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Boston-based KaTO Architecture said the timber-roofed stadium could become the United States answer to Wembley Stadium.
One of the world’s most famous stadiums could be (re) built in wood with the audacious design pitched by a small studio, KaTO Architecture, which has joined a growing chorus of fans, politicians, and NFL officials pushing for the Washington Commanders, one of North America’s largest and most successful franchises, to move back into a new mass timber-constructed RFK Stadium – just two miles from the Capitol Building.
Speaking to the Fox Network, Kyle Murphy, the project’s lead architect, said that while the team and city did not engage the studio, RFK’s prime location—next to the National Mall—meant the stadium must think big: “We decided to throw out a wild card and see where it goes,” Murphy said. We’ve been trying to pitch this as something that could be about national pride beyond just the value to a specific team or city.”
Wood Central understands that the project (if constructed) would be the world’s largest (rectangular) stadium built out of mass timber, and comes months after the Tasmanian-based Macquarie Point, which, once constructed, will become the world’s largest timber-roofed oval stadium.
No fourth-quarter magic from the offense.
Commanders fans had become accustomed to Daniels and the offense putting together impressive second-half performances that put teams away or helped them climb out of deficits. There were times when it looked like that may have been the case, particularly after Daniels’ 10-yard touchdown run and the defense forcing a punt on the next Philadelphia drive.
That’s where things became more frustrating for the Commanders, though. Their next four drives ended with three turnovers on downs and one interception. Daniels and the offense struggled to move the ball during that stretch, as they amassed just 74 yards.
Daniels’ final play of the game resulted in a turnover. He launched a pass intended for Terry McLaurin into the end zone, but rookie Quinyon Mitchell came away with it instead. Backup Marcus Mariota took over from there and handed the ball off to Ekeler four times to turn over the ball on downs for the last time.
That shouldn’t take anything away from the offense’s performance during the regular season when it was one of the best units in football. However, it did serve as another reminder of how much self-inflicted wounds can affect an outcome.
Ertz, who just finished his 12th season, said he was energized during his first year in Washington. He finished with 66 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns — his most since 2018. That also happened to be the last season...
