With the growth and increased recognition of organized sports, the design of associated athletic facilities is critical to a successful program.  Along with this growth, the complexity of field systems and regulations has expanded and needs to be considered when improving an existing or developing a new field.

Pennoni Associates provides high-quality athletic facility design for professional sports teams, colleges and universities, K-12 schools and communities.  We have designed and constructed a myriad of sports venues including: football fields, soccer fields, track and field complexes, baseball and softball fields, lacrosse fields, basketball, tennis courts and multi-use facilities.  We maintain close ties with the artificial turf industry to stay abreast of the on-going developments in this very specialized field.  A majority of our sports fields are now designed with artificial turf, but natural turf fields remain a viable and cost-saving option depending on the amount of field use.

Pennoni Associates has a team of landscape architects and civil engineers experienced in athletic field design.  Our project approach is based on understanding the sports program specific to field, site context, opportunities and constraints, as well as the governing organizations’ regulations specific to the sport.  We have a thorough understanding of the importance of working with athletic directors and coaches, administration, physical plant managers, and building committees so that functional and aesthetic solutions are achieved.
 

A vital key to the prosperity and growth of any city is unlocking its’ leisure and entertainment value.  Entertainment venues including stadiums, casinos, and theaters provide added value that attracts city dwellers and tourists to its areas. 

The stresses of today’s society have taught us the value of having spacious, airy, well-designed entertainment and leisure outlets to enable people to break away from the daily grind. From small playgrounds, parks, and athletic fields to 40,000-seat stadiums, Pennoni Associates provides these projects functional, sustainable, and cost-effective support in design.

When it comes to education, the campus fabric of green spaces, roads, parking, and walkways surrounding the buildings becomes the first and last impression of the institution for students, faculty, staff and visitors.  Good campus design through Landscape Architecture can enhance the image of a campus, improve vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and create a place of distinguished character.

Pennoni Associates interactively collaborates with representative members of the education institution; administration, faculty, staff and/or students as appropriate to develop and document an understanding of project goals.  A successful plan requires interaction and the confirmation of goals throughout the design process.  Our design expertise includes campus roads, gateways, parking, green space, landscape, walkways, plazas, athletic fields, play areas and selection of standard site amenities.  Our campus services include master planning, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction documents and construction observation.

Depending on the campus, Pennoni’s project design teams can consist of landscape architects supported with engineers and/or land planners whose combined knowledge and creativity leads to successful design solutions.  Pennoni’s design approach to campus projects is to analyze and design in context with the site and to leave a good lasting impression.  The lasting impression becomes a reflection on the education system and reaches far beyond the confines of the campus.