UCLA, Pauley Pavilion Renovation and Expansion
Modernizing a historic sports venue presents a unique challenge—the need to upgrade a structure without losing its essential character. By building on iconic design elements and carving out new amenity space around the existing arena, the Pauley Pavilion renovation and expansion captures the history of an iconic venue while attracting a new generation of student athletes and fans.
Pauley’s location on a tight urban site in the heart of UCLA’s campus meant limited room to expand horizontally or vertically. To create an enhanced experience that maximizes space, NBBJ designed a new two-level facility with upgraded team and club spaces under a glass concourse with natural light and room for concessions, restrooms and merchandise.
Features
New, more spacious locker rooms include private theater and weight room. And for the first time in Pauley history, there is also a direct connection between locker rooms and the court.
Project Details
Client Name
University of California, Los Angeles
Square Footage
240,000 SF
Program
13,800 seats
Services
Architecture, interior design, environmental graphic design
Phase
Completed
Sustainability
LEED Gold
Client Name
University of California, Los Angeles
Square Footage
240,000 SF
Program
13,800 seats
Services
Architecture, interior design, environmental graphic design
Phase
Completed
Sustainability
LEED Gold
Athletic Business, Facility of Merit Award
ENR California, Award of Merit - Sports
Facade Tectonics Institute
Los Angeles Business Journal, Best New Redevelopment Project, Gold Medal
Sports Business Journal, Nominee, Facility of the Year Award
U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter, Sustainable Innovation Award
Athletic Business, Facility of Merit Award
ENR California, Award of Merit - Sports
Facade Tectonics Institute
Los Angeles Business Journal, Best New Redevelopment Project, Gold Medal
Sports Business Journal, Nominee, Facility of the Year Award
U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter, Sustainable Innovation Award
Athletic Business, "Facilities of Merit: Pauley Pavilion”
Curbed Los Angeles, "Come Take a Tour of UCLA's Refreshed Pauley Pavilion”
NCAA News, "UCLA renovation brings desired results from tough decision”
The Los Angeles Times, “Pauley Pavilion just about ready for its close-up”
The Los Angeles Times, "Pauley Pavilion turning some heads nationwide”
Athletic Business, "Facilities of Merit: Pauley Pavilion”
Curbed Los Angeles, "Come Take a Tour of UCLA's Refreshed Pauley Pavilion”
NCAA News, "UCLA renovation brings desired results from tough decision”
The Los Angeles Times, “Pauley Pavilion just about ready for its close-up”
The Los Angeles Times, "Pauley Pavilion turning some heads nationwide”
