Dallas Architecture Firm to Design New Stadium for NFL’s Washington Commanders
A Dallas architecture firm is headed into enemy territory. HKS, a global architecture firm, was picked Thursday to design the new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The team, a division rival of the Dallas Cowboys, has been playing in Northwest Stadium ― formerly known as FedEx Field ― in nearby Landover, Md., since 1997.
HKS was also the designer for some of the NFL’s biggest venues, including the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It is also the designer of many non-sports venues too, including the planned $5 billion Children’s Health hospital in Dallas and the Loews Arlington Hotel.
About the New Stadium
The new D.C. stadium will sit on 180 acres at the historic RFK Stadium site, where the Washington team played from 1961 to 1996. The publicly financed venue is expected to cost about $3.7 billion, The Washington Post reported. The stadium, which doesn’t have a sponsor name yet, is slated for about 65,000 seats and will have a roof.
Near the stadium there will be approximately 5,000 to 6,000 new homes with 1,500 to 1,900 affordable units. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and it is expected to open in 2030.
Design and Features
“We’re reimagining what home-field advantage means by channeling the rhythm and the roar that made RFK so special and carrying that spirit forward in a bold new way,” HKS global venues director Mark Williams said in a statement.
“The site, set within the monumental fabric of Washington, D.C., is one of the most extraordinary in professional sports, and we are honored to help write the next chapter in its history.”
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the new stadium for the Washington Commanders is a significant project that will bring a state-of-the-art venue to the nation’s capital. With a seating capacity of 65,000 and a roof, the stadium is expected to provide an exceptional experience for fans. The project is also expected to bring new homes and affordable units to the area, making it a win-win for the community.
FAQs
Q: Who is designing the new stadium for the Washington Commanders?
A: HKS, a global architecture firm based in Dallas, is designing the new stadium.
Q: Where will the new stadium be located?
A: The new stadium will be located on 180 acres at the historic RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C.
Q: What is the expected cost of the new stadium?
A: The publicly financed venue is expected to cost about $3.7 billion.
Q: When is construction expected to start and finish?
A: Construction is expected to start in 2027 and finish in 2030.
