IZOD Center | Continental Airlines Arena 

Formerly: Brendan Byrne Arena 

This project is the largest post-tensioned structural steel folded plate roof in the world.  The 22,000-seat arena adapts to a variety of sports and entertainment functions.  The arena floor converts quickly from a basketball court to a musical stage, ice rink or boxing ring.  In addition to our work on the original arena,

 

LERA has provided structural engineering services to the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority for numerous renovation projects including two feasibility studies to add club seating, luxury suites and other amenities.  

Location

East Rutherford, NJ 

 

Owner 

New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority

 

Architect

Grad Associates