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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!

        February 7, 2023 Tagged With: athletic lockers, Athletics, basketball, Basketball Lockers, Hollman, Hollman inc, hollman lockers, Nanolam, NCAA, Sports

        Retrofit 2022 Top 25 Products Issue: Featuring Acoustic Lockers

        Hollman Inc.’s Acoustic locker Collection, created in collaboration with Gensler, is recognized for its flexible storage and functional capabilities to enhance the hybrid workplace. 

        Featured in the Retrofit 2022 Top 25 Products Issue: Hollman’s acoustic lockers are recognized for their sound-blocking design, smart lock technology (Vecos), and antimicrobial Nanolam surface. 

        The acoustic collection is designed to meet the needs of today’s hybrid workspace while negating issues such as distracting noise, the growth of mildew and mold, and the hassle of potentially lost keys or forgotten combinations. 

        The top 25 products featured received the most clicks from readers from October 2021- October 2022.

        Link to Publication

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        Project Insights | University of Maryland Football Locker Room

        University of Maryland’s new football facility is transformational for players with renovations from Hollman Athletic lockers.

        After years of planning and building, the University of Maryland unveiled Jones-Hill House, a brand-new facility that will home their football program. With a revamp in mind, Hollman Inc. became involved to create an eye-catching locker room to complement the other remodels.

        The University of Maryland’s goals with the renovations were to improve the program’s ability to develop a student-athlete experience and attract recruits. Hollman’s engineering and research and development teams got creative by designing a locker that emphasized storage, ventilation, and representation of the great state of Maryland. 

        The lockers are comprised of hybrid materials with a solid surface, Nanolam, the latest micro-technology lamination whose super-opaque surface has a velvet, soft-to-the-touch finish. Each locker included powder-coated, stainless-steel edging and additional phenolic and acrylic finishes. Above all, the real attraction is the high degree of personalization and branding that went into each locker and cubby.

        The new lockers each include custom, backlit nameplates with each player’s head shots, position, and hometown. All include lower ventilated deck pullout drawers with a custom monochrome facsimile of the state flag of Maryland, embossed on a perforated metal grill.

        In addition to the lockers, each of the 126 cubbies featured an overstuffed custom leather Captain’s Chair, embossed with Maryland’s classic M Bar logo, capable of fully reclining. The recliners also featured full power outlets, USB charging stations, and Digilock, a secure and lockable storage area with vertically recessed interior lighting.

        “This is the standard for Maryland,” University of Maryland’s Damon Evans exclaims, “This is the standard that we have to set when we build facilities here for our student-athletes. We talk about inspiring Maryland pride. This inspires pride”.

        Hollman completed the University of Maryland locker room renovation and installation in conjunction with local women-owned business enterprises, who sourced 10% of all materials, goods, and services to benefit the immediate community.

        With renovations being complete, the Terrapins were ready for their upcoming season and, with the help of Hollman, had the perfect locker room for it.

        🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩#TBIA pic.twitter.com/TzCrfORZnE

        — Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) June 8, 2021

        A MUST SEE‼️ pic.twitter.com/a1EvGiILTf

        — Brawley Evans (@coachBrawl) June 4, 2021

        Product Breakdown: 

        • Black Nanolam
        • Reclining Captain’s Chair 
        • Powder-coated steel shoulder pad rack  
        • Helmet storage
        • Wireless charging station
        • Stainless steel shoe rack drawer
        • Maryland flag on perforated aluminum grille 
        • Recessed LED lighting 
        • Custom nameplates 

        Source: Baltimore Sun, Pressbox Online

        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!

              June 1, 2022 Tagged With: athletic lockers, Athletics, Big Ten, Division 1, Football, football lockers, Hollman, Hollman inc, hollman lockers, Nanolam, NCAA, Sports

              Project Insights | Charlotte Football Club

              Inside Bank of America Stadium’s $50 million renovations, Hollman helps create Charlotte’s newest soccer club locker room.

              After a delay due to COVID-19, the Charlotte Football Club (Charlotte FC) made its inaugural debut this past February at the Bank of America Stadium. The team, which shares the venue with the Carolina Panthers, was led on with a renovation to include the club with their own space inside the stadium. With the goal of raising the standard for Major League Soccer venues in the United States, the $50 million dollar renovation demonstrates to competitors that Charlotte FC is the new standard. 

              One of the most vital upgrades to the stadium was including a club-only locker room, deeming it a viable necessity for the new team’s success. Hollman teamed up with Populous’ Dallas office to create a design that both honored the club’s European roots and the rich traditions of Charlotte, North Carolina.  

