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The Crux Climbing Center will be a premiere climbing & fitness facility and local hangout - complete with plenty of sunshine and 30' walls.

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Crux Climbing Center

A 24-hour indoor climbing gym located in a former autobody shop on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. One third of the space is dedicated to youth programs, and the main hall is geared towards events & competitions. Clean space, natural light, and simplicity were driving factor in the function of this design, while scale, sectionality, and texture guided the spirit.

Status: Under Construction
Location: Austin, TX, US
Firm Role: Principal
Additional Credits: Project Lead: Blair McKay
Structural Engineer: JM Structural
General Contractor: Structura
MEP: EEA Consulting Engineers
RAS: Altura Solutions

The facility is a renovated warehouse complex with a preexisting form. We cut into the facade with a cantilevering glass box that forms a workout mezzanine and also covers the entry procession below.

Reception for the gym is light with punches of color and a locally tailored shop for Texas' climbing needs. Also, the check-in desk will be a single, massive chunk of limestone.

Crux will be light and spacious for the day-to-day athlete as shown here, but will also offer enough space to accommodate world-class competitions and events.