BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS 24TH ANNUAL. 76 Bowlers Journal International December 2008

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1 4TH ANNUAL BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS 76 Bowlers Journal International December 008

THE FIRKIN & KEGLER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ORLANDO, FLORIDA NEW CENTER We bowl. We know what a kegler is. But what s a firkin?

But the more common usage involves the description of the atmosphere of an English-style pub.

A whole lot of entertainment options are packed into its 47,000 square feet of space, and the fact that it all works without creating a sense of claustrophobia is a testament to architect and

The exterior of The Firkin & Kegler seamlessly melds class and fun.

2 THE FIRKIN & KEGLER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ORLANDO, FLORIDA NEW CENTER We bowl. We know what a kegler is. But what s a firkin? By definition, it s an old English unit of volume for beer and ale, equivalent to about a quarter of a barrel. But the more common usage involves the description of the atmosphere of an English-style pub. The Firkin & Kegler Family Entertainment Center, owned by CFP at Waterford, LLC, has an atmosphere that can best be described as festive. A whole lot of entertainment options are packed into its 47,000 square feet of space, and the fact that it all works without creating a sense of claustrophobia is a testament to architect and designer Andrew Shumway. Furthermore, for a bowling-based entertainment center to stand out in the theme park capital of the world is nothing short of miraculous. The exterior of The Firkin & Kegler seamlessly melds class and fun. Inside, rich woods and dramatic lighting help define the ambience, and cleverly designed corridors lead to an array of activities on two levels. The facility includes 3 lanes in two sections, each with its own atmosphere (US Bowling Corp. was the equipment provider and installer). There s also a family pub and restaurant, an adult pub and sports bar with a dance floor, a swipe-card arcade, small ball bowling, golf simulator, outdoor deck seating, private party and banquet rooms, a presentation center and more. The Firkin & Kegler combines the nightclub atmosphere of today s bowling lounges with the youth-oriented activities of a family entertainment center a unique hybrid that may signal bowling s next business model trend. December 008 Bowlers Journal International 77

NEW INTERIOR PINSTRIKES GLENDALE, WI This -lane bowling center boasting a 65-foot

concept developed by Hamid Hashemi that also includes an upscale movie theater, restaurant

BARRYMORE S SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI You name it, and this family fun

.. and 0 bowling lanes, housed in a space beautifully designed by ARC Design and C.J.

3 NEW INTERIOR PINSTRIKES GLENDALE, WI This -lane bowling center boasting a 65-foot high-definition video wall is part of the ipic Entertainment Center, a luxury entertainment concept developed by Hamid Hashemi that also includes an upscale movie theater, restaurant and bar. The facility was designed by TK Architects Inc. and McBride Design. C.J. BARRYMORE S SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI You name it, and this family fun park has it miniature golf, rock climbing, laser tag, batting cages, miniature race cars... and 0 bowling lanes, housed in a space beautifully designed by ARC Design and C.J. Barrymore s management. The complex is owned by Rick Iceberg. 78 Bowlers Journal International December 008

NEW EXTERIOR MEL S LONE STAR LANES GEORGETOWN, TX While this 43,375-square-foot facility

bowling. The center features 40 lanes, and actively promotes both leagues and tournaments.

Associates and managed by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards.

4 NEW EXTERIOR MEL S LONE STAR LANES GEORGETOWN, TX While this 43,375-square-foot facility includes entertainment options such as billiards and shuffleboard, the star attraction is bowling. The center features 40 lanes, and actively promotes both leagues and tournaments. Owner David Kellerman engaged the services of Cornerstone Architecture and Brunswick s Build-to-Bowl program. BRUNSWICK ZONE XL EL CENTRO, CA The first Zone XL in California is owned by North Imperial Associates and managed by Brunswick Bowling & Billiards. It encompasses 54,000 square feet and includes 36 bowling lanes, billiards tables, laser tag, an arcade and a sports lounge. The facility was designed by Architectural Concepts. 80 Bowlers Journal International December 008

as well as gifts and accessories for the facility s laser tag and Go-Kart attractions.

5 NEW PRO SHOP FAST LANE ENTERTAINMENT LOWELL, AR The Game Gear pro shop at this FEC owned by Chris Moore and designed by Cornerstone Architecture in conjunction with Brunswick s Build-to-Bowl program offers all of the usual bowling supplies, as well as gifts and accessories for the facility s laser tag and Go-Kart attractions. Much more than an afterthought, the shop is a well-designed retail operation. / PAGE AD December 008 Bowlers Journal International 8

lighting fixtures, eye-grabbing fireplace and big-screen TVs, The Alley at C.J.

