Pacific Athletics Support Building

The Pacific Athletics Support Building project addresses a critical need for enhanced facilities supporting the softball, aquatics, and soccer programs at the University of the Pacific. Currently, the absence of permanent locker rooms, restrooms, and concessions negatively impacts athletes, referees, and visitors. Portable restrooms currently in use and limited gathering spaces fail to provide a professional, welcoming environment for teams and visitors. In response to a request from Pacific Athletics, this project aims to improve functionality, accessibility, and sustainability by designing a 2,500-square-foot support building and an adjacent tailgating area, to provide a more engaging game-day experience while fostering school spirit. As part of this project, our team undertook a comprehensive site design to integrate the new facility into the existing athletic complex. Grading and drainage plans were developed for accessibility and stormwater management and ADA compliance. Structural designs were created for the support building, ensuring safety and durability. The water resources plan focused on capturing stormwater runoff using sustainable Low Impact Development (LID) strategies, and water and sewer flow compliant with the California Plumbing Code. The geotechnical engineering design provides appropriate footing dimensions for the support columns as well as the slab design for the tailgating area. In addition to engineering design, sustainability played a key role in the project. The facility incorporates sustainable materials and efficient site drainage to reduce environmental impact. Elements of this project align with Envision and LEED rating systems, supporting the university’s efforts in advancing sustainability. Through detailed planning, calculations, and CAD modeling, our team successfully delivered a functional, sustainable, and community-driven facility design. This project will provide modern amenities, enhance the game-day experience, and contribute to the long-term development of Pacific Athletics.