Project Details
- Project Name
- Columbia University, Seasonal Air Supported Structure
- Client/Owner
- The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
- Project Types
- Sports
- Project Scope
- New Construction
- Size
- 313,000 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2016
- Shared by
- Andrea Lamberti
- Team
- Rafael Viñoly, Project Designer
- Consultants
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Other: AKRF,Structural Engineer: Cameron Engineering,Civil Engineer: Cameron Engineering,Other: J. Callahan Consulting, Inc.,Geotechnical Engineer: Langan,Service Engineer: ME Engineers, Inc.
- Project Status
- Built
- Style
- Modern
Project Description
Columbia University’s sports teams needed a seasonal heated air-supported structure over the Rocco B. Commissio Soccer Field for athletic training during the winter months. Rafael Viñoly Architects conducted the project in two phases; Phase One consisted of adding the seasonal structure, and Phase Two required the replacement of the artificial turf at the Commissio Field.
The seasonal structure allows for a suitable indoor environment that supports numerous programs, including football, soccer, baseball, softball, field hockey, women’s lacrosse, intramurals, and club sports. Holding up to 150 occupants at one time, this facility is intended for practices only.
Erected in November and decommissioned in March, the seasonal structure is anchored to structural grade beams embedded below the surface of the field and supported by an integrated cable grid. The opaque fabric vinyl membrane is held up by a slight positive air pressure created by dedicated air handling units located adjacent to the field. The seasonal structure also includes multiple access points with air locks to maintain positive air pressure when in use.
The 10,480-square-meter site is adjacent to the Campbell Sports Center to the south, New York Presbyterian / The Allen Hospital to the north, Broadway to the east, and the women’s hockey field to the west.
