University of Texas DKR Football Stadium Expansion and Renovation - Page 29

StoOgE · #**561** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 11:41 PM**

Oh no, I thought I couldn't hate that dumb longhorn more than I already did, yet here we are.

Syndic · #**562** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 11:51 PM**

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Earl Campbell banner went up on the left side of the South End Zone complex today https://texassports.com/sports/2019/...ne-webcam.aspx

Ricky Williams will be on the other side.

Geckos_Rule · #**563** Posted **Aug 26, 2021, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by StoOgE

Oh no, I thought I couldn't hate that dumb longhorn more than I already did, yet here we are.

Really? Unless you're saying that you're just not a UT fan, I'm curious as to why. I think it looks much better in real life than it did in the renderings (particularly with regards to looking like a longhorn rather than a uterus).

Though, I suppose what matters will be how it looks when that section is filled with fans. If it just ends up looking like gaps in the stadium, it will probably seem a bit goofy.

JACKinBeantown · #**564** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 1:08 PM**

https://texassports.com/sports/2019/...ne-webcam.aspx

Does that say, "Myers-Briggs Legacy Club"?

Syndic · #**565** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 1:35 PM**

Just about done. Dunno what's up with the grey seats.

From CDC on Twatter

drummer · #**566** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

https://texassports.com/sports/2019/...ne-webcam.aspx

Does that say, "Myers-Briggs Legacy Club"?

If it did, everyone would be required to sit in one of 16 boxes.

JACKinBeantown · #**567** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 2:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

If it did, everyone would be required to sit in one of 16 boxes.

sjk · #**568** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 2:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Syndic

Just about done. Dunno what's up with the grey seats.

Perhaps it's to help provide more contrast to the orange Longhorn cutout, at least when there are no spectators in the stadium? Then again, it doesn't appear to be consistent throughout so I really don't know.

drummer · #**569** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 3:02 PM**

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dgs12895 · #**570** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 3:30 PM**

I really want to love the new south endzone, but there are 3 things I can't get past...
1. The fact UT/architect couldn't come up with a design to seamlessly connect with the east and west lower bowls like the north end zone.
2. That the 2 sets of tiered standing room platforms aren't exactly mirrored with each other. They should've just done away with the existing pedestrian tunnels instead of cantilevering over them.
3. That the goal post isn't centered with the tunnel.

JollyvilleJ-Rad · #**571** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 5:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by dgs12895

I really want to love the new south endzone, but there are 3 things I can't get past...
1. The fact UT/architect couldn't come up with a design to seamlessly connect with the east and west lower bowls like the north end zone.
2. That the 2 sets of tiered standing room platforms aren't exactly mirrored with each other. They should've just done away with the existing pedestrian tunnels instead of cantilevering over them.
3. That the goal post isn't centered with the tunnel.

I think 2 and 3 might be due to perspective of the photo - photographer doesn't appear to be centered on the field.

dgs12895 · #**572** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by JollyvilleJ-Rad

I think 2 and 3 might be due to perspective of the photo - photographer doesn't appear to be centered on the field.

If the photographer moved a few feet to the left to center of the field, the goal post would appear even move off-center with the tunnel

SproutingTowers · #**573** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 10:01 PM**

If you look at the corner walls on each side with the stepping pedestals there seems to be a curve which blocks fans seated behind it unable to view the field.

StoOgE · #**574** Posted **Aug 27, 2021, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

Really? Unless you're saying that you're just not a UT fan, I'm curious as to why. I think it looks much better in real life than it did in the renderings (particularly with regards to looking like a longhorn rather than a uterus).

Though, I suppose what matters will be how it looks when that section is filled with fans. If it just ends up looking like gaps in the stadium, it will probably seem a bit goofy.

Class of '05 - I just think the thing is horribly tacky in a 90s starter jacket sort of way.

valhalla · #**575** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 3:43 AM**

I just cant get past that cut out in the bottom right corner of the stands. It's killing my ocd. Also, I see no reason for it. Like it doesn't seem necessary as an architectural matter?

Lobotomizer · #**576** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 4:03 AM**

That's Bevo's corner.

Syndic · #**577** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 4:12 AM**

From Surly

dgs12895 · #**578** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 6:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Syndic

From Surly

update

JACKinBeantown · #**579** Posted **Aug 28, 2021, 11:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by valhalla

I just cant get past that cut out in the bottom right corner of the stands. It's killing my ocd. Also, I see no reason for it. Like it doesn't seem necessary as an architectural matter?

It leads to the Kool-Aid man's locker room. It's so he can make less dramatic appearances than he did in the past.

Syndic · #**580** Posted **Aug 29, 2021, 2:20 AM**

The contrast between the modern and traditional is throwing me off a bit. Hopefully they find a way to meld them a little better. This façade looks temporary.