NBC Universal Master Plan
Shaping A Sustainable Future
RIOS served as lead Master Planner for the NBC Universal Evolution Plan. This role included work on two specific plans, LEED ND certification, and the project’s Environmental Impact Report. At 397-acres, Universal Studios is the largest working television and motion picture production studio in the world and is one of Southern California’s leading family tourist destinations. The projects are focused on the incremental growth and improvement of the complex driven by new attractions, growth and usage, and transit and mobility changes over time. As part of a long-term working relationship, RIOS continues to play an active role in the master plan. Projects have included new roadways, two pedestrian bridges, a tunnel, landscape and plaza improvements, and a child care facility.
NBC Universal Master Plan
Salient Features:
- Facility Assessment and Analysis led to a comprehensive master plan being realized over many years
- Master plan aligns with the NBCU vision and supports sustainability goals
- Site utilization studies, analyses, and plans guide landscape improvements, site transition, and development
- Architectural, interiors, and engineering studies for multiple landscapes, architectural, and infrastructural improvements
- Design services for multiple facilities including collaboration with construction teams and cost-estimating teams
- Development and planning is pedestrian-focused and also accommodates vehicular flows
RIOS has worked with NBC on several prominent projects over the years:
- Fountain Restoration and Highland Entry (2006-2007)
- Site Wide Restroom Renovation (2010-2011)
- Park Lighting and Improvements (2011-2013)
- Orchestra Lounge (2014-2015)
- Site Furnishings (2015-2017)
- Box Seat Furniture and Bowl Bench Restoration (2016-2017)
- Box Office Plaza and Marketplace (2016-2018)
- Mid Gate and Site Development (2016-2018)
- West Gate (2018-2019)
- 20 Year Vision Plan (2020 – 2021)
