Steve Chung

Biography

Steve Chung is a Design Director and Sports Leader for Gensler’s Southwest region, where he leads sports, training, and recreation projects with a focus on access, performance, and community impact.

For more than 25 years, Steve has designed stadiums, training facilities, recreation centers, and e-sports environments that support athletes, fans, and surrounding communities. His work brings together venue planning, user experience, and technical coordination to create places that are flexible, inclusive, and connected to their context.

His portfolio includes Snapdragon Stadium at San Diego State University, BMO Stadium for Los Angeles Football Club, Lincoln Financial Field for the Philadelphia Eagles, San José State University’s Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center, and training facilities for the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury. He is also leading the refresh and redesign of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

I love creating sports projects that evoke emotion and connection through great intentionality!

Selected Projects

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Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Training Facility

Beyond the Court: The Los Angeles Sparks’ training facility redefines the athlete experience, blending elite training spaces with wellness amenities.

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Player 15 Group HQ & Phoenix Mercury Training Facility

The new Player 15 Group headquarters and Phoenix Mercury practice facility signal a new standard for the next generation of athletic and organizational excellence.

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San Diego State University, Snapdragon Stadium

SDSU’s flexible, LEED-Gold Snapdragon Stadium extends performance beyond game day as a year-round civic anchor for campus, community, and San Diego.

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Rams Village at Warner Center

With the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams training facility as an anchor, this mixed-use development offers a modern lifestyle where athletes, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play.

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Crypto.com Arena

A multiphase transformation elevates a legendary arena's guest experience, blending premium hospitality with world-class live entertainment.

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[FPO] BMO Stadium

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In the News

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[FPO] Plans for New Recreation Center Met with Enthusiasm

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[FPO] First Look at New Palisades Recreation Center

Steve's Posts

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[FPO] Trends to Watch Shaping the Future of Sports

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Qualifications and Recognition

Bachelor of Architecture, Cornell University

Registered Architect: California

LEED Accredited Professional

National AIA Institute Honor Award, 2015

Cal Memorial Stadium

AIA Next Award, 2007

Moscow Sports and Entertainment District

CCFC Design Honor Award, 2005

East Los Angeles Performing and Fine Arts Complex

AIA San Diego Chapter Design Award, 2004

Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation

AIA Ohio Chapter Honor Award, 2002

Paul Brown Stadium

Expertise

Sports Mixed Use & Retail Centers