wofford college

Spartanburg, south carolina

 

jerry richardson indoor stadium

“Designed in the style of the classic “cathedrals” of basketball, yet boasting impressive technological innovations, Wofford College’s Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium seeks to preserve and capture the history and tradition of the game while addressing the present and future state of the sport.”
— Athletic Business
 
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jerry richardson indoor stadium


client:  wofford college

division:  ncaa division i-FCS

conference:  southern conference

scope:  

4,500 seat basketball arena

500 seat volleyball arena

cost:  $35,000,000

aor:  m p s

services provided: 

  • sports design

  • architecture

  • planning

Check out the new Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium basketball court being painted


concept sketch

concept sketch

description:

Lead Designer for the new $35M on-campus arena that includes specialized seating concepts for every different spectator contingent.  Additionally, the project includes a new practice court, locker rooms, strength & conditioning, training & rehabilitation, media, equipment, lobby, and retail spaces.  The concept design was influenced by and recalls some of college basketball's historic basketball cathedrals including The Palestra in Philadelphia and Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

key Components:

  • arena seating

  • luxury suites

  • club seating

  • basketball practice facility/volleyball arena

  • student seating section

  • team locker room

  • strength and conditioning

  • training and rehabilitation

  • concessions

  • retail

  • toilets


related project:

jacksonville university

 

related project:

loyola univerisity chicago


contact:  eeinhorn@ballparchitecture.com

*eric j einhorn was PROJECT MANAGER and lead designer for the EPIC center WHILE EMPLOYED AS DIRECTOR OF SPORTS ARCHITECTURE WITH ANOTHER FIRM; m p s
(see legal)