BJ Kraemer sits down with David Murphy, Co-owner & Senior Principal at Crawford Architects. David shares how he became an architect, his philosophy when designing multi-use facilities such as sports stadiums, and Crawford’s mission for building the future.
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As Chief Business Officer, Cory Chapman oversees business operations at Crawford Architects, supporting the firm’s sports and entertainment practice. Cory brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics administration across NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III levels, including two Power 4 institutions (Pennsylvania State University and University of Minnesota). Throughout his career, he has worked directly with athletic directors, coaches, owners’ representatives, and general contractors on capital projects, master planning, and feasibility studies supporting athletic departments and their programs. His background provides a strong understanding of how facilities function within collegiate athletics, informing decisions around revenue generation, year-round activation, program needs, recruitment, and fan experience.
25+
Master of Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Health & Human Performance, Fort Hayes State University, 2004
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Viterbo University, 2001
Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
Pegula Ice Arena
Huntington Bank Stadium
Business Development, College Recruiting, Master Planning & Concept Design, Arenas, Mixed-Use, Wellness & Recreation, Renovations, New Builds, Business Model, Community Engagement, University Operations
Chris Boshart, Senior Associate and Senior Project Manager at Crawford Architects, brings extensive experience in sports, entertainment, and venue architecture. He has led the design and delivery of a wide range of complex projects, including stadiums, arenas, and zoological and aquarium environments. Chris specializes in managing large-scale developments through all phases of design and construction, with a strong focus on coordination, documentation, and technical execution. His diverse portfolio reflects a deep understanding of both high-performance athletic venues and immersive public spaces, supporting successful project delivery from concept through completion.
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Master of Architecture, University of Nebraska, 1997
LEED AP, NCARB
United States: Nebraska
Project Management, Concept Design, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities
As Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager at Crawford Architects, Barry Huhn leads the planning and delivery of complex, multi-program projects that combine sports, mixed-use, and campus environments. He is known for bringing structure to early-stage planning efforts, aligning diverse consultant teams, and translating broad project goals into clear, executable workplans and budgets. His work spans collegiate and professional sports facilities as well as large-scale urban and campus planning studies, with involvement from master planning through construction administration. Barry’s strength lies in balancing design intent with technical and financial coordination, helping guide projects through shifting programmatic and operational demands.
42+
Master of Science, Architecture & Urban Design, Columbia University
Bachelor of Architecture, Texas Tech University
LEED AP, NCARB
United States: Missouri
Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Master Planning & Urban Design, Mixed-Use, Architecture, Code Analysis, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities
As Principal and Director of Project Development, Gerry Rodrigues leads client engagement and business development efforts across Crawford Architects’ diverse portfolio of market sectors. Drawing on experience in strategic partnerships and account management, he brings a broad understanding of the factors that shape successful projects and lasting relationships. Gerry works closely with clients and stakeholders to identify opportunities, align project goals, and foster meaningful collaboration throughout the development process. Known for his strategic perspective and ability to connect people and ideas, he helps position projects for long-term success while supporting Crawford’s continued growth.
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Bachelors in Business Administration, 1997, University of San Diego
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Reggie Smith Softball Complex
Business Development
A highly skilled Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager at Crawford Architects, James Franklin brings extensive NCAA Division I athletics and higher education design experience. He provides leadership across planning, academic, office, and classroom projects nationwide, with a nuanced understanding of client needs and facility operations. Known for his collaborative approach and ability to advocate for clients, James integrates interdisciplinary thinking with practical design solutions. He is also committed to sustainable design and high-performance buildings that deliver long-term value.
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Bachelor of Architecture, 2003, Kansas State University
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, NCARB
United States: California, Missouri
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Reggie Smith Softball Complex
New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District
Merced 2020
Master Planning & Concept Design, Architecture, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities, Higher Education, Mixed-Use, Wellness & Recreation, Residential
Doug Osborn, Principal and Senior Project Architect at Crawford Architects, specializes in high-performance sports facilities for professional and Division I programs across the United States. Throughout his career, he has led the design of more than 50 major athletic projects, consistently providing experienced leadership to every phase of project delivery. Recognized for his ability to solve complex design and technical challenges while maintaining project goals and budgets, Doug has played a key role in shaping Crawford’s reputation for innovative, forward-thinking architecture.
