Your Role
As a Gensler Senior Bowl Design Architect, you will be a key technical specialist focusing on stadium bowl design and optimization. This unique role combines architectural expertise with specialized knowledge in spectator bowl geometry, sightline analysis, and seating optimization. You will work closely with project teams to create exceptional stadium experiences that maximize atmosphere, comfort, and commercial value.
What You Will Do
- Lead the conceptual and technical design of stadium bowls across multiple projects
- Develop and optimize bowl configurations to maximize capacity, sightlines, and atmosphere while meeting international standards
- Create detailed seating bowl layouts including tiers, vomitories, gangways, and access points
- Perform complex geometric calculations and sightline studies using specialized software
- Collaborate with structural engineers to integrate bowl design with building systems
- Evaluate bowl designs for compliance with safety regulations and governing body requirements
- Provide expert input on premium seating locations and hospitality integration
- Analyze crowd flow and emergency evacuation requirements
- Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate broadcast requirements, lighting, and acoustics
- Lead client presentations on bowl design solutions and options
- Mentor junior staff in specialized aspects of sports architecture
Your Qualifications
- Master's degree in Architecture
- RIBA or ARB registered Architect – nice to have
- Minimum 8 years' experience in sports architecture with specific focus on bowl design
- Demonstrated portfolio of completed stadium projects
- Expert knowledge of international sports governing body requirements (FIFA, UEFA, IOC, etc.)
- Advanced proficiency in specialized bowl design and analysis software
- Strong understanding of spectator viewing requirements and experience design
- Expert knowledge of parametric design tools
- Proficiency in Rhino is essential
- Proficiency in Grasshopper is essential
- Proficiency in Dynamo is essential
- Experience with Python is desired
- Proficiency in Revit essential,
- Plus experience with:
- Specialist bowl design software
- 3D modeling tools
- Sightline analysis programs
- Thorough understanding of Venue design particular to:
- Stadium and Arena design principles
- International safety standards
- Access and egress requirements
- Crowd dynamics
- Experience presenting to high-profile clients and stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities and team leadership experience
Life at Gensler
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Please apply for this Architect – Bowl Specialist role and submit your CV and portfolio for review.
Candidates who do not meet the criteria, or provide work samples will not be considered.
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Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
