TD Arena
CLIENT:
College of Charleston
LOCATION:
Charleston, South Carolina
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering
This 142,750 square-foot building was planned to replace the existing basketball arena for College of Charleston and to serve as a convocation center for the College. The arena has a seating capacity of 4,995 for basketball and features an open concourse to the playing court, a team store, and a hospitality suite. It includes an athletic training facility, team lounges / locker rooms, faculty / staff locker rooms, the sports information department, box office, media room, and athletic administrative offices. All of this work was phased so that the existing basketball court would remain in operation during the construction process.
This project has received a 2011 South Carolina AIA Citation Award and was featured in the 2011 Architectural Showcase in Athletic Business Magazine.
"Mr. Betsch became integrally involved in all aspects of the project and remained so throughout. He has produced a building that is magnificent and functional, and did so within the enormous constraints of a limited site; dense, urban location; and a limited budget. He has tirelessly exceeded the expectations and requirements of his contractual responsibilities. I would recommend Mr. Betsch without hesitation."
Monica R. Scott, Vice President for Facilities Planning
College of Charleston
