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State Farm Arena

April 5, 2019

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State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA

White Oak Veneer with Stain
SKU(s):2314-3


The State Farm Arena, Atlanta, a reported $192 million renovation of an existing arena, features about 20,000 sq. ft. of continuous linear wood walls and ceilings.

The most prominent wood feature is the arena’s west side continuous linear ceiling. It’s made of 8-ft.-long, ¾ in. by 3 ¼ in., custom-stained, plain-sliced, white oak veneer over fire-rated particleboard core planks. The ceiling hangs above the upper-level concourse seating, 90 feet above the arena floor.

“The introduction of wood within the bowl and concourses was a strategic decision to bring warmth, comfort and a sense of richness to the building resulting in a space that looks and feels more like a concert hall than an arena. 9Wood was easy to work with to obtain a custom color that complemented the material palette, and provided the flexibility in installation solutions for the various applications used throughout the building.” says Architect Emily Louchart of HOK (St. Louis, MO.)

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9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The unique aspect of the project was its finite schedule with the beginning of a sports season. The subcontractor, Anning-Johnson, worked from mid-August through the first week of October — installing about 9,900 sq. ft. of wood walls and 10,000 sq. ft of wood ceilings in less than two months.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The unique aspect of the project was its finite schedule with the beginning of a sports season. The subcontractor, Anning-Johnson, worked from mid-August through the first week of October — installing about 9,900 sq. ft. of wood walls and 10,000 sq. ft of wood ceilings in less than two months.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. Wood adds “warmth, comfort and a sense of richness to the building,” says Architect Emily Louchart of HOK. The photo shows how the subcontractor, Anning-Johnson, successfully coordinated its work, centering the ceiling integrations “on module” in cleanly and symmetrically. Photo: Creative Sources Photography.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The linear wood walls frequently meet at sharp angles. The corner reveals in the back post line up perfectly. This required the subcontractor to define the joinery conditions on site. “We had to field cut rips in the planks to make everything align,” he says.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The “club” area showcases a mixed use of materials. The design approach was to create “a new, welcoming living room for Atlanta,” says Architect Emily Louchart of HOK. Photo: Creative Sources Photography.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The subcontractor, Anning-Johnson, mitered perfect corners for a bump-out wall. The architect wanted to apply resources to where it mattered and appealed to fans.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. Architect Emily Louchart of HOK used wood to create a space that “looks and feels more like a concert hall than an arena.” Photo: Creative Sources Photography.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. Wood was sprinkled throughout the arena without overpowering the spaces. Photo: Creative Sources Photography.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The “tower” walls wrap corners and span huge vertical heights.
9Wood's 2300 Continuous Linear in White Oak Veneer with stain at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. HOK. The arena’s wood ceilings and walls are expansive. The tiered look is a unique landscape traversing the building and clothing it with warmth. Photo: Creative Sources Photography.

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Project Details

BUILDING TYPE
Civic
ARCHITECT

HOK, Kansas City, Missouri

CONTRACTOR

Anning-Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia

SCOPE
20,499
COMPLETION DATE
October 2018
AWARDS
2019 CISCA Award of Excellence (East Region/Civic)
9WOOD PROJECT
17235

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Living Room for the City

The arena’s wood ceilings and walls are expansive. “It’s a unique landscape, wood traversing the building and clothing it with warmth.”

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