Alfond Arena and Ice Rink Holderness School – Holderness, NH

Alfond Arena and Ice Rink Holderness School – Holderness, NH

In autumn 2014, Turner Group Inc. was selected to design a new 30,000-square-foot outdoor rink structure for the Holderness School, with the goal of completing construction for the hockey season of 2015. This was an emergency project to replace the existing rink rendered uninhabitable due to inadequate snow load capacity. TTG met with instructors and staff to form a master plan for the school’s sports complex that would ensure the renovations and modifications made to the rink would address the school’s ongoing needs in years to come.

This project provides a new front door for the Holderness Sports Facility. The site design developed solutions for arrival to the building and water run off issues. A new outdoor gathering space and indoor viewing grandstands were created for visitors. The structure was designed to increase the snow load capacity of the roof by 50%, and support a new solar array that provides power for the rink’s ice refrigeration system throughout the hockey season. Our mechanical design solved the issue of heating comfort for spectators during the games. A new energy‐saving ice refrigeration unit was provided on the south side of the building, opening up the east side of the building for better vehicular arrival. The exterior timber frame canopy design integrates with the pre‐engineered rink structure, and links the building to the adjacent surroundings while shielding the ice surface from winter sun. New energy‐efficient lighting was provided for the rink, accentuating the timber frame.

 

“The Turner Group delivered exceptional results on a complex and fast-paced rink project at Holderness School. Doug Proctor and the team listened closely, stayed flexible under pressure, and brought thoughtful, budget-conscious design solutions that exceeded expectations. The final facility is beautiful, functional, and inviting. It is a true reflection of their skill and collaboration.”

— Peter J. Hendel, Chief Financial Officer, Holderness School