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Grand Rapids Christian High Stadium   Grand Rapids, Michigan                                             Download PDF
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stadium renovation - 2,200 seats and outbuildings
scheduled for completion: Fall 2007
team:
      construction manager: Rockford Construction Company
      architects: AMDG Architects, Inc.
      civil and landscape: URS Corporation


 
 
    
 summary  
AMDG teamed with URS on this existing field renovation.  Specific project goals included: improving safety, creating a barrier-free stadium, upgrading the track surrounding the field to eight lanes in order to comply with OK conference specifications, using a synthetic turf field for better usage of the facility on the existing site, providing home and visitor locker rooms with new concessions and public rest rooms, and improving field lighting and acoustics.  A major challenge was working within the constants of a tight site and with surrounding residential neighborhood and railroad tracks.  Other challenges included state and local variances and approval, coupled with an extremely aggressive schedule.  The design solution provides a pedestrian plaza raised above the playing fields to maximize viewing opportunities, and reinforce the overall experience.  Entry sequence, stairs and ramps, and building locations all add to this experience!