Events Center

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Binghamton University Events Center Facts

The Events Center was designed by Einhorn, Yaffee & Prescott Architects and Engineers, a New York City Firm. The general contractor is Welliver McGuire Inc. of Elmira. The Events Center is 156,000 square feet. A little over an acre is under cover. At its highest point the Events Center is 65 feet, or about as tall as a six story building. The building design is contemporary. It is made of a number of materials including steel, masonry, metal panels and glazing. A bowstring-steel-truss roof allows for an unobstructed view of events. The Events Center has three levels:

	Concourse Level. This is the upper level of the building where visitors enter. The Box Office, concession stands, public restrooms, public telephones, administrative offices, and the Tau Club Room are all on this level.
	Mezzanine Level. The middle level of the building provides space for coaches’ offices.
	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. A series of curtains allows areas to be sectioned for different uses. Around the perimeter of the event level are team locker rooms, athletic and strength training rooms, meeting areas, showers, equipment storage space, a hydrotherapy room and mechanical rooms.

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 has a variety of seating types including bleachers and seats with backs. A portion of the seating is mobile so it can be positioned for different events. When the building is configured for basketball, nearly 6,000 seats are available. For Commencement ceremonies, nearly 8,000 people can be seated.

Parking

There are more than 4,600 parking spaces within a ten to 15 minute walk of the facility.

Groundbreaking/Completion

Construction began summer 2000. Major construction was completed in April 2004.

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This page was updated 3/13/06