University of Houston Fertitta Center Renovation
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas

PHOTO CREDIT: © AECOM/Photography by Robb Williamson
Services Provided:
Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
Construction Cost:
$48 million
Completion Date:
2018
Project Size:
190,000 SF
Awards:
2021 AIA KC Design Excellence Merit Architecture Award
2019 ENR TX LA Best Project Sports/Entertainment
2019 HBJ Landmark Award
Re-envisioning the 50-year-old multipurpose arena, the Fertitta Center Renovation at the University of Houston enhances the overall fan experience and athletic recruitment appeal. Retrofitted steel trusses support new glazing for more inviting entrances, and the catwalk addition accommodates the upgraded audio and lighting systems. The reconfigured bowl structure brings visitors closer to the court and adds 15,000 square feet to the concourse, all without expanding the building footprint.