Setting new marks for sustainability,
innovation, fan experience

Populous' design centered around revitalizing the landmark arena, honoring its original 1960s design intent while activating and enhancing a pedestrian-focused plan.

By GEOFF CHEONG
Populous

What it took to build the 'greenest' arena ever

Mortenson had to pivot 15 months into construction, when plans changed to create the world's first net-zero-carbon arena.

By CHRIS ALLEN
Mortenson

Transforming Seattle's historic KeyArena

Designing and constructing a new steel-framed arena below a temporarily supported roof and around a temporary perimeter shoring was much like building a ship in a bottle.

By MATTHEW FARBER and BRIAN MORGEN
Thornton Tomasetti

Reimagined precinct brings back World's Fair magic

The project makes the western edge of Seattle Center whole again, with sloped planes offering multiple paths through generous plazas and gardens.

By BARBARA SWIFT and GARETH LOVERIDGE
Swift Company