KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 18, 2008) – Crawford Architects announced today that the
firm was selected for the study to design the Ice Hockey Arena for Pennsylvania State
University.
Penn State’s new hockey arena will allow Intercollegiate Athletics to develop a Division I men’s
and women’s varsity program and continue the recreational skating program. The program
includes new a 6,000-seat venue for Varsity Hockey and other events, as well as an additional
sheet of ice. Full services amenities will be included, such as premium seating options and
provisions for a wide range of events.
According David Murphy, Principal at Crawford Architects, “The challenge is to design a
facility that enhances the surrounding campus, functions smoothly, and meets all the needs of a
Division I program.”
Crawford is also doing sports design work for the University of Pennsylvania, the renovation of
the George A. Weiss Pavilion at Franklin Field. This $20 million project includes the renovation
of the athletic training center and weight room along with recreation spaces.
About Crawford: Crawford Architects is an international architecture and planning firm with
offices in Kansas City, Mo. and Sydney, Australia. Crawford specializes in sports facilities,
mixed-use commercial developments, convention centers and master planning. Recent projects
include work on Qwest Field, the home of the Seattle Seahawks; the Franklin Field Renovation
for the University of Pennsylvania; the Purcell Pavilion for the University of Notre Dame; the
Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash.; Branson Landing, the $400 million “live-
work-play” development in Missouri; and the McLeod Center Arena for University of Northern
Iowa. Visit www.crawfordarch.com for more information.