Proprietor Rick Iceberg utilized ARC Design and the C.J. Barrymore s management team for design services.

carries through to the Twisterz restaurant and lounge, where offerings range from Southwest chicken egg

6 NEW RESTAURANT/ LOUNGE C.J. BARRYMORE S SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI With its brick walls, leather sofas, unique lighting fixtures, eye-grabbing fireplace and big-screen TVs, The Alley at C.J. Barrymore s is a fun, comfortable place to eat, drink and/or take in the big game. Proprietor Rick Iceberg utilized ARC Design and the C.J. Barrymore s management team for design services. THUNDER ALLEY EXTREME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT OMAHA, NE The modern industrial appearance of Thunder Alley carries through to the Twisterz restaurant and lounge, where offerings range from Southwest chicken egg rolls to citrus pepper glazed salmon. The owner is Ted Baer, Ron Ellman Associates provided architectural services, and Dynamic Designs handled the interior design work. 8 Bowlers Journal International December 008

NEW ANCILLARY PROFIT CENTER 300 ANAHEIM ANAHEIM, CA It s a trendy club, hot new bistro and upscale sports bar rolled

This new entertainment concept from AMF Bowling Centers also includes professional-sized billiards tables in a

ROLLHOUSE-ERYAMAN ANKARA, TURKEY This center, located in the Optimum Outlet Center, includes a segregated Q-Hall

7 NEW ANCILLARY PROFIT CENTER 300 ANAHEIM ANAHEIM, CA It s a trendy club, hot new bistro and upscale sports bar rolled into one oh, and don t forget the 4 bowling lanes. This new entertainment concept from AMF Bowling Centers also includes professional-sized billiards tables in a friendly, inviting space. Odell Associates handled the architecture and design work. ROLLHOUSE-ERYAMAN ANKARA, TURKEY This center, located in the Optimum Outlet Center, includes a segregated Q-Hall billiards room with unique ceiling lights, comfy chairs and lamp-topped wooden tables. The proprietor is Osmon Aydin, and the interior designer was Gigdem Aydin. December 008 Bowlers Journal International 83

CHIPPER S LANES BROOMFIELD, COLORADO RENOVATED CENTER

bowling center renovations is the interior.

customers know that anything has changed?

step with Chipper s Lanes, investing in big

John Dengler & Associates handled the architectural

8 CHIPPER S LANES BROOMFIELD, COLORADO RENOVATED CENTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER The main focus of most bowling center renovations is the interior. But when the exterior is ignored, how will potential customers know that anything has changed? The executives at Bowl Fort Collins went the extra step with Chipper s Lanes, investing in big improvements to the exterior, interior and lounge. John Dengler & Associates handled the architectural and interior design work. 84 Bowlers Journal International December 008

RENOVATED INTERIOR PLAZA BOWLING REIMS, FRANCE We raise a glass of bubbly to this renovated -lane center in the Champagne region of northeastern France, about

ROLLHOUSE-BILKENT ANKARA, TURKEY The Rollhouse chain strikes again, this time in the division for renovated centers.

9 RENOVATED INTERIOR PLAZA BOWLING REIMS, FRANCE We raise a glass of bubbly to this renovated -lane center in the Champagne region of northeastern France, about 90 miles outside Paris, for its sense of openness and family-friendly lighting. Luc Valcke is the owner, and Bertrano Corne was the interior designer. ROLLHOUSE-BILKENT ANKARA, TURKEY The Rollhouse chain strikes again, this time in the division for renovated centers. Owner Osmon Aydin and designer Gigdem Aydin conjured dedicated spaces for bowling and dining, yet made each easily accessible to the other. 86 Bowlers Journal International December 008

RENOVATED EXTERIOR The appearance is streamlined yet attractive, and the large, stylized signage leaves no doubt that this is a bowling center.

BOWLERAMA NEW CASTLE, DE PIN CHASERS ZEPHYRHILLS, FL Most bowling centers are housed in big boxes. So how does one avoid a boxy look from an architectural perspective?

