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Old 07 Oct 2009, 01:08 PM   #1
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Default Red Bull Arena Construction Thread, Part VI - Almost There...Stay on Target...Stay on Target...

The last thread (Part V) Here.


Stadium Porn in all it's web cammy goodness here

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The Original Thread

Part the II

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Part the IV






FEATURES

Key Architectural Design Notes:

Close to the action: Seating has been moved closer to the pitch—21 feet from touchline to first row of seats.

Stadium Roof: A state-of-the-art translucent polycarbonate and aluminum roof structure

All Seats Covered: All seating is covered from inclement weather.
Red Bull Arena was re-designed to be more in line with soccer facilities worldwide.

Red Bull Arena will have a look and feel to be more soccer-oriented and provide a more fan-friendly environment to the patrons.

Media Amenities:

Media Seating: 100 seats to be located directly behind the player bench area.

Main press area will be located directly behind bench areas in the lower bowl.

Main press work area will be located underneath press seating near team locker rooms.

An additional press work area will be located on the 5th level.

Broadcast Facilities:

Facility will be equipped with state of the art facilities to handle latest in High Definition technology.

Three (3) Television Broadcast areas will be located at center field on the 5th level, just 90 feet from the action.

Three (3) Radio Broadcast areas will be located at center field on the 5th level, just 90 feet from the action.

Transportation:

Red Bull Arena will be easily accessible to fans via public transportation including the PATH Trains and NJ Transit to the Harrison Station. The Harrison Station will be refurbished as part of the Harrison Metro Center project.

Seating Capacity Breakdown:

Lower Bowl
Premium Seats (west end): 1,116
General Seats: 9,823
Barrier Free and Companion seats: 340
Total - Lower Bowl: 11,279
Upper Bowl
General Seats: 13,218
Barrier Free and Companion seats: 332
Total - Upper Bowl: 13,550
Lower Level Suites
20 suites with 12 seats per: 240
Upper Level Suites
10 suites with 12 seats per: 120
TOTAL SEATS: 25,189

FACTS AND FIGURES

Location: Harrison, New Jersey

Red Bull Arena is to be constructed on 12.34 acres, bounded by 6th Street to the west, Cape May Street to the south & east.

Land Owner: Town of Harrison, New Jersey

Projected Opening: 2009

Naming Rights Sponsor: Red Bull Energy Drink

Architect: Rossetti Architects (Los Angeles, CA)

Construction Manager/General Contractor: Hunter Roberts Construction Group, LLC.

Resident Team: New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer)

Capacity Seating: 25,189

Luxury Suites: 30 (20 lower level and 10 upper level) plus two party decks. Each suite holds 12 seats.

Premium Seats: 1,116

Stadium Clubs: Three (3) Stadium Clubs

Stadium Shops: Two (2) Retail Shops

Video Boards: Two - Video Boards, one in each end of the stadium;

One - 360-degree wraparound message board.

In-Stadium Displays: Over 300 video flat-screen panels throughout the stadium for event viewing

Field Level Signage: Field level L.E.D. signage in both end zones and opposite player benche

Concessions: There will be 65 Point of Sale concession stands between the stadiums two levels.

(Main and Upper): There will also be 20 portable vendor carts on each level to service the fans.

ATMs: There will be four ATM machines located within the stadium, one in each corner. There will also be one ATM machine located outside the stadium, adjacent to the box office window.

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Old 07 Oct 2009, 01:18 PM   #2
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Old 07 Oct 2009, 01:44 PM   #3
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Took this with the webcam around 12pm today...
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Took this with the webcam around 12pm today...
Looks like the whole field is now covered with sod.
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Looks like the whole field is now covered with sod.
that would be topsoil. sod is green.
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Ok here's the afternoon pic...


Got a few more chairs in... by Turkey time the stadium should have it's beautiful field ready and most if not all the chairs installed. Just need to install the last section of the roof and finish all the details
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that would be topsoil. sod is green.
wait......the green side goes up, dammit!
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Ok here's the afternoon pic...


Got a few more chairs in... by Turkey time the stadium should have it's beautiful field ready and most if not all the chairs installed. Just need to install the last section of the roof and finish all the details
guess it only takes a little over a day to finish one section? how many sections are there? like 60ish?
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this would've been much better...
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