Architecture / Visualization & Animation

Fort Bend County / Epicenter

Fort Bend County, Texas2020–2021 · Design studies

Evening rendering of the Epicenter with a projecting roof and illuminated glazed entrance. — Exterior design study for the arena entrance.

Aerial design rendering of the Epicenter arena and surrounding arrival spaces. — The arena and its public approach within the site.

Rendering of a tall arena concourse with event banners and gathering areas. — The concourse connects arrival, circulation, and the arena.

Rendering of a lounge with seating, historic imagery, and warm lighting. — Interior study for a smaller gathering space within the venue.

Rendering of arena seating surrounding a basketball court. — The arena configured for basketball.

Rendering of the same arena configured with floor seating for graduation. — The arena configured for a graduation ceremony.

Project animation

Fort Bend County / Epicenter

An animated presentation of the Fort Bend County Epicenter design.

Design studies for a flexible community arena in Fort Bend County. Sports, concerts, rodeo events, and graduations informed an approach that considered both the venue’s public presence and its changing interior configurations.

My contribution

I developed exterior and interior design options for the client, exploring the building’s identity, arrival experience, concourses, and event spaces.

How can one venue accommodate the many ways a community comes together?

A recognizable public entrance

A projecting roof and a glazed facade give the entrance a clear presence. The design studies examine how the arena meets its approach and welcomes large groups.

Spaces between events

The concourse and lounge studies consider different scales of gathering, from the movement of crowds to more intimate spaces within the venue.

One arena, multiple arrangements

Basketball and graduation configurations demonstrate how the same room can accommodate different audiences, layouts, and relationships to the event floor.

Collaboration & credits

Practice: PBK.
Exterior / Interior Design: Michael Zepeda.
Design visualizations from the project archive.

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