Renovation Phase Two Modelo Bridge & Fan Zone CFS Design

In 2025, the Barclays Center completed Phase Two of a multi‑phased renovation. A centerpiece of the renovation is the Modelo® Bridge, a new two‑level, 6,800‑square‑foot destination on the west end of the upper concourse. Salas O’Brien provided design for the project’s interior structural cold‑formed steel framing, including the bridge’s bi‑level platform and Upper Concourse Fan Zone framing.

The new bridge was constructed by overframing the existing tiered structure with a bi‑level CFS platform, requiring a 10-foot-tall platform at its highest point. Key challenges included coordinating complex occupancy and construction loading conditions. Our final design incorporated bridging posts to address in‑plane axial loads, comprehensive lateral bracing, and clearly defined load transfers to support the structural engineer of record’s analysis and overall project performance.

Awards
2026 CFSEI Design Excellence Award, Municipal Category, Third Place