Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment: eSports

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Redefining the Virtual Playing Field

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State-of-the-art facilities that elevate performance and enhance rejuvenation.

The rapid expansion of eSports offers immense opportunities for athletes, spectators, institutions, and investors alike.

Whether designing collegiate training facilities or professional competition arenas, we bring a deep understanding of the infrastructure and design required to support this thriving billion-dollar industry. ↑ SAP Center, San Jose, California

← University of Texas at Austin, eSports Training Facility, Austin, Texas

By integrating flexible design with state-of-theart technology, we create dynamic spaces where competitors excel, communities connect, and individuals recharge.

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― eSports

Selected Projects

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University of Texas at Austin, eSports Training Facility Austin, Texas Client:University of Texas at Austin Completion Date: 2022

― WHAT IT IS

This exciting space creates an inclusive playing space for all.

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University of Texas at Austin, eSports Training Facility

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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Throughout the project the design team sought student feedback to craft a space suited for their needs.

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University of Texas at Austin, eSports Training Facility

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↑ In the esports arena, computers and monitors are available every day for club members and students.

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

The project includes a mixture of varsity, coaching, and standard stations, as well as console stations for more casual gaming.

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UNC Charlottes Esports Lounge Renovation Charlotte, North Carolina Client:University of North Carolina at Charlotte Completion Date: 2025

― WHAT IT IS

A dynamic and adaptable lounge within the existing Student Union.

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UNC Charlottes Esports Lounge Renovation

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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Gaming desks are arranged perpendicular to aisles for a welcoming feel, with felt ceiling baffles reducing noise throughout the space.

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North Carolina State University Mann Hall Renovation Raleigh, North Carolina Client: North Carolina State University Size: 81,000 square feet Completion Date: Estimated November 2026

― WHAT IT IS

Adaptive re-use of a mid-century landmark creates an exciting new student space.

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North Carolina State University Mann Hall Renovation

An interpretation of the reimagined interior of Mann Hall, with a new connecting stair, outdoor space, and Esports arena below.

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↑ In the esports arena, computers and monitors are available every day for club members and students.

↑ During competition, the arena transforms with retractable bleachers and an activated stage accessible to all bodies.

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SAP Center San Jose, California Client: NHL San Jose Sharks

― WHAT IT IS

An NHL home arena that easily accommodates eSport competitions.

SAP Center

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

The design of the arena was approached as a “high tech “ facility to serve Silicon Valley.

Illinois State University eSports StudyIllinois State University eSports Study

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Illinois State University will be the first public institution in Illinois with a varsity esports team.

Utica University, Nexus Center Utica, New York Client: City of Utica Size: 170,000 square feet Completion Date: 2022

― WHAT IT IS

A 170,000-square-foot multi-use recreation and event center.

City of Utica, Nexus Center

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

A cornerstone to the mutipurpose facility’s design is the large eSports gaming hub supporting team training, public rentals and spectator events.

NBA 2k T-Wolves Training Facility at the Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Client: NBA Minnesota Timberwolves Completion Date: 2019

― WHAT IT IS

A state-of-the-art NBA 2k eSports training facility.

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NBA 2k T-Wolves Training Facility at the Target Center

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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

The training center is the first of its kind in Minnesota and in the NBA 2K League.

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Illinois State University eSports Study Normal, Illinois Client: Illinois State University Completed: 2019

― WHAT IT IS

This training facility correlates to the official ISU eSports program.

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MGM Resorts International, Mandalay Bay Events Center Las Vegas, Nevada Client: MGM Resorts International Size: 284,170 square feet

― WHAT IT IS

An impressive multi-purpose event center that easily transforms into an eSport tournament-ready facility.

MGM Resorts International, Mandalay Bay Events Center

― WHAT MAKES IT COOL

Large, rentable rooms provide space for groups of 500 to enjoy events while surrounded by luxurious suite accommodations.

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Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

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That’s why clients and communities on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about human-centered design, and committed to creating a positive impact in people’s lives through sustainability, resilience, well-being, diversity, inclusion, and research.

In fact, Fast Company named us one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Architecture. Our global team of 2,700 creatives and critical thinkers provides integrated services in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen; retail strategy and design consultancy Portland; sustainable transportation planning consultancy Nelson\Nygaard; and luxury hospitality design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR).

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