Derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap the stadium and move in unison along individual tracks. Photography courtesy of HOK.

In January, St. Louis-based design, engineering, architecture, and planning firm HOK completed its acquisition of 360 Architecture, a leading arena and stadium design and architecture firm. The terms of the massive merger were not disclosed.It’s not the first time the firms have collaborated. Most recently, HOK and 360 teamed up for planning the St. Louis National Football League riverfront stadium.

HOK president Bill Hellmuth notes that the two firms also worked together on a joint response to several potential clients when it became apparent they should fully fuse. “It didn’t take long for both sides to see the incredible advantages of this combination and the cultural fit,” he explains. “Since announcing the agreement last August and finalizing it in December, the benefits for the clients and employees of both firms have become more and more obvious to all of us.”.......Continue Reading

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