Augusta James Brown Arena

Sports & Events

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Municipal

Associate Architect
Location

Augusta, Georgia

Client

Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority / Oak View Group

SIZE

300,000 SF

Year

Ongoing

The James Brown Arena is a 300,000 SF multi-purpose entertainment venue designed to expand the existing Bell Auditorium and serve as the centerpiece of the Augusta Entertainment Complex. Developed in collaboration with Perkins&Will, the facility accommodates approximately 10,500 seats and is designed to host a wide range of events including concerts, sporting events, and large-scale performances. The arena incorporates premium seating options, suites, and a variety of food and beverage offerings that enhance the overall guest experience while supporting operational flexibility for diverse event types. Interior circulation is carefully organized to provide clear wayfinding and continuous visual connection to event spaces, with viewing platforms positioned along concourses to allow guests to remain engaged with performances as they move throughout the facility. Expansive gathering areas and bar locations contribute to an active and social environment that supports both pre-event and intermission activity. The exterior architectural expression incorporates varied materials and dynamic forms inspired by the rhythm and energy of music, creating a contemporary identity that complements the existing Bell Auditorium while establishing a strong visual presence within the district. The project reinforces the broader vision for a revitalized entertainment destination that supports cultural activity, economic development, and community engagement within downtown Augusta.

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Atlanta

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The Goode Building
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone: 404-523-5525
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Greensboro

NORTH CAROLINA

6905 Downwind Road Suite K
Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: 336-645-8810
Email: information@gvsa.com

Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-670-5590
Email: information@gvsa.com

Austin

TEXAS

2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260
Austin, TX 78705

Email: information@gvsa.com

GVSA

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Atlanta

GEORGIA

The Goode Building
409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone: 404-523-5525
Email: information@gvsa.com

Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-670-5590
Email: information@gvsa.com

Greensboro

NORTH CAROLINA

6905 Downwind Road Suite K
Greensboro, NC 27409

Phone: 336-645-8810
Email: information@gvsa.com

Austin

TEXAS

2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260
Austin, TX 78705

Email: information@gvsa.com

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