              “The stadium enhancements are designed to provide the ideal environment for soccer. We looked at Premier League venues and many other stadiums around the world to ensure this is a truly great experience for our players and fans”, exclaims Mark Hart, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment.

              Hollman’s team took large attention to detail when it came to designing the locker room including a polished design where primary storage was hidden in the interior of the locker. The custom Nanolam design included a fully ventilated system to decrease drying time and odor, multi-cleat storage drawers, custom marine grade double stitched vinyl cushions, and a personal lockbox with Digilock’s Digilock Axis for security.

              Customization played a huge part in designing the club’s dream locker including player personalization options with magnetic laminate on the backside of the storage door for displaying personal belongings, removable backlit top panel, and custom laser engraved game day hooks to show off the club’s logo.

              “This locker room will rival any soccer locker room in the world,” says Hart, “A soccer locker room is very different from an NFL locker room: there are very specific warm-up and training areas, and the space needs to be more intimate. Hence, it was very important for us to create separate locker rooms for soccer, giving a permanent presence for our players, coaches and staff”.

              The renovations debuted on March 5th, and with the help of Hollman, Inc., the newest football club had a great first impression.

              One step closer to bringing the party to @BofAstadium! 🏟️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/qg78R8xTyM

              — Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) February 8, 2022

              Product Breakdown: 

              • Black Nanolam
              • Custom cross-stitched marine grade vinyl cushions
              • Multi-cleat storage 
              • Custom engraved hooks  
              • USB outlets/power duplex
              • Personal lockbox
              • Hidden interior storage
              • Recessed puck lighting
              • LED light strips
              • Solid surface bench

              Source: Charlotte Football Club

              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!

                    April 19, 2022 Tagged With: athletic lockers, Athletics, Football Clubs, Hollman, Hollman inc, hollman lockers, Nanolam, Professional, Soccer, Sports

                    Project Insights: Clemson University – Men’s Basketball Locker Room

                    Clemson University Men’s Basketball new locker room is “next level” with the help of Hollman, Inc.

                    Following their 2020-21 season, Clemson University Men’s Basketball team got the renovation they needed to enhance their student-athlete experience. Clemson’s Associate AD of Facilities Management and Capital Projects, Eric Sabin, took on the task by contacting Hollman, Inc. with the intention of redesigning their player’s second home.

                    Clemson came to Hollman wanting to improve accessibility, automation, and layout. The redesign’s goal was to maximize space, integrate technology, and maintain continuity with the other facilities on campus. 

                    With growth in mind, a refined look was wanted for the locker room to attract recruits. The previous locker room had open-faced lockers that exposed all the player’s belongings. With a lack of storage options and with prospects in mind, Hollman stepped in to help resolve their problems.

                    The new locker room features include customized Clemson emblems including the term “Grit” inspired by Coach Brownell, UV printed paw handles, LCD displays with cloud-based drivers, and an anti-microbial design. 

                    The lockers were built with edge-lit floating acrylic shelves, interior personal storage, and a ventilated shoe drawer to maximize storage. Technology advancements include wireless charging and personalized LCD displays providing information to let players stay updated with schedules, statistics, weather, and more. 

                    “This place is sweet man. It’s definitely a nice treat,” exclaims PJ Hall at the teams locker room reveal. 

                    The result was a locker room providing all necessary storage and premium technology desired. With the project completed, Clemson’s basketball team got the revamp needed to keep the program satisfied for years to come. 

                    Product Breakdown:

                    • Black Nanolam
                    • Wilsonart Columbian Walnut 
                    • LED display 
                    • Stainless steel
                    • Edge lit floating shelves
                    • Wireless charging station
                    • Double frosted acrylic 
                    • Shoe drawers with custom ventilation system 
                    • Door with UV printed paw handles

                    𝘼 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙢 ⤵️
                    – 𝘸𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
                    – 𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘌𝘋 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴
                    – 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘌𝘋 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦
                    – 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦… pic.twitter.com/ettXwP7AE1

                    — Clemson Basketball (@ClemsonMBB) June 2, 2021

                    Sources: Clemson Tigers, Tiger Net

                    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!

                          February 3, 2022 Tagged With: athletic lockers, Athletics, basketball, Basketball Lockers, Hollman, Hollman inc, hollman lockers, Nanolam, NCAA, Sports

                          Lockers for the Hybrid Workspace

                          Lockers for the Hybrid Workspace 

                          by Anna Zappia 

                          Lockers are no longer just for education spaces or gyms, they are now changing the office landscape. Hollman, Inc. has manufactured more than 10 million lockers for a range of clients, from professional sports teams to tech companies. As organizations rethink their workspaces, Travis Hollman, president and CEO of the eponymous company, explained how lockers are the new office amenity. 

