Athletics Archives - Jack L. Gordon Architects

Novogratz Center For Athletics

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1752870644556{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Novogratz-BANNER-1.jpg?id=6819) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1750267761424{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Novogratz Center for Athletics [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Poly Prep Country Day School | Brooklyn, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750692582359{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA’s award-winning design for the 30,000 SF Novogratz Center for Athletics at Poly Prep Country Day School redefines the concept of athletic facilities, seamlessly blending the new structure with the existing gymnasium while establishing a strong visual dialogue with the surrounding fields and campus green. The façade’s expansive transparency frames sweeping views, fostering a sense of openness that connects the building to its environment. Bold and sculptural, the design plays with broad planes and asymmetric angles to create a striking presence. The athletic center honors Poly Prep’s storied 100-year history, while embodying the school’s commitment to innovation and forward-thinking excellence. With facilities that reflect the caliber of Poly Prep’s athletic programs, the center stands as a testament to both tradition and progress. The comprehensive program includes a reconfigurable full-court gym, an 11,000 sq. ft. wrestling area, a 12,500 sq. ft. squash center featuring six international courts, including two all-glass competition courts, along with concessions, locker rooms, staff offices, and a spectator mezzanine. The Novogratz Center’s design maximizes transparency through strategically placed glass, creating a dynamic focal point at the heart of campus life. This contemporary architectural statement not only invites participation and engagement with its athletics but also harmoniously connects the building to the existing gymnasium and the broader campus context, marking a bold, new chapter in Poly Prep’s legacy. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2016 Area 30,000 SF Client Poly Prep Country Day School [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner: Award of Merit, Institutional, AIA Brooklyn + Queens Design Awards Winner: Award of Merit, Society of American Registered Architects NY Design Awards Winner: Outstanding Project Award, Learning by Design Magazine [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row...

McManus Park Entrance Pavilion

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732051298219{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/McManus-Pavilion-BANNER.jpg?id=6786) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] McManus Park Entrance Pavilion [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation | Roosevelt Island, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1751048786046{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA created a distinctive new welcoming entrance to the newly dedicated Jack McManus Field at Park on Roosevelt Island. The program required that the existing, outdated, irregularly shaped structure be salvaged and transformed into an integrated, sustainable, and welcoming presence at the field—incorporating concession stands, public toilets, and park storage. This new structure readily identifies this recreational green space to the Roosevelt Island community. A separate structure (sitting above the existing structure) supports a green roof, a focal point of an array of sustainable design strategies implemented. The 1,600 SF roof, designed to support plant loads, tips upward like a bird’s wing, creating a strong aesthetic and a counterpoint to the synthetic turf field. The sloped roof hosts an extensive vegetation system featuring a sedum plant mix that sustains all-seasons growth and helps manage stormwater, mitigate air pollution, provide wildlife habitat, foster biodiversity, and reduce urban heat island effects. Our design strategy leveraged the structure’s atypical footprint to express an artful, unique form for this public building that features an asymmetrical green roof Recycled weathered cladding defines the exterior of the building. New energy-efficient light fixtures brighten the site and new plumbing fixtures reduce water use and waste. The brightly colored underside of the canopy structure is a beacon, leading people to the park. JLGA collaborated with landscape design firm Abel Bainnson & Butz, who designed the new Jack McManus Field and Park. The design added over 1,300 shrubs, new trees, ornamental grasses, and perennials, which together shape a lush urban oasis. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" content_aligment="center"...

McMahon Fitness Center

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1752870469949{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/McMahon-BANNER2.jpg?id=7158) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] McMahon Fitness Center [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Fordham University | Bronx, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750693085806{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA collaborated with Fordham University to transform a former office suite in McMahon Hall into a dynamic 5,000 SF fitness center for students and faculty. The center includes dedicated areas for cardio and weight training, along with fitness studios for yoga, dance, and spinning. Additional renovations feature a conference room, locker facilities, and a reconfiguration of the security, reception, and entry areas, alongside upgraded mechanical systems. To address the space’s tight dimensions and low ceiling heights, JLGA employed strategic mirrors and a light color palette, visually expanding the interior and enhancing its openness. The redesign also revitalizes the building’s exterior with expansive glass elements that punctuate the previously solid brick façade. This not only floods the interior with natural light but also highlights the center’s activity, attracting attention from passersby. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Untapping Potential in Underutilized Spaces [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="7157,7144,7142,7143,7145" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location New York, NY Completion 2022 Area 5,000 SF Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557974614{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1732473564463{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="DESC" category="athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Brooklyn Cyclones Ballpark

