Beaver Stadium Renovation

This contract formalizes the appointment of Populous Architects, P.C. to provide architectural and engineering design services for the extensive renovation of Beaver Stadium at Pennsylvania State University. The renovation aims to modernize the west side of the stadium, improve fan circulation, add premium seating, upgrade restrooms and concessions, enhance broadcasting access, and bring field lighting up to NCAA standards while maintaining a capacity of over 100,000 spectators. The design scope also covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications upgrades to integrate with campus systems. The project is classified as a capital undertaking (>$10 M) and represents a sole‑source award, indicating that the university selected Populous without a competitive bidding process. • Design services for a major collegiate stadium renovation (capacity >100,000). • Focus on west‑side improvements: broadcasting, circulation, premium seating, restrooms, concessions, and lighting. • Includes MEP and telecom integration with existing campus infrastructure.