By embracing the connections between health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, and sport, the University of Richmond sends a powerful message with the new Basketball Practice and Well-Being Center. This unique project creates a comprehensive vision for high achievement and a well-balanced life on campus.

The Queally Athletics Center is a state-of-the-art home for training and performance for the basketball programs. The facility builds on the university’s commitment to collegiate sport and exudes principles of integrity and perseverance to athletes and staff. More than just a place for practicing, the courts are training spaces that allow players to exercise and hone their game. Next door, the Well-Being Center houses the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, and health promotion and nutrition services. This integrated location allows students to seek care, be proactive about their health, and enjoy sport in one place. Effective arrangements of multi-disciplinary program spaces combined with an abundance of daylight, interior gardens, healthy food options, and natural materials enhance the spirit of well-being in the building and around campus.

The building honors the university’s distinctive and historic collegiate gothic architectural heritage. The design takes cues from Ralph Adams Cram’s original architectural vision to keep this new facility seamlessly aligned with the campus’ historic influences. A portal joining old and new buildings, the facility is forward-looking while signaling the enduring qualities of the student-centered programs inside.