VISION FOR THE DALHOUSIE FITNESS CENTRE · Dalhousie is building a 56,900 square foot, targeted LEED Gold candidate,

Fitness Centre to be located on South Street.

· We are honouring a commitment made to our student community by providing a modern fitness and recreation facility, which is being funded by our students.

· Our goal is to serve the athletic and recreational needs of the entire Dalhousie community – our students, faculty, staff, Dalplex members and our neighbours.

· We are committed to continuing to work with our community as we move forward in bringing this vision to life.

1All content therein updated in March 2016

WE’RE LISTENING

FEEDBACK RECEIVED FEEDBACK IMPLEMENTED

Ensure adequate building setback from South Street

Setback will be approximately 16 metres (52 feet) from South Street. For reference, Eliza Ritchie Hall was setback 18 metres.

Maintain existing building height along South Street

Building height will be approximately 30 feet. For reference, neighbouring residential properties are permitted to build up to 35 feet in height.

Main entrance at the front of the building on South Street

The Fitness Centre will be accessible from both South Street and from the parking lot level. An accessible lift will be located just inside the South Street entryway ensuring easy access for those with mobility issues.

Minimize potential mechanical equipment noise

The facility has been designed to avoid the use of noise generating equipment on the roof. A single chiller, to be used for air conditioning, will be at the rear of the Fitness Centre. This will be temporary until chilled water can be delivered from the central plant.

Heating and ventilation system be directed towards South Street

Air intake and exhaust vents will be directed towards South Street.

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WE’RE LISTENINGFEEDBACK RECEIVED FEEDBACK IMPLEMENTED

Site to exclude the existing parking area to the west of Eliza Ritchie Hall and Dalplex

Vehicle parking along the driveway entrance to Dalplex will be removed for ease of vehicle circulation, and will be replaced with landscaping.

Reduce the length of the building along South Street

The building has been reduced in length by 16 metres from the previous design, and is now 110 metres in length. At this length, we are still able to maintain adequate building setback and overall height, and to provide continuous space for fitness programming. The building was also moved 5 metres to the east.

Enhance landscaping to include more trees at the front of building and along the perimeter of the Dalplex site

Within the scope of this building project, the number and diversity of trees along the site perimeter will be increased on the South Street side, next to Dalplex and on the west entrance of the parking lot. Approximately a dozen large trees on the Fitness Centre site were saved, including two oaks in excess of 100 years old.

Consider offering a discounted, specific time-use membership if separate space is not available for seniors and alumni

Dalplex currently has special senior and alumni membership categories. It is anticipated that these categories will be maintained as will senior specific fitness programming.

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RECENT DESIGN MODIFICATIONSExterior was redesigned The exterior is composite aluminum panel (black in colour) and glass. The

original glass design raised concern about privacy as exercise equipment would have been visible from the street level. Requirements to meet new Nova Scotia thermal code guidelines lead to a rethinking of the building envelope. A reduction in exterior glass also allows for more indoor wall space for storage and indoor fitness activities.

Courtyard was removed This reduces and/or eliminates the potential for noise disturbances commonly caused by social gathering spaces, and addresses the concerns related to a possible wind tunnel effect.

Interior layout flipped The main fitness area, originally on east end of the building, is now on the west end. As a result, the multi-purpose rooms are now at the east end. This flip was necessary to keep alignment of stairwells and structural components.

Mechanical changes HVAC and lighting controls are being simplified for efficiency. PV solar panels can be added at a later date if desired.

Improved and more robust roofing system

Robust material systems, detail rigour, increased inspection program and a long-term system assembly warranty will help protect future infrastructure investments.

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FITNESS CENTRE STREET PERSPECTIVE

View from Northwest looking at South Street entranceway

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FITNESS CENTRE PARKING LOT PERSPECTIVE

View from Southwest looking at accessible entranceway off of the parking lot and connection to Dalplex

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GROUND FLOOR INTERIOR PLAN

Lounge

Accessible LiftReception

Administration

Service Space

PublicWashroom

Storage

Serv

ice

Spac

e

Female Change Room

MaleChange Room

UniversalChange Room

HighPerformance

Gym

SecureBike Storage

EntranceEntrance

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Lower Level Gross Floor Area: 23,620

SECOND FLOOR INTERIOR PLAN

Upper Level Gross Floor Area: 33,280

Cardio Area / Resistance Training / Free Weights / Core Training MultipurposeRoom

MultipurposeRoom

MultipurposeRoom

MultipurposeRoom

Administration

Storage

Storage

Storage

Storage

PublicWashroom

Service Space

Service Space

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VISUALS

GROUND FLOOR

· View of entrance vestibule and reception area

· Full-length corridor leads to change rooms, high performance gym and the connection to Dalplex

SECOND FLOOR

· View of strength training, resistance training and cardio areas

· Windows allow for ample natural light

· Wood wall feature to be built with sustainably-certified materials

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PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE

Spring 2014

Summer 2014

Fall 2014

Winter 2015

Spring 2015

Summer 2015

Fall 2015

Winter 2016

Spring 2016

Summer 2016

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BOG approval to proceed with design

Public consultation

Design Design

Public consultation

BOG implem

entation approval

Public consultation

Construction Documents

Public consultation

Public consultation

Demolition and start construction

Project updates during

construction phase

Design Construction complete in Q1 2018