The Opus Group Completes Renovations, New Construction at St. Catherine University

ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Opus Group has completed a 41,500-square-foot expansion and renovation at St. Catherine University’s Aimee and Patrick Butler Center for Sports and Fitness in St. Paul. The two-phased project created more recreation and wellness facilities for students, facility and staff, while also improving the functionality of the major campus hub. The project included the renovation of 10,000 square feet in Fontbonne Hall and the construction of 31,500 square feet of new space within the Butler Center, featuring separate varsity locker rooms and lounge space, a cardio room with fitness equipment, a dance studio and a multi-purpose training center and field house. Construction for the first phase began in May 2014 and was completed in August 2014, while the second phase started in fall 2014 and was completed in January 2015. Opus Design Build LLC was the design-builder, while Opus AE Group was the architect of record.