US real estate development company LVXP has selected AECOM to provide architectural and engineering services for its planned sports and entertainment arena on the Las Vegas Strip. The multipurpose arena, which is envisioned to have cutting-edge technology and a contemporary design, is expected to serve as the home for a new NBA franchise, and will provide an exciting and immersive experience for NBA fans and visitors.
The arena will also serve as an anchor for LVXP’s planned 27-acre mixed-use development. This project will include a luxury resort and casino designed by the renowned architect Paul Steelman. The site of the development is strategically located across from the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent to Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and near Resorts World Las Vegas.
Nick Tomasino, chief construction officer of LVXP, has been involved with many successful developments in Las Vegas, including The Sphere, Las Vegas Ballpark, Dolby Live, and The Park. He has expressed excitement about LVXP’s partnership with AECOM stating, “AECOM has set a new standard for arena architecture and development with the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Their addition to our exceptional team is a perfect match. At LVXP, we share AECOM’s dedication to guest experience, excellence, and innovation. We look forward to applying these principles together on our project in Las Vegas.”
“We are excited to work with LVXP as they seek to redefine what it means to be a landmark venue,” said Matt Crane, chief executive of AECOM’s US West region. “By leveraging our team of multidisciplinary experts, our innovative integrated delivery model, and leading-edge technology, we are well equipped to deliver this world-class facility that reflects the ambitious vision of LVXP.”
AECOM’s Bill Hanway and Dan Meis, two big names in the realm of large-scale sports and entertainment design, will lead the project.
