![]() Johnson Center Renovations over the last 63 years |
![]() Areas of Johnson Center to be demolished (This Project) |
![]() Johnson Center Renovation and Additions (This Project) |
Project Summary:
The Johnson Center Expansion & Renovation (JCER) Project
is a combination of new construction, demolition and partial renovation to the
existing 300,000 GSF Johnson Center. The JCER project contains a total of
110,832 GSF. On September 11, 2015, the Board of Regents adopted a Resolution
of intent to issue up to $218,000,000 of System Improvement and Refunding
Revenue Bonds. $35,000,000 of those bonds has been designated for the JCER
project. As design and construction continue, through careful decision making,
the stakeholder team remains optimistic that alternates will be able to be
completed as part of the project. The renovated spaces of 57,200 GSF currently
includes the South Gym and potential Add Alternates include multipurpose
fitness rooms to be shared by student groups and academic classes. Building use
impacts for renovated areas offset as the large gymnasium will remain in use
for multiple sports, classes and other activities. The current weight room will
be temporarily relocated into the Auxiliary Gym and remain open and fully functioning.
There will be no impact on the 3 aquatic pools. Additionally there will be no
impact on classrooms, labs, faculty offices and departmental offices. New
Addition spaces of 53,632 GSF include new weight training and cardio fitness
(double the current space size), indoor running/walking track, indoor cycling,
Bike and Outdoor Adventures Shop, east entrance with lobby and social spaces,
and exterior site amenities. This new addition of square footage is identified
as auxiliary, not instruction and general. Potential Add Alternates include an
area for rock climbing/bouldering walls to be shared by student groups and
exterior finish upgrades. Building use impacts for new construction are offset
as the adjacent playing fields will also take some of the overflow for activities that can be converted from indoor to outdoor
activities, weather permitting. More fitness classes in alternate locations
across campus, including North Campus will occur. Several private fitness
centers will offer discounted memberships to UNM students, faculty, and staff
through the Lobo Perks program. The Project will be designed and executed as a
“LEED Silver” certified facility. |