The People's Architect

More Than a Field: How Design Elevated USD Softball

In this episode of The People’s Architect, host Stacey Jones sit down with MJ Knighten, head coach of the University of San Diego’s softball team and former All-American player at Nebraska. Together, they explore the impact of USD’s newly completed Reggie Smith Softball Complex, an architectural and cultural milestone that gives Coach Knighten’s athletes a true home for the first time in program history. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants. To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com [https://crawfordarch.com/].

Reimagining Fan Experiences: Technology and Design in Modern Sports Venues Part 2

On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, continues the conversation with  Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, exploring the evolving role of technology in sports architecture.  Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants. To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com [https://crawfordarch.com/].

Reimagining Fan Experiences: Technology and Design in Modern Sports Venues Part 1

On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, is joined by Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, to explore the evolving role of technology in sports architecture. They dive deep into how innovative design decisions, cutting-edge tech, and fan-centric solutions are shaping the future of sports venues. From video boards and sound systems to fan experiences and behind-the-scenes operational enhancements, they highlights the balance between tradition and innovation in creating spaces that enhance both game-day excitement and long-term value.  Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants. To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com [https://crawfordarch.com/].

Focused Sustainiability at University of St. Thomas' Lee and Penny Anderson Arena

On today's episdoe, host James Franklin sits down with Kaitlin Veenstra, Sustainability Leader at Ryan Companies and Emily Hand, Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group. This group of sustainability-focused professionals dive deep into the collaborative efforts that went into creating the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas, and what accomplishments these collaborations afforded. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants. To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com [https://crawfordarch.com/].

South Dakota State University: An Exploration of Continued Success

On today's episode, we learn about the background of South Dakota State University, how their student body and stadiums have grown over the years, and how to ensure long term success in the college student athlete landscape. Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants. To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com [https://crawfordarch.com/].