VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL NEW NATATORIUM DESIGN UPDATE PREPARED BY: GIBRALTAR DESIGN SUBMITTED TO: OF TRUSTEES School Board Meeting
CONTENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction Summary Programming Pool Considerations Site Plan Criteria & Considerations Floor Plan Criteria Exterior & Interior Discovery Concluding Remarks
INTRODUCTION Gibraltar Design is pleased to present this High School Report to the Superintendent and the School Board of Trustees. This document provides the final design intent and relevant information compiled through the efforts of the VCS Administrative Team, Superintendent s Advisory Committee, high school coaches & staff, and the design and construction professional team. Gibraltar Design s goal is the same as that of the Administrative Leadership and Board of School Trustees: The goal of modernization for High School is to provide the students with the best educational environment in every regard for enhanced learning, opportunity, and achievement. Respectfully Submitted, GIBRALTAR DESIGN 3
SUMMARY PROGRAMMING High School Related IHSAA Swimming and Diving Large Invitational Meets PE Instruction Health/Life Fitness Alternative Practices for all athletics (Recovery Days) Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Life Guarding and Water Safety Certification Lifetime Recreation class Cross curricular activities; Math, Science, Health programs Career Day Related Health/Life Fitness Programming Senior Citizen Open Swim Learn to swim for community youth Swim Club(s) Master Swim Program Water Recreation activities for Parks programs including Scuba, Sail and related USA/Indiana swimming meets Large Regional events for economic development 4
USER GROUPS & NEEDS P.E., Learn to Swim, Life Guard, & Water Safety 5
USER GROUPS & NEEDS Swim Clubs & Related Competitive Swim Groups 6
USER GROUPS & NEEDS Aquatic Fitness & Related Programs 7
USER GROUPS & NEEDS Scuba, Kayaking, & Other Aquatic Related 8
USER GROUPS & NEEDS Aquatic Sports & Open Recreation 9
SUMMARY PROGRAMMING Additional Functional Considerations P.E. Locker Rooms functionally convenient to main high school & available to after hour community use Secure pool from remainder of school for after hours use Spectator/Public separate from athletes Classroom: Flexible use for pool functions, high school curriculum and community Use of outside area and connections to site 10
POOL CONSIDERATIONS 50 Meter x 25 Yard Pool (10 Lane) Considerations DIVING LAP 50 Meter Competition & Training DIVING Olympic Distance: 50 Meter Long Course Training & Competition More 25 Yd Lanes for practice, including 25 Yd width of pool Large Invitationals (Dual Meets) WARMUP LAP LEARN Recreation LAP LAP 25 Yard Dual Competition 11
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Design POOL PROFILE COMPETITION LEARN DIVING 12
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Lighting & Windows 13
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Competition & Training 14
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Owner Pool Equipment 15
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Operation & Maintenance Factors [Partial Listing] 1. Practical Maintenance with Certified Pool Operator 2. Water Quality and Water Temperature 3. Efficient use of products for water treatment and related 4. HVAC efficiency and balance of spectator/athlete comfort Other Considerations Safety & Security Life Guarding User Group Configurations (simultaneous) Event Management Scheduling & Aquatic Director The new highly efficient pool HVAC & pool equipment systems operational costs will be nearly equal to the old outdated existing pool HVAC and pool equipment with high operational costs. 16
POOL CONSIDERATIONS Systems & Operation Equipment 17
CAMPUS PLANNING VHS Building Additions Considerations 2 Way traffic loop on campus Event parking access to Athletic Commons & Natatorium 18
SITE PLANNING Site plan Considerations Sun and Daylight Vehicle traffic around campus Parking Maintenance/Service drive for deliveries Bus & parent drop for athletes 19
FLOOR PLAN & CRITERIA First Floor Plan Considerations 10 Lanes x 50 M Competition & Diving Pool, including 2 bulkheads May run 2 meets concurrently (invitational) 16 x 25 Yd lanes available for practice during short course season & 22 lanes during long course season Large shallow area for learn to swim programs New commons area for natatorium Family Restrooms (HC + Special Needs) Team seating on deck & separate from spectators Easy access from parking lot, fieldhouse, & existing pool area Storage for swimming & athletics 20
SPECTATOR VIEWING CRITERIA Second Floor Diagram Considerations Elevated spectator seating Unobstructed views of all swimming lanes & diving Spectators have direct access to second floor Pool Lounge & Concessions Elevators for HC Access First Floor 41,980 SF Second Floor 14,180 SF SEATING SIGHT LINES TOTAL ADDITION 56,160 SF CROSS AISLE STORAGE TEAM POOL SECTION 21
EXTERIOR DISCOVERY Aerial View looking Northeast 22
EXTERIOR DISCOVERY West Elevation of Main Entrance 23
EXTERIOR DISCOVERY View from Northwest [Parking] Looking at Main Entry 24
EXTERIOR DISCOVERY View of Southwest Corner of Building 25
INTERIOR DISCOVERY Lobby and Stairs Upon Entering 26
INTERIOR DISCOVERY View On Pool Deck Looking Northeast 27
INTERIOR DISCOVERY Spectator View Looking Southwest Top Walking View Standing Looking Southwest 28
INTERIOR DISCOVERY Commons Area & Classroom 29
CONCLUDING REMARKS THANK YOU! 30