BC Place: Stadium Refurbishment | Completed - Page 199

agrant · #**3961** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 2:51 AM**

Hopefully it'll still be cool and amazing 20+ years from now.

Pinion · #**3962** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 3:19 AM**

Are there any modern stadiums that are still amazing 20 years after being built?

The interior will get dated fast but I think the outside is classic enough to keep its neat-o factor for a while.

ckkelley · #**3963** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 3:23 AM**

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Well I don't know, how about Olympic Stadium in Montreal? hee hee!

Seriously though, BC Place is freakin' fantastic!

vanman · #**3964** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 3:43 PM**

Wow seeing the new BC Place in person is awe inspring! It commands attention from anywhere its visible, and at night you cannot miss it even if you tried. It is now truly an unforgettable landmark. There is nothing like it in North America. Vancouver's skyline has been drastically improved.

Canadian Skin · #**3965** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 3:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinion

Are there any modern stadiums that are still amazing 20 years after being built?

The interior will get dated fast but I think the outside is classic enough to keep its neat-o factor for a while.

Well, I'd say Skydome/Rogers Centre is still a unique and impressive building. Some of the new nostalgic baseball parks (starting with Camden Yards about 20 years ago) hold up.

BTW, they are testing part of the digital ring inside the stadium, as seen on the right side of the interior cam.

peterprinciple · #**3966** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 4:12 PM**

I wish they would just get on with announcing the new name of the stadium. When PAVCO says they have not made a decision yet...that's bunk. Logos, letterhead, souvenirs, signage, programming LED displays, etc take weeks if not months to design and produce in quantity. They know already and they should just tell us.

Also, I have found nothing about the unveiling of the Terry Fox Memorial. I assume it will happen in conjunction with the Annual Terry Fox Run on Sept 18th but there has been no advance press on this at all.

Just sayin'...

oy1234 · #**3967** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 5:29 PM**

Terry Fox memorial will be unveiled tomorrow:

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2011/09/terry...unveiling-september-vancouver16-at-10am/

MJDDawg · #**3968** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 5:30 PM**

Looking at the internal web cam this morning and I can't believe how bright and airy it looks inside, even though it's a dark cloudy day, the roof is closed, and no lights are on.

Will quickly make us forget about this:

Image hosted on Flikr.

MJDDawg · #**3969** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vancity

while i agree that the entire scope of the project is pretty impressive. and playing field is going to be awesome. i have an issue with the concourse. from the pics i've seen, it still looks pretty dull. certainly it's improved from the previous model of bc place, but i can't help but think they could've done more to liven up the concourse area. any disagree or agree?

Your post got me to wondering about how our renovated concourses/concessions compared to some other stadia. I still think the new look is a bit too sterile and would benefit from better lighting, colors and maybe some team banners and wrappings. But it's still not bad compared to these:

Cowboys stadium upper concourse/concession:

Lucas Oil Stadium:

Ford Field:

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Canadian Skin · #**3970** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 10:06 PM**

A few changes I've noticed today from the roof cam:

1. The seams in the fixed roof look like they are now heat-sealed and water tight.
2. They are installing the new, bigger video sign in the lower left corner.

go_leafs_go02 · #**3971** Posted **Sep 15, 2011, 10:14 PM**

They're taking down the netting to protect falls near the top of the roof. Roof does look complete now

MechMike · #**3972** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 2:13 AM**

They should incorporate the light display into a show at night like the one in Hong Kong once more buildings that use LED lighting sprout up. Seems to be trending really well here.

Citylights · #**3973** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 8:09 AM**

Three new videos from YouTube:

• Video Link

• Video Link

I like how the roof lighting goes with the LED windows. It will bring some life to the city during the dreary fall and winter months.

If you search "bc place" on youtube then sort by upload date, under search options, you can find new videos. There are a few videos from a couple days ago uploaded by a contractor that show some of the Suites as well as some concourse TV's being mounted.

WarrenC12 · #**3974** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 12:52 PM**

Tons of cool testing of the lights last night, they can do a lot of different things, like the video above.

However with respect to "light pollution", the BC Place system totally dwarfs anything else on any building in the city. It is distracting in my apartment and I live near Davie and Pacific.

Personally I don't mind it, but they will get a ton of complaints if they fire it up all the time.

MJDDawg · #**3975** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 1:39 PM**

Have they taken the web cams offline? I'm only getting messages saying that no images are available at this time.

Oops, scratch that. They're back online.

But check out LED ribbon board...looks like it says "Dolphins Win".

Pinion · #**3976** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 2:50 PM**

The lights continue to amaze but it seems they are having constant trouble with some sections. Hopefully they are easily fixed and it doesn't look perenially glitchy like Science World?

red-paladin · #**3977** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 3:02 PM**

I have a question:

Since BC Place is owned by the province, and they have certain exemptions on what City Hall can and cannot make them do, does this include turning the lights down if there are complaints?

phesto · #**3978** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 3:29 PM**

Agreed there are going to be a ton of complaints.

I live in a building near BC Place and I'm in a west facing unit so I can't see the stadium directly, but I could see the reflection off of surrounding buildings and it is bright as hell!

Personally I love the LED lighting and I would never complain about light or noise pollution downtown, but I'm really glad my place doesn't look directly at this.

LeftCoaster · #**3979** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 3:38 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJDDawg

But check out LED ribbon board...looks like it says "Dolphins Win".

Ya it totally does, I wonder if BC place will be getting a pre-season game some time soon.

cc85 · #**3980** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 5:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-paladin

I have a question:

Since BC Place is owned by the province, and they have certain exemptions on what City Hall can and cannot make them do, does this include turning the lights down if there are complaints?

Technically, provincially- and federally-owned land doesn't have to adhere to municipal policies and requirements. Generally speaking, they do adhere to them to play nice.