Coastal Carolina University celebrates topping out at new Indoor Practice Facility

Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction joined Coastal Carolina University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Indoor Practice Facility on Tuesday, August 13.

Designed to accommodate various uses by numerous athletics programs, the new 90,000 sf building will serve as the year-round training facility for Coastal Carolina University’s football team. The building’s location just south of Brooks Stadium gives it prominent frontage on University Boulevard and State Route 544. Some key features of the building’s design include:

• Main entry overlooking University Boulevard and addressing Brooks Stadium across the street
• Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) structure that maximizes construction efficiency
• Gable roof and high ceilings that accommodate special teams’ work
• Field brick and polished block accents and aluminum trellis systems that reference the academic buildings on campus
• Clerestory windows, garage bay doors, and double-height glazing that maximize natural light

“We love working with Coastal Carolina University and we’re grateful for the chance to help them with this landmark project,” said Megan Newbold, Garvin Design Group Architect. “Designing the Indoor Practice Facility challenged us to think expansively about the needs of each of the building’s many future users.”

The Indoor Practice Facility is Coastal Carolina University’s first Construction Manager At-Risk (CM-R) project. The project team is composed of Columbia-based Garvin Design Group (Architect of Record) and Contract Construction (General Contractor) and national sports architecture design firm HNTB. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025.

Greg Hughes, President of Contract Construction, said, “We are honored to be a part of such a transformational project for Coastal Carolina athletics. Go Chants!”

About Garvin Design Group

Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Garvin Design Group offers comprehensive planning and design services for a variety of project types and sizes. From master planning and programming to interior up-fits and new construction, Garvin Design Group strives to provide client-driven design solutions throughout South Carolina. The firm of 21 people has completed more than $1.2 billion worth of projects since its founding in 2003. GDG’s contributions to the community and the profession earned it the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s (AIA SC) 2019 Firm Award, the Columbia Chamber’s 2020 Small Business of the Year Award, and recognition as a 2021 and 2022 Top 3 Best in Business Award from SC Business Monthly. For more information, visit www.garvindesigngroup.com.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation (HNTB) is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construction contractors. With 109 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial, and operational challenges. Professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com or follow HNTB on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

About Contract Construction

Founded in 1984, Contract Construction offers a full line of construction services. The team of builders, project managers, estimators, and more bring expertise to every job in a variety of project delivery methods, from Design-Build to Construction Management At-Risk. Contract Construction ensures owners receive a cost-effective design, quality materials, low maintenance, efficient and sustainable operations, minimal to zero changes, and a project completed on schedule and within budget with no litigation. With year-after-year success, Contract Construction has become a trusted partner for some of the South’s most high-profile and technically complex projects, no matter the size. For more information, visit www.contractconstruction.net.