In this episode of The People’s Architect, host Stacey Jones sit down with MJ Knighten, head coach of the University of San Diego’s softball team and former All-American player at Nebraska. Together, they explore the impact of USD’s newly completed Reggie Smith Softball Complex, an architectural and cultural milestone that gives Coach Knighten’s athletes a true home for the first time in program history.

Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants.

To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com.

On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, continues the conversation with Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, exploring the evolving role of technology in sports architecture.

Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants.

To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com.

On today's episode, host Joe Corvaia, Principal at Crawford Architects, is joined by Derek O'Hara, Managing Director at Canopy, and Todd Semple, Principal at WJHW, to explore the evolving role of technology in sports architecture. They dive deep into how innovative design decisions, cutting-edge tech, and fan-centric solutions are shaping the future of sports venues. From video boards and sound systems to fan experiences and behind-the-scenes operational enhancements, they highlights the balance between tradition and innovation in creating spaces that enhance both game-day excitement and long-term value.

Crawford Architects is an award-winning international planning, architecture and interior design firm, headquartered in Kansas City. As a professional services firm, we specialize in the planning and design of sports facilities and live-work-play developments that contribute to the well-being of their occupants.

To learn more about Crawford Architects, our mission, portfolio, and what it means to be “The People’s Architect”, visit our website at crawfordarch.com.