BKV Group: Sports & Recreation by BKV Group

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SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES

We enrich the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental vitality of communities by creating vibrant athletic parks, and recreational facilities that bring people together

ARCHITECTURE

PRACTICE SITES

45+ YEARS OF OPERATION

175+ EMPLOYEES

INTERIOR DESIGN

URBAN DESIGN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

ENGINEERING BRANDED ENVIRONMENTS

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

NATIONAL REACH

Collaborating regionally, BKV Group operates as a cohesive firm delivering a wide range of project types for a diverse set of national and local clients. We leverage industry-leading communication and technology tools with best-in-class design processes to seamlessly work across practice sites to meet our clients’ needs, and continually expand our presence into existing and new markets.

INTERNATIONAL CAPABILITIES

The National practice sites at BKV Group are supported by BKV’s Vietnam offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, which contribute design services for many of our U.S. projects, while allowing BKV access to the Asian markets. Furthermore, our firm is able to provide crosspractice training opportunities and structure project teams to leverage the 12-hour time difference, creating a nearly 24-hour design studio that can meet accelerated deadlines without sacrificing quality and creativity.

Enriching lives and strengthening communities

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

BKV Group enhances the physical and cultural environment through meaningful, responsive, and multi-disciplinary design. Supported by innovative technology and a strategic market focus, we work to transform communities locally, nationally, and internationally. We believe the craft is as important as the science, especially in giving soul to the process and built environment. Through a highly participatory endeavor, our design strategies express a “rootedness” in their surroundings. This strategy goes beyond the specific building to deliberately capture the expression of people, site, and culture. It is a contextually sensitive approach is based on, and reactive to, our clients’ goals, budget, vision, and focus, with our creative process engaging all team members to transform and positively shape communities around the globe.

NATIONAL SPORTS & RECREATION TEAM

PAUL MICHELL

Government Practice Leader, Partner

Minneapolis, MN

MICHAEL MALONEY

Senior Architectural Designer, Associate Chicago, IL

KELLY NAYLOR

Vice President of Interior Design, Senior Partner Minneapolis, MN

NATIONAL [SECTOR] LEADERSHIP TEAM

PHIL CALLISON

Government Practice Leader, Partner

Dallas, TX

TRACE JACQUES

Senior Design Leader, Partner Minneapolis, MN

COLLIN KOONCE

Vice President of Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, Partner Dallas, TX

MIKE KRYCH

Senior Design Leader, Partner Minneapolis, MN

MITCH COOK

Civic Practice Leader, Associate Partner Kansas City, MO

MEGAN VAN BECK

Director of Branded Environments, Partner Minneapolis, MN

Knowledge in all types and scales of recreational design

OUR PROJECT EXPERIENCE

BKV Group has a variety of space type knowledge within sports and recreation environments, including:

COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTERS

FIELDHOUSES

ATHLETIC FIELDS

ICE SHEETS

SWIMMING POOLS

SPORT COURTS, DANCE STUDIOS, & FITNESS SPACES

PLAYGROUNDS

COMMUNITY & MULTI-PURPOSE SPACES

SPORTS & RECREATION

EXPERIENCE

BOWLINE AT MISSISSIPPI CROSSING

Champlin, Minnesota

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Highly-landscaped, park-like community destination overlooking the Mississippi River

KEY FEATURES

• Public Pavilion

• Amphitheater

• Public Riverfront Docks

PROJECT NARRATIVE

Connection to the local community is paramount at Mississippi Crossings, with a 600-person, open-air amphitheater overlooking the Mississippi River that can operate for concerts, outdoor presentations, and other community events. In addition, a public pavilion allows three-season functionalities to occur, namely for private events.

Part of a 300,000 SF mixed-use development, Mississippi Crossings is a two-phase, Planned Unit Development (PUD) featuring market-rate apartment style units, community amenity space and connectivity, street level walk-up units, and ample parking space within a park-like setting.

BARSTOOL SPORTS

Chicago, Illinois

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Sports-forward “fun-factory” for talented and dynamic content creators.

KEY FEATURES

• Basketball Court

• Golf Simulator

• Beverage Areas

• Turf Court

• Commercial Kitchen with Walk-in Refrigerator

• Broadcast Studios

• Podcast Studios

• Open Office Spaces

PROJECT NARRATIVE

With offices desiring to reinvent their spaces to attract and retain workers, multimedia sports and entertainment company Barstool Sports had a clear vision of what it wanted for its new corporate headquarters in relocating from New York to Chicago’s hip Fulton Market neighborhood. The result: an un-office concept designed to be a “fun-factory” for its talented and dynamic content creators. Enlisted to bring the concept to reality, BKV refurbished the entirety of the 33,000-square-foot, two-story loft space, which includes a dozen podcast studios, three large broadcast studios, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, full-length basketball court and open-office seating overlooking the court for the companies’ approximately 60 employees to work, create, mingle, and of course, play.

