Colin Worrich
Associate Principal
The Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse at Princeton University
establishes an integrated, sustainable athletics district within the
new Meadows neighborhood. The Fieldhouse provides a state-of-
the-art home for a range of varsity athletic programs while fostering
wellness and community engagement.
The Fieldhouse features 14 squash courts, 9 indoor tennis courts, and
a welcoming lobby and lounge, along with coaches’ offices, sports
medicine and training rooms, locker facilities, and a 10,000-square-
foot fitness center open to the broader University community.
Acentech collaborated closely with the Sasaki design team to
provide comprehensive acoustical consulting services throughout
the complex. Our scope included recommendations for interior
finishes to ‘tame’ the reverberation of the court and fitness facilities,
in balance with feasibility and aesthetic considerations. In addition,
we provided input on the design of room acoustics, sound isolation,
and mechanical system noise and vibration control measures
throughout the building. Our recommendations helped ensure
announcements are intelligible, players can communicate cross-
court, and athletes, staff, and visitors alike enjoy acoustical comfort
and safety within the facility.
The Fieldhouse is on track to achieve Net Zero Energy and LEED
Gold certification through its integration with the University’s
district energy system, geo-exchange infrastructure, and recycled
graywater systems.