Mortenson led the $41-million modernization of the Foglia Foundation Heath and Recreation Center at Harper College, located in Palatine, Illinois. The project included constructing a two-story, 10,000-square-foot addition to the 130,000-square-foot building, which has upgraded the space for Harper athletes, students, faculty, staff and the local community. By stripping the interior to the studs, Mortenson converted underused spaces into fitness and exercise rooms, six classrooms and team training and competition areas, including a new dedicated wrestling room and sports medicine facilities with a hydrotherapy bath. Improvements include:
- Installing an elevated running and walking track, plus new lighting, scoreboards, remote-controlled curtains to separate courts and bleachers in the gym
- Updating the pool and swimming area with new tile, decks, filtration system, lights and bleachers for attendees of water polo events and a nearby classroom for lifeguard training and another room for pool birthday parties
- Expanding and remodeling locker rooms for athletes, visiting teams, coaches and the public
- Renovating offices for the athletic department and staff
- Adding a lower-level entrance/exit for athletes to nearby playing fields
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