by Chris Worley - Membership Director
June 2, 2009 18:37
On May 11th, the University officially announced the launch of the Campaign of Champions, a drive that will raise over $100 million to expand and renovate the world famous Pauley Pavillion. I think everyone agrees that after 44 years the place is in terrible need of improvements. The project plans to make numerous important improvements including:
- Total Renovation of the existing structure to last another 40 years
- Resolved life safety, security, and ADA accessible seating deficiencies
- All new seismic, mechanical, electrical and plumbing distribution systems, new smoke evacuation system, and upgrades to existing functions
- New exterior of Pauley Pavilion providing greater connection with campus architecture
- Better entry points and increased patron circulation space to all levels of seating sections
- Nearly 40,000 square feet of new lobby/concourse
- New restrooms with over three (3) times more toilets than current Pauley Pavilion
- New concessions with 25 more points of sale than current Pauley Pavilion
- New Team Store for UCLA merchandise sales
- New seating bowl with new aisles and steps with safety handrails; new seats and new seating sections with new entry points
- All new retractable seating system on the lower level with individual padded seats and brings fans closer to the action
- Over 1,000 additional seats in the arena, including more seats between the baskets, bring capacity to almost 14,000
- Brand new HD video scoreboard and LED ribbon board
- All new historical display, new graphics, and prominent display of Championship banners
- New floor with centered basketball court
- New Athletics facility at floor level that includes:
- New locker rooms, including player lounges, for men’s and women’s basketball teams
- New players’ film room, weight room, equipment room, and sports medicine room
- New multi-purpose Pavilion Club for campus events and game day hospitality
- New locker room facilities for visiting teams and new media center
- Additional storage space for multi-purpose usage
Below is a 3-D rendering of a proposed design.
Here are some links where you can learn more: