HOK, Aller-Lingle To Supervise Sonny Lubick Field At Hughes Stadium Expansion and Renovation

Fort Collins, Colo. - Two of the most respected names in sports facility design and architecture will coordinate the the expansion and renovation of Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins.

Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK), one of the world?s leading providers of design services, and the state of Colorado?s architectural firm of the year, Aller-Lingle Architects P.C. of Fort Collins will oversee the project made possible through a $15.2 million gift provided last spring by the Bohemian Foundation and president Pat Stryker.

?HOK is recognized as the leader nationally and internationally in sports facility design,? said Christine Susemihl, Colorado State?s Interim Director of Athletics. ?We are pleased that HOK will plan the expansion and renovation at the stadium. It will be, without question, one of the finest facilities in the region.?

Aller-Lingle Architects P.C. is on the forefront of facility design and was named the state?s architectural firm of the year in 2002.

?Aller-Lingle has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in facility design,? said Susemihl. ?We are also pleased that a firm so embedded in the community and the university will play a major role in the project.?

Founded in 1955, HOK Sport + Venue + Event is the world?s leading public assembly design firm. The firm?s architects and event managers have a combined expertise of more than 840 projects with construction value exceeding $12 billion.

The company?s client list includes 24 of 30 Major League Baseball franchises, 30 of 32 NFL franchises, 75 professional and civic arena clients, 40 soccer and rugby teams, 75 colleges and universities, 40 convention and performing arts center clients, and 30 major events.

HOK is based in Kansas City, Mo., and has offices in Brisbane, Australia and London, England, and has designed construction or renovation for more than 100 sporting venues worldwide, including:

Coors Field: A traditional, open-air ballpark, Coors Field features and an award-winning design with an asymmetrical shape and exquisite views of the surrounding Colorado landscape.

FedEx Field: Constructed in a record-setting 17 months, designed to complement the towering white-marbled monuments of Washington, D.C. and is home of the Redskins.

Georgia Tech, Bobby Dodd Stadium Expansion: Player, staff and fan areas of the stadium were all upgraded to make the best possible game day, and everyday, experience for the Yellow Jackets and their fans.

Kansas State University, Stadium Expansion: The expansion of Wagner Field resulted in an increased seating capacity, additional fan amenities and other revenue-generating features.

University of Maryland, Byrd Stadium Improvements: An extensive renovation and the addition of new amenities positions Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland as one of the finest facilities in the ACC.

University of Oklahoma, Memorial Stadium Improvements: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is a landmark of the University of Oklahoma?s rich and colorful athletic history.

Pacific Bell Stadium: Home of the San Francisco Giants and the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl.

Pennsylvania State University, Beaver Stadium Expansion: The current renovation will both add seating and improve the facility.

Pepsi Center: The Pepsi Center?s exterior is reminiscent of the surrounding red brick buildings, but the arena is contemporary in appearance, with two six-story glass atrium entryways.

Virginia Tech, Lane Stadium Expansion: Lane Stadium expansion is defined into two major components - the South Endzone Seating Expansion and the West Sideline Suites Expansion and Pressbox Renovation.

Aller-Lingle Architects P.C. is one of the region?s top architectural companies and was named the 2002 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects. The firm has been involved in a number of significant campus projects, including:

James L. Voss Veterinary Hospital Master Plan and Robert H. and Mary J. Flint Animal Cancer Center Addition; Lory Student Center Student Advocacy Addition and Lower LevelRenovation; Main Campus Undergraduate Student Housing Residence Hall; Moby Human Performance Laboratory Addition; South College Gymnasium Renovation; Atmospheric Sciences Office Addition.

The entire expansion and renovation project at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium includes:

A new artificial surface practice field south of Moby Arena;

A new playing field surface at Hughes Stadium;

Two new scoreboards and one new state-of-the-art video board on the south side of the stadium;

An 18 percent increase in capacity at the stadium with the installation of permanent seats in the north end zone;

Major enhancements to the Rams? Horn club-level seating area and press box level;

The addition of 16 suites available to major donors which will include catered food service and luxury seating;

New concession stands and restrooms on the north concourse of the stadium.

Susemihl said the athletics department continues to search for additional donors as a way of supplementing the program?s pursuit of excellence in all areas. Individuals interested in supporting student-athlete scholarships, endowments, facility upgrades or program enhancements can call the athletics department at 970-491-4666.

Season football tickets are on sale by calling 491-RAMS, toll-free 1-800-491-RAMS, or online at CSURAMS.com

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