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05-02-2013, 03:17 PM #1
Over the Top Stadium designs
I just looked at the pdf demonstration for the Atlanta Falcons new stadium design configurations from nfl.com. The first one, Pantheon design, with the retractable roof is just a monstrosity, but the second one, Solarium design, looks like something you could just cover any existing stadium with.
This is why I am posting this. If the Falcons Stadium that was built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is getting old enough to replace, then the Ravens stadium has got to be close as well. I always wondered if it would be possible to just enclose the current stadium, and looking at the slide show posted under concept designs at the above link it looks like that could be a possibility, with the Solarium design. I don't think there is anything wrong with M&T Bank Stadium, but in this crazy "gotta keep up with the Jerry Jones'" world, do you think it is going to be time to build a new stadium for the Ravens anytime soon?
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05-02-2013, 03:26 PM #2
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05-02-2013, 03:29 PM #3
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I just think that is too much. Frame 40 with the open and closed Solarium just looks better to me. The Oculus is just too crazy looking.
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05-02-2013, 03:31 PM #4Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Over the Top Stadium designs
This thread pops up 2-3 times a year. Be prepared for a lot of strong opinions.
As for the Falcons stadium design, I like the Pantheon design. It's very unique.
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05-02-2013, 03:41 PM #5
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Oculus/Pantheon seems to have more features as a multi-purpose stadium. Looks very Futbol style. And they also show basketball configuration which makes sense.
Not that Solarium can't feature other sports, but I get the vibe that if they're going to plop down a ton of money, go for unique..
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05-02-2013, 03:51 PM #6
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I think this is like a concept car... It's a bunch of artists brainstorming of what could be. Once there is a budget, engineers, and all of the other bureaucrats involved it will look much more like an American Football Stadium.
I looked at these PDFs this morning and it was cool to look through. I thought the sales pitch and wording in the presentation was very odd and seemed unprofessional.
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05-02-2013, 03:55 PM #7
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See no reason for the Baltimore taxpayers to drastically overpay to revamp either of our stadiums. Neiher may be "fresh" but both are still TOP NOTCH.
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05-02-2013, 04:02 PM #8
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the most interesting thing i saw was "impact seating" that rumbles with every hit lol.
i agree with others, it looks much more futbol than football...
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05-02-2013, 04:03 PM #9
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Wow. The Pantheon design is stunning. Too much? Maybe.
I doubt it will, but if it actually came to fruition, it will be an architectural marvel.
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05-02-2013, 04:08 PM #10Legendary RSR Poster
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The Niners new stadium looks fantastic ....
www.newsantaclarastadium.com/
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05-02-2013, 04:42 PM #12Regular 1st Stringer
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