Owner Representation
Design Management
Lower.com Field
Lower.com Field, developed by the Haslam Sports Group, is a state-of-the-art stadium that serves as the home of the Columbus Crew. The modern facility features 20,000 seats, a striking 220,000-square-foot canopy, and a 12-acre public plaza. Its design emphasizes a seamless integration with the surrounding community, creating spaces like the Chase Plaza and public amenities that make the venue a dynamic part of the Astor Park neighborhood, even on non-event days.
Columbus Crew's New Home
Columbus Crew Stadium
Columbus Crew Stadium
As the Design Director, Mathias Collective played a crucial role in ensuring that the Haslam Sports Group’s objectives of delivering a world-class fan experience and fostering community engagement were met. Mathias Collective guided the project to align with the vision of a vibrant, fan-first atmosphere, seen in features like the steep Nordecke supporters’ section, and an inclusive public design that blends remarkable architecture with the spirit of Columbus.
Project Scope
Owner Representation & Design Management
—Architecture
—Premium Design
—Landscape Architecture
—Environmental Graphics & Signage
Project Collaborators
Project Management: Legends
Architecture: HNTB
Landscape Architecture: MKSK
Contractor: Turner|Smoot
Environmental Branding: Tenfold
Signage: Dimensional Innovations and Columbus Sign
Photography: Galina Juliana
Awards
2019 AGDA Design Awards, Merit Award for Spatial, Wayfinding/Signage & Environmental Graphics
2019 Australian Interior Design Awards, Public Design, Commendation
2018 Think Bricks Awards, Kevin Borland Masonry Award, High Commendation