My One Critique of the New OLOL Renders

[facelessjonmoon]

I'm legitimately curious why you think the modern architecture works here since you already see the flaws in the 70's and 80's style of buildings. I'm not implying your opinion is wrong, I just serious want to know what other people are thinking.

You say it's a stand alone building, but I think it's really not; nor should it be treated as such. Football stadiums are the front porch of every major university. It is one of the most active and visible structures on many campuses. Most college stadiums go into their design process with campus building association as a priority because the stadium itself is on campus. Just because Cajun Field is away from main campus, shouldn't mean we should treat it like it's own thing. It's going to be asked to do the same things, and serve the same purposes as any other college football stadium. That is why I'm emphasizing that the facade matters. Good stadiums add precious iconography to the university. I'd be hard pressed to say a bunch of big blocks of various materials put together to look like a factory adds to that.

I think CF being seen as its own thing was part of its problem and why it's scheduled to be demolished today. It can't survive on its own. It needs the university, because it's for the university, so it should feel like the university. It differs from the soccer complex because like the rest of our athlete structures, none of them will carry as much significance as our CFB stadium.

But yeah, I'm very curious to hear the perspective of people who like the modern exterior.

Cajun Field’s upper deck isn’t being torn down because of its aesthetics. It’s being torn down because it has exposed rebar/ spalling and is a long term structural concern as well as an outdated layout

[billbeck451]

By the look of the renderings it looks like my nice shady seats under the overhang are not going to be shady and dry anymore.

[LaCajunsFan]

By the look of the renderings it looks like my nice shady seats under the overhang are not going to be shady and dry anymore.

I noticed that as well. No more overhang to protect any seats in the lower bowl.

Along those lines, looking at the renderings of the UD, I guess the lower the suites the better/more exp, right?

[facelessjonmoon]

By the look of the renderings it looks like my nice shady seats under the overhang are not going to be shady and dry anymore.

If I understand correctly, the rows that were under the overhang will not be there in the new setup . The top row will start a little lower

[CajunJack55]

If I understand correctly, the rows that were under the overhang will not be there in the new setup . The top row will start a little lower

Correct, according to maggard in his interview with Dave about 12 or so rows will be gone.

[60swerethebest]

Our overhang days are done. Will await price differences for out of rain options. Took years to work our way out of the rain and have enjoyed not getting wet. If cost is too high I understand ESPN+ offers out of rain seating. But first how much $$

[HoustonCajun]

Our overhang days are done. Will await price differences for out of rain options. Took years to work our way out of the rain and have enjoyed not getting wet. If cost is too high I understand ESPN+ offers out of rain seating. But first how much $$

I don't see any overhang at LSU or any of the other great stadiums. This is major progress. Suck it up.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Cajuns never suck except crawfish heads

[Boomer]

Cajun Field’s upper deck isn’t being torn down because of its aesthetics. It’s being torn down because it has exposed rebar/ spalling and is a long term structural concern as well as an outdated layout

…..Just seems that if we had asked and presented the situation as an immediate or gonna be an accident…..then state money could have come in as prudent…..and I have posted many a time bout the horse races in for some bucks because of initial funding!

[Turbine]

Cajuns never suck except crawfish heads

LOL

I'm borrowing your slogan.