University of Houston, Fertitta Center
Houston, Texas
A dramatic re-visioning of the University of Houston Basketball Center has transformed the arena into a state-of-the-art, Division I collegiate sports facility. The renovated facility creates a new experience for fans, student-athletes, coaches, staff, and students. It supports recruitment and retention of players and staff and increases revenue-generation opportunities for the university.
An exterior renovation replaced the precast panels at each corner of the structure with a curtain wall that introduces natural light, transparency, and a true sense of arrival for visitors.
Concourse improvements transformed the fan experience. Large entry lobbies provide visual connectivity from outside the building into the seating bowl. These “fan zones” feature food service options and flexible gathering spaces.
The reconfigured bowl moves midcourt seating closer to games with floor-level seating opposite the team benches for students. More than 700 premium seats were created to give fans luxury seating options. Renovations also included a new audio system, sports lighting, and video boards as well as new concession stands and expanded restrooms.
PGAL teamed with Sports Architect AECOM on the project.
Additional Information
Associated Firm
AECOM, Infrastructure Associates Inc., Worrell Design Group Inc., Wrightson Johnson Haddon & Williams Inc., Clark Condon Associates Inc., Accessology Too LLC, 4B Technology Group LLC, Formation, FP&C Consultants KC LLC, Martinez Moore Engineers LLC, Walter P Moore Associates Inc.
Cost per Sq Ft
$296.00
Featured in
2020 Educational Interiors Showcase
Interior category
Physical Education Facilities/Recreation Centers
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