But in December, the board decided it shouldn't abandon the naming-rights option, and Romani went back to Invesco with the hybrid-name idea. The mutual fund company liked it and went ahead with negotiations. Invesco Funds, like other mutual funds, has been hurt by the recessionary economy and the stock market's travails, but the company contends it still has strong, core portfolios and diverse investment options.
After the deal went through, naming rights opponents sued the stadium district, alleging it illegally sold those rights and demanding the Mile High Stadium name be used on the new sports facility. Last year, though, a judge found the district did nothing illegal and dismissed the suit. Critics of the Sydney Olympic Stadium claimed that although the design was functional, its appearance was uninspiring.
The size of the place, combined with the technical demands, meant that art had to take a back seat. What's more, the huge structure dwarfs the nearby aquatic center and tree-lined boulevards. Noted architect Philip Cox told reporters that the Sydney Stadium "looks like a Pringles potato chip, does not break new ground, and is not iconic enough.
However, when the Olympic Torch was passed through the crowds and the cauldron carrying the Olympic Flame rose up above a towering waterfall, it's likely that many people thought the Sydney Olympic Stadium was spectacular. Like Olympic stadia of the modern era, Olympic Stadium was built to be reconfigured after the games.
Today's ANZ Stadium doesn't look quite like the one shown here. By , some of the open-air seats were removed and the roofing was extended. Capacity is now no more than 84,, but many of the seating sections are movable to allow different configurations of the playing field. Yes, the spiral stairs are still there. In , the stadium was scheduled to be redeveloped again, including the addition of a retractable roof. Unlike many other stadia, it's rectangular design and angled seating put the spectators closer to the action taking place on real grass.
The architects and engineers spent two years experimenting with the best roof angle to use that would allow the proper sunlight to enter the stadium and keep the grass field in top condition. Architect Peter Eisenman designed an innovative facade for the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, but it's the playing field that really rocks and rolls.
The University of Phoenix Stadium has North America's first fully retractable natural grass playing field. The grass field rolls out of the stadium on an The tray has a sophisticated irrigation system and holds a few inches of water to keep the grass moist. The field, with 94, square feet over 2 acres of natural grass, stays outside in the sun until game day.
This allows the grass to get maximum sun and nourishment and also frees up the stadium floor for other events. Yes, that University of Phoenix , the school without an intercollegiate sports team to its name.
Shortly after the Arizona Cardinals Stadium opened in , naming rights were acquired by the Phoenix-based business, who uses this purchased privilege to brand and advertise the University of Phoenix. Encompassing 1. Peter Eisenman's design for the University of Phoenix Stadium is modeled after the shape of a barrel cactus. Along the stadium facade, vertical glass slots alternate with reflective metal panels. A translucent "Bird-Air" fabric roof fills the interior space with light and air.
Two ton panels in the roof can be opened during mild weather. With a foot high fabric roof, the Georgia Dome was as tall as a story building. The iconic Atlanta stadium was large enough for major sporting events, concerts, and conventions. The 7-story building covered 8. And yet, careful architectural planning of the Georgia Dome gave the enormous space a feeling of intimacy.
The stadium was oval and the seats were set relatively close to the field. The famous domed roof was made of Teflon-coated fiberglass panels that spanned a vast area of 8. The cables that supported the roof were A few years after the Georgia Dome was constructed, heavy rain pooled in a section of the roof and ripped it open.
The roof was adapted to prevent future problems. The tornado that struck Atlanta in March ripped holes in the roof, but amazingly, the fiberglass panels did not cave in. It became the world's largest cable-supported domed stadium when it opened in On November 20, , the Georgia Dome was demolished and replaced with a newer stadium. The Italian architect and Pritzker Laureate Renzo Piano incorporated vast expanses of sky into the design of this saucer-shaped stadium.
Separated into 26 distinct "petals" or divisions, the tiered seating is covered with Teflon coated fiberglass fabric held in place with tubular stainless steel.
Piano's Building Workshop developed what they called a "large flower" made of concrete — the building material of the day — which blooms with a space-age fabric roof. The stadium is a sleek, sophisticated structure with soaring glass atria and two enormous scoreboards, each spanning 94 feet wide by 24 feet high.
But, for many visitors, the stadium's most memorable feature is the foot steel-and-concrete pirate ship docked in the north end zone. Modeled after a pirate ship from the early s, the ship at Raymond James Stadium creates a dramatic spectacle at Buccaneer games.
Whenever the Buccaneer team scores a field goal or a touchdown, the ship's cannon fires rubber footballs and confetti. An animatronic parrot perches on the ship's stern and chatters to football fans. The ship is part of Buccaneer Cove, a make-believe Caribbean village with concession stands selling tropical drinks.
The stadium is now sometimes called the Ray Jay and the New Sombrero. The stadium's official name comes from the Raymond James Financial company, which purchased the naming rights shortly before the stadium opened.
New seats were installed in because the originals faded from red to pink. The two wings were temporary, but now this sweeping structure is a permanent site for aquatic activities at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. When the St. Petersburg Times newspaper changed its name to the Tampa Bay Times in , the name of the sports arena changed, too.
It's changed again. Amalie Oil Company, based in Tampa, Florida, bought the naming rights in Crecent-shaped as a letter C , the publicly-funded architecture symbolically reflects the Charlotte, North Carolina community.
Charter Communications completed its buyout of Time Warner Cable in Then why not call it "Charter," you might ask. It is best to travel as light as possible into the stadium, with any belongings in a clear plastic bag. This is due to the decades-long record of sellouts over the years. The concessions prices are about average for the NFL, but they do offer a wider menu selection with many regional favorites.
It salutes athletes who grew up in Colorado or had their sports careers in the state. Membership covers all sports and includes athletes from high school sports all the way up to the professional level.
The Bud Light Rooftops are located on the level of both the east and west stands. They offer full bar service and heated high-top tables along with terrific views of both downtown Denver and peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
It also makes a great add-on activity for your ski vacation in late fall and early winter. Make sure you arrive early to enjoy the western hospitality and the many pieces of stunning public art that dot the stadium complex. Did you enjoy this content?
Help support our work by becoming a supporter of Stadium Journey on Patreon. Michael Davis - The atmosphere before the game, from the restaurants in downtown Denver, to the tailgating and pregame activities, to the final whistle, all make the trip to a Denver Broncos game truly a Mile-High Experience.
Denver Broncos website. Empower Field at Mile High website. Pepsi Center — Denver Nuggets. Coors Field — Colorado Rockies. Predominantly Orange. Regular concrete would not have held the weight of our excavators. Six excavators and two crawler cranes with lattice booms were used throughout the project. We executed a plan that included pulling each bay of Mile High down once each bay was prepared, cut and ready to pull. Once cut, each section would remain standing on its own until it was brought down.
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