HOK and Arquitectonica to Design New Atlanta Arena.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1996--HOK of Atlanta (Hellmuth, Obata & Kassebaum, Inc.), in association with Arquitectonica of Miami, has been selected by Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , Inc. (TBS) to design a 20,000-seat arena for downtown Atlanta Downtown Atlanta refers to the largest financial district for the city of Atlanta. As defined by the Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) organization, the area measures approximately 4 mi², and was home to 23,300 as of 2006. . The new arena will be the home of the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks, concerts, conventions and other special events as well as a proposed National Hockey League National Hockey League (NHL) Organization of professional North American ice-hockey teams. The league was formed in 1917 by five Canadian teams; the first U.S. team, the Boston Bruins, was added in 1924. It today consists of 30 teams in two conferences and six divisions. expansion franchise. TBS, City of Atlanta and Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority officials envision the $120 million multi-purpose arena, scheduled to open in Fall 1999, as a destination point for visitors and Atlantans. Among the attractions planned to complement the arena are a sports and entertainment hall of fame, restaurants, a retail plaza, kiosks and much more. During construction, the Hawks will play in the Georgia Dome Atlanta Falcons • • [ and Alexander Memorial Coliseum The Alexander Memorial Coliseum (also nicknamed The Thrillerdome) is an indoor arena located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the home of the basketball teams of Georgia Tech and hosted the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA from 1968–1972 and again from 1997–1999. . "We are delighted with the talent, vision and expertise these renowned firms bring to this project," said TBS Vice President of Administration William M. Shaw, who has overseen the arena project for the Company. "Their selection further demonstrates our commitment to providing Atlanta the finest, state-of-the-art arena in the nation." TBS is serving as developer and is coordinating the project schedule and budget. The arena, financed by city bonds retired exclusively by revenues from the arena, will belong to the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority upon completion. TBS has committed to a goal of 36 percent minority/female contracts. Atlanta Hawks President Stan Kasten Stan Kasten (born February 1, 1952 in Lakewood, New Jersey) is the President of the Washington Nationals. He became president of the team after the ownership group led by Theodore N. Lerner was approved as the Nationals' principal owner by Major League Baseball. said, "Our fans are the real winners with this announcement. We want them to enjoy Hawks basketball in the best possible arena, and the selection of HOK and Arquitectonica ensures that they will." Turner Properties Vice President of Sports Facilities Janet Marie Smith said, "HOK's and Arquitectonica's vast knowledge of arenas and stadiums, along with their wealth of experience in many different facets of the sports and entertainment business, make them the ideal choices to design Atlanta's new arena. They are results-oriented firms with dynamic vision and remarkable records of success." "Our design goals are to provide Georgia sports fans with the most exciting arena experience in America and add vitality to the surrounding downtown area," said Rick Martin, HOK Sport senior vice president. "The arena will be distinctive and will reflect Atlanta's unique heritage and reputation as one of the world's great sports cities." The design team, which will include local Atlanta-based consulting firms, will operate out of HOK's Atlanta office during design and construction administration phases. HOK Sport is the world's pre-eminent designer of sports arenas and stadiums including the United Center (Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks), the Bradley Center (Milwaukee Bucks), Arrowhead Pond (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim), Colorado Springs World Arena, Olympic Arena at Lake Placid, Nashville Arena (scheduled to open in December), and current design projects for the Denver Nuggets Nuggets can refer to several branches of interest:
Founded in 1983, HOK Sport has designed more than 300 arena and stadium projects worldwide for public sector clients, professional sports franchises, colleges and universities. HOK Sport is a division of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassebaum, Inc., the nation's largest architectural firm. Noteworthy projects for other sports designed by HOK Sport include Oriole Park at Camden Yards • • [ (Baltimore Orioles), Ericsson Stadium (Carolina Panthers), Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), Transworld Dome (St. Louis Rams Arquitectonica, founded in 1977 in Miami, was part of the architect team and master planner for the initial study of the expanded CNN Center and arena in Atlanta and brings to the team extensive experience in the design of public assembly facilities, urban plazas and retail/entertainment centers. Arquitectonica's projects include the International Swimming Hall of Fame The International Swimming Hall of Fame, located on the Atlantic Ocean beachfront in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, is a Hall of Fame dedicated to promoting the sport of swimming and immortalising the achievements and contributions of those who have distinguished in Fort Lauderdale, the City of Dijon (France) Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. and Convention Center, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Square Redevelopment, Disney All-Star Resort in Orlando, Hong Kong Festival Walk Mall and Ice Rink, and Sawgrass Sawgrass can be:
Arquitectonica has a broad practice ranging from corporate headquarters, multi-tenant office buildings, cultural facilities, apartment buildings and hotels. The firm's designs have been exhibited in museums and institutions across America and Europe and have received Progressive Architecture and American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA Awards. CONTACT: Turner Broadcasting Michael Oglesby, 404/827-1792 michael.oglesby@turner.com or HOK Bob White, 816/221-1576 bob.white@hok.com or Dawn O'Malley, 816/221-1576 dawn.o'malley@hok.com or HOK of Atlanta Monica Bell, 404/221-3600 monica.bell@hok.com or Arquitectonica Jennifer Briley, 305/372-1812 72345.516compuserve.com |
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