Featured image credit: Everton/Dan Meis
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has appointed architect Dan Meis as its director of global sports design.
Meis has designed a host of stadiums, ballparks and arenas around the world, and serves as the founder and managing principal of MEIS Architects. His projects include Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) in Los Angeles, T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and Everton’s under-construction stadium (pictured).
AECOM has appointed Meis and other members of his MEIS Architects team. AECOM has confirmed to TheStadiumBusiness.com that MEIS Architects remains owned by Perkins Eastman.
AECOM boasts a portfolio of 70-plus arenas in the US, including the under-construction Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Meis, whose role at AECOM begins on May 10, said: “AECOM has an incredible portfolio of game-changing venues that have raised the bar in this industry. I look forward to joining its industry-leading team of architects, engineers and sports specialists across the world to showcase what’s possible for modern sports and entertainment facilities when you combine the reach and resources of one of the world’s largest design companies with innovation and a diversity of skills.”
Bill Hanway, AECOM’s executive vice-president, added: “Design for sports and venues is entering a period of profound evolution based on innovations in technology that affect the fan and athlete experience. Dan has been a pioneer in this industry, and he will play a pivotal role in the development of our work to meet these changes.
“Together we look forward to pioneering high performance innovations that solve challenges and improve lives, bringing together fans, athletes and sponsors.”
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