Recreation Center Architect

Recreation Center Architect
for Multi-Use Facilities.

Municipal recreation centers, YMCAs, aquatic centers, and fieldhouses. Two decades of wet-area, acoustic, and durable-finish expertise.

  • Aquatic centers & natatorium chemistry
  • Multi-court fieldhouses & basketball gymnasiums
  • Acoustic isolation between gym, group-fitness, and pool
  • Durable finishes & long-cycle maintenance specs
60+Recreation Projects
14Aquatic Facilities
22Wellness Centers
18+Years in Sector

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Licensed in18 States
NCARB-CredentialedRegistered Architects
In Business Since2008
400+ CommercialProjects Delivered
Recreation Services

Recreation centers, open day one.

Municipal, university, and YMCA-grade design — basketball gymnasiums, aquatic centers, group-fitness, locker rooms, and concessions in one coordinated set.

Aquatic Center Design

Lap pools, leisure pools, splash pads, and wet-deck detailing — chemistry, dehumidification, and chlorine-resistant assemblies.

Multi-Court Fieldhouses

Basketball gyms, indoor courts, and field-house volume — lighting, acoustics, and impact-resistant assemblies.

Group Fitness & Wellness

Spin, yoga, weight rooms, and group-fitness suites with sound isolation between adjacent uses.

Locker Rooms & Wet Areas

Wet/dry transitions, vapor barriers, dissimilar-metal isolation, sloped floors, and durable finishes.

Concessions & Front-of-House

Reception, retail, lounge, and lobby spaces designed for high traffic and event flexibility.

Code & Funding Compliance

ADA, NFPA, IBC, and any municipal/grant-related compliance — documentation produced for survey or audit.

How It Works

Five phases. One schedule.

Design and construction on a single timeline — owner decisions feed into drawings, and field issues feed back the same week.

Discovery

Site walk, programming, and budget alignment with stakeholders.

Concept

Test fits and SD-level drawings with parallel cost validation.

Documentation

Permit and CD sets coordinated with MEP, structural, and trades.

Permitting

Jurisdictional submission and code response across 18 states.

Construction

Architect of record engaged through CA, punch, and CO.

Why Owners Choose Beyond 9

Two prior architects had drawn this aquatic addition. Beyond 9 was the only one who solved the dehumidification and the acoustic to the gymnasium next door.

Director of Parks & Rec Mid-size municipality

60+
Recreation Projects
14
Aquatic Facilities
22
Wellness Centers
18+
Years in Sector
Common Questions

Recreation design questions.

Do you design aquatic centers?

Yes — lap pools, leisure pools, splash pads, natatoriums. Pool chemistry, dehumidification, and chlorine-resistant detailing are part of every aquatic project.

Can you handle multi-use facilities?

Yes — basketball gymnasiums next to group fitness next to aquatics. Acoustic isolation between adjacent uses is one of our deeper specialties.

Do you work with municipalities and YMCAs?

Yes. We've delivered municipal rec centers, county facilities, YMCA / YWCA buildouts, and university campus recreation across multiple states.

How do you handle wet-area detailing?

Vapor barriers, dissimilar-metal isolation, slope-to-drain, sealed grout, and antimicrobial finishes — designed so things don't fail in year three.

Are you experienced with grant or funding compliance?

Yes. Documentation is produced to support audit and grant-compliance reviews. Tell us your funding source on the form.

How long does a rec center take?

Programming 6-10 weeks, design 4-9 months depending on scope, permitting and construction follow. We give realistic timelines after the discovery call.

Ready to design your recreation center?

Call us or send your project details — we'll respond within one business day with a feasibility note and licensed-state confirmation.