ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Opus Group will complete a 41,500-square-foot expansion and renovation project for St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Opus will expand the university’s existing 59,000-square-foot Butler Center, which houses student wellness and athletic facilities. The addition will feature separate varsity locker rooms and lounge space for athletic teams at the school, a cardio room with fitness equipment, a dance studio, as well as a one-story, multi-purpose training center. Opus will also redesign the front entry to include a controlled access point for added security and access to events in the arena. In addition, 10,000 square feet of previous gymnasium space in the neighboring Fontbonne Hall will be renovated to include university classroom space, which will connect to the Butler Center. Opus will also install a new elevator to improve the building’s accessibility. Construction is scheduled to begin this month. Renovation of Fontbonne Hall is slated for completion before the fall semester. The full project is set for completion in February 2015. Opus Design Build LLC will serve as the design-builder and Opus AE Group LLC will serve as the design-architect.
OPUS TO COMPLETE ATHLETIC CENTER EXPANSION AT ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
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