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Friday, December 23, 2011

Finals - The Triple Option

Here are the final images from my presentation (click to enlarge).  There were some really good suggestions at the review, maybe some more changes to make...


concessions corridor
The concession corridor maintains a constant view of the stadium interior by splitting the lower bowl.  The upper portion of the lower bowl can be accessed through the stairs that slide up through the doubled structure.  Interactive information boards are embedded in the structure as well.,

north entertainment corridor
The north entertainment corridor has media mesh screens that fill the gaps between roof trusses.  These display upcoming events and current information to Expo Park visitors.

aerial view to downtown Los Angeles

interior bowl - roof down
The roof folds down to cover the upper deck while hosting Chivas USA, the local MLS team looking for a new home.

interior bowl - roof up
The roof shown in the up position, with Skylounge boxes hanging overhead.  The stadium capacity increases from around 50,000 to 85,000 by lifting the roof.

Skylounge box

north section
This section shows how the roof and Skylounge boxes interact with the stadiums uses.  When no games are scheduled, the boxes slide back above north entertainment corridor, serving as private lounges for a nightclub.


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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Pre-final Images - The Triple Option

Finals are coming up, the following images are what I'm considering for the presentation.

aerial view to downtown Los Angeles
interior | football - roof up
interior | soccer - roof down
concessions corridor

historic corridor (existing wall to left, club corridor to right)
exterior entertainment district. Skylounges above.
South Expo Park entrance
Skylounge stadium view
section perspective

More info and explanations to come later.


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