New Downtown Calgary Arena

[monocle]

Oh, and a little tidbit from an HF poster who attended a season ticket holders' something or other with Burke.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?p=91719065&highlight=#post91719065

"He said we'd hear something about the new rink in the next few months. Though what I'm hearing is that the west end proposal (Greyhound) will be the one that flies."

Are one of you guys that poster? Lots of murmurs that it's WV... Or is this a large echo chamber?

[Riise]

Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Wherever the new stadium complex ends up being the food and beverage services NEED to improve. Even the latest changes at the Dome have yielded some pretty poor results. Certainly, an expanded concourse will lead to some better food options along with some restaurants that have views of the ice. Edmonton's new rink will have loge seating with access to it's own food and beverage section, that will be pretty awesome. There also better be some awesome beer!

Over the last two weeks, I have visited four football grounds in the UK. It's interesting to note the difference in user expectations as my biggest gripe was when they didn't have any meat pies available.

Forget craft beer, give me terraced standing room! Although I wouldn't complain if the new arena had truffle fries with mayo. And peppered steak pies.

[DizzyEdge]

Originally Posted by rotten42

First spy shots of the proposed arena for the Flames

Can I tweet that rotten24? (crediting you however you like)

[The Fisher Account]

Why don't you quote the actual designer who posted it on here and CPuck back in June:

http://davesgeekyideas.com/2014/06/21/calgary-stetson-arena-concept/

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by rotten42

First spy shots of the proposed arena for the Flames

Lol!!!!

It's a beaut!!!! Harkens back to our western heritage.

[DizzyEdge]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Why don't you quote the actual designer who posted it on here and CPuck back in June:

http://davesgeekyideas.com/2014/06/21/calgary-stetson-arena-concept/

Done

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Why don't you quote the actual designer who posted it on here and CPuck back in June:

http://davesgeekyideas.com/2014/06/21/calgary-stetson-arena-concept/

Reading it he almost seems serious about the design. On second thought he couldn't be.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by The Chemist

Personally, I think 27 000 is quite a bit too small for Calgary. It really ought to be 32k+, IMO, with the potential to be expanded to 40k+ for special events.

I agree. Considering that the Stamps have been in the 28-36 thousand attendance range for the last 15 years, I don't think it would be wise to limit capacity below that number. Expandability for special events is also key given that this will really be the only major stadium in Calgary.

Considering that Winnipeg and Regina are going to be at 33,000 with expandability to 40,000, I would think that Calgary, with its potential to attract major sports and entertainment events more frequently, should be considering a slightly higher number. Let's say 37,000, expandable to 45,000.

[rotten42]

Originally Posted by DizzyEdge

Can I tweet that rotten24? (crediting you however you like)

They aren't mine. They showed up in my Facebook feed.

[monocle]

Originally Posted by O-tacular

Reading it he almost seems serious about the design. On second thought he couldn't be.

"I enjoyed making this concept, which is surprisingly the first architecture design I have posted. "

Whether it's a troll job or earnest, I enjoyed that link more than I should have. Comments were a bonus.

[You Need A Thneed]

The Stamps stadium will 100% gauranteed be able to be expanded to 40k+. Hosting a grey cup requires at least 40,000 seats.

[Tills13]

Originally Posted by rotten42

First spy shots of the proposed arena for the Flames

I just threw up a little.

[Chadillaccc]

I literally almost fell off my chair laughing! I would honestly die if that was our new arena.

[Ramsayfarian]

I think it's a well thought out design. Notice the rafters are outside, since Calgary has very few banners to display, there's little need to have them under the roof.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

I think it's a well thought out design. Notice the rafters are outside, since Calgary has very few banners to display, there's little need to have them under the roof.

I thought those were hitching posts for our horses.

[Ramsayfarian]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I thought those were hitching posts for our horses.

I take it you're referring to what's commonly known as the brim. You are correct, those are hitching posts for horses and unruly children. I'm referring to the crown or the top of the "hat".

Unless of course, you have really tall horses, then I stand corrected.

[Fuzz]

Ah, of course, I hadn't noticed the rafters above the hat. Aren't those the gallows aus country folk hang the no-good outlaws from?

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Why don't you quote the actual designer who posted it on here and CPuck back in June:

http://davesgeekyideas.com/2014/06/21/calgary-stetson-arena-concept/

Good point, but perhaps the designer should also credit Devin Henry for the background rendering in the daylight image. That is one of his earliest future skyline works if I am not mistaken.

[Ramsayfarian]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Ah, of course, I hadn't noticed the rafters above the hat. Aren't those the gallows aus country folk hang the no-good outlaws from?

Well considering your lack of banners, outlaws will do.

[The Fisher Account]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Good point, but perhaps the designer should also credit Devin Henry for the background rendering in the daylight image. That is one of his earliest future skyline works if I am not mistaken.

One thing at a time!