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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The new renders for the new downtown arena are out on the NSMT account, and it looks very flowy. I think the inspiration is the wispy iconography associated with wizards and wizardry in general. Lots of new, bright LED signage as well. I prefer the look of the current arena myself. [/quote]

Here’s the link: https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2024/12/19/monumental-renderings-renovation-exterior-interior-capital-one-arena/

Honestly, I think it looks appalling. Those giant waves and flashing neon will completely overwhelm the beautiful classical buildings that surround the arena. In a decade or two, it will be thought of in much the same way that we think of the Hoover Building now.

The best stadiums are those that are buried so as to reduce their imposition on the cityscape. This is basically doing the exact opposite.

I hope somehow this concept gets shelved.[/quote]
You don’t live in the area, do you?

First, Capital One Arena already exists and the building height is consistent with the existing streetscape.

Second, this is only to update and modernize the facade.

Third, the building currently and already features a massive exterior video wall.[/quote]

I think people are hating on the strange glowing canopy that looks like one of those hi-tech running shoes with all the swoops. [/quote]

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