Collegiate Athletics Facility Design

Collegiate athletics programs choose to work with us because we bring a deep understanding of college culture. With projects spanning dozens of universities and colleges across the country, we have a nuanced insight into what drives loyalty, school spirit, and alumni pride. Our clients trust us to reflect their values in every detail of the spaces we design for them.
 
In addition to our close connections to what matters most to them, collegiate programs also appreciate our ability to bring multiple capabilities under one roof. With an in-house team consisting of strategic planners, designers, fabricators, and technologists, our expertise comes together to create the most effective, efficient, and cohesive outcomes. Whether we work with a small D-I program or a national powerhouse, we can scale our services to accommodate every stakeholder’s unique needs. Our clients depend on us to stick to their timelines and budgets while also maintaining design excellence in every athletic facility we design.

Student-athlete facility design makes a huge impact on college athletic programs because it provides them with a canvas onto which they can tell their stories. The right college sports complex design helps build a stronger emotional connection between the school and students, alumni, and recruits in several ways:
 
Recruitment: With standout spaces like state-of-the-art locker rooms, branded training centers, and immersive recruiting lounges, prospective student-athletes can see what a program is all about in just a few moments. We provide university sports facility planning that reinforces a program’s culture, resources, and values.

Retention and Performance: By creating functional spaces that also embody a program’s values and ideals, we help schools foster pride in their students, improve the day-to-day experience for athletes, and support ongoing development. This encourages athletes and students to make long-term commitments and give their best.

Alumni and Donor Appeals: Elements like donor walls, championship displays, and tradition-rich environments designed by DI help schools engage their most loyal supporters and transform emotional attachment into financial and brand support.
 
Our expertise and capabilities transform higher-education sports facilities into living extensions of a school’s identity, increasing the visibility and marketability of the program and the school as a whole.

We pride ourselves on our ability to showcase a school’s legacy and history while keeping an eye on the future. We believe embracing technology is key to creating an environment that balances storytelling with innovation. We use immersive digital technology, including touchscreens, motion-activated exhibits, and interactive timelines to bring a school’s history to life in ways that resonate with today’s recruits, fans, and alumni. Our approach is strategy-first, meaning we start by thinking of the best ways to drive engagement and value for the institution before selecting the technology that will bring concepts to life. This is how we have earned a reputation for delivering the most forward-thinking and impactful facility designs that enhance the fan experience for our many clients.