The Washington Commanders selected HKS, a Dallas, Texas-based architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team’s new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C.<\/p>\n
The Washington Commanders selected HKS, a Dallas, Texas-based architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team\u2019s new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C.<\/p>\n
The firm will take over the historic 180-acre site and transform it into \u201ca vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities,\u201d the NFL team said in a release.\n<\/p>\n
HKS is the firm behind SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Rams and Chargers; U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings; and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. It has had an office in D.C. since 2003.<\/p>\n
Mark Clouse, president of the Commanders, said in a statement that selecting the design firm is \u201ca major step forward in our journey to \u201cbring the Commanders back to D.C.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership underscores our shared vision to create a stadium that enhances the fan experience, strengthens our connection with the community, and sets a new standard for the future of sports and entertainment \u2014 delivering an exceptional experience that will serve our team, our fans, and the District for decades to come,\u201d Clouse wrote.<\/p>\n
HKS said the stadium will be designed with \u201cfootball at its core,\u201d as well as the city\u2019s historical significance. <\/p>\n
The firm said it also intends to help reconnect the city to the Anacostia River and \u201ccatalyze investment on the city\u2019s east side and create a destination for residents and visitors that thrives beyond game day.\u201d<\/p>\n
The stadium is slated to seat 65,000 spectators, and its campus will add thousands of new homes, of which a percentage will be affordable units, new youths sports facilities, hotel and retail spaces and green space.<\/p>\n
HKS said it will host a series of community meetings this month and in December with the city government to get feedback from local leaders and community members.<\/p>\n
According to the city\u2019s timeline, construction on the Commanders stadium is slated to begin in fall 2027, with an expected opening in 2030.<\/p>\n