10 RENOVATED EXTERIOR The appearance is streamlined yet attractive, and the large, stylized signage leaves no doubt that this is a bowling center. Entryways have colorful architectural accents, and the entire building projects a sense of fun. Dynamic Designs Inc. provided the design work for owner Mark Mattei. BOWLERAMA NEW CASTLE, DE PIN CHASERS ZEPHYRHILLS, FL Most bowling centers are housed in big boxes. So how does one avoid a boxy look from an architectural perspective? By adding curved shapes and fun colors to the entryway and other parts of the building. Pin Chasers is another Dynamic Designs Inc. project, this one for proprietor Anthony Perrone. 88 Bowlers Journal International December 008

RENOVATED RESTAURANT/LOUNGE ROLLHOUSE-ERYAMAN ANKARA, TURKEY Bright, yet not overpowering, colors define this renovated restaurant space in Osmon and Gigdem Aydin s Bilkent Rollhouse.

11 RENOVATED RESTAURANT/LOUNGE ROLLHOUSE-ERYAMAN ANKARA, TURKEY Bright, yet not overpowering, colors define this renovated restaurant space in Osmon and Gigdem Aydin s Bilkent Rollhouse. The furnishings are modern and comfortable, and the layout of the room provides diners with a choice of privacy or mingling with other patrons. / PAGE AD December 008 Bowlers Journal International 89

RENOVATED ANCILLARY PROFIT CENTER ANDY B S TULSA, OK This family entertainment center, owned by Andy Bartholomy, features 40 traditional lanes and 6 VIB (Very Important Bowler) lanes.

BOWL LONG ISLAND PATCHOGUE, NY Most pro shops feel cramped which is easy to understand, since in-center shops typically are housed in a very small space.

12 RENOVATED ANCILLARY PROFIT CENTER ANDY B S TULSA, OK This family entertainment center, owned by Andy Bartholomy, features 40 traditional lanes and 6 VIB (Very Important Bowler) lanes. Cornerstone Architecture also designed a spacious, inviting game room that includes a prize redemption counter. BOWL LONG ISLAND PATCHOGUE, NY Most pro shops feel cramped which is easy to understand, since in-center shops typically are housed in a very small space. But the renovated pro shop at Bowl Long Island, a center owned by Robert Eggert, doesn t have that problem. Its sense of openness is complemented by an attractive wall decoration. Chris Keller of QubicaAMF provided design services. 90 Bowlers Journal International December 008

13 4TH ANNUAL BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS NEW CENTERS Best Overall: The Firkin & Kegler Family Entertainment Center, Orlando, Fla. Best Interior: Platinum Award Pinstrikes, Glendale, Wis.; Diamond Award C.J. Barrymore s Sports & Entertainment, Clinton Township, Mich. Best Exterior: Platinum Award Mel s Lone Star Lanes, Georgetown, Texas; Diamond Award Brunswick Zone XL, El Centro, Calif. Best Pro Shop: Platinum Award Game Gear, Fast Lane Entertainment, Lowell, Ark. Best Restaurant/ Lounge: Platinum Award C.J. Barrymore s Sports & Entertainment, Clinton Township, Mich; Diamond Award Twisterz, Thunder Alley Extreme Family Entertainment, Omaha, Neb. Best Ancillary Profit Center: Platinum Award 300 Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif.; Diamond Award Rollhouse- Eryaman, Ankara, Turkey. RENOVATED CENTERS Best Overall: Chipper s Lanes, Broomfield, Colo. Best Interior: Platinum Award Plaza Bowling, Reims, France; Diamond Award Rollhouse- Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey. Best Exterior: Platinum Award Bowlerama, New Castle, Dela.; Diamond Award Pin Chasers, Zephyrhills, Fla. Best Restaurant/ Lounge: Platinum Award Rollhouse-Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey. Best Ancillary Profit Center: Platinum Award Andy B s, Tulsa, Okla.; Diamond Award Bowl Long Island Pro Shop, Patchogue, N.Y. Entry forms for the Silver Anniversary Architecture and Design Awards will be available next spring on bowlersjournal.com. / PAGE AD December 008 Bowlers Journal International 9

23RD ANNUAL BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS. Special Section Editor Bob Johnson. Special Section Art Director Andy Nowak

23RD ANNUAL BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS. Special Section Editor Bob Johnson. Special Section Art Director Andy Nowak 3RD ANNUAL BOWLING CENTER ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARDS Special Section Editor Bob Johnson Special Section Art Director Andy Nowak Competition Coordinator Samantha Schwartz Competition Founder & Advisor