Multi-Purpose Arena

A new paradigm for collegiate multi-purpose arenas has never been more in need. A small to mid-sized venue fills the facilities gap and becomes the home for multiple athletic, academic, campus-life and community events. ROSSETTI’s new prototype considers the economics of construction, prefabrication, program optimization and facility systems to deliver the multi-purpose arena within budget without sacrificing quality design.

A student’s experience on campus helps shape who they become and whether they engage as alumni. A multi-purpose arena may be the first impression at orientation, a destination for games, concerts, campus-life events and the last memory at commencements. Therefore; a high degree of flexibility allows the venue to book the maximum number of days each year across every type of event. Additionally, the multi-purpose arena becomes a home for university programs that are often neglected and provides a venue for local youth and recreational events, offering more opportunities to exemplify school and community pride.

Economically, the boom in collegiate building has produced showcase venues with luxury amenities. Recent hardships have led to labor and material scarcity and canceled events. The ROSSETTI prototype considers new systems and technologies to condense project development durations from 2-3 years down to 18 months. This reduced construction timeline will have a direct impact on building costs and will quickly create a return on investment. Additionally, modular and pre-engineered components also keep costs down while focusing dollars on an impactful first impressions and experiences. Materials are strategically combined to maintain a highly efficient structure while still creating a design aesthetic specific to each university’s context, brand and campus standards.

Regardless of capacity, the process creates a multi-purpose arena designed for the entire spectrum of guests coming to the venue. By developing a deep understanding of stakeholder preferences, combined with data of the surrounding market, ROSSETTI can generate the right solution for each client. The hallmark of the prototype design is a laser focus on the guest experience, using creative ingenuity to maximize the program and ensure a flexible and efficient venue.