SDSU selects SoccerCity architect for new stadium in Mission Valley / by Bryce HODGSON

The Banc of California stadium, which was designed by Gensler, is an inspiration for San Diego State University’s stadium. (Los Angeles Times)

The Banc of California stadium, which was designed by Gensler, is an inspiration for San Diego State University’s stadium. (Los Angeles Times)

San Diego State University has selected the Gensler architecture firm to design its proposed $250 million, 35,000-seat, multi-use stadium in Mission Valley.

Gensler had previously drawn up designs for SoccerCity, the rival vision for the stadium site that lost out to the SDSU West initiative in last November’s election.

The university unveiled plans for the Mission Valley site in November 2017 that were designed by Carrier Johnson + Culture. The firm was competing against Gensler and two other finalists for the project contract. Efforts to reach Carrier Johnson for comment were unsuccessful.

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