Updated Jan 23, 2013 - 9:28 am
Lead designer mum on inside of proposed Sonics' arena
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"I can't really say too much right now, I'm sorry," Mathew Hallett told KIRO Radio. "I just know that what we have in store for this arena is something that you haven't seen in any arena in the country."
Meanwhile, Hallett and his team from 360 Architecture presented exterior designs to the Downtown Design Review Board for a third time Tuesday at Seattle City Hall. The $490 million facility will house the Seattle Supersonics should a group led by investor Chris Hansen be able to secure the Sacramento Kings.
"We're in the very early stages of (the design) right now and this is a process of evolution," Hallett said.
He said the team is not bothered by recent criticism of the arena's overall shape, including a Seattle Times article that likened it to a vegetable steamer. Hallett said the actual inspiration for the design was a photo of a jet engine.
"It maintains the form but air can still flow in and out," he said. "Not to mention it's a great meaning for the city of Seattle and how Boeing has kind of built the city of Seattle from its inception."
The design also includes two large plaza areas that can be utilized during off-seasons for art fairs, food festivals and even an ice skating rink during the winter months.
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Newton wrote...Ahhh Yes what a Design it is.January 23, 2013 5:22 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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R L M 456 wrote...I can't wait to see the CrapJanuary 23, 2013 8:10 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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uralnutjobs wrote...private buildingsJanuary 23, 2013 10:14 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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flipper wrote...Looks like...January 23, 2013 8:16 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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Forrest wrote...The picture above looks likeJanuary 23, 2013 9:07 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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It's me! Ha ha! wrote...Looks likeJanuary 23, 2013 9:34 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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WShadow206 wrote...NOT BAD....January 23, 2013 9:54 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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CH wrote...Dream Arena -January 23, 2013 10:33 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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sfk360 wrote...CHJanuary 23, 2013 2:34 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Mstock57 wrote...CHJanuary 23, 2013 9:30 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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mnpat wrote...From years ago they used to say...U...G....L...Y...January 23, 2013 10:48 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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LyfeStiles wrote...I like it!January 23, 2013 11:21 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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CH wrote...sfk360 maybe -January 23, 2013 3:39 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Beetle1977 wrote...It certainly looksJanuary 23, 2013 6:30 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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