Ellerbe Becket
 
Sports & Venue
Arenas
 
 

University of Virginia, John Paul Jones Arena

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Your first impression of the John Paul Jones Arena is of the grand pergola crowning the main entrance. This distinctive design feature echoes the architectural vocabulary established by Thomas Jefferson, who founded the University of Virginia nearly two centuries ago. The arena combines the best of traditional design with the modern amenities today’s sports and concert patrons crave – an inviting entry plaza, wide concourses, 20 luxury suites and 100+ courtside seats.

Project Data

Size (sq ft):

  • 365,000 sq ft

Size (sq m):

  • 32,520 sq m

Capacity:

  • 15,000

Awards:

  • Best New Concert Venue; Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
  • Facility of Merit; Athletic Business magazine

Integrated Teams:

  • Architect of Record: VMDO Architects PA
  • Sports Design Consultant: Ellerbe Becket
  • Engineering: Ellerbe Becket
  • Construction Manager: Barton Malow
  • Arena Signage and Wayfinding: Workshop Design LLC

Thought Leadership

Links:

  • U.Va. cashing in on arena even when Cavs hit road

Related News:

  • SI.com Tabs Ellerbe Becket For Look Into Future of Arenas
  • Cavaliers’ Home Wows At First Sight
  • University of Virginia to Christen New John Paul Jones Arena
  • John Paul Jones Arena Named Best New Major Concert Venue