JUNE LUNCHEON
Join AIA Central Oklahoma on Thursday, June 12th for the AIA Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Capitol View Event Center at Old Surety at 5201 N. Lincoln Blvd. We’re excited to invite Travis Pawley, AIA of Populous to join us to present the MAPS 4 OG&E Coliseum.
The MAPS 4 OG&E Coliseum will serve as the new primary venue of the OKC Fairgrounds, replacing the Jim Norick Arena, which has served the city for over 55 years. The Norick Arena has historically had the largest economic impact of all publicly owned facilities in Oklahoma City, and the new Coliseum will expand on this. It will continue the legacy of OKC as the Horse Show Capital of the World, establishing itself as the preeminent equestrian facility in the country and drawing visitors from across the globe. Additionally, it will provide a state-of-the-art new venue for the State Fair, basketball & wrestling state championships, countless livestock shows, graduations, and be the new home to OKC arena soccer. The new 216,000 square foot Coliseum will be a flexible multipurpose arena that can seat anywhere from 4,500 to nearly 8,000, depending on the event, while providing all the amenities of a modern arena experience.
Travis Pawley, AIA
Travis Pawley is a Senior Architect and Associate Principal at Populous. Populous is a global design firm specializing in sports and entertainment venues, recently ranked as one of the most innovative firms in the world. Travis’ expertise spans typologies, but he primarily focuses on multi-use arenas, stadia, exposition, and equestrian facilities. He is the lead designer and project architect on the OG&E Coliseum at the OKC Fairgrounds, among other facilities across the country.
Travis has nearly 20 years of experience on a wide variety of project types, ranging from boutique retail to stadia and arenas. On all projects, he prioritizes a collaborative team environment, focused on thoughtful design and exceeding client expectations.
Registration is required for the luncheon. AIA Central Oklahoma members attend free of charge and nonmembers are welcome to join us for $30. The deadline to register is Friday, June 6th. A big thank you to Bell and McCoy Lighting & Controls and KFC Engineering for sponsoring the June Luncheon.