Diana Brenner was responsible for 45% of the architectural and interior design contract and was intimately involved in space planning, design, contract documents and construction administration. Brenner was mainly responsible for the contract documents for the new building.
The expansion and renovation of Mackey Arena transformed the face of athletics at Purdue University. The design of the new complex involved renovation of the existing arena, expansion of the concourse and the construction of a sleek new three-story sports administration/
training wing. The new design embraced and improved the core structure of the original arena, while at the same time integrating it into a new sports facility that provides for student athletes, coaches and administrators under one roof.
The overarching concept was to personify the physical, psychological and emotional characteristics of the student athlete. The curved shape of the floor plan represents the motion and fluidity of the athlete while the exterior materials represent strength and balance. The
interior elements include a practice court, sports medicine, weight training, media room and support facilities to augment the psychological component of sports. The emotional aspect is served by the branding and graphics that celebrate Purdue Alumni and the history of sports at Purdue through interactive displays and static graphics.