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Alabama A&M University

Event Center

Details
Huntsville, AL
Location
110,000 SF
Size
2022
Completion
Design Architect & Interiors
Moody Nolan
Architect of Record
Nola | VanPeursem Architects
Collaborators

Celebrating the past and inspiring the future—the new event center is an iconic gateway of activity for Alabama A&M students.

 

The facility provides a backdrop for two of the most important days on campus—convocation and graduation. With a graduation seating capacity of nearly 6,000, the University will be able to continue its long-held tradition of allowing every graduating student the privilege of bringing the whole family to the celebration.

A Hub of Campus Activity

Once inside the building, tall ceilings and ample gathering space define the main lobby. The hybrid event facility is designed to accommodate speakers, banquets, concerts, and athletic tournaments. The space is used by students and athletes alike, allowing for energy and activity on days without events.

Natural light fills the space through curtainwall glass while another collection of Tuscan columns just outside the glass stands tall as a reminder of strength and tradition.
6,000 seats line the event floor, able to host athletic tournaments, concerts, and other large events.

In the student locker rooms, circular lockers with integrated seating encourages community and teamwork. The feature metal ceiling is backlit and perforated with circular holes, designed to represent a room full of lit candles—an honored campus tradition held during every graduation ceremony.

The circular plaza out front and the grand exterior stacked staircase maximize family and social space before and after events for gathering and memory moments

Supporting athletic achievement

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Supporting athletic achievement

Athletic training and offices begin the student athlete specific spaces, all flooded with natural light.
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Supporting athletic achievement

Athletic training and offices begin the student athlete specific spaces, all flooded with natural light.
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Supporting athletic achievement

Wall graphics featuring images of athletes, adorned in maroon line the corridor connecting the team locker rooms to the fitness space.
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Supporting athletic achievement

Throughout the arena, graphic moments celebrate the university’s long-held traditions and moments that inspire new generations of students.
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