Atlanta braves legend finally opens an academy for upcoming …
The two-story, 45,000-square-foot Atlanta Braves Academy features 37 dorm-style rooms that house minor leaguers, a cafeteria, a 220 seat auditorium, classrooms, a barber shop, and a rec room complete with ping-pong and pool tables.
The Academy also offers presentations for players about nutrition, public speaking, and topics about adjusting to life on their own, such as how to use American currency, for those that are not from the US.
The Atlanta Braves continue to develop their campus in North Port as a player development destination for their organization. The latest component to that is the Braves Player Academy. Nestled in the center of the training facilities, the player academy is a 45,627-squarefoot dormitory for minor-league advancement. The overall design of the building was driven by three core elements: function, flow and flexibility. Addressing the function of the facility, the building needed to be an on-site home for athletes being developed by the Atlanta Braves. The interconnectivity and placement of each space was designed to create a transitional flow that follows the daily routine of an athlete in training. The final component of the facility was to design spaces that were flexible and able to serve multiple functions strategically. The dining hall can easily be converted into a meeting space. An open floorplan places the recreation area next to teaching spaces and includes removable partitions. The Atlanta Braves wanted the Academy entrance to be visible upon entering the parking lots of CoolToday Park. Metal detailing on the front of the building complement design elements located in the park, helping to create a cohesive campus aesthetic. Color selections, graphics and imagery all celebrate the heritage of the Atlanta Braves baseball organization.
Architect: Fawley Bryant Architecture. Contractor: Tandem Construction. Interior Design: Fawley Bryant Architecture. Structural Engineer: TRC Worldwide Engineering. Mechanical Engineer: TLC Engineering Solutions. Landscape Architect: Stantec. Photography by Gamma Photography.
