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Maccabi · April 9th, 2006, 08:51 PM

Is a retractable roof really needed in Arizona?

Maccabi · April 9th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Maccabi · April 9th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Imperfect Ending · April 9th, 2006, 09:22 PM

nicee....
but where is the city?

Bigmac1212 · April 9th, 2006, 09:37 PM

It's in Glendale, a couple of miles northeast of Downtown Phoenix, AZ. Right to the north of the stadium is Glendale Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes.

CharlieP · April 9th, 2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maccabi

Is that Marilyn Manson in a blonde wig??!

Socrates · April 9th, 2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Maccabi

Is a retractable roof really needed in Arizona?

YES.

Brent H. · April 9th, 2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maccabi

Is a retractable roof really needed in Arizona?

Due to the heat it is a must, thats one of the reasons why no one shows up to cards games now in Sun Devil Stadium (theyre also not very good), the baseball field in Phoenix has one as well.

Bigmac1212 · April 10th, 2006, 12:38 AM

When you average 40 degrees Celcius in August/September, having a retractable roof stadium for (American) football is a must.

The unique aspect of the roof in Phoenix/Glendale is that it's on a elipical track, a first in athletic venues. Most retractable roofs are on a straight track, including Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix.

Maccabi · April 10th, 2006, 01:55 PM

I see.But air conditioning and ventilation is also a must.

matherto · April 10th, 2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieP

Is that Marilyn Manson in a blonde wig??!

really is hideous isn't she

rantanamo · April 25th, 2006, 10:09 AM

victory · April 25th, 2006, 10:30 AM

Looking good. How long until completion?

HoldenV8 · April 25th, 2006, 10:37 AM

Impressive. A definate upgrade over Sundevil Stadium.

Durbsboi · April 25th, 2006, 12:29 PM

I love this stadium, when I first saw the renders, I thought 'they'll never build it' but hey they proved me wrong, I'm soo jealous of this!

but why is it that most NFL stadiums have that blank wall on the sides? even relliant in Texas has it.

rantanamo · April 25th, 2006, 01:56 PM

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but why is it that most NFL stadiums have that blank wall on the sides? even relliant in Texas has it.

I don't follow. Reliant has blank walls on the side?

Durbsboi · April 25th, 2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rantanamo

I don't follow. Reliant has blank walls on the side?

GNU · April 25th, 2006, 03:14 PM

wow, looks nice. The stands are a bit too flat though.

rantanamo · April 25th, 2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Durbsboi

Let's examine the quote of your's:

"most". What are the others with such a space? Georgia Dome, maybe? Superdome, maybe? The NFL = 31 stadiums. That is maybe four. Perhaps you could add Ford Field. I wouldn't count it or Reliant, leaving 3. Lucas Oil will have glass walls, but those are retractable and serve to bring in more light.

Also, I don't see the commonality. The Reliant portion is obviously an overhang, there for the huge widescreen video board and ad board. Its hanging off of a structural part of the roof. The AZ wall, looks like a wall. Keeps the roof higher, keeping the stadium more airy is my guess. Its a dome, not an outdoor english soccer stadium. I don't think its much different than the large space above the ends at Dragao or Zentralstadion. Instead of being outdoors, like Dragao, the goal of this stadium is to be indoors when the roof is closed.

I bet you see all kinds of ads, posters and flags. Remember, this is the US, not a stadium trying gain a UEFA 5 star rating. Ads will be everywhere, and that's probably the best place. One thing that certainly will be there is their crowd noise meter.

rantanamo · April 25th, 2006, 05:49 PM

roof open

a little idea of the scale of the video boards

the retractable field

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Bigmac1212 Always looking up! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sun Devil Country Posts: 296 Likes (Received): 0	When you average 40 degrees Celcius in August/September, having a retractable roof stadium for (American) football is a must. The unique aspect of the roof in Phoenix/Glendale is that it's on a elipical track, a first in athletic venues. Most retractable roofs are on a straight track, including Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix.

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Maccabi BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Athens Posts: 203 Likes (Received): 0	I see.But air conditioning and ventilation is also a must.

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HoldenV8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 182 Likes (Received): 0	Impressive. A definate upgrade over Sundevil Stadium.

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GNU Gnuru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brave GNU World Posts: 2,775 Likes (Received): 19	wow, looks nice. The stands are a bit too flat though.

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rantanamo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,872 Likes (Received): 9	roof open a little idea of the scale of the video boards the retractable field