Gillette Stadium North End Zone Renovation - New England Patriots

Henderson Engineers completed the $250M north end zone renovation at Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL’s New England Patriots and the MLS’ New England Revolution. Standout features include a state-of-the-art curved-radius video board and a new 22-story “Lighthouse.” The project is the largest modernization of Gillette Stadium since it opened 21 years ago.

Spanning 22,200 SF, the new high-definition videoboard follows the arc of the stadium and is the largest of its kind in American sports. Audio-video experts from Henderson helped nail down specifications for the jumbotron, while the electrical team oversaw controls and power systems. The board was installed in phases during the last two consecutive summers so as to not interfere with the stadium’s large events schedule.

Standing at 220 feet high, the “Lighthouse” includes a 360-degree observation deck offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Boston and Rhode Island region. Our team equipped the lights within the tower with color changing and color tuning functionality, providing the capability to illuminate numerous hues and patterns for game day celebrations and other festivities. We designed for a snow melt system to keep the observation deck accessible to patrons during all seasons.

Other notable Henderson-engineered enhancements include a revamped Enel Plaza, offering a new grand entrance to the venue. Above the plaza sits the new 50,000 SF A-P Atrium, a multipurpose space that overlooks the field and functions as a premium club on game days and an event space on other occasions. In addition to audio-video, electrical, and lighting, the full scope of design services for the north end renovation included acoustical consulting, energy modeling, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, security, and telecom.