23+
Bachelor of Architecture, 2003, University of Kansas
NCARB
United States: Kansas
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
TCO Performance Center & Headquarters
Endeavor Health Performance Center
Nodak Insurance Football Performance Complex
P3 Advisory, Master Planning & Concept Design, Architecture, Stadiums & Arenas, Mixed-Use, Wellness & Recreation
As a Principal and Senior Project Architect, James Pastine brings significant experience and innovation to his role, ensuring each design solution is delivered with excellence, technical precision, and a strong sense of place. During his tenure at Crawford Architects, he has served as a designer and project lead for a wide range of facility types, including multi-million-dollar mixed-use developments, D1 training centers, and national historic preservation projects. His work combines architectural tradition with contemporary problem-solving to create distinctive and effective spaces, while his thoughtful listening skills and ability to understand client goals help foster strong relationships and design solutions that are responsive to each client’s vision.
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Bachelor of Architecture, 1998, University of Kansas
United States: Missouri
New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District
Zahner MetaLabs
TCO Performance Center & Headquarters
Tse Ping Cheng Cheung Ling Sports Center
Master Planning, Concept Design, Architecture, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities, Mixed-Use, Esports, Wellness & Recreation, Design Innovation
Joe Corvaia is a Principal and Senior Project Architect, specializing in the design and construction of multipurpose athletic facilities. He has played key leadership roles in the design and delivery of nationally recognized sports developments, with extensive experience in feasibility studies and design documentation for both new construction and renovation projects. Joe is known for his collaborative mindset and ability to guide teams forward with clarity and focus.
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Bachelor of Architecture, 2000, University of Kansas
United States: Missouri
Rawlinson Stadium
Pegula Ice Arena
Townsley Law Arena
Spark Arena
Architecture, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities, Higher Education, Mixed- Use, Interiors
David Murphy is a senior principal and co-owner of Crawford Architects in Kansas City, Missouri. David oversees the design of all projects from concept to construction documents, working closely with a team of senior designers in ensuring the consistent quality level that drives his practice. David’s calm, confident leadership has allowed him to build Crawford from the ground up into a firm that competes—and wins—at the highest levels of sports architecture.
David oversees the design of projects from concept to construction documents, working closely with collaborators to ensure the consistent quality that has defined the firm’s reputation for decades. With more than four decades of experience in design-build and integrated delivery, his approach centers on deeply understanding what a client needs and finding the most purposeful, value-driven path to get there, an approach he brought to landmark projects like Lumen Field and Lambeau Field. Twenty-five years after co-founding Crawford Architects’ US presence alongside Stacey Jones, David’s approach to excellence, his clients, and community-focused architecture has not changed—design with purpose and never stop raising the bar.
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Master of Architecture with Urban Design Certificate, 1988, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Distinction,1986, University of Kansas, Lawrence
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture with Distinction,1982, Iowa State University
AIA, AIBC, NOMA, NCARB
United States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Canada: British Columbia
Lumen Field
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Branson Landing
TCO Performance Center & Headquarters
P3 Advisory, Master Planning & Concept Design, Architecture, Stadiums & Arenas, Training Facilities, Mixed-Use, Wellness & Recreation
Stacey Jones is a founding senior principal and co-owner of Crawford Architects, based in Kansas City, Missouri. With more than four decades of experience in master planning, design, and project management, Stacey brings a rare and distinctly global perspective to his practice, influenced by his Australian culture, strong interpersonal relationships, and commitment to human-centered, community driven design.
Since opening the US division of Crawford Architects in 2001, Stacey has led the design efforts and strategic development of landmark projects across the country, notably the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (HI, USA) and Darwin Convention & Exhibition Center (NT, Australia), where his leadership, dedication to the people his buildings serve, and unique vision helped transform the communities around them. Over the course of his career, Stacey has worked internationally to deliver iconic facilities anchoring mixed-use developments that blend functionality with the precision and purpose that create a lasting presence. 25 years after bringing Crawford Architects to the United States, Stacey continues to reimagine purposeful design…and he’s just getting started.
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Master of Architecture, 1988, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Architecture with First Class Honours, 1982, University of Newcastle, Australia
Bachelor of Science (Architecture) with Merit, 1979, University of Newcastle, Australia
RAIA, AIA
United States: Kansas, North Dakota
Australia: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District
UC Merced 2020 Campus Expansion
Branson Landing
Darwin Cove Convention & Exhibition Centre
Public-Private-Partnership (P3) Advisory, Master Planning, Places of Public Assembly, Mixed-Use Developments
