[News] UPD: Aug 4 released renderings of Event Centre in OP (+ new ext. renders in post #704)

[EVERLAST]

We are competing with Edmonton FFS.
If we don't have a building that is on par or better we've failed. ...seriously.
How can we have a building look so dull. ?
We can do way better than this.....can't we?

Our downtown with the beautiful Rockies in the background needs a building that pops like the buildings close by.

I hope they make this right.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

We are competing with Edmonton FFS.
If we don't have a building that is on par or better we've failed. ...seriously...

So, mission accomplished.

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[edslunch]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

They're going to name it after a sponsor.

Or, Calgary being Calgary, the "Climate Hoax" Centre.

Surely Dodge Ram?

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by Mattman

Is this in Marda Loop? How have I never seen this

Right across from the Petrocan. Really blends in, easy to miss (I kid). To be fair, some of the corrugated panels are translucent the mock-up has them all lit up. The actual building will look better with the lights on.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Muta

Honestly Locke, I'm curious... do you ever take a step back sometimes and realize what you're posting?

I actually feel sorry for you. I hope you get the help you need.

Just waiting for the 'Thanks'

[Flames1217]

I am a complete outsider here (from Quebec City) but it's a shame that the clubhouse idea was ditched.

Having everything centralized would probably be more cost efficient and aid in building a "true" event center. The stamps are still pretty popular and soccer is slowly on the rise so it seems like a no brainer for me.

I do not know what the locals want though so yeah..

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by AC

Here's 2 earlier renders / angles:



Not sure what changed, if anything.

Is there a view of the big wall on the left? What does that face? Hopefully it’s not a big blank wall.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by getbak

If the new arena ends up having a final capacity of 18,319 as reported, it will only be 28 fewer than Rogers Place.

It will be the 15th-largest capacity in the NHL -- slightly smaller than Pittsburgh and Edmonton, slightly larger than Columbus and LA.

If you get in the top 16, anything can happen

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by edslunch

Is there a view of the big wall on the left? What does that face? Hopefully it’s not a big blank wall.

Giant screen to televise for passers-by.

Not really but that would be cool.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Locke

Just waiting for the 'Thanks'

Honestly friend, I feel bad for you. I wish you the best.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Muta

Honestly friend, I feel bad for you. I wish you the best.

I feel bad for me for having to read this melodramatic exchange.

Just PM each other and mend those bridges, nerds!

[Table 5]

All the years of waiting and drama and more waiting... for that?

I know it's one image, but that's pretty underwhelming. While it's the inside fan experience that truly matters, the exterior still offers an opportunity to make some sort of design statement, and this design choses to say nothing of consequence. You could say it will come down to materials and craftsmanship, but that's not really an area where Calgary excels either.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I feel bad for me for having to read this melodramatic exchange.

Just PM each other and mend those bridges, nerds!

I'm totally fine, I don't think Locke is though. He seems to be stuck in 2015 and can't move on. I think it's a glitch in the matrix.

[dammage79]

I'd go full Homer Simpson and just design the outer wall full of urinals all the way around the concourse. One urinal for every row of seats!

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Muta

I'm totally fine, I don't think Locke is though. He seems to be stuck in 2015 and can't move on. I think it's a glitch in the matrix.

IIRC, you had me pretty excited about Calgary next, too.

I've since forgiven you.

[SebC]

The one time you don't want the mystery box to be a boat is the time when it's a boat.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by D as in David

IIRC, you had me pretty excited about Calgary next, too.

I've since forgiven you.

Hey, CalgaryNEXT was awesome for many reasons. With projects of that magnitude though, you will never please everyone. It's all good.

[CF84]

It seems a bit plain so I made some changes.

Also, I apologize in advance.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Rendering vs Reality hit Edmonton pretty hard after the value-engineering got installed

That turned out so bad it even caused the buildings around it to become uglier.

[Northendzone]

I guess I don’t really care that much. I still have issues wrapping my head around why we are subsidizing a facility that will make some of the richest guys in Canada richer - but that being said, we are not the first city to be so dumb and we won’t be the last…….