Colby Fitness Center

New fitness center is a slam dunk

This project transforms a 1950s facility into a center of campus recreation and fitness for Purdue students and faculty. Responding to the changing nature of fitness and aerobic exercise, the recreational center renovation consolidates multiple functions into one area, the Colby Fitness Center.

To overcome the low floor-to-ceiling heights in the old building, two areas were opened to provide views and light between the upper and lower floors.

A new entry and free flowing pathway draws users through the space. Curved track lighting and suspended red grids mimic the flow of the path. Pods of lockers are conveniently located near each workout area.