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The lead designer of the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark is set to take part in an event this weekend where he’ll give attendees a look inside how the idea of the $1.75 billion facility came to life.
Frankie Sharpe, director of sports architecture at Bjarke Ingels Group has been leading the design work of the A’s 33,000-fan capacity domed stadium.
Sharpe said will explain how the stadium was designed to withstand the desert elements, while still allowing an outdoor feel and having the Strip as the backdrop of the facility’s outfield.
“We’re on one of the most famous corners, or let’s call it intersections, in the world,” Sharpe said. “So for us it was it was about letting people that are inside the ballpark know where they are and giving them a sense of place. And really making sure that you know when you’re sitting inside a structure that needs to be protected from the elements. It’s still very much connected to that setting.”
“The design of the ballpark, for all intents is complete,” Sharpe said. “It’s not just about detailing it, it’s about getting those kind of finishing touches into it so that it checks all the boxes in terms of user experience, storytelling and all of those types of things.”
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sport...-offers-glimpse-inside-1-75b-stadium-3363149/
