Stadium architect: HKS Inc.

May 11, 2013 at 12:54PM
Bryan Trubey of HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, left, was greeted by Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley after the announcement was made that HKS will be the architectural firm designing the new stadium, Friday, September 28, 2012. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Five national firms were competing for a job that will pay $30 million to $50 million.(ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES � eflores@startribune.com
Bryan Trubey of HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, left, was greeted by Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley after the announcement was made that HKS will be the architectural firm designing the new stadium in September 2012. (Chandra Akkari — DML - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Headquarters: Dallas

Resume: Designed two of the NFL's newest stadiums in Dallas and Indianapolis.

Resume stuffer: Now known for retractable roofs, walls and windows.

Quote: "A few years from now, when we walk in there, it's going to be an absolutely incredible experience that will change people's lives in this state, " - HKS principal Mark Williams.

Closest model: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, a downtown neighborhood venue that features a retractable roof as well as a giant movable window wall that opens to the skyline.

No stranger to Twin Cities: In 2009, it was part of a team that worked on future development plans for the Metrodome site.

Their bill: $34 million.

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Richard Meryhew

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Richard Meryhew is editor for the Star Tribune's regional team. He previously was editor of the east bureau in Woodbury and also covered state news, playing a key role in team coverage of many of the state's biggest stories. In 2006, he authored an award-winning series on Kirby Puckett's life.

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