State-funded renovations of M&T Bank Stadium could begin as early as next year and the Maryland Stadium Authority has identified Gensler as the architecture firm that will design the project.
The stadium authority issued a request for proposal on Jan. 27 and, of the five firms who conducted oral presentations, Gensler was selected to design the renovations for nearly $18 million.
Yai Waite, an assistant vice president of procurement for the stadium authority, said during Tuesday’s stadium authority board meeting that Gensler was tied for the highest score among the firms who presented and offered the lowest fee. The board unanimously approved the contract.
Gensler, a self-described “global architecture, design and planning firm,” has 53 offices internationally. The firm has designed a wide range of projects, including some sports venues; it is currently working on renovations to Crypto.com Arena — the home of the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers — in Los Angeles and designed stadiums for San Diego State football and Major League Soccer teams Austin FC and Los Angeles FC.
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