Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, US, has announced its plans to expand the George M Ferris Athletic Center.
The $30.1m expansion project is expected to create new opportunities for wellness activities for the entire community.
Construction is set to begin at the end of this year and is expected to be completed by March 2025.
The proposed expansion of the 37,000ft² building will take up the space currently occupied by the college's garden.
Opened in 1968, the Ferris Athletic Center, which is now home to Bantams’ championship teams, has largely remained the same throughout its life cycle with only a few minor renovations.
Trinity College director of athletics and chair of physical education Drew Galbraith said: “The new wellness and recreation centre will have an impact on almost every member of our community.
“We are thrilled to move forward with construction while we work with alumni and friends of Trinity to complete the fundraising for this transformational new space.”
The addition will include a second-floor terrace that will provide views of the nearby playing fields and chapel.
Additionally, the expansion will include seven new squash courts, to be located near the centre’s lobby, and offer seating for more than 1,000 fans.
The existing squash centre on the third floor of the building will also be renovated.
The new centre will offer updated workspaces for coaches and five multipurpose rooms for team meetings and classes.
Athletics Campaign Committee co-chair Elissa Raether Kovas said: “The new squash courts will position our varsity teams for the future to continue competing at the highest level each year.
“Additionally, the variety of new spaces available in the wellness and recreation centre provide us opportunities to strengthen already existing relationships with community organisations that support wellness for the youth of Hartford.”
Trinity's students will have access to a new fitness centre with various amenities and spaces for gathering.
The college's practices and matches are expected not to be affected throughout the expected 16-month construction period.