                          Hollman, Inc. began in a different arena — on the court. “My dad, Joe Hollman, founded the company in 1976, making racquetball courts out of glass panels. Then, in the 1980s, we got into making lockers,” Hollman said. As the fitness craze swept the nation, Hollman, Inc. filled a need and saw an exponential growth in business. By 2006, the company was handling the construction of highly-customized locker rooms for college-level and professional sports teams, still a key sector for the company today. 

                          Hollman noted that when he received inquiries from larger corporations he sensed that the next evolution was near. “About five years ago, banking industry clients and high-tech businesses started calling, and they have always been ahead of the curve. One of the first of these clients for us was J.P. Morgan, and they bought 3,000 lockers. It was a real eye-opener for me.” 

                          With the rise in popularity of ride-sharing services, transportation and buildings themselves have been forever altered, and more lockers are required to accommodate this shift in lifestyle. “Parking has always been a major requirement for commercial buildings. If you had 1,700 employees, you needed at least 1,500 spots. Uber came along and the building codes changed. Companies can retain that area and repurpose all of it with open office space and lockers.” 

                          More Space, More Amenities 

                          With most companies set to adopt a hybrid model in the coming year, the former parking lot areas are not being used for desks or increased office square footage, but rather amenity-rich areas designed to support the company culture and ensure employee retention. Everything from game rooms to fully-stocked eateries can be found in modern offices. Hollman explained that added space will bring even more options for staff. 

                          “The tech companies like Google were really the first to make the office a destination, with these extra amenities. When you have a normal office, it’s difficult because you’re worried about the lease and what you’re paying per each square foot. But now that you have people working remotely and hot-desking when they do come in, there’s more offerings in the exact same space.” 

                          Such flexibility means less furniture, however. Lockers are essential components that have replaced desks as the new storage option. “Because of the pandemic, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of people working from home, anywhere from 30 to 50 percent. It’s hard to justify keeping that 10-by- 10 office open for somebody. As we continue to embrace this flex model, employees want lockers so that they can store their personal belongings,” Hollman said. 

                          Personalization 

                          In the pre-pandemic office, the desk was an employee’s central hub and place for work accessories and personal items like photos, artwork, and plants. Now that personal desks will be limited and staff will be working from home most of the week, lockers are a personal space where a person can add creative touches that make the office more interesting. 

                          “People are personalizing their spaces, and now, when employees come into their workplace or business, the locker is the only personal space they have. Everything else is shared, so if you want to put your mark on something, that’s a great spot to do it,” Hollman said. 

                          Made from a range of materials including wood laminate, glass, and phenolic, lockers are transformed from simple storage units to unique features. “Our acoustic lockers have a felt material on the inside that people can put pictures on. We’ve done lockers with whiteboards for brainstorming sessions or drawing pictures to foster creativity at work. You can take these add-ons and make them your own, which is key to making the user experience better. 

                          Data-Driven Technology 

                          Lockers are no longer static pieces in an office or fitness center. The latest lockers can provide a seamless user experience with minimal equipment and hassle. The Vecos locker solution is keyless and can be operated easily with a smartphone or an employee’s access badge. Facilities managers can control the lockers remotely, and gain insight about usage — in real time. 

                          Hollman noted that this access to information has been a game-changer for space-planning, and allows companies to track employee habits for greater insight into productivity. “With this new type of locking system and the mechanics, it gives management data on how many people are using the lockers, who specifically is using them, what time they came into the office, and what time they left. There is a lot of data that is being collected via the locker systems now, and that’s important because every company is data-driven. If you can implement policy effectively based on this information, it benefits your company and staff in the long term.” 

                          Architectural Elements 

                          Lockers used to be an afterthought, relegated to a hallway or tucked away from the main floor. Hollman noted that lockers are main elements in offices, part of a space rather than separate pieces. “When we first started doing lockers, they used to be placed in hallways. For security reasons and ease of use, we are seeing more lockers inside the rooms where the people and desks are.” 

                          He added that lockers increase the functionality of each work area. “With all of these open office spaces, you need breakpoints. Lockers are being used as furniture or as walls within four walls to break spaces up. They’ve become these architectural elements.” 

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                          Founded in 1976, Hollman, Inc. is the industry leader in locker design and solutions.  We have manufactured more than ten million lockers for high-profile organizations, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, major American golf courses, corporate centers, country clubs, fitness studios and gyms, college campuses, museums, and hospitals. Our lockers are built to inspire teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and trust among the users.