BC Place: Stadium Refurbishment | Completed - Page 200

Citylights · #**3981** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 5:51 PM**

They haven't even turned on the cable lighting yet.

djmk · #**3982** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 6:16 PM**

I picked up my whitecaps season tickets for the remainder of the season and the venue stated on the ticket is "Bell Pitch at BC Place"

Vancity · #**3983** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 7:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJDDawg

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:

Images hosted on newballpark.org

Not bad, but I really do hope that they spice up their concourse, cause when people enter into the stadium, the externals will definitely be impressive, but once you come in, will there be a let down? Surely half a billion dollars worth could do a bit more with regards to the concourses, than what they currently have? Spice it up a little bit, with lighting effects, flat screen tv's in the concourses, and even some flags of the Lions, or the 'Caps, since they both share the building. I'm gonna check out the stadium at some point, in either a Caps game or a Lions game, and I'm curious to see the concourse in person. It just, bugs me that they didn't do a better job with that, and that's where people will be at, during half time of a Lions game, or before the game, or when there's intermission at a Cap's game. Should be an experience to walk around the concourse of the building, and be awed at the improvements. The interior (concourse especially) will be dated pretty fast, if it remains as is. too bad, cause it's gonna cost another couple "millions" to upgrade that part of the stadium. May as well have done it with the half billion they spent in this upgrade.

peterprinciple · #**3984** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 7:16 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vancity

Not bad, but I really do hope that they spice up their concourse, cause when people enter into the stadium, the externals will definitely be impressive, but once you come in, will there be a let down? Surely half a billion dollars worth could do a bit more with regards to the concourses, than what they currently have? Spice it up a little bit, with lighting effects, flat screen tv's in the concourses, and even some flags of the Lions, or the 'Caps, since they both share the building. I'm gonna check out the stadium at some point, in either a Caps game or a Lions game, and I'm curious to see the concourse in person. It just, bugs me that they didn't do a better job with that, and that's where people will be at, during half time of a Lions game, or before the game, or when there's intermission at a Cap's game. Should be an experience to walk around the concourse of the building, and be awed at the improvements. The interior (concourse especially) will be dated pretty fast, if it remains as is. too bad, cause it's gonna cost another couple "millions" to upgrade that part of the stadium. May as well have done it with the half billion they spent in this upgrade.

I would suggest that you visit the BC Place website to view the new interior. Your concerns have already been addressed. Check your facts or read the thread thoroughly before complaining with no basis in fact.

The teams havent even moved in yet. Maybe wait until the team spirit is in the new building before judging. You dont hang artwork in a new home until you have moved in...do you?

Smooth · #**3985** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 7:18 PM**

I heard from a friend who is with the Whitecaps organization that they haven't done any renos on the players locker rooms. Apparently all the showers haven't been updated since they were first built.

I hope that the Lions & Whitecaps organizations will push for some updates. I know when the Canucks redid their locker loom they said it was part of their effort to attract top talent.

Canadian Skin · #**3986** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 7:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

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

Maybe they got a used control panel from Miami?

S.W.M.Design · #**3987** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 8:10 PM**

They just unveiled the new Terry Fox Statues today. They also used the giant screen behind them to tell the story of his journey.

http://www.vancouversun.com/Terry+statues+unveiled+Vancouver/5414771/story.html?tab=PHOT

hankthetank · #**3988** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 8:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.W.M.Design

They just unveiled the new Terry Fox Statues today. They also used the giant screen behind them to tell the story of his journey.

http://www.vancouversun.com/Terry+statues+unveiled+Vancouver/5414771/story.html?tab=PHOT

Beats the hell outta the old one!

What a contrast the old is compared to the new. Look how dull BC Place looks too...

S.W.M.Design · #**3989** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 8:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by hankthetank

Beats the hell outta the old one!

What a contrast the old is compared to the new. Look how dull BC Place looks too...

I agree. I didn't even know the arch was a Terry Fox memorial until a few years ago. It didn't represent him at all.

crazyjoeda · #**3990** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:09 PM**

To say the old memorial was terrible is an understatement. It was embarrassing and because it had no apparent meaning almost disrespectful.

The new one is great! A well thought out design that invites the public to experience the memorial up close. I love it.

nobase2010 · #**3991** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:22 PM**

• Video Link

JimmyJ · #**3992** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:27 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Skin

Maybe they got a used control panel from Miami?

Or maybe the testing software comes from Miami.

JimmyJ · #**3993** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by phesto

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.

I think the lights are awesome, but I'd be willing to bet we aren't going to see all these flashing/cycling colours on a regular basis. This is just testing to get out the gremlins. Chances are 90% of the time, the effect will be subtle uplighting on the masts and a less vibrant roof colour (probably white, like the ring on the old marshmallow), with possible displays of colour and motion during TD's, goals, or special events (i.e. pink during the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, red and white on Canada Day, green on St. Patty's Day, etc.).

peterprinciple · #**3994** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyJ

I think the lights are awesome, but I'd be willing to bet we aren't going to see all these flashing/cycling colours on a regular basis. This is just testing to get out the gremlins. Chances are 90% of the time, the effect will be subtle uplighting on the masts and a less vibrant roof colour (probably white, like the ring on the old marshmallow), with possible displays of colour and motion during TD's, goals, or special events (i.e. pink during the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, red and white on Canada Day, green on St. Patty's Day, etc.).

My thoughts exactly.

nobase2010 · #**3995** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 9:53 PM**

My picture today.

nobase2010 · #**3996** Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 11:34 PM**

• Video Link

Denscity · #**3997** Posted **Sep 17, 2011, 1:54 AM**

from the webcam the massive scoreboard is all but complete. only the non visible far side needs a few more sections installed.

Prometheus · #**3998** Posted **Sep 17, 2011, 2:36 AM**

Global's story on the unveiling, including a couple of interesting tidbits about Terry Fox and his run:

• Video Link

Vancity · #**3999** Posted **Sep 17, 2011, 8:56 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterprinciple

I would suggest that you visit the BC Place website to view the new interior. Your concerns have already been addressed. Check your facts or read the thread thoroughly before complaining with no basis in fact.

The teams havent even moved in yet. Maybe wait until the team spirit is in the new building before judging. You dont hang artwork in a new home until you have moved in...do you?

You don't have to wait until the teams move in. They are going to be in there in like two weeks, maybe less time than that. It's a fact that the Lions and Whitecaps are going to play at BC Place, why do they have to wait until those teams actually move in, before hanging artwork?

My judgement is based on the images that are in circulation. And there's been no updates to the concourses, to my knowledge (has there?), so based on what's out there, it's dull. It could be better (much better, especially with the money that's gone into these renovations). Just sayin...

vanman · #**4000** Posted **Sep 17, 2011, 1:54 PM**

Judging by how much of the finishing touches have been accomplished in the last two weeks I'm sure they could work miracles in the next two and surprise everybody with the new interior.

Btw, just found out I'm going to the Lion's game on opening day!