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The Kanawha County Commission hosted a groundbreaking of the Shawnee Sports Complex<\/a> Welcome and Tourism Center on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Dunbar, W.Va.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cZMM Architects and Engineers is excited to be a part of this expansion which will enable the Shawnee Sports Complex to welcome more teams and guests to the area and enhance the experience for visitors,\u201d shared Adam Krason<\/a>, Architect, Accredited Learning Environment Planner, and Principal at ZMM. \u201cThe new construction will replace the existing building that is less than 3,000 SF with a 12,000 SF facility to accommodate the growing number of visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center will bring much-needed space to this popular sports destination. The new facility will include a commercial kitchen, locker rooms, tournament spaces, and offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about this project and the August 8 groundbreaking in this article from MetroNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ZMM was founded in 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia by Ray Zando, Ken Martin, and Monty Milstead. ZMM employs more than 65 professionals across operations in three states and has been recognized with statewide and national design and planning awards. Specifically, the firm has received 24 American Institute of Architects (AIA) West Virginia Chapter Design Awards since 2005, an achievement that is unrivaled in West Virginia. ZMM is committed to helping clients and communities build brighter futures. Because at ZMM, it\u2019s about more than architecture, it\u2019s about building your legacy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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The Kanawha County Commission hosted a groundbreaking of the Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Dunbar, W.Va. \u201cZMM Architects and Engineers is excited to be a part of this expansion which will enable the Shawnee Sports Complex to welcome more teams and guests to the area and enhance the experience for visitors,\u201d shared Adam Krason, Architect, Accredited Learning Environment Planner, and Principal at ZMM. \u201cThe new construction will replace the existing building that is less than 3,000 SF with a 12,000 SF facility to accommodate the growing number of visitors.\u201d The Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center will bring much-needed space to this popular sports destination. The new facility will include a commercial kitchen, locker rooms, tournament spaces, and offices. Find out more about this project and the August 8 groundbreaking in this article from MetroNews. 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