Populous has unveiled designs for an $80 million practice facility for the New York Liberty in Brooklyn, featuring player input to enhance functionality and personal space. Spanning 75,000 square feet, it supports training and community engagement while honoring Brooklyn’s heritage by incorporating elements of a former lightbulb factory. Key athletes, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and Breanna Stewart, collaborated on the design, emphasizing the need for both team chemistry and personal expression. The facility includes advanced amenities such as a locker room, training and weight rooms, and aims to empower players' holistic development.
This is a great take on reshaping what a locker room is, because it is not only about building team chemistry, but also giving players space for personal time.
Ultimately designed by players for players, the facility incorporates insights from women's perspectives, optimizing performance and accommodating the athletes' multi-faceted lifestyles.
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