HKS, the Dallas-based architecture and design firm behind the new Washington Commanders stadium slated for the former RFK Stadium site in D.C., released updated renderings of the proposed stadium Wednesday.
In January, HKS unveiled initial renderings that showed a translucent, concave roof over a light gray pillared stadium.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed for the roof, citing the potential for year-round events.
In a news release Wednesday, the Commanders said the updated renderings highlight the team’s goal of “creating a neighborhood gathering place and national stage capable of hosting community programming and large-scale events beyond game days.”
The updated renderings are part of the federal approval process. The National Capital Planning Commission gave the plan the green light last month, approving the stadium redevelopment project’s initial design concepts.
The new renderings emphasize green space, where the front plaza could be used for tailgating and other fan gatherings.
Team President Mark Clouse said at a Bisnow conference two weeks ago that the team’s goal is to make the stadium and its surrounding campus welcoming and used even on nongame days.
“I want people to want to go have a picnic at the stadium on nongame days,” Clouse said.
The large gold “W” symbol on the front of the stadium is more prominent and can be seen with other major monuments behind it when driving west from Maryland.
The stadium is designed to hold crowds of up to 65,000 people. The $3.7 billion redevelopment plan also includes mixed retail, entertainment and housing.
The goal is to have the stadium open by 2030.
