Zellner transformed a former warehouse into the award-winning South Campus Recreation Center at the University of Mississippi, a 98,000-square-foot facility that redefines collegiate wellness. This expansive space includes over 25,000 square feet of fitness areas, multiple courts, climbing walls, and a demonstration kitchen. The hub also features adjacent recreational fields and supports a campus culture of health and engagement. The project is part of a broader recreation initiative that includes the Turner Center and Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex, offering amenities like indoor pools, outdoor pickleball courts, disc golf, and a challenge course. Since the facility’s opening, student participation has increased, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of campus life. Zellner’s adaptive reuse approach highlights its commitment to purposeful design and long-term community impact in the education sector.

South Campus Recreational Facility & Transportation Hub – University of Mississippi
Zellner transformed a former warehouse into the award-winning South Campus Recreation Center at the University of Mississippi, a 98,000-square-foot facility that redefines collegiate wellness. This expansive space includes over 25,000 square feet of fitness areas, multiple courts, climbing walls, and a demonstration kitchen. The hub also features adjacent recreational fields and supports a campus culture of health and engagement. The project is part of a broader recreation initiative that includes the Turner Center and Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex, offering amenities like indoor pools, outdoor pickleball courts, disc golf, and a challenge course. Since the facility’s opening, student participation has increased, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of campus life. Zellner’s adaptive reuse approach highlights its commitment to purposeful design and long-term community impact in the education sector.
  • Industry: Education
  • Owner: University of Mississippi
  • Location: 980 Whirlpool Drive, University, MS 38677
  • Contract Amount: $24,165,299.69