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Doug Barraza AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Regional Leader of Sports + Recreation + Entertainment
“Great sports and recreation design starts with understanding the human experience and translating that into spaces that adapt and perform over time while elevating the well-being of athletes and spectators.”

Doug leads HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice in Kansas City. Over 35 years, he has designed award-winning projects including master plans, stadiums and arenas, athletic training facilities, and recreation and wellness centers nationwide.

Doug’s deep experience in collegiate environments includes working collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups ranging from university administrators and athletic and recreation directors to coaches, students and community partners. He guides visioning workshops that translate program goals into flexible, high-performance environments that enhance the overall student experience.

His broad market knowledge and relationships, informed by presenting at Athletic Business, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and NIRSA – Leaders in Collegiate Recreation conferences, help clients create projects for future success while elevating fan and player experiences today.

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    Education

    University of Kansas
    Bachelor of Architecture, with distinction

    Castello di Spannocchia / Etruscan Foundation
    Siena, Italy
    Graduate Studies in Historic Preservation

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