MSU Lambert Field
Bozeman, MT
Client:
Montana State University
Year:
2020
Size:
2,680 (Building)
115, 178 SF (Artificial Turf Field)
Collaborators:
Perkins & Will
TD&H Engineering
Morrison Maierle Inc.
Field Studio Landscape Architecture
Not even snowy weather can keep Montana State University’s soccer, lacrosse, and rugby athletes off the field—not since Lambert Field opened. Its artificial turf was a strategic choice, made in part by student advocacy, that renders the NCAA-regulation field usable for year-round practice while nearby fields are still covered in snow. State-of-the-art field lights surround its perimeter, creating even light quality for high-performance play and extending the playable hours each day. The accompanying spectator building is indoor-outdoor and serves as a landscape feature taking cues from the region’s agrarian typologies. Vertical steel columns gently support a wood roof structure, which spans the corrugated-metal support building. In the warmer months, spectators can enjoy distant views of the Bridger Mountain Range while lounging on the adjacent grassy berm.
Awards:
Merit Award, AIA New England, 2023
Honorable Mention, AIA Montana, 2020