WILLISTON RECREATION CENTER

Minnetonka, Minnesota

KEY FEATURES

Establish a new community destination with a dynamic sports and fitness building addition, and bold redesign of the exterior.

KEY FEATURES

• Indoor Lap & Children’s Pools

• Tennis Courts

• Fitness Spaces

• Children’s Play Area

PROJECT NARRATIVE

BKV Group worked closely with the national aquatics design expert, USAquatics, to achieve a seamless environment for swimmers of all ages. The Williston Recreation Center project included evaluation of the existing indoor pool and tennis buildings, planning for their re-use in conjunction with a 9,000 square foot addition. The new addition incorporates a new main entry that simultaneously brands the cityowned complex and solves vertical circulation issues. The addition also includes a kids’ pool, fitness area, and circulation link. Renovated existing spaces included re-building the existing lap pool, new locker rooms, new lobby and administrative space, a children’s play area, and child-watch area. The end result is an integrated facility meshing the addition and renovation into a cohesive complex. The owner’s priorities of creating an outstanding fitness complex with a strong architectural identity, and the necessity to adhere to an established budget, were both successfully achieved.

EPIC SPORTS COMPLEX

West Fargo, North Dakota

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Mixed-use facility merging sports, recreation, and entertainment to create a downtown destination.

KEY FEATURES

• Hockey Facility

• Event Center

• Plaza Areas

• Outdoor & Retail Areas

• Hotel

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The overall site is to be developed in three phases as part of a large entertainment, mixed-Use facility tying into the existing Lights Development immediately adjacent to the East. Spread across 19 acres, the Epic Sports Complex will include a new 30,000 SF ice rink that can be transformed into an event space, a hotel consisting of approximately 140 keys (28 per floor at 5 floors) plus 15 upscale condos on the top floor, an Event Center, and a multitude of outdoor amenities will be located within the green spaces that serve the public. The spaces may include patios, grill/picnic areas, a dog park, recreation areas and enhanced walking and bicycle trails, and a bandshell.

CHANHASSEN BLUFFS COMMUNITY CENTER

Chanhassen, Minnesota

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A new regional recreation destination for all ages.

KEY FEATURES

• Indoor Walking Track

• Two Sheets of Ice

• Ice Arena doubling as Multi-Purpose Venue Space (3,500 capacity)

• Fieldhouse with Sport Courts & Turf

• Indoor Playground

• Dance & Fitness Studio

• Community Rooms

• Restaurant

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The City of Chanhassen has engaged BKV Group to lead and advance planning and design for the Chanhassen Bluffs Recreation Center. The project is envisioned as a new regional recreation destination for all ages. The facility may include amenities like an indoor walking track, two sheets of ice, a field house with turf and gym space available year-round, an indoor playground, a community room, and a privately operated restaurant. The facility would be located at the southeast corner of the new Avienda development, at the intersection of Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard.

ANDREWS COUNTY RECREATION CENTER

Andrews, Texas

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A new state of the art Recreation Center that would serve a vibrant and emerging community in West Texas.

KEY FEATURES

• Two Full-Size ULI Basketball Courts

• One Full-Size Multi-Purpose Court

• One Large, One-Sixth Mile Elevated Indoor Track

• Lobby & Lounge Spaces

• Fitness Space

• Kitchen & Concessions

• Indoor Playground

• Gaming & Virtual Reality Spaces

PROJECT NARRATIVE

Andrews County is a vibrant West Texas County with a reputation of providing its residents first class facilities including parks, airport, civic center, community building, library, museum, rodeo arena, and senior citizens senior. With this project, the County selected BKV Group to create a placemaking statement with a building that will foster a sense of belonging by everyone and give the community a reflection of its vitality.

On the exterior, alternating translucent polycarbonate panels and clear curtainwall cladding on the two-story gymnasiums provide a playful interaction of filtered natural light and a peek-a-boo experience from both inside and outside of the facility. The effect allows the surrounding community glimpses of fun inside while providing welcomed views to the outside from what promises to be, a very popular indoor track. The building will also provide a warm and comforting glow to the surrounding neighborhood at night.

NATIONAL RUGBY CENTER

Blaine, Minnesota

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A premier, rugby-centric, multi-use facility accessible to all rugby clubs across Minnesota.

