{"id":10047,"date":"2025-11-16T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=10047"},"modified":"2025-11-16T17:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T17:48:01","slug":"commanders-select-texas-based-architecture-firm-to-design-new-dc-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=10047","title":{"rendered":"Commanders select Texas-based architecture firm to design new DC stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/>The Washington Commanders selected HKS, a Dallas, Texas-based architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team&#8217;s new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C.<\/p>\n<div id=\"Entry-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"in-article-vertical-video\">\n<div style=\"display:block;min-width:100%;min-height:100px\">This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br \/>In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Commanders select Texas-based architecture firm to design new DC stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Washington Commanders selected HKS, a Dallas, Texas-based architecture and design firm, as the lead architect for the team\u2019s new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site in D.C.<br \/>\nThe firm will take over the historic 180-acre site and transform it into \u201c<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">a vibrant, year-round destination for sports, entertainment, housing, parks and recreation, and neighborhood amenities,\u201d the NFL team said in a release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>HKS is the firm behind SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Rams and Chargers; U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings; and AT&amp;T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. It has had an office in D.C. since 2003.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Clouse, president of the Commanders, said in a statement that selecting the design firm is \u201c<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">a major step forward in our journey to \u201cbring the Commanders back to D.C.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">This partnership underscores our shared vision to create a stadium that enhances the fan experience, strengthens our connection with the community, and sets a new standard for the future of sports and entertainment \u2014 delivering an exceptional experience that will serve our team, our fans, and the District for decades to come,\u201d Clouse wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>HKS said the stadium will be designed with \u201c<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">football at its core,\u201d as well as the city\u2019s historical significance.<br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The firm said it also intends to help reconnect the city to the Anacostia River and \u201ccatalyze investment on the city\u2019s east side and create a destination for residents and visitors that thrives beyond game day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The stadium is slated to seat 65,000 spectators, and its campus will add thousands of new homes, of which a percentage will be affordable units, new youths sports facilities, hotel and retail spaces and green space.<\/p>\n<p>HKS said it will host a series of community meetings this month and in December with the city government to get feedback from local leaders and community members.<\/p>\n<p>According to the city\u2019s timeline, construction on the Commanders stadium is slated to begin in fall 2027, with an expected opening in 2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\"><em style=\"font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600\">Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">\u00a9 2025 WTOP. 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