New Architectural drawings of Sprint Center...

shaneo69 · 01-26-2005, 05:19 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/10739520.htm

Architects unveil new Sprint Center rendering

By KEVIN COLLISON

The Kansas City Star

The architectural team for the planned Sprint Center arena released a new rendering of the $250 million project at a meeting where the final development agreement also was discussed.

Although much work remains on determining whether the design will be affordable, a spokesman for the Downtown Arena Design Team said today this is the direction his group is heading.

“I would characterize this as images that reflect refinements of the initial concept we unveiled in September,” said Bob White. “These have yet to be fully tested for cost.”

Whomever the city picks to be the general contractor for the 18,000- to 20,000-seat arena project will work closely with the architectural team to determine the feasibility of the design. Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis was the choice of a city review panel, but that recommendation is still awaiting consideration by the Kansas City Council.

The latest rendering continues to show an arena that will use glass extensively for its exterior. Architects have said they hope the surface will not only allow transparency between the inside and outside of the facility, but also allow electronic images and other special lighting to be displayed. A water feature also is included outside of the arena that could be frozen for winter skating.

The new renderings were introduced as part of a presentation of the final development agreement between the city and Anschutz Entertainment Group of Los Angeles to the Council Finance Committee. The AEG agreement commits the company to a $50 million investment in the project, and holds it responsible for any operating shortfalls and construction cost overruns.

The Finance Committee endorsed the development agreement unanimously and sent it to the full Council for consideration Thursday. Mayor Kay Barnes anticipated the Council will approve the contract with AEG.

AEG will manage the construction of the project, and will reap most of the profits from the venture. The city will retain ownership of the arena.

(Click on link, then click on the Star's link to see drawings)

beavis · 01-26-2005, 05:25 PM

Very cool.

Deberg_1990 · 01-26-2005, 05:26 PM

Looks sweet! When this thing is finished i hope they promptly blow up Kemper, what a ghetto that place is.

VonneMarie · 01-26-2005, 08:17 PM

WTF is that?

It's only a rendering... it's only a rendering...

|Zach| · 01-26-2005, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VonneMarie

WTF is that?

It's only a rendering... it's only a rendering...

Whats wrong with it

FloridaMan88 · 01-26-2005, 08:27 PM

When is construction scheduled to begin

Ultra Peanut · 01-26-2005, 08:31 PM

That does look kind of booty.

Like a chips and salsa bowl, or something.

**Dave Lane** · 01-27-2005, 12:44 AM

someone post a pic I'm not on the Star spam list.

Dave

Ultra Peanut · 01-27-2005, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

someone post a pic I'm not on the Star spam list.

Dave

ChiefsCountry · 01-27-2005, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Looks sweet! When this thing is finished i hope they promptly blow up Kemper, what a ghetto that place is.

Why blow up Kemper? Its going to be the nicest rodeo/horse riding arena in the world.

**Dave Lane** · 01-27-2005, 12:57 AM

Thanks Psicosis for saving me the trouble of joining spam world. Kinda a weird looking thing. Looks like a carrier air conditioning unit.

Dave

VonneMarie · 01-27-2005, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachKC

Whats wrong with it

It looks like a UFO! Not to mention it's ugly...

VonneMarie · 01-27-2005, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

When is construction scheduled to begin

The Star said they will break ground in March.

Thig Lyfe · 01-27-2005, 08:14 AM

looks like sweet beanz to me

Dr. Johnny Fever · 01-27-2005, 09:10 AM

I think it looks awesome. Not like anything else. Color pics would be nice though.

01-26-2005, 05:19 PM
shaneo69 Smug Weasel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bleachers at Busch Casino cash: $10004900	New Architectural drawings of Sprint Center... http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/10739520.htm Architects unveil new Sprint Center rendering By KEVIN COLLISON The Kansas City Star The architectural team for the planned Sprint Center arena released a new rendering of the $250 million project at a meeting where the final development agreement also was discussed. Although much work remains on determining whether the design will be affordable, a spokesman for the Downtown Arena Design Team said today this is the direction his group is heading. “I would characterize this as images that reflect refinements of the initial concept we unveiled in September,” said Bob White. “These have yet to be fully tested for cost.” Whomever the city picks to be the general contractor for the 18,000- to 20,000-seat arena project will work closely with the architectural team to determine the feasibility of the design. Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis was the choice of a city review panel, but that recommendation is still awaiting consideration by the Kansas City Council. The latest rendering continues to show an arena that will use glass extensively for its exterior. Architects have said they hope the surface will not only allow transparency between the inside and outside of the facility, but also allow electronic images and other special lighting to be displayed. A water feature also is included outside of the arena that could be frozen for winter skating. The new renderings were introduced as part of a presentation of the final development agreement between the city and Anschutz Entertainment Group of Los Angeles to the Council Finance Committee. The AEG agreement commits the company to a $50 million investment in the project, and holds it responsible for any operating shortfalls and construction cost overruns. The Finance Committee endorsed the development agreement unanimously and sent it to the full Council for consideration Thursday. Mayor Kay Barnes anticipated the Council will approve the contract with AEG. AEG will manage the construction of the project, and will reap most of the profits from the venture. The city will retain ownership of the arena. (Click on link, then click on the Star's link to see drawings)
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01-26-2005, 05:25 PM	#2
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