John is a design principal in HOK’s London office, an international director of the Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice and a member of the firm’s global design board. His work helps spur urban regeneration and economic development in communities.

John is advancing the next generation of sports and entertainment venues by making them destinations in their own right. He has extensive experience in the design of arenas and stadiums, Formula One circuits, conference and exhibition centers, horse racing tracks and high-performance training facilities.

His recent work includes: the design of the Roig Arena in Valencia, Spain; modernization of the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden; FC Barcelona New Palau Blaugrana Arena in Barcelona, Spain; Yas Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE; and a new destination entertainment district in Gateshead, England.