The University of Texas at Arlington Special Events Center
The realization of a UT Arlington special events center represents a dream-come-true for a generation of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. For the next generation, it offers a vision of great things to come.
A SPECTACULAR VENUE FOR ...
Championship Maverick Men's and Women's basketball
Nationally recognized speakers addressing today's hottest topics
Commencement ceremonies for UT Arlington and area school districts
Must-see concerts and events with widespread appeal
The final design for UT Arlington's new, $78 million special events center emphasizes energy efficiency, natural light and materials and flexible seating in a new venue for convocations, concerts and athletics that will define the University's eastern edge.
The University of Texas System Board of Regents gave final approval of the design on Nov. 12, 2009, during the board's regular meeting in Austin. Groundbreaking is scheduled in spring 2010, and the center is expected to open in early 2012.
With seating for up to 6,500, the center will serve as home court for UT Arlington Mavericks basketball and volleyball teams, commencement and other community events. Designed by HKS Inc., the center mixes brick and stone exteriors with windows that stretch nearly the full height of the 50-foot building and bathe its concourses in natural light. The building's clean lines complement the University's modern feel.
HKS designed the 218,000-square-foot center to meet LEED Silver standards, incorporating many energy-efficient features, including low-emittance glazed windows, a highly reflective roof that will reduce the solar load on the building and a low-use water system. The building will incorporate regional materials and will include native landscaping.
For additional information, contact the Division of University Communications
Phone: 817-272-2761 · E-mail: kristinsul@uta.edu
The Center's location is strategic for both the campus community and downtown development. See a larger map.
NEWS RELEASES
- November 12: Regents approve final design for $78 million events center
- August 20: UT Arlington, First Baptist Arlington partner in garage project
- May 14: Mixed-use parking garage, residence hall added to construction plan
- February 12: UT Arlington to build special events center
FACTS AND FEATURES
- Square Footage: 218,000 square feet
- Seating Capacity: 6,500
- Cost: $78 million
- Construction: Designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification, continuing UT Arlington's commitment to sustainable development
- Construction Time: 30 months, with an anticipated completion date of early 2012
- Architect: HKS, Inc.