scooter13 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This view almost makes it look like the Hall of Justice from the Super Friends lolNot so much. I think Mr. Barrish is much closer.Anyone else thinks that it looks like the alien spaceship from Independence Day?I happen to like the design. It's nice to see something not look too "retro". Detroit Dragons - 2010 ULL Gait Cup ChampionsDetroit Cougars - 2010 and 2011 WAFA Wills Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 "Admiral" is correct, let's seem them break ground on this because I don't think it is going to occur in the fireseeable future.Aside from that, it looks like a supersized American Airlines Arena with a Safeco Field style retractable roof. The "development" around the stadium is the funnier part of the drawings. The area around the former Orange Bowl is far from that attractive/inviting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I was hoping for something with pastel stucco walls, or something Art Deco. This is just a big white thing. It could be anywhere. I agree about finally abandoning Neo-Retro which has run its course, but they should try things that are local and unique. Washington almost got it by going with all the white and glass, but they copped out on the modern curviness of the park by using those typical zig-zaggy high wall/low wall field dimensions that Denver and Philly and so on all have. Isn't there something distinctively Miamian that isn't just a big white thing? There's gotta be.Remember that one concept for a Rays park that would have, like, Spanish influences and stuff? That was really cool. Would've worked for the Marlins too. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 It's a nice looking park. I think that some modern parks are great even though I love the classical look. I like the glass beyond the outfield fence, should let in some natural light when the roof is closed.I hate glass beyond the outfield fence, because like Miller Park in Milwaukee, it creates an enclosed environment even when the roof is open. The best solution would be for retractable walls in the outfield so that when the roof is open, the entire park is really "open".The glass wall will retract like in Houston.Nothing on the look inside yet. But one of the more interesting features I've seen so far will be the 1,000 standing room only seats. It will really give the ballpark a lively early 20th century crowded atmosphere when the ballpark is sold out. 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It will really give the ballpark a lively early 20th century crowded atmosphere when the ballpark is sold out.Like that'll ever happen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydnimrod Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 On that first picture, is the "shiny" part that is nearest to the viewer see-through. That would look really cool, but given Hurricanes it wouldn't be a good idea. Mancakes: The Bandhttps://twitter.com/FloydNimrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkaKrock5cent Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It's a nice looking park. I think that some modern parks are great even though I love the classical look. I like the glass beyond the outfield fence, should let in some natural light when the roof is closed.I hate glass beyond the outfield fence, because like Miller Park in Milwaukee, it creates an enclosed environment even when the roof is open. The best solution would be for retractable walls in the outfield so that when the roof is open, the entire park is really "open".I agree, but some light is better than none in my mind. I think retractable walls, while possible, might be too much to ask for with the economy the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It's a nice looking park. I think that some modern parks are great even though I love the classical look. I like the glass beyond the outfield fence, should let in some natural light when the roof is closed.I hate glass beyond the outfield fence, because like Miller Park in Milwaukee, it creates an enclosed environment even when the roof is open. The best solution would be for retractable walls in the outfield so that when the roof is open, the entire park is really "open".The glass wall will retract like in Houston.Nothing on the look inside yet. But one of the more interesting features I've seen so far will be the 1,000 standing room only seats. It will really give the ballpark a lively early 20th century crowded atmosphere when the ballpark is sold out.The panels retract at Miller Park, too. Look at the 2002 Home Run Derby when Sammy Sosa hit one right through the panels under the slide and onto the boardwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just judging from pictures (having never been there), I gotta say Safeco Field is probably the best looking Retractable Roof Ballpark. When the roof is open, it simply looks like a regualr ballpark. Yes the roof is still noticeable, but I'd venture to say less so than most Retrac parks. The outfield seating area looks more like an open air park than any other Retrac park, too. It's not enclosed. Chase Field, Miller Park and Rogers Centre all are enclosed pretty much completely, with Minute Maid Park being kind of in between. Yes, it's enclosed, but with a single high "brick" wall. It's probably closer to the other parks than to Safeco. