Coral Springs picks architect for $153M Sportsplex redesign. Here’s what’s next
Coral Springs’ Sportsplex redevelopment is a few steps closer to breaking ground.
After hours of presentations and 40 minutes of discussion, a Coral Springs committee on Friday, June 5, chose PBK Architects to spearhead the project, which could cost the city over $153 million to complete.
“I thought that they took the box that was originally presented and took it to the max that you could do,” Director of Economic Development Kristi Bartlett said. “I appreciate that vision, because I feel like even if we got halfway to that vision, we’d have this amazing, energetic facility.”
Committee members also praised PBK’s attention to visitors’ experiences, from a kids’ arcade to a grand ballroom and ample parking.
Coral Springs Zoning Manager Elizabeth Chang said she thought the firm had the best approach to sustainability and incorporating a proposed lake and waterway into its design.
PBK’s renderings were not immediately available for the Coral Springs News to review.
But its past projects may provide clues on what the final design could look like.
What to know about PBK Architects
Houston-based PBK Architects was established in 1981 and made a name for itself with award-winning K-12 school designs before expanding to municipal complexes and sports facilities across the globe.
In recent years, the firm has also leaned into wellness and sustainability, with more projects built into existing structures and to withstand climate change and encourage interactions with nature.
The company has won high praise from the prestigious Building Design + Construction Magazine in recent years, and made its list of architecture giants in 2025.
In Florida, PBK has designed the Florida State University Women’s Lacrosse Complex in Tallahassee and the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, and led master planning for the City of Riviera Beach.
PBK has previously collaborated with the Sports Facilities Company, the other official city-contracted company on the Sportsplex project, on a municipal complex redevelopment in Tampa, the Legends Event Center in Bryan, Texas, and the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas, according to proposal documents it sent to the city.
What’s next for the Sportsplex?
A contract between the city and PBK Architects will go before the City Commission for final approval during elected officials’ meeting on June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioners approved earlier stages of the development in January, following testimony from Deputy City Manager Brad McKeone about its potential revenue-generating power.
Early designs included a massive gymnasium, upgraded pool facilities and an overlook tower with broad views of the Everglades.
A hotel has also been proposed for the site.
Those who would like to share their thoughts on the project before the City Commission’s vote can do so during public comment.
More information on rules and signup are available on the city’s website.
