Calvin College Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex

Michigan

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Story

 

Installing and finishing one of the largest Olympic competition swimming pools in the United States requires expertise in substrate preparation, and a keen sense of the tile installation design created by GMB Architects.  Welch Tile and Marble, in collaboration with The Christman Company met the challenge of a compressed completion schedule, completing the project in 8 weeks, vs. the 16 weeks forecasted. 

The gutter design of this pool is truly "state of the art".  This design affords faster overall times, and greater parity between outside and center lanes.  Further, the aeration system employed in the diving well produces softer entries for the divers. 

The specified tile system and design called for porcelain 1"x1" tiles.  The pool itself required over 2,700,000 tiles and the deck another 1,300,000.  Over 4,000,000 individual tiles were installed in just 8 weeks.

The Spoelhof Field House and pool is the single largest expansion project in Calvin College history, adding approximately 10% to the overall campus.  Welch Tile is proud to have been a part of this historic project.

Facts

  • Title: Calvin college spoelhof fieldhouse complex
  • Location: Michigan
  • Phase: Complete


Project Identification Number:

PP-CST-0FAA-E686-EA76-FC05-5


Status: Completed


Tags

  • recreation


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