Monolithic

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Park U at night David A. Collins

Exterior lighting enhances the beauty of the twin Monolithic Domes.

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Performance Gym David A. Collins

This Monolithic Dome gymnasium has a 130-foot diameter and can seat 1000 spectators.

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Joggers welcome David A. Collins
The gym’s upper level has a jogging or walking path along the dome’s perimeter.

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Practice Gym David A. Collins

It has two practice courts.

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Generous height David A. Collins

Domes are the right height for all types of sports. Lights and basketball goals are secured to the dome’s shell.

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Breckon Sports Center David A. Collins

This two-story, 3289 square-foot office complex, flanked by two gyms, provides convenient access to restrooms, concessions and administrative offices.

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Visual interests David A. Collins

Exterior wall and lighting around the Monolithic Domes adds visual interests and depth. Entire facility encompasses 31,891 square feet.

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Telescoping bleachers David A. Collins

For maximum use of space, the Performance Gym is designed with telescoping bleachers.

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Effective lighting David A. Collins

Light fixtures are anchored to the dome shell. These lights are small, but produce effective lighting reflected on the dome shell.

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Scoreboard David A. Collins

In the Performance Gym, the scoreboard hangs suspended from the dome’s center. It can be easily seen by all spectators, players and coaches.

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HVAC and acoustics David A. Collins

Heating and ventilation system in the Practice Gym is painted in the school’s colors. Dome shell has a coating of acoustical material.

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Visiting referees David A. Collins

They have an official room in the upper level of the Performance Gym. Large windows provide a great view of the scoreboard and half-time action.

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Underground campus David A. Collins

Park University is the world’s most extensive underground campus. Facility’s back half is earth-bermed and provides entrances into other areas.

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Unique David A. Collins

Built among bluffs and wooded hills, Park U in Parkville, Missouri overlooks the Missouri River. Campus includes an underground library, learning center, bookstore, computer lab, classrooms, offices and more. Limestone for this underground facility is mined right on site.

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Architect's rendering Rick Crandall

Rick Crandall of The Crandall Design Group, Mesa, Arizona designed the Breckon Center.

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Floor plans Rick Crandall

These are Architect Rick Crandall’s interior plans for the Practice Gym and Performance Gym.

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Hills and trees

Park U in Parkville, Missouri has a beautiful, tree-shaded campus.

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Registration day

It’s a busy time at Park U.

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