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Binghamton
University Events Center Facts
The Events Center was designed by Einhorn, Yaffee & Prescott
Architects and Engineers, NYC. Welliver McGuire Inc. of Elmira performed as General Contractor. The Events Center encompasses 156,000
square feet of floor space. The building design is contemporary and is constructed of steel, masonry,
metal panels and glazing. A bowstring-steel-truss roof allows
for an unobstructed view of events. The Events Center has
three levels:
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 Concourse
Level. This is the upper level of the building where guests enter. The Box Office,
concession stands, public restrooms, facility and athletics administrative offices,
corporate suites, and Tau Club Room are located on this level.
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Mezzanine
Level. The middle level of the building provides space for coaches’ offices. |
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Event
Level. The lowest level features a six lane 200-meter track and a multi-purpose area that can be used for a number
of activities, including pole vault and long jump, tennis and basketball, and practice for many other sports. A curtain system allows areas to be sectioned off for different uses. Also on the event level are team
locker rooms, athletic and strength training rooms, team meeting room, media room, a public rest room, equipment storage, a sports medicine
room and mechanical rooms.
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Cost
$33.1
million (includes design, construction and equipment). Funding
provided by the State University Construction Fund.
Location
The Events Center is situated just north of parking lot F and adjacent to the
West Gym and tennis courts.
Seating
The Events Center seating includes bleacher benches
and seats with backs. Portable seating can
be
positioned for different events. For example, nearly 5,500 seats are available for basketball, while Commencement exercises can accommodate
8,000 people.
Parking
Over 1,000 parking spaces are in lots near the Events Center, and an additional 3,600 parking
spaces lie within a five to 15 minute walk of the facility.
Groundbreaking/Completion
Construction began summer 2000 and completion was
April 2004.
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