Stadium Construction Discussion (No PSL/Seat selection posts)

[RiotAct]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

What’s interesting in this video is that they appear to show the seat model for the visitor side. From the model, the canopy only covers the upper deck and none of the lower bowl.  
 

In all the previous illustrations, the canopy was supposed to cover at least the last ten rows of the lower bowl.  
 

That would be frustrating if nothing In the lower bowl would be covered 

suckers!!!

 

 

[SoCal Deek]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

What’s interesting in this video is that they appear to show the seat model for the visitor side. From the model, the canopy only covers the upper deck and none of the lower bowl.  
 

In all the previous illustrations, the canopy was supposed to cover at least the last ten rows of the lower bowl.  
 

That would be frustrating if nothing In the lower bowl would be covered 

We’ve gone over this. The cross section drawings show exactly how much of the various decks will be covered. Some seats are covered by the roof, others are covered by the deck level above them. 

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[mrags]

3 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

We’ve gone over this. The cross section drawings show exactly how much of the various decks will be covered. Some seats are covered by the roof, others are covered by the deck level above them. 

This. I’ve been saying this all along. The entire lower bowl will be open to the elements. However, after attending my meeting at the experience I found that the last 8-10 rows (maybe less) in the 100s should be covered by the overhang of the 200s. At least on the sidelines. Not sure about the corners or the end zones. 

[eball]

3 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

We’ve gone over this. The cross section drawings show exactly how much of the various decks will be covered. Some seats are covered by the roof, others are covered by the deck level above them. 

 

26 minutes ago, mrags said:

This. I’ve been saying this all along. The entire lower bowl will be open to the elements. However, after attending my meeting at the experience I found that the last 8-10 rows (maybe less) in the 100s should be covered by the overhang of the 200s. At least on the sidelines. Not sure about the corners or the end zones. 

 

I’ve got a perfect place for people to sit who want to be covered during the game.

 

Your own ********* living room.

 

[mrags]

7 minutes ago, eball said:

 

 

I’ve got a perfect place for people to sit who want to be covered during the game.

 

Your own ********* living room.

 

Some people like going to the game and the experience but don’t want to be soaked or freezing. 

[Virgil]

52 minutes ago, mrags said:

This. I’ve been saying this all along. The entire lower bowl will be open to the elements. However, after attending my meeting at the experience I found that the last 8-10 rows (maybe less) in the 100s should be covered by the overhang of the 200s. At least on the sidelines. Not sure about the corners or the end zones. 

From what I’m learning, the overhang is only on the home side, not the visitors.   There’s images of both sidelines from the side angle, it’s it’s pretty different

[mrags]

8 minutes ago, Virgil said:

From what I’m learning, the overhang is only on the home side, not the visitors.   There’s images of both sidelines from the side angle, it’s it’s pretty different

Could be correct. I don’t remember based on the model I saw at the experience. At this point going off the renderings. Which we also know is incorrect, because in the renderings it shows the covered seats in the back of the 100s in the home sideline are also heated. Which I believe they will probably upgrade to in the future. But as of right now it’s not in the plans. I do remember there being some overhang along the corners and the end zones I think though. 

[SoCal Deek]

13 hours ago, Virgil said:

From what I’m learning, the overhang is only on the home side, not the visitors.   There’s images of both sidelines from the side angle, it’s it’s pretty different

Virgil, I could be wrong but I believe the overhang is a pretty consistent ring (halo) around the entire top of the stadium. This isn’t at all like the current stadium. The sidelines and end zones are not separate structures with separate decks. If anything, it’s more similar to a NHL/NBA arena but with a hole in the roof. 

[Virgil]

2 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

Virgil, I could be wrong but I believe the overhang is a pretty consistent ring (halo) around the entire top of the stadium. This isn’t at all like the current stadium. The sidelines and end zones are not separate structures with separate decks. If anything, it’s more similar to a NHL/NBA arena but with a hole in the roof. 

That’s what I’m assuming and hoping for too.  There’s images out there that can both prove and disprove it though.  So I just don’t know anymore. 

[OldNMBillsFan]

20 hours ago, Virgil said:

From what I’m learning, the overhang is only on the home side, not the visitors.   There’s images of both sidelines from the side angle, it’s it’s pretty different

From their website it doesn't specify home or visitor side. This site has the image of the side view, I am assuming both sideline sections will be like this because it doesn't specify. 

 

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/updates-on-bills-2024-season-ticket-member-renewals-and-opening-of-bills-stadium-experience

Edited September 28 by OldNMBillsFan
Correctness

[Virgil]

 

This is the model for the visitor size.  The last row of the bottom bowl doesn't show as any cover above it, except for maybe the canopy, but even then, barely.

 

Also, in some of the sections, the top 4 rows are replaced with ADA seating, so those definitely won't be covered.

 

Now, why the canopy doesn't cover as far out on the home vs away side, I have no idea

 

Here's the rendering of the visitor side, that also shows the lower bowl won't be covered.

[OldNMBillsFan]

12 minutes ago, Virgil said:

 

This is the model for the visitor size.  The last row of the bottom bowl doesn't show as any cover above it, except for maybe the canopy, but even then, barely.

 

Also, in some of the sections, the top 4 rows are replaced with ADA seating, so those definitely won't be covered.

 

Now, why the canopy doesn't cover as far out on the home vs away side, I have no idea

 

Here's the rendering of the visitor side, that also shows the lower bowl won't be covered.

Interesting. 

[Mike in Horseheads]

21 hours ago, Virgil said:

From what I’m learning, the overhang is only on the home side, not the visitors.   There’s images of both sidelines from the side angle, it’s it’s pretty different

Correct because the roof will retract to the visitors side

[US Egg]

Thought this thread would be more upbeat.

[WotAGuy]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

Now, why the canopy doesn't cover as far out on the home vs away side, I have no idea

Has to do with wind confusion. It’s sort of like when the coaches cover their mouths to talk/curse at the ref. 

[Boatdrinks]

11 minutes ago, US Egg said:

Thought this thread would be more upbeat.

New to the boards ? 

[Mike in Horseheads]

1 hour ago, US Egg said:

Thought this thread would be more upbeat.

LOL, you know better

[SoCal Deek]

These images don’t look much different from others I’ve seen. I’m not sure why the topic keeps coming up. 

[WotAGuy]

21 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

These images don’t look much different from others I’ve seen. I’m not sure why the topic keeps coming up. 

Well, it’s 123 pages now and not everybody has read many posts in the thread.