EwingCole Arena Design

ARENA DESIGN

Design About People At EwingCole, we believe great arenas are more than just buildings. Our integrated, multidisciplinary team delivers innovative, fan-focused environments that elevate every event, inspire connection, and drive longterm value. With decades of experience designing premier sports and entertainment venues across the country, we create dynamic spaces that energize athletes, engage fans, and enrich communities.

Villanova University Finneran Pavilion

ABOUT EwingCole ARCHITECTS

60+ YEARS

ENGINEERS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

450 PROFESSIONALS

PLANNERS

>85% OF OUR BUSINESS IS FROM REPEAT CLIENTS

EXPERTISE Collegiate Sports, Athletics, and Recreational Venues • Professional Sports Franchises Municipal Sports and Entertainment Venues • Destination Entertainment Complexes

OFFICES Atlanta, GA • Baltimore, MD • Charlotte, NC • Fort Worth, TX • Irvine, CA New York, NY • Philadelphia, PA • Raleigh, NC • San Diego, CA • Wayne, PA

OUR Values WHAT WE DO We explore and design inventive solutions to complex projects that better our clients’ everyday lives, our community, and our world.

HOW WE DO IT We bring together research, creativity, and technology through a rigorous process to create places where people live, learn, heal, work, and play.

WHAT WE VALUE Collaboration • Communication Creativity • Social Responsibility Innovation • Investing in the Future

WHY WE DO IT Our vision is to design places that elevate the human experience; our goal is to build a design culture that can transform the most common buildings and landscapes into meaningful experiences.

SELECT Clients

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY • CLEARWATER THRESHERS DAYTON DRAGONS • DELTA DOWNS • DELAWARE STADIUM CORPORATION – WILMINGTON BLUE ROCKS • DREXEL UNIVERSITY • DUKE UNIVERSITY • EMERALD DOWNS • FLAGLER MAGIC CITY CASINO • HARRINGTON RACEWAY / MIDWAY SLOTS HIALEAH PARK • ISTAR • KENTUCKY HORSE PARK • LANSING LUGNUTS • LIVE NATION MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY • NEW JERSEY SPORTS AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY • NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS • NEW YORK JETS • NEW YORK METS • NEW YORK RACING ASSOCIATION OKLAHOMA CITY RED HAWKS • PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES • READING PHILLIES SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS • SCRANTON-WILKES BARRE YANKEES • SINGAPORE TURF CLUB UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY • UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA • US SQUASH USA WATER POLO • VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY • YONKERS RACEWAY CASINO

Villanova University Finneran Pavilion

Villanova University Finneran Pavilion Spotlight Winner, Overall Building Architecture Association of Luxury Suite Directors

Section Award for Lighting Control Innovation Illuminating Engineering Society - Philadelphia

Outstanding Design – Sports Stadium / Athletic Facility American School & University

Certificate of Merit for Interior Lighting Design Illuminating Engineering Society - Philadelphia

Outstanding Project Award – $5M - $15M Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers

Section Award for Lighting Control Innovation Illuminating Engineering Society - International

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EwingCole was successfully able to bring our vision to life for the entire Villanova community – students, staff, alumni, parents, and fans.

The design of the Finneran Pavilion more than meets our objectives, and I could not be happier with the results of the renovation and EwingCole.

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Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD • President • Villanova University

Villanova University Finneran Pavilion

At EwingCole, hospitality isn’t a sector – it’s a mindset. Whether we’re designing an arena, entertainment venue, or stadium, our focus is on making people feel welcome, comfortable, and catered to.

In an increasingly digital world, physical spaces that bring people together are more important than ever. We design places that foster community, celebrate experience, and reflect the values of your brand.

Beautiful. Functional. Memorable.

Great hospitality design is all three. Our architects, interior designers, and engineers work as one integrated team to create environments that are visually striking, operationally seamless, and built to perform over time. From lobbies and lounges to circulation and signage, every detail contributes to a seamless guest experience.

And every project benefits from our deep experience across markets – helping your space stand out, serve well, and succeed.

Where Champions Play and Legends Perform Home to Monmouth University’s Division I basketball teams, the OceanFirst Bank Center is where the thrill of competition meets the excitement of live entertainment. Conveniently located near major highways with ample parking, the Center is designed for easy access and unforgettable experiences.

This mid-size arena combines the energy of a packed stadium with the intimacy of a courtside seat. Every detail, from crystal-clear sightlines to outstanding acoustics, ensures there’s no bad seat in the house.

Whether you’re cheering on the Hawks or catching a major touring act, the OceanFirst Bank Center is one of the best places to experience the action in New Jersey.

Monmouth University Oceanfirst Bank Center and Multipurpose Activity Center

The $57-million, 153,200-square-foot OceanFirst Bank Center houses: - A 4,100-seat arena - A 200-meter, six-lane indoor track - A fitness center and pool - Educational and conference space - Locker rooms - The Leon Hess Champions’ Hall - The Monmouth Athletic Hall of Fame - The University Store

Monmouth University Oceanfirst Bank Center and Multipurpose Activity Center

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My wife Sandy and I spent many years in the Big Ten and we certainly have been in larger and more commodious arenas, but we have never seen one appointed as nicely. Such good sightlines combined with a kind of intimacy seems most appropriate for an institution of our size and our type. I believe Bucknell will get many years of outstanding use from this great new facility. It is almost certain to improve our overall recruitment profile as well as provide additional opportunities for all of our students, not just our varsity athletes. For one, I could not be happier than I am with the overall concept and design of Bucknell’s new pavilion.

