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VM+SD: Featuring Western Kentucky University’s Football Locker Room

Featured in VM+SD Magazine, Western Kentucky University’s football locker room by Hollman

The latest issue of VM+SD features Western Kentucky University’s new and improved football locker room. With limited space, Hollman maximized storage capacity within the lockers, offering ample hidden storage, ensuring the locker room can always be recruit ready.

Other Notable Features Include:

  • Solid Surface Materials
  • Vinyl cushions with accent stitching
  • USB outlet
  • LED lighting
  • Active Drying Fan
  • Lock box

See more photos of the WKU Football Locker Room in our project gallery

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Project Insights: Texas Rangers Locker Room

“Our stated goal from the very beginning was to do the first next-generation ballpark” and with the help of Hollman Athletic Lockers, they did!

“Our stated goal from the very beginning was to do the first next-generation ballpark,” said Bryan Trubey, the executive vice president for HKS who oversees the sports practice for the Dallas-headquartered architecture company that designed the $1.2 billion facility. “We did not want to do a retro ballpark. That’s been done, with some incremental changes over time.” The 40,300-seat ballpark replaced the 25-year-old Globe Life Park with many new features including a 1,000-foot-long retractable roof.

Old ballparks don’t have massive videoboards towering high over right field, like the one in Globe Life Field that is about 40 feet inside the field of play and surely a potential target for a long Joey Gallo home run, though his first one didn’t hit it.

“It’s a very beautiful ballpark,” Gallo said before becoming the first player to homer in the new place when he pulled a deep drive down the right-field line. “I assumed it would be a pitcher’s park. … You can tell center field and the gaps are going to play really, really deep.”

0:45 for a look inside the Ranger’s locker room

Hollman worked with Manhattan Construction and HKS to design the main and visitor locker rooms for the Texas Rangers. Our Research and Development department collaborated with Rangers’ players, like Joey Gallo, to create the most functional custom locker solution for their team. All 42 lockers include an edge-lit, frosted acrylic divider with custom engraving, solid surface doors with engraved Texas state, and a concealed, wireless charging station. Each locker stands over eight feet tall and all the drawers and the closet in this locker are ventilated to keep their clothes and shoes fresh.

Behind the scenes of the design process
with the Texas Rangers and HKS

Check out the final locker room below!

Texas Ranger Locker Breakdown:

  1. Interchangeable backlit nameplate graphic
  2. Up-swinging door with recessed led lighting
  3. Edge lit frosted acylic divider with engraved texas rangers “t” logo
  4. Closet-style pocker doors
  5. Quad usb and power outlets
  6. Custom integrated vent plenum system
  7. Black powder coated coat rod and hooks
  8. Solid surface counter top with concealed wireless charger
  9. Personal lock box storage
  10. Solid surface, soft close drawers with texas state engraving
  11. Felt lined shoe drawer with custom ventilation system and organizer

Sources: NBC DFW, Forbes

Project Details:

Explore Athletics

When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values. 

    Discover Laminate

    Hollman has engineered materials, fixtures and hardware that allow us to offer durable solid surfaces in every part of the locker, no matter the size or layout, making our components free from size restrictions.

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      Digilock is the easy way to manage your locker room for day use, rental lockers, or a combination of both. A simple user interface, featuring a keypad credential, and bold aesthetics, elevate the locker room experience in any facility.

        Project Insight: Auburn University Women’s Basketball Locker Room

        Auburn University’s women’s basketball renovated their locker room with the help of Hollman Lockers to create a unique personal space for players.

        Hollman partnered with Auburn University’s women’s basketball to upgrade their locker room with a redesign. Hollman is no stranger to Auburn, renovating the current men’s basketball locker room and creating the previous women’s basketball locker room back in 2019 (seen below).

        Auburn women’s basketball’s new head coach, Johnnie Harris, wanted the players to have their own personal space and a place to recover post-game and practice. Players spend countless hours in the practice facility and locker room, so it is crucial for them to have adequate space and storage for their belongings. Coach Harris wanted a locker design similar to the men’s basketball lockers equipped with a lot of technology and sustainable elements.

