HNTB Architecture expands sports staff in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) –   Lanson Nichols, RA vice president, has joined the HNTB Architecture’s sports practice team in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Nichols, a sports architect, has more than 20 years of experience has worked on several key sports projects including Memorial Stadium renovation at University of California, Berkeley; Denver Broncos’ INVESCO Field at Mile High; Oracle Arena renovation and the Oakland Coliseum renovation, both in Oakland, Calif.; Daytona Speedway renovation; Las Vegas Convention Center and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum renovation.  

According to Robert Newsom, FAIA,vice president and Los Angeles office leader, “HNTB Architecture in Los Angeles is delighted that Lanson was able to relocate from the Kansas City office of HNTB Architecture. His presence will help the firm meet its growth objectives for current and future work.” Thatgrowth has been fueled by several new projects in California, including the All Sports Building at University of Southern California, Memorial Stadium renovation at University of California, Berkeley, and the new 49ers Stadium.

Nichols is currently serving as the project director for the new 49ers Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The new 68,500-seat, open-air stadium will create a venue featuring seating for two-thirds of fans in a large lower bowl. The stadium also features a vertical suite tower stacked entirely on one side of the stadium, elevated promenades and wide concourses with views of the action on the field from every level, diverse dining options, team stores, club lounges and a green roof.

HNTB Architecture serves aviation, private, education, federal and local government clients across the nation. The firm's design professionals provide comprehensive architecture services ranging from planning to design to construction services.  

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