Description
The Chaifetz Arena, considered one of the top venues in college basketball, is the home of Saint Louis University men’s and women’s basketball. It accommodates a wide range of events including SLU’s commencement and convocation ceremonies, concerts and other performing arts and community events. John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, was the design architect for the Chaifetz Arena when he was a Partner and Principal (1979-1982, 1984-2009) with Mackey Mitchell Architects, Architect of Record. Sink Combs Dethlefs was the Arena Design Consultant. Hear John present the design origins and evolution of the Chaifetz Arena, from initial planning to the design studies to the construction, leading to its completion in 2007 and dedication in 2008.