Renderings of new Vikings Stadium

Avian001 · #1 Posted **May 14, 2013, 1:49 AM**

Some stats, according to HKS Architects:

Largest ETFE roof in the world. It will be supported by a single, massive truss.

Largest pivoting glass doors in the world.

Most advanced, sustainable stadium in the world.

Will be able to accommodate any existing sports (football, soccer, baseball, hockey, NBA).

Direct entrance from the plaza to the main concourse. 1st unobstructed upper concourse in the NFL.

Connected directly into the existing Minneapolis skyway system.

TallBob · #2 Posted **May 14, 2013, 6:51 AM**

Isn't Ryan Co's. supposed to put out some plans for the 5-block area around the new stadium?

ColDayMan · #3 Posted **May 14, 2013, 2:12 PM**

It looks like an airplane hanger.

Rizzo · #4 Posted **May 14, 2013, 4:43 PM**

I like it. It's a refreshing break from the stainless steel bubbles we've seen as of late. Not to mention I love all the glass. Hopefully that solid material is some beautiful masonry or something

vid · #5 Posted **May 14, 2013, 11:13 PM**

Awesome!

ardecila · #6 Posted **May 22, 2013, 10:32 PM**

It looks like a cubist Noah's Ark.

North Star · #7 Posted **Jul 10, 2013, 9:36 PM**

An indoor stadium would be the way to go. Yes, there aren't going to be any cold weather games in December like in the old days. At the same time, it would be used year round as opposed to an open-air stadium. It would attract a Super Bowl and March Madness. Baseball would be played there for local high school and college teams. For financial reasons, an indoor stadium is the way to go.

TallBob · #8 Posted **Jul 11, 2013, 4:07 AM**

Don't forget Bob Dylan concerts!!

hudkina · #9 Posted **Jul 11, 2013, 1:51 PM**

It sort of reminds me of a megachurch, and in a way, I guess it is...

Rizzo · #10 Posted **Jul 11, 2013, 5:06 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by hudkina

It sort of reminds me of a megachurch, and in a way, I guess it is...

It does. Probably because I recall seeing this church as a kid all angular that looks eerily similar.

animatedmartian · #11 Posted **Jul 13, 2013, 11:50 AM**

I like it, but is a little too oversized for my tastes. Then again, being a sports stadium I guess it'd look weird if it was too small. It is very pretty though.

Also, fly through video anyone?

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Avian001 · #12 Posted **Dec 4, 2013, 8:58 PM**

The final design of the new Vikings stadium has been published. A bit more glass on the west elevation and the addition of another MediaMesh on the east elevation.