Public Assembly


U.S. Cellular Center

CLIENT:
City of Asheville

LOCATION:
Asheville, North Carolina

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Feasibility Study, Conceptual Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering

The U.S. Cellular Center, formerly the Asheville Civic Center, required a complete interior renovation to allow the City to host the 2012 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament. BetschAssociates completed this project in association with PBC+L Architecture.

The project scope was developed in three phases by preparing a complete list of proposed renovations with estimated costs, prioritizing these items, and developing the appropriate bid packages. It included replacement of the lower bowl telescopic seating risers, the scoreboards and video boards, the sound system, and the arena lighting; remodeling of the locker rooms, public toilets, main concourse, lobby, and banquet area; and creation of a new food court, hospitality area, and meeting rooms on the arena level. The project was bid approximately $2 million below its budget estimate, allowing acceptance of all of the bid alternates.

"Throughout the process, we have been impressed with Ken's experience in all aspects of the design of sports and entertainment arenas, with his responsiveness to changes in the scope of the work as the projects funding sources have evolved, and with his ability to manage the project budget and the bidding process to bring in the entire renovation package well below the City's funding limits."

Sam Powers, CEcD
Economic Development Director
City of Asheville

  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina
  • U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, North Carolina