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just judging from pictures (having never been there), I gotta say Safeco Field is probably the best looking Retractable Roof Ballpark. Totally agree. I love how the roof there is basically just a big umbrella, and that the whole thing isn't enclosed. This is the reason why I can't get behind retractable roof stadiums like Miller Park, Lucas Oil, Reliant, etc. Sure, there is some light on the field, but it's still not an open-air atmosphere. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just judging from pictures (having never been there), I gotta say Safeco Field is probably the best looking Retractable Roof Ballpark. When the roof is open, it simply looks like a regualr ballpark. Yes the roof is still noticeable, but I'd venture to say less so than most Retrac parks. The outfield seating area looks more like an open air park than any other Retrac park, too. It's not enclosed. Chase Field, Miller Park and Rogers Centre all are enclosed pretty much completely, with Minute Maid Park being kind of in between. Yes, it's enclosed, but with a single high "brick" wall. It's probably closer to the other parks than to Safeco.I think difference in Safeco and other retractable roof parks is that Safeco is basically just a large pavilion with a roof. Everywhere else is sealed up when the roof is closed and in Seattle the roof is just a cover, but the outside wind can blow thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Seattle also doesn't have the oppressive heat that Houston does, or the oppressive cold that Milwaukee does, so they get to be a little more open with their roof.The panels retract at Miller Park, too. Look at the 2002 Home Run Derby when Sammy Sosa hit one right through the panels under the slide and onto the boardwalk.I thought they just had blinds that open or close. On that note, Miller Park with the roof closed and the blinds drawn is one grim place to be.one of the more interesting features I've seen so far will be the 1,000 standing room only seats. It will really give the ballpark a lively early 20th century crowded atmosphere when the ballpark is sold out.fLOLrida ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The panels retract at Miller Park, too. Look at the 2002 Home Run Derby when Sammy Sosa hit one right through the panels under the slide and onto the boardwalk.I thought they just had blinds that open or close. On that note, Miller Park with the roof closed and the blinds drawn is one grim place to be.It's definitely nicer with everything open, but I like it regardless. It's kind of frustrating in the beginning of the year when they play a whole month of baseball before opening it up; it could be 70 degrees outside and closed up, then it's not too great.I agree that SafeCo Field is the nicest with regards to the openness of the roof, but I don't get the dislike of Miller Park. When everything is open, it looks fine. The only thing I don't like is the shadows, but it still looks like an open air stadium but with a track above the scoreboard.Reverse angle is a little less friendly, as it looks more enclosed:Still, the fan-style roof allows the entire outfield to look open. It's not nearly as bad as some of the other retractable roof stadia out there...:ahem: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Don't knock-o the Pink Taco! Not this week! Not on pantone's watch! ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Don't knock-o the Pink Taco! Not this week! Not on pantone's watch!You know what would be great? If Arizona went to the Super Bowl last year, when it was in the Univ. of Phoenix Stadium. I like the Cardinals. I was just knocking their roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 You know what would be great? If Arizona went to the Super Bowl last year, when it was in the Univ. of Phoenix Stadium. Has that ever happened before? Where's Tank!? @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishheatcats Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I hate glass beyond the outfield fence, because like Miller Park in Milwaukee, it creates an enclosed environment even when the roof is open. The best solution would be for retractable walls in the outfield so that when the roof is open, the entire park is really "open".The glass wall in left field(facing downtown) will slide open, like in Houston. I love the beach idea, that will eliminate that excuse not to come to the ballpark(and it will be a pleasant 70 degrees at this beach in the summertime). Man I cannot wait for the new stadium to open!!! Flight 19 ::: Fort Lauderdale Soccer Supporters ::: DEFEND THE FORT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I love the beach idea, that will eliminate that excuse not to come to the ballpark.The "I don't really like the Marlins and won't pay to watch them" excuse, however, will continue to be invoked. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 :ahem:I never realized it was that enclosed. Seems rather pointless to even have the opening at all. I'm very very glad that my city didn't build one of these "open only right over the playing field" types of stadiums. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 :ahem:I never realized it was that enclosed. Seems rather pointless to even have the opening at all. I'm very very glad that my city didn't build one of these "open only right over the playing field" types of stadiums.It's actually kind of hard to tell from this pic. We're looking at it from the end, rather than the side. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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