-the-art athletic environment in a facility that harmonizes with the architecture of the campus and rolling site.
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The school motto of “As the sowing, the reaping” was incorporated into the entry tower with a sculpture of a wheat sheaf at its peak.
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The lobby is a light-filled and welcoming space, offering direct access to the most areas. Its transparency encourages students to interact with their peers.
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Students and guests can access the spectator viewing platform and bleacher seating in the performance gym directly from the lobby.
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The performance gym seats 700 on retractable bleacher seating. Motorized programmable shades control sunlight and glare during games.
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The performance gym features advanced A/V systems and lighting controls for assemblies and events. Also included is an advanced instant-replay camera system for athletic teams.
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Multiple courts in the 3-court gym accommodate various sports and activities simultaneously, such as track and field events, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and badminton.
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Designers used a section from center-court of the old gymnasium as an homage to the history of the original facility.
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Drop-down netting offers added flexibility in the 3-court gym. Nets separate courts during practice sessions and also create batting cages for practice sessions.
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The fitness center is adjacent to the 3-court gym. It offers personal training, cardio, machine and free weights, plus a turf strip for functional training.
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The multipurpose room is adjacent to the lobby, and overlooks the 3-court gym. It supports activities including dance, martial arts, and special events and banquets.
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The Character Lab is centrally located on the main level. It integrates wellness and character education, supporting the school’s mission of whole-person development.
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
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(c) 2023 Hastings+Chivetta Architects / Fentress Photography
Athletics and team building are core components to the student experience at Principia School, and their facilities needed to match the expectations of the school, students, and families. The old fieldhouse lacked sufficient practice gym space, causing significant scheduling challenges. Other athletics spaces were constrained as well, and the school engaged Hastings+Chivetta to design their new facility.
The new Bill Simon Fieldhouse creates an open, inviting presence for student athletes and offers the campus ample space for scheduling both athletics activities and physical education classes.
The performance gym is outfitted with retractable bleachers and is striped for two courts for practices and PE classes. Ample pre-function space has been incorporated for game-day, including an outdoor patio with an adjacent catering kitchen and nearby concessions.
The 3-court gym allows for multiple sports activities like track and field, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and badminton. The new fitness and weights center is spacious and light-filled, and adjacent to the 3-court gym. The multipurpose room on the upper level overlooks the 3-court gym.
Athletics administration offices and conference rooms overlook the performance gym.
Principia School
Category
High School
Description
Project Location:
St. Louis, MO
Architecture Firm
Hastings+Chivetta Architects
St. Louis, MO
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