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North_Regina_Boy · #**2361** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:23 PM**

Bathroom Fixtures old 123 new 861... I think we will be able to have a good bathroom experience.

HomeInMyShoes · #**2362** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:23 PM**

Woo!

Devon · #**2363** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:26 PM**

I'm into it! I think one important thing to remember as well, this is in a city of barely over 200,000 in Canada. That's impressive in its own right.

FrankieFlowerpot · #**2364** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:27 PM**

Congrats guys - it's a beauty

North_Regina_Boy · #**2365** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Devon

I'm into it! I think one important thing to remember as well, this is in a city of barely over 200,000 in Canada. That's impressive in its own right.

Haha yea, 200,000 and a stadium that rivals a lot of US stadiums very impressive. (Not in seating capacity) but overall design.

North_Regina_Boy · #**2366** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:29 PM**

Dan0myte · #**2367** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:33 PM**

They went with the North-South field design! There were questions about whether that would actually happen or not, so it's good to see that. Definitely evens out the sunlight on the seating so there's not going to be a "Shady side" and a "Sunny side" anymore like at Taylor Field.

Anyone else think the spectator roof looks like two fingers pointing at the Mosaic sign?

Dan0myte · #**2368** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:35 PM**

There's the existing park to the west of the stadium. Looks like it should integrate nicely. The Cathedral neighbourhood & Sask Drive were poorly rendered, but that's neither here nor there.

Devon · #**2369** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:37 PM**

I had to cut the video short, any word on materials?

North_Regina_Boy · #**2370** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:41 PM**

Yes the external rendered buildings could of been better. But hey that's not the focus AT ALL. I think they have, for the price and population, delivered a design that is steller! Can't wait to get my season tickets and to be there for the first Rider game!

Make it VS Winnipeg or Calgary please CFL!

Dan0myte · #**2371** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:42 PM**

For those mentioning four cranes would be used, you are correct!

http://newmosaicstadium.com/article_facts.php

Festivus · #**2372** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:44 PM**

The sign/screen definitely looks a little small and out of proportion, but maybe that will change in the construction process.

Crisis · #**2373** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:47 PM**

I think it looks fantastic! Far nicer than what I was expecting. Looks like the "roof ready" idea has been dropped, which is fine by me. Does anyone know what material is being used for the canopies? Tough to tell from the rendering if it is fabric, metal mesh or plastic.

Dan0myte · #**2374** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Crisis

I think it looks fantastic! Far nicer than what I was expecting. Looks like the "roof ready" idea has been dropped, which is fine by me. Does anyone know what material is being used for the canopies? Tough to tell from the rendering if it is fabric, metal mesh or plastic.

The site elludes to it being a clear, solid material. My assumption is something near plexiglass but maybe less translucent.

wacko · #**2375** Posted **May 22, 2014, 4:55 PM**

The average concourse width in the new stadium is 30 feet, as compared to 25 feet in Mosaic Stadium. Average seat width will be 20 inches in general admission seating, compared to the current 18" in the grandstands. Average distance between rows will be 33 inches, compared to the old 28" (west) or 30" (east). And 38 restrooms with 861 fixtures, compared to 22 restrooms in Mosaic Stadium.

There's a lot to like about this stadium. The design I think is elegant and modern. Sunken bowl too, with 68% of seating below grade. If this is what can be built within the given budget and timeframe, I'm definitely on board for it. Really glad that we have an experienced architectural company for this one; that's probably the biggest step ahead of Winnipeg.

My main concern would be the relative lack of extra space to expand (unless the scoreboard at the south end can be moved back and raised higher?). I'm assuming the standing room space at the south end can be easily converted to seating areas for Grey Cups. I'm also a little surprised that only a few more accessible seating spaces were added.

I also wonder whether the stadium can be fully completed by spring 2017; that's a pretty tight timeline. Better get cracking, boys!

North_Regina_Boy · #**2376** Posted **May 22, 2014, 5:00 PM**

Well they have the completion set for August 2016. So they have time on-hand if they have overruns. And Construction (piles and such) will start next month. So I think that their time frame is much more conservative than Winnipeg's was. Didn't Winnipeg state a year to complete?

Also I am curious to find out about Club Seating! Me want one of those seats!

wacko · #**2377** Posted **May 22, 2014, 5:07 PM**

Really? August 2016 to get most of the work done, other than turf and finishing touches? That'll be pretty impressive, if they can do it. I seem to recall Winnipeg took three years to get a two-year project done. Always good to have a goal to work towards though, while allowing some extra time for any delays.

Echoes · #**2378** Posted **May 22, 2014, 5:07 PM**

Looks great!!!

What does Chad Novak think?

Nathan · #**2379** Posted **May 22, 2014, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Echoes

Looks great!!!

What does Chad Novak think?

He is developing a counter-proposal that would replace the field surface with a racing oval.

Nathan · #**2380** Posted **May 22, 2014, 5:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by wacko

The average concourse width in the new stadium is 30 feet, as compared to 25 feet in Mosaic Stadium. Average seat width will be 20 inches in general admission seating, compared to the current 18" in the grandstands. Average distance between rows will be 33 inches, compared to the old 28" (west) or 30" (east). And 38 restrooms with 861 fixtures, compared to 22 restrooms in Mosaic Stadium.

There's a lot to like about this stadium. The design I think is elegant and modern. Sunken bowl too, with 68% of seating below grade. If this is what can be built within the given budget and timeframe, I'm definitely on board for it. Really glad that we have an experienced architectural company for this one; that's probably the biggest step ahead of Winnipeg.

My main concern would be the relative lack of extra space to expand (unless the scoreboard at the south end can be moved back and raised higher?). I'm assuming the standing room space at the south end can be easily converted to seating areas for Grey Cups. I'm also a little surprised that only a few more accessible seating spaces were added.

I also wonder whether the stadium can be fully completed by spring 2017; that's a pretty tight timeline. Better get cracking, boys!

Re: expansion

That's set of what I was thinking, this looks like the expanded 40k capacity in the renders (with the second level north endzone seating), so I wouldn't be surprised if it could get bumped a bit higher down the road with adjustments to the south endzone setup... At least I hope it can.. 40k is far too low for a long term max capacity (it's even too low for short term as far as Grey Cups go, IMO at least).