Monolithic

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Image: Avalon, Texas Multipurpose Center

Avalon, Texas Multipurpose Center

This Monolithic Dome gymnasium and center has a diameter of 124 feet and a height of 37 feet that includes a 12-foot-high stemwall.

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Ready for ribbon cutting!

At the dome’s front, Avalon flew the U.S. and Texas flags and strung ribbon across the doors.

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Let there be light!

A synthetic glass block in the front foyer adds a decorative detail and allows plenty of light into the entire structure.

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Ticket please!

A spacious, welcoming front foyer includes concession stands and a ticket boot.

Image: Below budget and ahead of schedule

Below budget and ahead of schedule

Avalon’s multipurpose center, with seating for 720, was completed $50,000 below budget and two months ahead of schedule.

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What's the score?

The Avalon Eagles have a very visible score table.

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What's up there?

Space behind the hanging ceiling conceals the HVAC system.

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Hanging scoreboard

A four-sided scoreboard seemingly hovers above the floor. It’s securely fastened to the hanging ceiling that improves the dome’s acoustics.

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Neat storage

Large lockers outline the perimeter of the facility’s four locker rooms.

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