UT Aquatics Center
My Role:
Student
School + Professor:
University of Tennessee
Maged Guerguis
Category:
Education
Timeframe:
Fall 2023
I was tasked with redesigning the UT Aquatics Center on the corner of Andy Holt Avenue and UT Drive. I wanted to design a roof that let the structure act as the ornament, while also making it something that people just knew was an aquatic center. After many iterations, I decided on this design, as it mimicked the waves of water that swimmers + divers inevitably create.
The aquatics center is located on the corner of Andy Holt Ave. and UT Dr., behind the Tennessee Recreation Center, and the outdoor pool. This provides a unique, sun-filled place for an indoor pool, great for swimming laps when the weather gets cold.
The physical model, pictured below,
won the Craftsmanship Design Award, pictured above.
Model Front View
Exterior View from TRECS Parking
Exterior View from Andy Holt Ave.
Interior Perspective