        Hollman partnered with GMC sports architecture for the design. Through collaboration with Gregory Forthofer, the Athletic Director of Facilities for Auburn, and Rachel Stiver from GMC, we created a new locker room that achieved Coach Harris’ goals.

        The new layout includes two separate sections of the lounge for the players. The first section is an open space for players, coaches, staff, and recruits to relax, review film and collaborate. The second section was designed for restoring and recovering including the locker room and vanities.

        The 17 custom-designed lockers are made of primarily Solid Surface, a durable and pore-less material designed for impact and longevity. Additional materials include custom acrylic panels and laminate.

        Creating a recovery space is nothing without equipping players with the ultimate amenities and accessories. Players can relax in heated zero-gravity massage chairs, charge their phones or tablets and store personals in their private lock boxes.

        Technology upgrades include integrating TVs, LED lighting that turns on when the locker is open and off when the locker is closed. Custom halo-lit “AU” logo that adds a unique glow effect inside the locker perfect for recruits and game day photos.

        Players will have the ability to charge any device due to the power USB duplex. Two perforated drawers for shoes allow airflow, and the locker has a ventilation system to prevent odors and reduce bacteria. Lastly, we did custom hangers with “tiger eyes” engraved in the stainless steel hangers for players to display their uniforms on.

        Our process made it easy to reach our goal to make the lockers big enough for players to be comfortable and have enough space for all their items. “This space has been designed to provide a relaxing environment while also harnessing the energetic atmosphere necessary before a game” (GMC article).

        With the project complete, Auburn’s women’s basketball team is ready for the season equipped with the ideal locker room for before and after games.

        Locker Details:

        • 17 player lockers
        • Zero gravity chair with massage and heating capabilities
        • LED lights – internal and external lights
        • TV Display
        • Cup Holders
        • Custom hanger with Auburn’s tiger eye
        • Custom hooks
        • Perforated drawer
        • Personal lock box
        • Adjustable locker lighting
        • Charging outlets
        • Custom acrylic logos
        • Keyless360

        Source: gmcnetwork.com

        Project Details

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              HiP Award Finalist: Hollman’s Workspace Team Locker

              We are excited to share Hollman’s Workspace Team Lockers have been named a Finalist for the 2023 HiP Awards, honoring industry people and innovative products, by Interior Design Magazine. The winners of the 10th annual HiP Awards, will be announced at NeoCon 2023 in a ceremony on June 11th. 

              Adapted to meet the needs of the workplace, the Workspace Team Locker provides companies with a durable and unique storage option. The athletic-inspired configuration adds a fun, creative element to the workplace. Promoting a team atmosphere for employees to relax, bond with coworkers, and make the space their own.

              Ideal for companies with employees who require storage of personal or company-provided equipment like laptops, work uniforms, and more. The lockers offer each employee their own designated area to store belongings, charge devices, and comfortably sit. With an open-face design, select locker components are kept secure for employees’ personal belongings, while open sections can display company pride and necessary equipment.

              See this new iconic locker along with other innovative Hollman workspace solutions at NeoCon 2023, Booth 7-7054!

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              Project Insight: Georgia Tech University – Michael K. Anderson Renovation

              Georgia Tech University’s Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field teams received a new student-athlete building, including impressive locker rooms.

              At the beginning of 2023, Georgia Tech unveiled the Michael K. Anderson Building to their track and field/cross country teams. The $2.8 million dollar project provided the teams and coaches with a newly renovated space with a place to lounge, train, and recover. 

              The remodel included new locker room renovations for the players and coaches to prepare them for their upcoming season. With a sport that requires minimal gear, the goal was to provide a locker layout with ample space for storing uniforms. Behind the locker’s door, athletes will find a fully exposed interior providing loads of hanging space and dedicated shoe drawers.

              Each locker is equipped with an integrated bench with a lower pull-out drawer for additional uniform or personal storage.  The design optimizes space within the locker room, giving the team an area to socialiaze and meet without feeling too crowded. 

