PGA TOUR Studios
Foster + Partners
STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS
Keister Webb Structural Engineers Llc
MAIN CONTRACTORS
Gilbane Building Company
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Ama Group Usa
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS
Prosser Inc
LIGHTING CONSULTANTS
Barbizon Lighting, Spark Studio Lighting Design Llc
CLADDING CONSULTANTS
Desimone Consulting Engineers
COLLABORATING ARCHITECTS
Hlw International
FOSTER + PARTNERS PROJECT TEAM
Norman Foster, Nigel Dancey, Jim Barnes, Dave Freedman, Carlos Gamez, David Theisz, Kimberly Chew, Ya Gao
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
United States
CATEGORY
Industrial Architecture
SUSTAINABILITY - ENERGY & CARBON
Despite the facility's high energy demands, essential for its operational reliability, the building has achieved a 13% reduction in energy consumption and an Embodied Carbon Intensity of 42 kg CO2e/sf, reflecting a dedication to low-carbon materials.
MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITY
Located adjacent to the Global Home with landscaped footpaths and golf cart paths between the buildings, which have shared amenities such as a gym and other F+B and Meeting Space Electric charging is provided within the car park.
WATER
100% effective management for the 98th percentile of rainwater events, ensuring no runoff impacts neighbouring environments 100% reduction in outdoor water use, due to an innovative combination of landscaping and irrigation strategies.
50% reduction in potable water use for indoor applications, setting a benchmark for efficient resource use.
MATERIALS & WASTE
The design exceeds LEED requirements by utilising products with robust environmental impact reporting.
And human health impact reporting, ensuring the building's long-term sustainability and occupant safety Biophilic design elements are incorporated into the design, such as natural materials, indoor greenery, and outdoor views, fostering a connection to nature and enhancing occupant well-being.
LAND & ECOLOGY
Generous landscaped space to the eastern side of the building adjacent to the cafe. There is a series of landscaped walking paths throughout.
WELLBEING
68% of regularly occupied spaces are illuminated by natural daylight, reducing reliance on artificial lighting while enhancing user experience and well-being.
CULTURE & HERITAGE
The design celebrates the history of PGA TOUR, and FedExCup memorabilia, such as tournament tee markers and hats, are displayed on the walls.
Framed sheet music from the Championship theme and still images from the recording session are displayed near the sound recording studios.
PROSPERITY
The overall economic impact of the PGA TOUR in Northeast Florida exceeds $1 billion in annual impact.
The estimated additional benefit of the new construction of the production studio is projected to add $112 million in total impact.
PLANNING FOR CHANGE
The building accommodates growing production demands, capable of monitoring and displaying thousands of video and audio feeds, all capturing action from up to 144 cameras or live feeds The studios have been designed with format-agnostic hardware and software to comply with present and future requirements.
Production and Audio Control Rooms are designed for flexibility and can be used for any program.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
Structural steel with concrete footing foundations.
