Manica Architecture
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| Industry | Architecture |
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| Founded | 2007 |
Number of locations | Kansas City, Missouri |
Area served | World |
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| Owner | David Manica |
| Website | www |
MANICA Architecture is a Kansas City, Missouri-based architecture firm. The firm owned by namesake David Manica was formed in 2007. Its specialty is in designing sports and entertainment facilities.
Manica was previously worked at one of the world's largest sports architecture firms HOK Sport where he was the lead designer on O2 Arena, the new Wembley Stadium and the Beijing National Stadium.[1]
Architectural philosophy
A unique design firm that combines large scale international design experience with the creativity and personal attention of a boutique studio.
Sports projects
American football
NFL and College football
- Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – Las Vegas Raiders; UNLV Rebels Football; Las Vegas Bowl (2020)[2]
Basketball
National Basketball Association
- Chase Center, San Francisco, USA – Golden State Warriors (2019)[3]
International Basketball
- Guangzhou International Sports Arena, Guangzhou, China – 2010 Asian Games; NBA Preseason games (2010)
Soccer
- Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain – FC Barcelona (Renovation)[4]
- Lusail Iconic Stadium, Doha, Qatar – 2022 FIFA World Cup (2022) (in Partnership with Foster + Partners)[5]
Multi-Purpose
Training Facilities
- Hospital for Special Surgery Training Center, Industry City, Brooklyn, USA – Training Facility, Brooklyn Nets (2016)[7]
Entertainment spaces
- Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China – Expo 2010 (2010)
Proposed but never built
MANICA was also the architectural firm contracted to design Carson Stadium in Los Angeles for the then Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers (the design was later transferred with changes to the Raiders' Las Vegas stadium project) and the proposed Chargers stadium in San Diego after the Carson project failed.[8][9]
References
- ^ Horn, Jason (2017-07-25). "Why World-Famous Architect David Manica Is Building a Bar in Kansas City". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ Nusca, Andrew. "This Is the Stunning $2 Billion Stadium Where the Las Vegas Raiders Will Play". Fortune.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "S.F. Office of Contract Administration, Bids & Contracts - Bid Document". mission.sfgov.org. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ "MANICA Architecture joins New Camp Nou stadium design team". Sports Venue Business (SVB). 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Lusail Iconic Stadium". Verdict Designbuild. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "AEG involved in massive Moscow sports complex". www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ Dailey, Jessica (2014-06-26). "Brooklyn Nets Training Facility Planned for Sunset Park". Curbed NY. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "New Chargers-Raiders stadium design released". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "See the stunning renderings for the San Diego Chargers' proposed stadium project". For The Win. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
