Populous has joined forces with the Charlotte Hornets and key partners to bring a cutting-edge performance center to Uptown Charlotte. The project will be constructed alongside the Spectrum Center and is set to begin in early 2025. Once completed, the facility will boast over 160,000 square feet, featuring premier training, practice, recovery spaces, administrative offices and retail areas, with the aim of serving both the Hornets organization and the broader Charlotte community.
The new performance center represents the second phase of the Hornets’ Re!magine Spectrum Center initiative, supporting the vision of establishing world-class facilities for the team. With more than 100,000 square feet dedicated to training and recovery, the space is purpose-built to enhance player performance. The facility will also house 35,000 square feet of administrative offices for the organization’s business operations and 2,500 square feet of retail space, integrating seamlessly into the Uptown Charlotte landscape.
Jonathan Mallie, Senior Principal, comments:
Populous is thrilled to partner with the Charlotte Hornets to design their state-of-the-art practice facility, elevating the organization and strengthening their position to become one of the premier teams in the NBA. The team’s presence in Uptown Charlotte will serve as a beacon of player performance, designed to attract the league’s greatest athletes.
