Brittingham - Midtown Community Center

From the portfolio of R. Anderson Moberg, AIA
Mr. Moberg worked closely with officials of the City of Newport News to design this central municipal recreational, activities and gathering center for the citizens of Newport News. The single-story masonry structure contains a number of small and large multi-purpose spaces which reflect the diverse activities the building supports. The main feature of the center is the natatorium containing Hampton Roads' only indoor 50-meter 10-lane competitive swimming pool. In addition to a movable bulkhead to permit segmentation of the pool, the natatorium has an electronic timing system, a 3-meter diving board and two 1-meter boards. There is fixed seating for 500 spectators. Construction of the natatorium is an aluminum box-beam rigid frame with a Kalwall insulated translucent exposed ceiling.

Owner: City of Newport News
General Contractor: Mid Eastern Builders, Inc.
Location: Newport News, VA
Square Feet: 79,500
Cost: $10,000,000
Completion: 1999

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