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AUSTIN MOODY CENTER BASKETBALL AND EVENTS ARENA IN AUSTIN, TX The University of Texas at Austin Moody Center Basketball and Events Arena, "Moody Center," creates an immersive experience from the moment fans arrive at the interactive plaza until they get to their seats. The 15,000+ seating facility completes the master plan by creating a game day plaza that ties together all of the university's athletic facilities, and acts as a gathering space for fans, the public, and athletes. The design by Gensler intends to create stimulating urban spaces, by integrating sports facilities with current and future university development. Engagement drives the design, blending indoor/outdoor spaces together into a cohesive, brand-forward experience. The arena dares to be different, without stealing the focus from other university athletic buildings, by respecting campus materiality and introducing a modern approach to systems and details.
Location Austin, USA Client / operator Oak View Group Live Nation Entertainment / C3 Presents: Charles Attal The University of Texas and Matthew McConaughey 28
Architects Gensler www.gensler.com Author Gensler Photos Daniel Chase, Ryan Conway, Ryan Gobuty
Official opening April 2022 Construction costs USD 375 million (EUR 342.5 million) sb 1/2024