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Sports and Recreational Facilities

As major centers of social and economic importance across the world, sports facilities and recreational buildings need to be optimized to admit hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis, as well as to meet the needs of whatever activity takes place in the facility. Whether you’re looking for just the right turf or the most comfortable stadium seating, designing and building these facilities can lead into ultra-specialized waters, and requires a delicate balance of expertise.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | May 6, 2016

NBA’s Atlanta Hawks to build new practice center with attached medical facilities

The team will have easy access to an MRI machine, 3D motion capture equipment, and in-ground hydrotherapy. 

BIM and Information Technology | HDR | May 2, 2016

How HDR used computational design tools to create Omaha's UNO Baxter Arena

Three years after writing a white paper about designing an arena for the University of Nebraska Omaha, HDR's Matt Goldsberry says it's time to cherry-pick the best problem-solving workflows.

Mixed-Use | May 1, 2016

A man-made lagoon with a Bellagio-like fountain will be the highlight of a mixed-use project outside Dallas

Construction will soon begin on housing, retail, and office spaces.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 17, 2016

An expanded and renovated complex brings together U. of Colorado’s sports programs

This two-year project enhances the experiences of athletes and fans alike.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 13, 2016

Cubs take a measured approach when planning HD video boards

Along with the mammoth and super-sharp video boards, Wrigley Field's 1060 Project includes renovated bleachers, upgraded player amenities, and more concourses, decks, and concessions.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 13, 2016

More than a game: 4 ways sports teams are adapting to changing fan preferences

As the cost of tickets, parking, and concessions skyrockets, while home theater technology becomes more affordable, fans wonder: Why even bother going to the game? Here’s how progressive sports owners and Building Teams are packing stadium seats.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 11, 2016

Chicago Cubs continue Wrigley Field renovations with new clubhouse

The team found 30,000 sf of space underneath an old parking lot, nearly tripling the size of the old clubhouse. 

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 6, 2016

Las Vegas debuts another new arena, with a number of ‘firsts’

The gambling mecca has its eyes on attracting a pro sports team. 

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 5, 2016

The importance of true cost-modeling for sports facilities

Many factors prevent sports facilities from immediate profitability. Rider Levett Bucknall’s Peter Knowles and Steve Kelly write that cost modeling, the process of estimating construction expenses by analyzing fixed and variable expenses, can push facility development to financial success.

Sports and Recreational Facilities | Apr 1, 2016

San Diego Chargers announce plan for downtown stadium and convention center

The project will be funded primarily by a tax increase on hotel stays.

 

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