Northwestern University
Ryan Fieldhouse & Walter Athletics Center

Pivotal provided lighting design for Northwestern University’s new Ryan Fieldhouse and Walter Athletics Center, consolidating its competitive and recreation facilities while enhancing its athletic program. The complex features state-of-the-art training facilities for both university and Olympic athletes, including a multipurpose indoor competition facility, an outdoor practice field, and associated sports medicine and administrative offices.

Using the latest lighting technology and capitalizing on the abundant available daylight, the facility’s lighting systems offer a flexible multi-layered approach that supports NCAA broadcast, team practice, and intramural lighting requirements.

Pivotal’s architectural lighting design emphasizes each space in a sustainable manner that creates a healthy indoor environment while respecting the historical campus and lakefront setting.

LOCATION:
Evanston, Illinois

SIZE:
427,000 sf

PROJECT PARTNERS:
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Perkins&Will
HOK

LEED® STATUS:
Registered for LEED

AWARDS:
2018 Regional Best Project, Sports/Entertainment - ENR Midwest

2018 Project of the Year - ENR Midwest

2019 Excellence in Architecture for a New Building - SCUP

2020 Distinguished Building Award - AIA Chicago

2021 Divine Detail Award - AIA Chicago

2021 Distinguished Building Award - AIA Chicago

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