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732308502583{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brooklyn-Cyclones-BANNER.jpg?id=7069) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Brooklyn Cyclones Ballpark [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Brooklyn Baseball Company | Brooklyn, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750693190273{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Once the heart of American amusement, Coney Island is undergoing a renaissance with the creation of Maimonides Park (formerly KeySpan Park), designed by JLGA. Located on the site of the former Steeplechase Amusement Park and next to the iconic Parachute Jump tower, this stadium serves as the home for a Minor League Single-A baseball team affiliated with the New York Mets. Completed in time for the 2001 season, the stadium includes seating for 6,500, luxury suites, food services, retail concessions, and more, transforming the site into a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue. JLGA’s design bridges Surf Avenue and the Riegelmann Boardwalk, offering a contemporary facility that honors Coney Island’s cultural heritage while opening doors to future commercial development. The stadium is equipped for baseball games, concerts, and various events, with features such as 12 luxury suites, locker rooms, press boxes, and ample parking for 1,240 vehicles. Maimonides Park excels in balancing modern amenities with respect for its surroundings. It preserves neighborhood harmony by maintaining public access to the beach, boardwalk, and Steeplechase Pier, and strengthens the connection to the historic Parachute Jump. This thoughtfully designed venue not only elevates the community but also attracts private investment, reinvigorating the waterfront just minutes from millions of people. Jack L. Gordon Architects is proud to announce that KeySpan Park Stadium has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2002 BusinessWeek/Architectural Record "Good Design is Good Business" Awards. This coveted award recognizes outstanding designs that have successfully reinforced a client's business objectives. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2001 Seating Capacity 7,500 Client Brooklyn Baseball Company The New York Mets NYC Economic Development Corp. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner:...

Rose Hill Gym Renovation

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row el_class="project-banner-section" css=".vc_custom_1750256777539{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rose-Hill-Gym-Banner-01.jpg?id=7488) !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Rose Hill Gym Renovation [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Fordham University | Bronx, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750267681204{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Fordham University retained JLGA to renovate their 1920s-era gymnasium. At the heart of the transformation was the replacement of the original hardwood basketball court which had experienced deterioration of the existing structural slab beneath. This led to the design and installation of a new concrete foundation, engineered not only for stability but also to discreetly house a complex network of electrical, fire alarm, and advanced AV systems. Every element was coordinated with remnants of legacy infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition to modern performance standards. Above this intricate substructure, a new NCAA-rated court flooring was laid, carefully selected through extensive research into manufacturer options. The court’s striking striping pattern—featuring Fordham branding, logos, and broadcast-optimized text—was developed in collaboration with university leadership, designed to enhance visibility and impact during televised games. The AV overhaul included recessed floor boxes, a newly expanded control room, and future-ready conduit systems embedded within the slab to allow for long-term technological growth. Enhancements continued beyond the court with upgraded lighting in entryways and stairwells, along with custom millwork that elevates transitional spaces. Executed under a tight summer deadline, the project is a testament to thoughtful design, technical precision, and Fordham’s ongoing commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349871273{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349877215{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349904838{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732482757882{margin-bottom: 80px !important;border-bottom-width: 40px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1750440093415{margin-left: 15px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}" el_class="inner_project_body_column"][vc_column_text] Location Bronx, NY Completion 2024 Size 26,300 SF Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1750350001539{margin-right: 100px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][vc_row_inner content_width="grid"][vc_column_inner][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" category="athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="yes"...

Citi Field

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1751476174157{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 125px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Citi-Field-BANNER.jpg?id=7098) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Citi Field [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] NY Mets | Queens, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750693796167{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Citi Field, the 42,000-seat home of the New York Mets, opened on April 13, 2009, designed by JLGA to create a stadium that serves as both a baseball venue and a flexible space for other sports and events. JLGA led the conceptual design of the stadium and its 55-acre site, including the innovative, operable domed roof and a roll-out natural turf field, allowing the venue to adapt to various functions like concerts. JLGA’s work included designing the moving components of the stadium, such as the roof and playing field, and determining optimal seating configurations and sightlines for arena events. Additionally, JLGA conducted a feasibility study for the development of the Shea Stadium site, focusing on parking, road improvements, and necessary approvals. Sustainability was a core aspect, with advanced wastewater management, extensive plantings (including 700 new trees), and environmentally conscious construction practices like recycling demolition materials and using low-sulfur diesel fuel. JLGA also collaborated with the Metropolitan Transit Authority to enhance subway access and designed a subtle security perimeter, balancing safety with the fan experience. Approval from multiple city agencies, including the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, NYCEDC, and the NYPD, was integral to the project’s success. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Queens, NY Completion 2009 Area 55 Acres Client New York Mets NYC Economic Development Corp. Empire State Development [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1751489833794{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}"][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557122045{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][vc_row_inner content_width="grid"][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="DESC" category="athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="yes" filter_order_by="name"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Aviator Sports Complex

