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interpretation of britnei godusky.  changes  and discrepancies in no way imply that the original designed contained errors or was flawed. differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

building
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primary project team

architecture

Design and Functional Components:

Centrally located in the heart of Drexel’s Campus, the Drexel University Athletic Center is a state of the art facility with ID swipe card access to athletic areas including a rock climbing wall, group exercise center, and gymnasium with elevated track.  The western half of their southern Market Street façade is dedicated to a restaurant and sports bar, contributing an exciting new venue to University City. 

Figure 1– Interior lobby and circulation space

Figure 2– Fitness space

Exposed concrete interiors and almost floor to ceiling glazing on the southern
façade create an exposed, bright, spacious impression. 

building enclosure

Façade materials:

architectural concrete exterior wall (333)
slate shingle wall system (73A)
metal plate wall panel system (74A)
solid phenolic exterior wall system (742A)aluminum window system including metal flashings (84A)

Façade:

The building façade is the highlight and
focus of the Drexel Recreation Center
design.  Spanning a full city block on
Market Street, the busiest East/West throughway of University City, the strong lines and sharp angles of the glazing/aluminum panel façade combine for a bold, modern play on transparency and concealment.

Figure 4– photograph of building façade

roofing

Roofing materials include Zinc-coated steel, aluminum sheet, extruded aluminum,
semi-rigid glass fiberboards, asphaltic roofing cement, and bituminous mastic isolation coating on a concrete flat plate slab.

sustainability features

The Drexel Recreation Center incorporates roof-top photocells for lighting control systems and utilizes on/off switching daylight harvesting in the lobby and main
hallway, and compact fluorescent multi-lamp switching in the gymnasium. 

Carbon-free power produced by the elliptical machines is harnessed to power an
exterior “Drexel Dragons” sign. 


Rainwater is collected and stored in a 36,000 gallon underground cistern which is then UV treated, filtered, and used for toilet flushing.

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Building Name

Drexel University Recreation Center

Location

NW Corner of 33rd and Market Streets Philadelphia, PA

Building Occupant

Drexel University faculty and students

Occupancy Type

Gymnasium/Lounge Cafe

Size

The entire Athletic Center is 250,000sf , but the renovation/addition that I will encompass covers 84,100sf.

Total Levels

Three levels above grade

Dates of Construction

June 2008-December 2009

Actual Cost

The original budget for construction was $30,800,000 in 2007.  Actual final cost for construction of the DAC was $40,200,000.

Project Delivery Method

The project delivery method was design-bid-build with a Gross Maximum Price.

Drexel University

owner

Sasaki Associates, Inc

architecture
interiors
landscaping

EwingCole

mechanical/electrical/plumbing
structural
fire protection

Pennoni Associates

civil
site design
geotechnical/environmental engineering

Turner Construction

contractor

National Code Models

2006 International Building Code with Philadelphia
Amendments
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Existing Building Code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition
2006 International Mechanical Code
NFPA Standards 13, 14, 20, 72

Zoning Requirements

 

Occupancy:

A-3 Gymnasium
A-2 Lounge Cafe

Usage:

Mixed use non-separated occupancy

Building Occupant

Drexel University faculty and students

Occupancy Type

Gymnasium/Lounge Cafe

Construction Type

Type IIA

Allowable Height

3 stories, 85’

Dates of Construction

June 2008-December 2009

Allowable Area

151,125’

Historical Requirements

None known at this time

Envelope

The athletic center uses a thermal envelope system including an exterior air/vapor barrier system (726), cavity insulation (72), and membrane flashing (76). (refer to figure 3, below)