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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.

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

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        March Madness with Hollman, Inc.

        From upsets to buzzer-beaters to teams you’ve expected to dominate, March Madness is one of the most popular tournaments in collegiate sports with over 70 million brackets filled out each year. 

        Whether you love to watch the game or you’re competitive enough to fill out a bracket, the tournament showcases 68 of the best basketball teams across the nation. At Hollman, we’ve been honored to have designed some of the locker rooms of the nation’s leading teams.

        TEAMS THAT DOMINATE:

        GANZAGA UNIVERSITY

        Location: Spokane, WA

        In 2017, Gonzaga’s Men Basketball team got their space upgraded. The lockers are a mix of traditional and modern day design with Wood Veneer doors in Maple and Hafele door pulls. Inside players will find USB charging, lockable storage, LED puck lighting and ample storage. 

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        TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

        Location: Lubbock, TX

        The definition of sleek – Texas Tech’s locker room turns heads with its impressive looks. Players are equipped bonus features including pull out drawers with ventilation, LED lighting, and wireless charging, all items are concealed behind High Gloss laminate. 

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        AUBURN UNIVERSITY

        Location: Auburn, AL

        Auburn optimized their team’s space with a concealed storage design. Top features include custom backlit frosted acrylic lift up doors, power duplex with USB, pocket doors, and multi-level shoe drawer. The locker is made primarily of Solid Surface and Veneer Wood making it extremely durable.

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        UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

        Location: Fayetteville, AR

        Arkansas took a classic locker room design and added a twist. Their Veneer Wood design includes custom logo engravings, additional top storage with frosted glass, backlit name plates, smart locks, integrated bench and ventilated shoe drawers. 

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        INDIANA UNIVERSITY

        Location: Bloomington, IN

        Indiana created the ultimate recruitment tool; designing a locker room filled with branded graphics, LED lighting and custom acrylic sliding doors. Unique additions included custom logo hanging hooks, wireless charging pad, USB outlets, personal drawer with lock, multi-layered shelving. 

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        UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

        Location: Los Angeles, CA

        USC took a traditional approach with their open face locker room design. Each locker has puck lighting for additional interior lighting, outlets for accessible charging and upper shelving to store personal items.

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        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

        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!

              Project Insights: Georgia Tech University – Women’s Basketball Locker Room

              Georgia Tech University transformed its locker room into a state-of-the-art space using Hollman Athletic Lockers

              Georgia Tech University’s women’s basketball unveiled the completed renovation of its locker room and team space on Wednesday, transforming the area into a state-of-the-art space. The locker room was revealed to the student-athletes following the conclusion of the team’s first official practice of the 2020-21 season.

              “It is a really big day for Georgia Tech women’s basketball,” said head coach Nell Fortner. “We’ve been awaiting the moment we could get into the locker room, show it to our players and see the excitement on their faces. It’s a beautiful space with everything a student-athlete needs to be successful and be excited about coming to the gym every day. We want to thank so many people that played a role in helping this dream become reality. A huge thank you to our donors that stepped up in a big way to make sure this renovation could take place.

              “We’re extremely excited and very proud of it. We can’t wait to show the space off to not only our donors that helped create it but also recruits and their parents. It’s a big-time locker room and we are proud to call it home to Georgia Tech women’s basketball.”

              To see the full reveal, check out the video below.

              https://twitter.com/GTWBB/status/1316421912692584449

              Sources: RamblinWreck

              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!

                    Project Insights: West Virginia University Football Locker Room

                    With the help of Hollman Athletic Lockers, “the guys love the lockers”

                    “Their lockers are absolutely huge,” Patrick Johnston, director of football operations, added.
                    “They are 42 inches wide with tons of storage space.”

                    Earlier this month the team at West Virginia University unveiled their new facility at Mountaineer Field. This locker room renovation was all a part of WVU’s Climbing Higher campaign and transformed their previous 5,625 square feet space to 11,125 square feet.

                    “The result is a spacious place and lavish lockers that feature wireless cell phone chargers, a lockable compartment with an internal charging port, a stainless steel shoe and glove display drawer, a stainless steel helmet shelf, a backlit individual upper nameplate that includes a picture of the player and a listing of his jersey number, position and hometown, a clothing rod for game day apparel, a hook for the uniform and additional storage in an upper cabinet and a lower drawer.”

                    “The guys love the lockers,” said head coach, Neal Brown. “They’re spacious. They’ve got their own chargers, their own plugs, their hometown and their picture up above them and the music and video boards throughout are impressive.” (247sports.com)

                    “What’s even more impressive is the fact that enough room was carved out for former Mountaineer players now playing in the NFL who regularly return to campus during the offseason to work out with strength and conditioning coach Mike Joseph.” (wvusports.com)

                    A few West Virgina football alumni, Stedman Bailey Sr, former WVU wide receiver, and Daryl Worley, former WVU and current Dallas Cowboys cornerback, took notice of the locker room renovation:

                    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.

                        Check out Digilock

                        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 Insights: The University of Alabama Football Locker Room

                          These lockers are built for making a lasting impression and are durable enough for the celebrations to come thanks to Hollman Athletic Lockers

                          Alabama wanted a locker that highlighted their Bama pride while keeping the wellness of their athletes first. Hollman chose to incorporate solid-surface material throughout the locker design for a modern look while preventing the growth of bacteria and mold. Also, with specially engineered forced air-drying technology integrated throughout the locker, Alabama is able to increase equipment and shoe drying time.

                          The players recovery in between practice and post-game played an important role on the decision to incorporate an oversized leather recliner with a customized embroidered “A” logo next to an easy to access wireless charger and stainless-steel cup holder.

                          To maximize space and keep the locker functional, Hollman added a stainless-steel rollup door for concealed storage. Additional add-ins, like the interchangeable magnetic custom player’s graphic with illuminated LED lights, adds a personalized touch.  There’s no question; these lockers are built for making a lasting impression and are durable enough for the celebrations to come.

                          View PROJECT BREAKDOWN for additional details on the features and benefits of the University of Alabama Football lockers.

                          Nick Saban goes all out for the University of Alabama on the football field, but Greg Byrne shows his loyalty toward the program behind the scenes.

                          In his fourth season as an athletic director, he is providing the fans and student-athletes with a much more appealing Bryant-Denny Stadium for home games. When it comes to the players, the renovations started with the locker room, part of a $16 million upgrade to the Mal Moore Center.

                          Check out all the details of Alabama’s gameday lockers below!

                          Sources: Saturday Down South and TD Alabama Mag

                          Project Details

                          Harrison Construction Co

                          J.T. Harrison Construction Co., Inc., was formed with a vast amount of experience in both General Contracting and Construction Management.

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                              Keyless360 Locks

                              The Keyless360 lock has no operating expenses, no weak plastic components, is dust and water-resistant, and requires no batteries or wires. It’s solid metal design is ideal for long-term use.