Austin FC's Q2 Stadium was designed to provide diverse experiences, zones for fans

It might sound odd at first blush, but Jonathan Emmett likes to describe the design of Q2 Stadium — a massive $260 million facility that rises high above its surroundings in North Austin — as casual. It remains to be seen whether spectators will agree that the home of Austin FC truly channels the laid-back Austin vibe. But Emmett, a principal at architecture firm Gensler and lead designer of Q2 Stadium, and his colleagues certainly tried. Click through more details on how the facility was designed to channel the energy of the city.