Projects
Reinvention of famous arena for basketball and concerts
Urban City Council
Lexington, KY, USA
Lexington, KY, USA
Rupp Arena Expansion and Renovation
The renovation of Rupp Arena, home to the University of Kentucky Wildcats, encompasses 620,000 square feet and is designed to enhance its interaction with the urban landscape. The lower levels are clad in transparent skin to create transparency to the life inside.
The upgraded bowl seats 23,500 people and includes a new suite level, all-new AV systems, and acoustic upgrades.
Salas O’Brien provided acoustics, audio-video, data, and security systems design for the clubs and concourses.
Services
Completion Year
2022
Size
620,000 square feet
Construction Cost
$310 million
Project Partners
NBBJ, Messer
Project Photography
NBBJ