Updated Jan 9, 2013 - 2:44 pm
Arena design proposal now boasts pop of color among Seattle's skyline
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One architect on the project referred to it as "The Icon," according to KING 5.
The architects say that at night the orange cylindrically shaped portion of the arena would glow.
Other design changes may include the use of more glass, a terraced entry and a civic "front porch."
The original design submissions from 360 Architecture were reviewed for the first time by a citizens panel of experts Tuesday night.
The five-member-citizen panel, the Downtown Design Review Board, quizzed arena investor Chris Hansen's architects about how their designs fit into local development guidelines.
The formal design review process is a first-of-its kind for a Seattle sports facility.
The options for the $490 million, 18,000- to 20,000-seat facility includes soaring glass, brick and concrete walls, wide, cascading entrance steps, with views of Elliot Bay from the top.
360 Architecture Inc. has told the city's Design and Review Board that the new arena will be unique and pedestrian friendly, and blend well with the neighborhood.
The design proposals, including the preferred design with "Icon" addendum include several "pros" and a couple of "cons" -
Some of the Pros:
- strong visual and inspirational connections to downtown to the north.
- transparency at interior public circulation is maximized to allow views to and from and create way-finding by landmarks.
- terraced entry plaza and multiple outdoor decks allows for different scales of activities and create a ceremonial civic "front porch."
Cons:
- open space gathered to northwest - terraced de-sign less ideal for very large gatherings.
- contemporary fenestration approach relies on materiality to blend with context.
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messiah101 wrote...Whats the Floor plan look like?December 12, 2012 7:42 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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justanotheridiot wrote...That building...December 12, 2012 7:43 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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R L M 456 wrote...justanotheridiot --this looks like a NUKE cooling towerDecember 12, 2012 10:10 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Newton wrote...Looks like a Monkeys Bottom.December 12, 2012 7:55 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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CH wrote...How about a hundred foot corn maze? . . . .December 12, 2012 8:22 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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taylormade31 wrote...you shouldDecember 12, 2012 10:16 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Newton wrote...200 Million is nothing.December 12, 2012 10:45 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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taylormade31 wrote...Proper spelling and grammar would greatly improve your argument.December 12, 2012 11:50 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Newton wrote...In other words Taylormade 31 You are a Complete Idiot.December 12, 2012 2:10 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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dragonmeteor wrote...Way to project your own life upon others Newton......December 13, 2012 12:37 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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taylormade31 wrote...Oh man, nailed me.December 13, 2012 11:49 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Forrest wrote...GreatDecember 12, 2012 11:15 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Baller99912 wrote...Why orange?December 12, 2012 11:24 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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taylormade31 wrote...per @ChrisDaniels5December 12, 2012 11:44 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Oly80 wrote...i like it...December 12, 2012 11:44 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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Fuego wrote...They're right about one thing..December 12, 2012 11:45 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Nervoso wrote...It looks likeDecember 12, 2012 1:50 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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