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university of wisconsin
kohl center addition & remodel

berners schober inc.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Kohl Center expansion and renovation represents a significant investment in the future of Badger Athletics, creating a centralized environment that supports student-athletes in their athletic, academic, and personal development.

Facts + Figures

project size

40,938 SF Remodeling
55,577 SF Addition

completion

2025

project type

Remodel & Addition

location

Madison, WI

Project Highlights

Combined Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning Center

Updated team locker rooms and lounges

New center for academic excellence

ACEC Wisconsin Engineering Excellence Awards - Best of State

Designed in association with HOK

A 96,000 SF addition and renovation transformed the Kohl Center into a comprehensive hub for training, academics, health and wellness, and team operations.

The project includes a three-story addition housing state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities, sports medicine and rehabilitation spaces, academic support services, and administrative offices, bringing critical resources together under one roof.

Designed to enhance the student-athlete experience and align with evolving NCAA expectations, the new and renovated spaces provide convenient access to tutoring and academic services, nutrition and dining amenities, coaching staff, training facilities, and recovery resources. Strategic planning of adjacencies and space utilization improves daily operations for coaches and staff while creating a seamless environment for student-athlete development.
The project also modernized and expanded key team support areas, including locker rooms, dining facilities, media rooms, club spaces, and service-level functions. These improvements serve UW-Madison's men's and women's basketball, hockey, golf, swimming, and tennis programs, ensuring facilities remain competitive and responsive to the changing needs of collegiate athletics. The project creates an integrated environment that fosters performance, wellness, and academic success, ensuring UW–Madison can continue to attract and support top athletic talent.
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