University of Washington ICA Basketball Training Facility

The University of Washington (UW), in partnership with Integrated Design-Build partners Mortenson and Gensler, created a state-of-the-art Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) Basketball Training Facility. The spacious 36,000-square-foot home for the men's and women's basketball programs enhances training and development opportunities for Husky student-athletes by creating expanded spaces for each program.

The Training Facility includes two 9,800-square-foot practice courts, individually dedicated to the men's or women's basketball program for exclusive 24/7 access, proudly demonstrating the University's dedication to Title IX. By providing fair and equitable spaces with cutting-edge equipment for both basketball programs, the UW creates an environment that cultivates champions, builds a sense of community, and upholds Husky tradition.

Additional features include viewing and gathering spaces, a conference and recruiting room, and 4,000 square feet of renovations to create new internal connections between the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion and Graves Annex Strength and Conditioning space to synergize flow between all student-athlete spaces and the rest of campus. Significant site improvements within and around the facility ensure accessibility for all individuals regardless of ability. A new student plaza surrounded by signature landscaping and site lighting provides a memorable atmosphere year-round for students and community members, alongside consolidated parking and improved external circulation to better serve game-day crowds.

The project, grounded in an outcome-focused approach, also pays attention to environmental impact. Throughout construction, Mortenson committed to the sustainable construction framework known as the "Contractors Commitment," which impacted and tracks activities in categories from job site wellness and carbon emissions to waste planning, water management, and materials selection. The project site’s proximity to Lake Washington meant that implementing a robust water plan to create broader team accountability guided by Salmon-Safe practices is imperative. The project's LEED Gold V4 Certification, which included embodied carbon thresholds for materials and waste and water tracking requirements, is a testament to the Design-Build team and UW's dedication to environmental consciousness and responsible construction practices. In support of the UW’s Business Equity Inclusion goals and Mortenson’s Community Empowerment program, the project was also dedicated to providing meaningful contracting and career opportunities for small, local, and diverse businesses and apprenticeships.