KEY FEATURES

• 3,500- to 5,000-Seat Stadium

• Three Maximum-Size Rugby Pitches

• One Artificial Turf Field

• Hotel & Restaurant

• Food Hall

• Field Housing

• Community Park/Plaza

PROJECT NARRATIVE

To create an experience that contributes to the growth and development of rugby in Minnesota along with economic expansion for the state and local community, this project supports the physical development and character-building of rugby players that leads to lasting bonds and better lives for all involved with the game. This major development and entertainment hub represents opportunity for Minnesota Rugby, the National Sports Center (NSC), and the Blaine community to create a unique experience that serves as a center of excellence for rugby play, supports multiple sports and provides a community asset by making the most of its unique site characteristics and surrounding amenities.

EASTSIDE RECREATION CENTER

El Paso, Texas

(Previous work of Phil Callison, Principal, Perkins&Will)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A transformational project that fosters wellness, recreation, and social connection for residents of all ages.

KEY FEATURES

• Lighted Athletic Fields

• Skate Park

• Dog Park

• Playgrounds

• Amphitheater

• Aquatics Facility & Park

• Gymnasium

• Senior Center

PROJECT NARRATIVE

Inspired by the colors, forms, and light of the desert, this recreation and community center in El Paso is a vibrant hub designed to serve the city’s fast-growing east side. Drawing from the cultural and geological significance of nearby Hueco Tanks State Park, the building is seamlessly anchored to its site, creating an oasis for a historically overlooked multigenerational community.

SINGING HILLS RECREATION CENTER

Dallas, Texas

(Previous work of Phil Callison, Principal, Perkins&Will)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A multi-generational, community-focused facility in a historically underserved neighborhood, connected to a commuter rail station.

KEY FEATURES

• NCAA-sized Gymnasium

• Fitness Room

• Community Facilities

• Senior Center

• Multifunctional Studios

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The Singing Hills Recreation Center is a first of its kind in Dallas, serving as a platform for social interaction where human activities — recreation, community, education — intersect. The design team sought to enhance the beauty of the area by creating a facility that mimics the natural landscape in an abstracted way. By trimming the underbrush and lower limbs of the densely treed area, a space for human activity to take place among nature was revealed.

CENTENE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER

Maryland Heights, Missouri

(Previous work of Paul Michell, Vice President, Generator Studio)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Civic ice facility used for a variety of hockey and communiuty events.

KEY FEATURES

• Multi-purpose Community Center

• 4 Ice Sheets

• Community Spaces

• Cafe

• Indoor Amphitheater

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The four-sheet community facility is home to the Blues, Lindenwood University men’s and women’s hockey teams, the AAA Blues, and the St. Louis Lady Cyclones. The multipurpose outdoor rink is used for winter pond hockey and year-round community events. In warmer weather, the rink transforms into a covered 4,400-spectator amphitheater. The facility, with its corporate naming rights partner and medical partner, is the most public-facing asset of the franchise and is considered a premiere ice and entertainment facility.

AMALIE ARENA RENOVATIONS

Tampa, Florida

(Previous work of Paul Michell, Principal, Generator Studio)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A comprehensive renovation of an NHL arena for club spaces, premium seating and amenities, food and beverage offerings, and event level spaces.

KEY FEATURES

• NHL Arena

• Food & Beverage Enhancements

• Luxury Seating and Amenity Spaces

• Renovated and Improved Locker and Team Areas

• Outdoor Gathering Spaces

PROJECT NARRATIVE

This $25 million renovation at Amalie Arena was the continuation of improvements made at the facility. The project primarily focused on the improved fan experience, including concessions, group sales areas, and premium seating options. Improvements to event level and team support spaces were also included. Locker rooms and restrooms were improved and renovated as well. The project was completed on a fasttrack basis on close collaboration with the team and the construction manager to allow design to be completed to allow construction to be completed during the off season.

ENTERPRISE RENOVATION

Tampa, Florida

(Previous work of Paul Michell, Principal, Generator Studio)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A comprehensive renovation of a communty’s ice arena.

KEY FEATURES

• Multi-purpose Community Center

• 4 sheets of Ice

• Community Spaces

• Cafe

• Flexibility as Amphitheater

PROJECT NARRATIVE

BARSTOOL SPORTS | Chicago, IL

SPORTS & RECREATION TYPOLOGIES

BKV Group designs sports and recreation buildings and spaces to be diverse and flexible to serve a wide range of community needs — from fitness and competition, to leisure and social engagement.

These spaces cater to various demographics, from youth and families, to seniors and athletes, fostering a sense of inclusion and active living for all.

TYPOLOGY EXPERIENCE

ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE

FITNESS & WELLNESS

SPORTS & RECREATION

AQUATICS

ICE RINKS

FOOD + BEV + RETAIL

MEETING SPACES

FLEX SPACES

BRANDING

OUTDOOR GATHERING

TRACKS & TRAILS