Winner Overall Building Architecture - Rogers Place

Rogers Place has made its mark in sports and entertainment for its design, operational excellence, and unsurpassed attention to detail. Construction on the over one-million-square-foot, five-concourse facility initiated in March of 2014, and the facility opened its doors in September of 2016. In addition to the arena, the project also includes an attached community arena, a 34,000-square-foot grand entrance and ‎events space named Ford Hall, and connective infrastructure to the light rail transit system, bringing the total project size to 1,116,000 square feet.

Daily’s Place is the first-ever amphitheater designed and built to connect with a professional sports facility. The new Populous-designed venue is the second phase of a $90 million investment by the Jacksonville Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville in their ambitious vision for the future of downtown Jacksonville as a world-class sports and entertainment destination.


As a LEED-Platinum-rated building and hailed as the “Most Technologically Advanced Arena in the World,” Golden 1 Center has certainly created buzz around its many aspects that make it green, technologically-inclined, and aesthetically pleasing.

The Kings wanted a new home that showcases the best Sacramento has to offer, while reflecting the values of the region. Described as an “extroverted” building, Golden 1 Center eliminates the line between indoors and outdoors, connecting to the surrounding city.


The original Grandstand Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was located in the crowded northeast corner of campus. The stadium was loved by fans for its intimate atmosphere and access to the players; however, in an effort to create a more even distribution of fans throughout the campus, the master plan required the stadium to be moved to the opposite southwest corner of campus.


HNTB, in collaboration with local partner Ross Tarrant Architects, served as Sports Design Architect for the transformation of Kroger Field, formerly Commonwealth Stadium, on the campus of the University of Kentucky.


Rogers Place has made its mark in sports and entertainment for its design, operational excellence, and unsurpassed attention to detail. Construction on the over one-million-square-foot, five-concourse facility initiated in March of 2014, and the facility opened its doors in September of 2016. In addition to the arena, the project also includes an attached community arena, a 34,000-square-foot grand entrance and ‎events space named Ford Hall, and connective infrastructure to the light rail transit system, bringing the total project size to 1,116,000 square feet.


The 115,000-square-foot Nippert Stadium renovation project had two major goals: enhance the fan experience and strengthen the quality of the campus. This project on the University of Cincinnati’s confined urban campus raises the standard for collegiate stadium facilities. The dramatic architecture contributes to the distinctive surroundings by delivering a showcase building for the university and improving the gameday and non-gameday environment for fans, all while being located on a tight site.


Every August for the US Open, Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts elite tennis athletes, crowds of fans, and sponsors for a two-week period. At 23,771 seats, Arthur Ashe Stadium is the primary tennis stadium on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center campus, and is the largest tennis stadium in the world. Arthur Ashe Stadium was originally designed by ROSSETTI in 1997 but was not designed to have a roof. Rain hindered play during the US Open for five consecutive years, causing the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to search for a solution.