Butler University Esports Park

Butler University’s Esports Park serves as a multiuse, tech-forward, esports and innovation space. Esports Park has the technological capabilities to host an esports competition with live broadcasting capabilities, as well as a viewing audience. The center is home to the varsity and club-level esports teams, as well as a communal gathering spot for students and the community.

Populous, a leader in esports design, designed the space for maximum flexibility, so that the space can be easily configured for a wide spectrum of academic programming, special events, lectures and student gatherings. With high-performance gaming PCs and consoles, event and coworking spaces, a café, office areas for partner organizations, and a studio and production room, the venue will provide a hub for the tech community and expand Butler’s growing presence in esports.

The technology systems include a central server that connects to each computer via the cloud, eliminating the need for high-performance computers at each station. On the competition floor, careful consideration was given to ensure that every participant has the same experience in terms of performance and connectivity, as required by current esports design and competition standards. For example, every cable is the same length at each competition station. In addition, all MEP systems met or exceeded the university’s standards for energy efficiency and reliability.

Lighting controls are coordinated with the audiovisual technology to create a highly interactive space. The design team served as a “go between” for the university and the primary A/V vendor, ensuring that all equipment and supplies were realistic, met the project requirements, and would be delivered on time and seamlessly integrated into the construction schedule. In addition, the aggressive schedule required expedient performance and close collaboration with vendors, team members, and client representatives.

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