Brown Family Locker Room

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University, the birthplace of intercollegiate football, carries a proud athletic legacy and a growing commitment to excellence at the Division I level. As the Scarlet Knights continued to compete at the highest level, the university recognized the need for a locker room that matched the caliber and culture of its football program.

The existing facility lacked the atmosphere and functionality expected of a modern collegiate program. Rutgers set out to create a space to build team pride, strengthen camaraderie, and visually represent the program’s values and identity.

Client Rutgers University
Size 6,000 SF
Categories Education, Sports & Entertainment
Completion Date 2020
Awards

Philadelphia – Certificate of Merit for Interior Lighting Design
Illuminating Engineering Society

The 6,000-square-foot renovation delivers a fully reimagined, high-performance environment for players and coaches.

 

Key Features:

  • 122 custom illuminated lockers
  • A 10-foot illuminated “R” logo suspended beneath a perforated metal ceiling
  • A 24 video integrated screens integrated throughout the space.
  • Dedicated barber area with custom stainless steel and leather finishes
  • A Bubble wall water feature adds a personalized touch that reinforces team culture

 

The space communicates excellence in every detail, offering athletes a facility that motivates, inspires, and connects them to Rutgers’ football tradition.

As a result, the new locker room serves as both a recruiting tool and a daily source of pride—an environment where student-athletes prepare to compete and build lasting bonds.

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