Interms of pure architectural beauty, combining form and function with tradition and modern in wonderful symmetry, it's hard to beat Arrowhead for an outdoor stadium.

http://football.ballparks.com/NCAA/ConfUSA/Rice/

A few pictures and info on Rice Stadium. Was looking for a picture from the westside upper deck where you can catch a glimpse of downtown, but couldn't find it. The Conference USA 1996 game picture (looks like vs. SMU) is from the eastside. Just above it is a picture from the westside, but facing southeast looking at the nearby Texas Medical Center.

I like FedEx field. They didn't waste any space and have lots of luxury boxes, premium and club level seating.

(09-18-2013 03:23 PM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  My guess is that Minny has the best Stadium around, and modern amenities of an NFL Stadium.

Having never been to that stadium in person it's incredible how it looks much larger than 50k.

This type of image makes it seem like it would seat atleast 60k:


To me, this is a classic, clean looking stadium. I like it.

(09-18-2013 04:17 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  I like FedEx field. They didn't waste any space and have lots of luxury boxes, premium and club level seating.

The NFL stadiums today are mostly off of the charts loaded.

Michigan in the 115 thousand seat category.
NDSU in the 20 thousand seat category.
The Kibbie Dome in the under 20 thousand seat category.
Texas State in the 30 thousand seat category .

(09-18-2013 04:25 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  

(09-18-2013 03:23 PM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  My guess is that Minny has the best Stadium around, and modern amenities of an NFL Stadium.

Having never been to that stadium in person it's incredible how it looks much larger than 50k.

This type of image makes it seem like it would seat atleast 60k:


To me, this is a classic, clean looking stadium. I like it.

Yeah it looks great. The upper decks are not large but in many stadiums they are, like an illusion. They have chairbacks where you need them an bleacher seats for the rest.

(09-18-2013 03:23 PM)CougarRed Wrote:  Interms of pure architectural beauty, combining form and function with tradition and modern in wonderful symmetry, it's hard to beat Arrowhead for an outdoor stadium.

Could say the exact same thing about the adjacent Kaufmann Stadium. In an era full of bland cookie cutters, Kansas City was farsighted enough to create two of the best stadiums in their respective leagues.

(09-18-2013 02:53 PM)Love and Honor Wrote:  FYI, when Miami football was at its historical peak in the sixties and seventies, many alumni got together and wanted to make this Liberty Bowl-esq stadium happen:

I think that was the prototype football stadium of the South circa 1960's. Was that the same design Tampa used when the Creamsicle Buccaneers first stunk up the field? The "sombrero".

And yes, TCF is a great venue. Location is good and now it's next to the rail line that goes between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.

(09-18-2013 02:48 PM)vandiver49 Wrote:  Terry, if ND has stuck with the original 60K bowl then I would agree with its classic timeless look. But the exterior additions are going to make it no different than UM, FSU, and UTK in appearance.

On the inside.....

My favorite is Colorado State's new on-campus stadium, officially-unofficially scheduled for operation Fall 2016. Seats 43K with expansion capabilities built into the original construction. Should be eco-friendly, green, LEED, etc. Many amenities, and best of all: a brewery in the structure.

"We are Colorado State, and here we come!" -head football coach Jim McElwain at his just-got-hired press conference in Jan 2012.

Hadn't seen the aerial view of Arrowhead -- that is a great-looking stadium.

Arrowhead always makes me think think of John Elway's first game there, when he lined up under the guard at one point. What a loud, raucous place.

(09-18-2013 10:59 PM)All Rams All The Time Wrote:  My favorite is Colorado State's new on-campus stadium, officially-unofficially scheduled for operation Fall 2016. Seats 43K with expansion capabilities built into the original construction. Should be eco-friendly, green, LEED, etc. Many amenities, and best of all: a brewery in the structure.

"We are Colorado State, and here we come!" -head football coach Jim McElwain at his just-got-hired press conference in Jan 2012.

will they sell beer at games?

(09-18-2013 10:50 PM)Blackhawk-eye Wrote:  

(09-18-2013 02:53 PM)Love and Honor Wrote:  FYI, when Miami football was at its historical peak in the sixties and seventies, many alumni got together and wanted to make this Liberty Bowl-esq stadium happen:

I think that was the prototype football stadium of the South circa 1960's. Was that the same design Tampa used when the Creamsicle Buccaneers first stunk up the field? The "sombrero".

And yes, TCF is a great venue. Location is good and now it's next to the rail line that goes between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.

Funny that the architect drew it half full.

(09-18-2013 11:23 PM)canewton Wrote:  

(09-18-2013 10:50 PM)Blackhawk-eye Wrote:  

(09-18-2013 02:53 PM)Love and Honor Wrote:  FYI, when Miami football was at its historical peak in the sixties and seventies, many alumni got together and wanted to make this Liberty Bowl-esq stadium happen:

I think that was the prototype football stadium of the South circa 1960's. Was that the same design Tampa used when the Creamsicle Buccaneers first stunk up the field? The "sombrero".

And yes, TCF is a great venue. Location is good and now it's next to the rail line that goes between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.

Funny that the architect drew it half full.

Ah... don't start that on here... people are still coming in from tailgate...he drew it 40 minutes before kick off.

(09-18-2013 06:29 PM)Love and Honor Wrote:  

(09-18-2013 03:23 PM)CougarRed Wrote:  Interms of pure architectural beauty, combining form and function with tradition and modern in wonderful symmetry, it's hard to beat Arrowhead for an outdoor stadium.

Could say the exact same thing about the adjacent Kaufmann Stadium. In an era full of bland cookie cutters, Kansas City was farsighted enough to create two of the best stadiums in their respective leagues.

I like both of those stadiums because they have that '60's futuristic look. Its what I imagine John Lautner (who built Bob Hope's house) would design if he built ballparks. By virtue of the sheer proliferation, the exteriors of these 'modern retro classic' ballparks have the same lack the distinctiveness as the 'cookie cutter' stadiums of the previous generation.

My favorite is M&T Bank Stadium. But I am a bit biased



Tag team partner Camden Yards in tow



Interior




I like Seattle's Centurylink Field simply because it was specifically designed to be loud



And I think Alabama has the best college stadium



Interior

IMO Lambeau Field is the premier NFL stadium. It's an antique, but absolutely beautiful on game day, especially now that it's been updated to modern standards...

I really like it when a stadium doesn't look hideous from the street. While we all see things from a blimp's point of view, we sometimes never consider how this stadium is perceived from eye level.

DKR Memorial (University of Texas - Austin) does a great job of not looking like a fugly mess from the street.



As for their new facade on the upper deck extension? To be honest with you all I don't know if I'm sold on it yet. It appears to clash with what the rest of the building is trying to do in terms materials and scale. I would need to really be up close to it in order for further review.

(09-19-2013 09:20 AM)adcorbett Wrote:  My favorite is M&T Bank Stadium. But I am a bit biased

I like Seattle's Centurylink Field simply because it was specifically designed to be loud

And I think Alabama has the best college stadium

All of those stadiums (and many large stadiums) have one thing in common:

The first row of seats is a long way from the outer boundary of the buffer zone.

They are beautiful. But personally, I give them demerits for being too far from the field.