Firm： RBA International/Ross Bianco Architect
Type： Commercial › Exhibition Center Educational › Auditorium University Hospitality + Sport › Sports Center
STATUS： Under Construction
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SIZE： 100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET： $10M - 50M
The 140,000-square-foot UPMC Events Center will be the newest addition to Robert Morris University's Moon Township campus. With the Peoples Court, the center will provide a competitive facility for the NCAA Division I Colonials basketball and volleyball programs and will add a modern convention and meeting space for the Pittsburgh West/Airport Corridor region.
A SHOWPLACE FOR THE COLONIALS
The 4,000-plus-seat Peoples Court is a cornerstone of the university's strategic plan and replaces a venue that is more than 30 years old. RMU's successful NCAA Division I athletics programs bring national media exposure, and an attractive modern facility will elevate the school's image. The best scholar-athletes now expect a level of amenities that the new arena will provide, including improved strength and conditioning facilities, locker rooms, and a full practice court.
A NEW HOME FOR MAJOR EVENTS
In addition to hosting home games for three NCAA Division I teams, the UPMC Events Center will offer the region an attractive new venue for public speakers, conventions, expos, concerts, graduation ceremonies, and family entertainment options. It also will host the university's annual convocation and commencement ceremonies, which have outgrown their current location.
CONFERENCE AND MEETING CENTER
With an additional 11,000 square feet of space attached to the main arena, the UPMC Events Center will provide the expanding campus community with new classroom and meeting space and will offer the Pittsburgh West/Airport Corridor conference facilities featuring catering, state-of-the-art technology, and customizable options for a variety of functions.
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