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1752870439378{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aviator-BANNER.jpg?id=7160) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Aviator Sports Complex [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1752590231175{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;border-right-width: 50px !important;border-left-width: 50px !important;}"] Aviator Sports and Events Center, located at Floyd Bennett Field—New York City’s first municipal airport—honors the legacy of aviation pioneers like Amelia Earhart and Howard Hughes. This 8.4-acre, multi-use complex repurposes four historic airplane hangars into a 150,000 SF indoor sports facility, featuring two regulation-size hockey rinks, a versatile gymnasium, gymnastics center, fitness area, and indoor climbing wall. Outside, 200,000 SF of synthetic turf fields accommodate soccer, football, and lacrosse, designed to NCAA standards. The site also includes landscaping, parking, and stadium seating. The fields were built atop the existing tarmac, preserving the site’s historical integrity and minimizing demolition. The design seamlessly blends the hangars’ historic forms with modern amenities, creating a unique sports venue that celebrates Floyd Bennett Field’s history while meeting the needs of today’s athletes. Sustainability is a cornerstone of the project, with natural lighting, reduced light pollution, and a high-efficiency cogeneration plant that delivers heat and energy at an impressive 89% efficiency. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space height="80px"][vc_column_text] Planning Aviator [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="80px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="7282,7283,7284" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2007 Area 150,000 SF Interior Amenities 200,000 SF Outdoor Athletic Fields Client Aviator Sports & Events Center National Park Service [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner: 2008 Building Brooklyn Award, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732556514699{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="DESC" category="athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Fordham Athletic Fields

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row el_class="project-banner-section" css=".vc_custom_1750884889337{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Athletic-Fields-Banner-01-1.jpg?id=7563) !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Fordham Athletic Fields [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Fordham University | Bronx, NY [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750872058840{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Fordham University has partnered with JLGA on numerous projects to meet the ever-expanding needs of their athletics department, starting with the renovation of Coffey Field. This synthetic turf men’s baseball field is designed to seat 500 spectators. Player and fan amenities include covered dugouts, public restrooms and a press box. JLGA designed the baseball field on a fast-track schedule and provided features including a video platform, public announcement system and scoreboard. More recently, JLGA was selected by Fordham University to perform a comprehensive renovation of the 158,000 sq. ft. Bahoshy Softball Complex and Murphy Field. At the Bahoshy Softball Complex, JLGA introduced a new synthetic turf surface with a regulation clay infield, enhanced practice amenities including a dedicated pitching warm-up area and batting cages, and improved site infrastructure such as perimeter fencing, field branding, and sport-specific markings. Murphy Field underwent a significant transformation with the installation of a new synthetic turf system, updated perimeter fencing, and integrated branding and field markings tailored for football and soccer. To meet regulation size requirements for collegiate soccer, JLGA widened the field and designed a new retaining wall and drainage system to support the expanded footprint. These renovations not only elevated the performance and usability of Fordham’s athletic fields but also reflected JLGA’s commitment to creating high-quality, durable, and regulation-compliant collegiate sports environments. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Bahoshy & Murphy Fields Location Bronx, NY Completion 2024 Area 158,000 sq. ft. Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Coffey Field Location Bronx, NY Completion 2004 Area 120,000 sq. ft. Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732557522691{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="menu_order" order="ASC" category="athletics" number="3" filter="no"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Tradition Field

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732294777556{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tradition-Field-BANNER.jpg?id=6984) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Tradition Field [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The New York Mets | Port St. Lucie, FL [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1750692640249{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA, in partnership with the New York Mets and St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation, led the renovation and expansion of the 7,000-seat spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Originally built in the 1980s, the stadium now boasts modern amenities, including shaded picnic terraces, bermed seating with concessions, and expanded locker rooms. A new suite level with private suites and open-air party terraces elevates the fan experience. Among the standout features is a cutting-edge wet training suite, equipped with Hydroworx aquatic therapy and fitness pools, designed to enhance athlete rehabilitation and training. The renovation was completed within a fast-tracked six-month timeline. The overhaul also includes a reimagined exterior, new entrance plaza, and a sustainable stormwater management system that integrates the surrounding wetlands. These improvements, along with a full rehabilitation area, reinforce the stadium as a premier training and recovery hub for the Mets. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Port St. Lucie, FL Completion 2004 Area 124 Acres Client The New York Mets St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation Dept. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732558085621{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" category="Athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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