Plymouth State University Morgridge Strength & Performance Lab

SMRT collaborated closely with Plymouth State University Athletics to transform their old field house into a state-of-the-art athletic training facility, spanning 17,500 square feet, the largest of its kind for NCAA Division III athletics.

This cutting-edge facility features 24 weight racks and platform lifting stations, treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, weight training machines, and a 45-yard strip of artificial turf for rehabilitation and speed training. All 25 varsity sports teams at the university can use the facility, and it can now accommodate training for multiple teams simultaneously.

In addition to new equipment, the facility also features new and energy-efficient electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. SMRT improved thermal comfort by adding air conditioning to the building.

Client

Plymouth State University

Location

Holderness, NH

Square Feet

17,500

Completion Year

2022

Awards

American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2024 - Outstanding Design for Sports Stadiums/Athletics Facilities

“The Morgridge Strength and Performance Lab has changed Plymouth State athletics forever. This space was created better than we had dreamed, and our student-athletes are going to benefit for years to come. This space checks all the boxes for all athletic and academic program use.”
—Kim Monika Bownes
Director of Athletics,
Plymouth State University