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Gary A. Sokja • Former President • Bucknell University

Bucknell University Gary A. Sokja Pavilion

Seating Capacity: 4,000 Surface: Hardwood Floor Opened: Jan. 15, 2003 Namesake: Dr. Gary A. Sojka, a former Bucknell University president Other: Walk-down unobstructed spectator seating

NJ Sports and Exposition Authority Boardwalk Hall Restoration and Renovation Outstanding Project Award – Under $2M Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers National Preservation Honor Award National Trust for Historic Preservation IESNA Philadelphia Section Award International Interior Design Association Restoration Project of the Year New York Construction News Renovation Project of the Year Building Design & Construction Modernization Award Building Magazine Preservation Project of the Year Award New Jersey Historic Preservation Office New Jersey’s Top 10 Civil Engineering Projects of the last 150 years American Society of Civil Engineers

A Legendary Venue on the Iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a 141,000-squarefoot area that seats up to 14,770 fans, while the 23,100-square-foot Adrian Phillips Theater offers an intimate experience for up to 3,200 guests. Since opening in 1929 as America’s first convention center, Boardwalk Hall has electrified audiences for more than 90 years hosting unforgettable performances by icons like Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles.

Today, Boardwalk Hall continues to set the stage for world-class entertainment, championship sports, and community events, anchoring the sprirt of Atlantic City.

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The renovation to Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall was a one-of-akind project that transformed an historic Building into a stateof-the-art special events arena.

I am proud of the completed project and I am thrilled to see the facility receiving the recognition it deserves on the state level. The prestigious awards bestowed upon the Hall reinforce what we here in South Jersey have known for some time, that Boardwalk Hall is a state-wide historical treasure.

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Honorable William Gormley New Jersey State Senator

NJ Sports and Exposition Authority Boardwalk Hall Restoration and Renovation

Duke University Cameron Indoor Stadium Renovations

The Impact Beyond Game Day At Duke, the new scoreboard isn’t just for game time, it’s become the ultimate campus centerpiece. From campus events to corporate presentations, this stunning display is transforming how Duke connects, celebrates, and inspires. The athletic department is tapping into the board’s power to create dynamic content for social media, hype videos, and campus watch parties. Whether rallying fans during NCAA tournament games or brining the campus together for unforgettable moments, the board is driving excitement will beyond the final buzzer.

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One of my staff suggested we lower it down for our all-staff town hall meeting, and the impact was tremendous. It’s the best display we have on campus, so why not use it for more than just sports?

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Bob Weiseman Deputy Director of Athletics/Operations and Capital Projects Duke University

University of Pennsylvania Palestra and Hutchinson Gymnasium Feasibility Study

- New Lobby Entry Experience - New Practice Court - New VIP Seating Options

- Accessibility Upgrades - Lighting and Scoreboard Replacement

A College Basketball Cathedral True to its nickname, The Palestra is one of the most sacred facilities in college basketball. In fact, no other arena has hosted more visiting teams, more regular season or postseason men’s basketball competition, or more NCAA Tournament games than The Palestra.

A Landmark Reimagined Standing proudly at 33rd and Lancaster Avenue, the Philadelphia Armory has transformed from a historic military stronghold into a vibrant centerpiece of Drexel University life. Once home to the 103rd Engineering Battalion of the National Guard and “Task Force Dragon,” an ROTC program serving universities across the region, the Armory now pulses with new energy and purpose.

Today, it’s more than a building, it’s a stunning, reimagined venue where history meets innovation, and a bold new chapter for West Philadelphia is being written…

Drexel University Armory Athletic and Convocation Center Study

A New Home for Champions The Arlen Specter US Squash Center is the nation’s largest squash facility and the beating heart of the US Squash Community Affiliate Network. Located in one of Philadelphia’s federally-designated Promise Zones, right in the heart of Drexel University’s campus, the Specter Center opens its doors to an inclusive, diverse community, offering broad access to twenty world-class courts.

But its impact reaches far beyond the neighborhood. The Specter Center brings major national and international competitions to Philadelphia, houses the prestigious US Squash Hall of Fame, and serves as the project headquarters of US Squash. With elite high-performance training resources for Team USA athletes and a dynamic Learning & Innovation Center in partnership with SquashSmarts, the Specter Center is where champions are made and where the future of the sport is being built.

US Squash Arlen Specter US Squash Center at Drexel University

Live Nation The Fillmore Philadelphia People’s Choice Award AIA

Finalist Award AIA

Best in Design Hospitality IIDA

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The design showcases the successful repurposing of a building into an entertainment destination that is well done, well branded, and sustainable.

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Jury IIDA PA/NJ/DE

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Thanks for all of your hard work to pull together this successful design.

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John Aherns Senior Vice President of Real Estate Live Nation Clubs and Theater

Live Nation The Fillmore New Orleans Citation Award, Lounge/Nightclub AIA A+Awards Finalist Architizer

Live Nation Irving Plaza New York’s Best Projects Merit Award ENR NYC x Design Finalist Interior Design Magazine

Conceptual Showcase

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cassell Coliseum Concourse-Arena Expansion and Renovation

Conceptual Showcase

The Classic Center Authority The Classic Center Arena

Conceptual Showcase

Darden & Company Govenors Lake

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