Build Architecture Awards 2016

Build 2016 Architecture Awards 16 EIS architects is led by internationally recognized sports architect Dan Meis, FAIA. Over the course of his career, Dan has led the design of over a dozen category-defining sports entertainment projects including Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center, Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, Seattle’s Safeco Field, Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Prior to founding MEIS, Dan was the Lead Designer of Japan’s Saitama Super Arena, the world’s first truly transformable stadium and one of the most technologically-sophisticated and flexible spectator venues on the planet. The firm is widely recognized as one of the profession’s most innovative practices, comprised of uniquely creative and talented individuals focused on the design of an enhanced spectator experience. MEIS designs specifi- cally with an eye towards creating unique and memorable fan experiences that result in significant return on investment and revenue generation for its clients. Currently MEIS is studying a site for a new stadium for Everton Football Club on the historic Liverpool Docks. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the project presents added layers of challenging complexity, but MEIS has embraced the opportunity to help preserve an incredible historic infrastruc- ture while creating what will be a unique venue in the Premier League. A large part of the firm’s mission is to help Everton achieve higher revenue per- formance at its stadium through great design and enhanced fan experience. MEIS’ approach to design is to be hyper-collaborative. Clients have an in- credibly intuitive sense about what their fans find value in. MEIS works hard to provide multiple approaches and design options and work collaboratively with the client to find the best ultimate solution. MEIS distinguishes itself through design and spectator experience. In what is seen as a highly tech- nically driven industry it believes that design is its differentiator in the same way Apple is different from other technology companies. Within the wider industry, the high cost of venues is creating pressure on the sports industry and on architects. There is much greater focus on temporary and flexible venues in order to ensure better return on investment for teams, owners and venue operators, and this will be the MEIS’s focus going forward. Best Stadium Architecture Firm 2016 - USA Established in 2007, MEIS architects is a multi-disciplinary design firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We profile this creative firm and explore how its dedication to innovation has helped it to achieve its current success. M