Populous’ design preserves many of these character-defining features and draws from the firm’s vast experience of creating meaningful spaces for people to gather. The former arena was a flat-floor, column-free pavilion with an entirely glass façade allowing visitors to see inside. The design was centered around revitalizing the landmark arena, and honoring its original design intent while activating and enhancing a pedestrian-focused plan. This multifunctional venue in the heart of Seattle Center harkens back to its original facility, which was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. “We are proud to have created an industry-leading design that fits with the vision of our partners at Oak View Group and the City of Seattle to be a benchmark for venues to come.” Historic Revitalization of Original Paul Thiry Design “Creating the world’s best live entertainment building while celebrating an important and cherished landmark is what sets Climate Pledge Arena apart,” said Populous senior principal and architect Chris Carver. These sustainable design strategies set a new bar for the global sports and events industry. Populous designed the facility to support water conservation systems - such as harvesting rainwater from the roof to turn it into the greenest ice in the NHL - and zero waste initiatives. The site design provides space for electric vehicle charging stations and bike valet services, while also building strong connections with the monorail. Populous contributed to a fully-integrated transportation plan that subsidizes mass transit for fans. The arena relies solely on renewable energy sources - including on-site solar energy designed on the atrium roof - to power the facility. The Populous design enables Climate Pledge Arena to employ numerous sustainable practices and operations. As a result, Climate Pledge Arena is poised to become the world’s first International Living Future Institute-certified net zero carbon arena. ![]() Populous collaborated with the owners, a public-private partnership between Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken Hockey and Seattle Center, as well as project manager CAA ICON and construction partner MA Mortenson to bring the sustainable design and historic vision to life. ![]() As the region’s largest indoor venue, Climate Pledge Arena will host the NHL’s newest team, the Seattle Kraken, the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, and numerous concerts and other events.Ĭlimate Pledge Arena’s name stems from Amazon’s naming-rights partnership, which enlists the facility in The Climate Pledge, a global initiative that commits signatories to net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040. Populous was engaged as Architect of Record by Oak View Group and the City of Seattle to design this 740,000-square-foot arena with three goals: to create the most sustainable arena in the world, to responsibly revitalize a historic landmark and to cultivate the ultimate fan experience. This transformational project is set to be the first-ever net zero carbon arena in the world and is one of the most significant private investments in Pacific Northwest sports and entertainment history. ![]() Global design firm Populous designed the new Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, which opens its doors to the public on Friday.
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