Project Name: | FedEx Forum |
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Project Location: | Memphis, Tennessee |
ALUCOBOND PLUS Materials: | 98,000 Ft² Four Custom Reds, Custom Forum Silver & Custom Memphis Bronze |
Year of Installation: | 2004 |
Architect: | Ellerbe Becket |
Fabricator/Installer: | John W. McDougall Co., Inc., Nashville, TN |
Attachment Method: | Series 400 Rainscreen System |
New Memphis Arena Links Past to “Contemporary Expression”
In 2001, the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority was created to oversee construction of a new downtown multi-use sports and entertainment arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The Authority selected the architecture and engineering firm of Ellerbe Becket to design the new downtown arena, which opened in 2004.