Fitness Center

City of Hope celebrated the opening of a $452 million specialty cancer facility in December of 2025 in Irvine, Calif. Designed by HOK, the 73-bed hospital accommodates intensive care and medical-surgical units, four operating rooms, two procedure rooms, and an eight-bed evaluation and treatment center. The six-story structure also accommodates an inpatient rehabilitation gym, an immersive multifaith spiritual zone, and outdoor terraces on each floor. 

The University of Kansas opened the redeveloped David Booth Memorial Kansas Stadium in August of 2025, marking the completion of the first phase of the new Gateway District. Designed by HNTB and Multistudio as an inviting entrance to campus, the $448 million project elevates the fan experience with a restructured bowl layout offering improved sightlines and increased proximity to the field. Diverse premium seating options include ledge suites, loge boxes, and 2,300 club seats distributed across three social zones.

Oxford United Football Club is planning to construct an all-electric stadium in the United Kingdom to elevate the fan experience. Designed by AFL Architects, the 16,000-seat venue will feature additional levels at the north and west stands, adjoined by a 180-bed hotel. The wider mixed-use development may also include a 1,000-seat conference center, a 7,427-sf gym, an 8,826-sf health and wellbeing zone, and a 2,152-sf sports bar.

The University of Utah is building a $155 million dormitory complex in Salt Lake City as part of a public-private partnership with American Campus Communities. Designed by Ayers Saint Gross and MHTN Architects, the six-story residence hall will add 1,446 beds for first and second year students.

One of the biggest sea changes in both professional and collegiate athletics is the increased participation of women at all levels—as team owners, athletes, coaches, officials, and staff. Coverage of women’s basketball and women’s soccer, which eclipsed men’s soccer for a time, seems to dominate the sports news cycle, and viewership is expected to keep rising in 2025. The Professional Women’s Hockey League played its first game in January 2024, and the world’s first stadium built solely for a professional women’s sports team opened in March 2024. January 2025 saw the inauguration of a new 3x3 women’s professional basketball league, called Unrivaled, based in Miami. Revenue from women’s sports nearly doubled in 2024, to $1.88 billion globally, and is projected to reach $2.35 billion in 2025. More than half of that revenue came from North America, and investors are taking note.

Northwestern University broke ground in May of 2025 on a visionary new facility for the Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Ill. The seven-story building was designed by KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox) as a dynamic environment where inventive faculty thrive, students collaborate productively, and corporate leaders hone meaningful relationships in their industries and beyond.

Pepperdine University is constructing the Mountain at Mullin Park, a vibrant athletics complex in Malibu, Calif. This dynamic community destination will elevate the student experience with premier fitness and wellness resources to enrich the academic journey and beyond. Designed by Gruen Associates and Perkins&Will, the project is situated on a plateau in the heart of campus residential life and represents an investment of approximately $250 million.

Brown University is constructing a 76,000-sf indoor turf facility to expand capacity for varsity, intramural, and recreational sports activities. Designed by Sasaki, the versatile building will address a critical need for year-round indoor practice space, offering a controlled environment where athletes can maintain their competitive edge regardless of weather conditions.

The University of Auckland celebrated the opening of a world-class sports and recreation center called Hiwa in February of 2025 in New Zealand. The NZD320 million (USD180 million) facility will act as a leading destination where international sports teams can engage in advanced training. Spanning eight stories, the 280,000-sf development will also provide students and the general public with access to premier health and fitness amenities.

Healthpeak Properties recently opened a world-class amenities center called The Hangar on the Vantage life science campus in South San Francisco. Flad Architects' vision for the 40,000-sf facility has created a dynamic hub for interaction and relaxation, complete with a full-service rooftop bar, a food hall, a fitness center, and more. A dramatic design inspired by airplane hangars honors the area's industrial past and its role as the birthplace of biotechnology.

Leggat McCall Properties and DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners opened a 370,000-rsf life sciences building at Boynton Yards in Somerville in November of 2024. Strategically sited less than a mile from Kendall Square, 808 Windsor was designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge as a catalyst for biomedical and pharmaceutical innovation. JLL Capital Markets arranged $246 million in construction financing for the project with capital partner Deutsche Finance America.

Breakthrough Properties celebrated the opening of a 510,000-sf life sciences campus in San Diego in October of 2024. Designed by Flad Architects, Torrey View by Breakthrough offers state-of-the-art wet labs for the development of novel therapies and technologies, as well as flexible workspaces and collaboration areas. An iconic tessellated envelope allows interior floor plates to be infused with natural light, maximizing occupant wellness and energy efficiency without compromising performance.

The Charlotte Hornets will break ground in early 2025 on a state-of-the-art performance facility adjacent to the existing Spectrum Center. Designed by Populous, the 160,000-sf building will feature 100,000 sf of space for training, conditioning, and practice, as well as areas for recovery and rehabilitation. The Hornet's business operations will occupy 35,000 sf in the building, complemented by 2,500 sf of ground-level retail to activate the fan experience. Novant Health will also operate a sports medicine clinic.

AstraZeneca officially opened The Hub on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in October of 2024. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, this dynamic amenities center offers inviting settings for collaboration, engagement, and relaxation that are available to both corporate employees and the local community. The facility's 39,460-sf internal floor area accommodates a fitness center, treatment rooms, and areas for health screening and occupational health services. Other features include a nursery and preschool, a café, a bar, a shop, and an inviting garden.

Carnegie Mellon University opened the $105 million Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics in fall of 2024. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the renovated and expanded facility embodies a new paradigm for holistic student health on the Pittsburg campus. The four-story, 154,000-sf development features a modern athletics facility for practice, performance, training, and athlete care, complemented by full-service clinical areas for University Health Services.