Northwestern University broke ground in July of 2024 on Ryan Field, an $800 million stadium and community destination in Evanston, Ill. Designed by HNTB with Perkins&Will as associate architect, the replacement facility will reduce seating capacity to 35,000, bringing fans much closer to the field for a more engaging and intimate experience. Wide concourses and terraces with unobstructed viewing areas and refreshment stands will provide plenty of room for gathering, complemented by numerous outdoor plazas and green spaces. A state-of-the-art canopy will contain crowd noise and prevent light pollution.
Ryan Field will set a new benchmark for accessibility in college football by at least doubling all ADA requirements. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the sustainable project is being delivered by a joint venture of Turner Construction Company and Walsh Construction. Thornton Tomasetti is providing structural design and construction engineering services. Completion is anticipated in 2026.
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HNTB
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Lead Design Architect & AOR
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Perkins&Will
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Associate Design Architect
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Thornton Tomasetti
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Structural Engineer
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