CSI Sports & Recreation Facility


This new City University of New York (CUNY) gymnasium was built by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. The exterior form reflects its importance as a terminus for the college’s axial plan with a pair of brickwork towers set into a solid, symmetrical face. Spaces within are organized around a skylit 25-meter tiled pool with glass enclosed spectator gallery.  Other activities include a basketball court, teaching gym, racquetball courts, and a secluded daycare center. Natural light and transparency permeate the complex. This project was executed in collaboration with Lee Borrero Associates, Architects.


The front of a red brick building with large glass windows and double glass doors, illuminated from within, during dusk with darkening blue sky and a visible crescent moon.

View of Main Entry

A detailed architectural blueprint of a multi-purpose building, including a sports court, seating areas, and various rooms and corridors.

Axonometric View of Program

Interior view of a modern building with a spiral staircase, glass brick wall, and blue-tinted glass panels.

Main Promenade

Indoor swimming pool with lanes, large windows, and seating area on the side.

View of Pool from Spectator Gallery

Empty indoor space with glass block walls, metal columns, and exposed ceiling pipes, likely part of a modern airport or public building.

Gallery above Basketball Courts

Indoor view of a modern building with large glass windows, red benches, and an exit sign visible.

Upper Promenade overlooking Pool