The new Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness is a celebration of fitness and wellness that offers a striking physical presence for Sagehen Athletics and recreation activities. Some of the new features of the building include:
- N & N Practice Gymnasium, a second-floor recreational and practice gym with a near floor-to-ceiling view of the San Gabriel Mountains
- Draper Public Fitness Area, a 5,877 square-foot recreational fitness area with new cardio and weight equipment and more space for workouts, surrounded by large and inviting windows
- Dedicated 4,876 square-foot Athletic Performance Center for strength and conditioning of varsity athletes with new equipment
- Doubled space for fitness classes in Ahmanson Studio and Studio 147
- Second-floor terrace overlooking the football and baseball fields
- New and larger facilities for sports medicine and team meetings
- Improved locker rooms designed to fit the space and technology needs of each team
- Portion of electrical power to be generated with planned rooftop solar array
- High-efficiency LED fixtures and daylighting
- Updated and energy-efficient mechanical equipment
- State of the art access control and building security
The first level of the new athletics center includes:
- Voelkel Gymnasium
- Information center
- Athletic Performance Center
- Athletic training area
- Draper Public Fitness Area
- Hall of Fame
- Restrooms
- Locker rooms
- Event lobby space
- Studio 147
- Equipment management area
- Mechanical and electrical area
The second level of the new athletics center includes:
- N & N Practice Gymnasium
- Ahmanson Studio
- Upper lobby area
- Athletic Department offices
- Conference room
- Classroom space
- Terrace
- Restrooms
- Storage rooms