New Artist Rendering Of New Stadium

NT80 · July 26, 2009

Looks nice overall. I'm still not fond of the winged-shaped endzone seats and scoreboard. I would have skipped building the upper level of endzone seats and added them instead to the student sideline seating since both would require ground support. The support structures showing under the endzone are an eyesore. The pressbox side looks nice as does the stands being closer to the trackless field.

Click on the picture to enlarge it....

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/...6.78bfe660.html

UNTflyer · July 27, 2009

WoW! I like it!

UNTflyer · July 27, 2009

July 27, 2009

I don't like the brown turf!

Seriously, there are a few things that I don't particularly care for in the new design but it is so vastly superior to Fouts that I'll learn to look past them.

I expected better treatment of the endzone but maybe we can pass the hat for money to cover the structural steel. How about some green glass?

MeanGreenEagle · July 27, 2009

I don't like the brown turf!
Seriously, there are a few things that I don't particularly care for in the new design but it is so vastly superior to Fouts that I'll learn to look past them.

This isn't a new design. This is the same design revealed during the Spring Game shown at a new angle.

Travis · July 27, 2009

I am not a fan of the winged tips either... but, there is nothing you can do about that now. It sounds like that isn't going to change.

Boomer23 · July 27, 2009

If you aren't a fan of the winged end zones, just think about how easy it will be to add seats around them. If you fill this place, the expansion to the stadium will most likely add on more seats all around the endzone and completely change the look.

I can bet they looked long term with this stadium and have already considered the expansion changes.

UNTflyer · July 27, 2009

I am not a fan of the winged tips either... but, there is nothing you can do about that now. It sounds like that isn't going to change.

Just look at it this way... it is one of a kind. It will be the Mean Green's Touchdown Jesus.

NT91 · July 27, 2009

Wings..eagles!

Green P1 · July 27, 2009

I've never said a bad word about the stadium plans(I'm usually annoyed by those who do) but that endzone looks absolutely stupid. It's usually been my MO to fall back on the "HKS know what they're doing" line, now I'm worried.

Edited July 27, 2009 by Green P1

eulessismore · July 27, 2009

I don't like the brown turf!
Seriously, there are a few things that I don't particularly care for in the new design but it is so vastly superior to Fouts that I'll learn to look past them.
I expected better treatment of the endzone but maybe we can pass the hat for money to cover the structural steel. How about some green glass?

Maybe HKS has been looking at so many of the photos posted on this board and decided, "hey, nobody ever sits in endzone seating anyway; let's put this "winged" idea out there and see if (1) it gets built, and (2) if anyone ever sits there.

gangrene · July 27, 2009

I can't say I'm a fan of that "winged" endzone theme either...there's just something very 50's about that look.

FirefightnRick · July 27, 2009

To the folks who don't care for the winged endzone, you haven't even seen what they will look like from the inside-the-stadium point of view yet. Let's wait and see that view first until we decide their ugly. As for the exposed support beams underneith, that problem can be easily addressed at a later time.

Rick

Edited July 27, 2009 by FirefightnRick

Bryan316 · July 27, 2009

Regarding the exposed endzone structure, where else are we going to hang the big light-up advertisements?

FirefightnRick · July 27, 2009

Regarding the exposed endzone structure, where else are we going to hang the big light-up advertisements?

Bingo!

Rick

NT80 · July 27, 2009

If you aren't a fan of the winged end zones, just think about how easy it will be to add seats around them. If you fill this place, the expansion to the stadium will most likely add on more seats all around the endzone and completely change the look.
I can bet they looked long term with this stadium and have already considered the expansion changes.

RV mentioned the stadium is being designed and stressed for future expansion up to 50,000. I'd like to see that version too. Just to nitpick but I also noticed that the Logo at midfield is upside down, should face the pressbox and TV cameras!

NT80 · July 27, 2009

Regarding the exposed endzone structure, where else are we going to hang the big light-up advertisements?

There are a lot of ideas to consider. Looking at that exterior endzone again, they could put a large, angled/sculpted NORTH TEXAS in giant indivdual letters, with neon green lighting for night. Set them on top of the concession stand's roof and on either side of the scoreboard to cover the supports.

Anyone know how to photoshop it?

bstnsportsfan3 · July 27, 2009

wow...i think it looks great! im very excited for the new north texas stadium...plus is not fouts!

Stan R · July 27, 2009

Good to finally see the pressbox side fully designed. And... it doesn't suck! Not a huge fan of the pillars holding up the large jutting room at the top but, I can live with it, I'm sure it was done to maximize space with the $$ allocated. It is definitely unique looking.

As for the endzone, it doesn't look great but the beams are green at least. :lol:

LoveMG · July 27, 2009

Good to finally see the pressbox side fully designed. And... it doesn't suck! Not a huge fan of the pillars holding up the large jutting room at the top but, I can live with it, I'm sure it was done to maximize space with the $$ allocated. It is definitely unique looking.

too contemporary looking. give me a traditional structure that is timeless.

forevereagle · July 27, 2009

I am so glad to see that everyone is happy with the design for the stadium that we have all been wanting for years. Good to know that we can all just be satisfied and not bitch and moan about something that we all want, even if the design is not what was expected.

UNTLifer · July 27, 2009

I like it. It fits with the design of the A/C.

It is unique.

The North Endzone supports can be covered with the large black and white photos of Mean Joe, etc... that are currently at Fouts. Update the photos with players from each era. Mean Joe, Beasely Reese, Mitch Maher or Scott Davis and Patrick Cobbs/Johnny Quinn/Booger, etc...