2024-05-09T20:17:31-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150421902/gensler-and-shape-unveil-next-phase-of-atlanta-s-centennial-yards-development Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-03-27T11:05:00-04:00 >2024-03-29T19:43:10-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ab/ab8bd5515631c8ac86c056c62c1fb40b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The next phase of Atlanta&rsquo;s major <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150276051/foster-partners-master-plan-for-atlanta-s-centennial-yards-revealed" target="_blank">Centennial Yards</a>&nbsp;development has been unveiled. Designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/gensler" target="_blank">Gensler</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/149974441/studio-h-architecture-planning-and-environments-shape" target="_blank">SHAPE (Studio H Architecture Planning Environments)</a>, the sports-entertainment district will span 470,000 square feet, holding entertainment, retail, restaurant, and hotel functions on a 7.5-acre site.</p> <p>The urban form of the district takes inspiration from Downtown <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/86820/atlanta" target="_blank">Atlanta&rsquo;s</a> industrial past, designed to &ldquo;reflect the site&rsquo;s railroad history with clean lines and flat pedestrian pathways throughout.&rdquo; In contrast to the area&rsquo;s surrounding high-rise buildings, the district will comprise lower-tiered buildings with green terraces along various elevations.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f2855d71a121702797df703a8cc3eed1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f2855d71a121702797df703a8cc3eed1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Gensler</figcaption></figure></figure><p>&ldquo;Our approach to revitalization is to catalyze and anchor the urban core by creating a pedestrian-oriented crossroads of East and West Atlanta,&rdquo; said Gensler Atlanta Co-Managing Director Kevin Songer about the scheme. &ldquo;Centennial Yards Entertainment District will engage locals and visitors alike by enhancing walkab...</p>