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Jan. 21, 2016 — It’s no news that college hoops are big, and thus the University of Mississippi, founded in 1848 and known for its athletic programs, recently commissioned a $96.5 million basketball arena, The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The multi-purpose facility is home to the men’s and women’s basketball program and also hosts graduation ceremonies, concerts, and other university-wide events.
Work on the facility began with a groundbreaking ceremony in July 2014, and the arena was opened during a celebration Jan. 7-10. The facility was designed by AECOM Technology, an architecture and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Mo. BL Harbert International, based in Birmingham, Ala., was the general contractor; it has built several other SEC arenas.
The facility consists of a three-story structural steel frame supporting steel trusses. From the exterior, it wields an elegant footprint in spite of its scale, one that is enhanced by a curved and colonnaded entrance façade that echoes The Pavilion’s signature curved roof. The roof is clad in metal paneling manufactured by ACI Building Systems LLC and coated with Valspar’s Fluropon in Terra Cotta, a rich earth-tone hue.
Chosen from an extensive list of colors, Valspar’s Fluropon 70 percent PVDF coating in Terra Cotta is a high-performance product. With Fluropon’s exceptional dirt- and stain-resistant properties, and its durability in all sorts of weather conditions, the combination of ACI panels and Valspar’s coatings ensure that The Pavilion’s striking roof will endure lustrously for years to come.
ACI's UltraLok Roof System is designed and fabricated with both appearance and weather resistance top of mind. The UltraLok Standing Seam Panel is 18-by-2 inches with factory-installed sealant and was specified from over 10 different panel profiles. The Ultra-Lok panel is mechanically seamed and will offer excellent weather resistance and be practically maintenance free.
At 225,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art arena seats 9,500 fans. In addition to the basketball court, it features locker room suites for players, athletic coaches, and officials. The complex also includes first-class amenities such as a private student concourse, courtside and baseline seating for students, three premium club areas, more than 1,700 premium seats, and an intimate seating bowl.
For more information about Valspar, visit www.valsparpaint.com.