              The design is a classic look, complimenting their football and basketball teams‘ locker room renovations, both constructed by Hollman.

              Locker Highlights:

              • Personal lockbox with USB charging capabilities
              • Marine Grade Vinyl integrated bench
              • Lower pull-out drawer with Aluminum grille for ventilation
              • Toe Kick LED Lighting
              • Built-in cleat shelves
              • Ample hanging space for uniforms

              With the renovation complete, the teams have a luxurious place to call home. With its modern design, ample space, and updated amenities, the athletes now have a comfortable and functional locker room for the season and years to come.

              Source: Ramblinwreck.com

              Project Details

              Explore Athletics

              When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                Discover Nanolam

                For a high-performance anti-microbial solution look no further than our nanolam lockers. The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

                  Check Out Our Gallery

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                    Project Insight: Wake Forest University Men and Women’s Basketball

                    Wake Forest University’s Men and Women Basketball unveiled their newly constructed clubhouses with upgraded locker rooms by Hollman, Inc.

                    Wake Forest University unveiled their newly constructed Chris Paul Family Men’s Basketball and Dr. Caryl Guth Women’s Basketball Clubhouses this past September. The new Clubhouses’ expansions include upgraded locker rooms that are more than double their current club spaces. One of the primary goals of their clubhouse expansion was to create a locker room that was not only attractive to recruits but a more inclusive environment for current players.

                    Wake Forest University is no stranger to Hollman Lockers; already renovating multiple locker rooms through us. Wake Forest’s Associate Athletic Director, Craig Zakrzewski, and University Planning and Construction Sr. Project Manager, Jill Perry, visited Hollman’s headquarters in Irving, TX. The group included Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce’s President, Ken McDaniel, and Vannoy & Sons Construction Company, Inc.’s General Contractor, Jon-Michael Broyles.

                    Their visitation included a manufacturing tour and a review of the mock-ups for the Men and Women’s future lockers with our athletics team. By doing this, Wake Forest could see Hollman’s full manufacturing capabilities as well as discover concepts that were later added to their design. With this hands-on approach, the members could get a vision of what the locker room could be and work with our experts to make changes, adaptations, and additions to ensure the lockers fulfill student-athlete needs.

                    The lockers are comprised of primarily black Nanolam and Solid Surface materials with the Acrylic Pocket Doors that are back painted with the school’s “Demon Deacon” and “Wake Forest” verbiage displayed across the lockers as added team spirit. The teams did not mess around when it came to customization pieces that truly lit up the room – literally. The lockers include RGB LED lighting displayed throughout the locker including continuous toe-kick lighting underneath the locker and backlit acrylic shelves that can be seen when the locker interior is exposed. 

                    The Men and Women’s lockers include 43’ inch commercial cloud-based displays above each locker, ideal for player personalization and team graphics. Behind the concealing doors, players can find interior hanging space that includes a ventilation slot to drop down drying time, three shelves for easy access storage, a lockable shelf accented with gold felt liner and a wireless charging station. 

                    The key difference between the two locker rooms is the lower section of the locker where the soft-closing cleat drawer is placed. It was determined that the men’s team required more space in the drawer for storage while the women’s team opted for a seating option. The women’s locker includes integrated seating with marine-grade vinyl cushions; the drawer is conveniently located underneath and can be accessed through the cushion. 

                    With the clubhouses complete, the student-athletes are fully equipped for their upcoming season and through Hollman’s design efforts, both teams have a locker room that is made for lasting impressions and team celebrations. 

                    Project Details

                    Explore Athletics

                    When you want to make an impression on high-performing athletes and top recruits, start with the locker room. Hollman creates custom space built on your team’s history, culture and core values.

                      Discover Nanolam

                      For a high-performance anti-microbial solution look no further than our nanolam lockers. The velvety smooth surface also resists fingerprints, smudges, and streaks, and keeps mold and bacteria from growing. In fact, it reduces the incidence of staph bacteria by 99.79 percent.

                        Check Out Our Gallery

                        To see what sets Hollman above the rest, check out our latest projects!