Architecture and design news

ProjectAug 10

Dallas Stars select HNTB to design proposed Plano arena

The fresh appointment gives a major North Texas arena and mixed-use district a confirmed design lead just as Plano advances a public vote on venue-related taxes. The transit, financing, suburban-development, and hockey-specific design questions merit an early interview.

Location

The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano, Texas, United States

Organizations

Dallas Stars — Team, prospective arena tenant, and project partner; HNTB — Lead design firm; City of Plano — Public-sector project and prospective arena-ownership partner; Centennial — District development partner; Levin Holdings — District development partner; Cawley Partners — District development partner

Source

Dallas Stars

ProjectJun 23

New Highmark Stadium enters its inaugural Buffalo Bills season

The completed stadium is one of the largest current US sports projects and offers a technically relevant cold-climate design story, including a steep seating bowl, partial canopy, wind mitigation, and extensive snow-management systems.

Location

Orchard Park, Erie County, New York, United States

Organizations

Buffalo Bills — Owner and operator; Populous — Architect; New York State — Public funding and development partner; Erie County — Public funding and development partner

Source

Buffalo Bills