Kansas City's Sprint Center.
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Give me a little more credit than to not like the design just because it's in KC. There are plenty of things in Omaha that I think suck. But it does seem like the designers kind of copped out with a plain glass shape. I don't know if they spent more on the inside than, but the outside isn't that much to look at.
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posted by KCPowercat:
'I do believe many when they say they don't like the design...it's some people like Cowboy & DTO that have a history on kcskyscrapers with just posting negative stuff over and over.....that leads me believe their comments are based more on the location than the design. It's pretty easy to see there is a chip on the shoulder of some Omaha people about KC....just read through some of the past comments. '..
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I could say I don't appreciate your insinution Powercat..But then again it really dosen't matter to me what you believe..
I don't like the design of your arena because it looks like a radial tire IMO..I could care less what berg it gets built in..And I've made that clear several times on this thread..
Have a cookie and back away..
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'I do believe many when they say they don't like the design...it's some people like Cowboy & DTO that have a history on kcskyscrapers with just posting negative stuff over and over.....that leads me believe their comments are based more on the location than the design. It's pretty easy to see there is a chip on the shoulder of some Omaha people about KC....just read through some of the past comments. '..
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I could say I don't appreciate your insinution Powercat..But then again it really dosen't matter to me what you believe..
I don't like the design of your arena because it looks like a radial tire IMO..I could care less what berg it gets built in..And I've made that clear several times on this thread..
Have a cookie and back away..
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New renderings are out. I think most will like it because it's different, but it appears awful 'campusy' to me. Seems like a fancy college campus performing arts center. Come to think of it, it sorta looks like one of our zoo domes cut in half. Nonetheless, I think it'll be a big draw DT for KC coupled with everything else that will go up around it.
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I for one like the Sprint Center design.
The designers did a couple of things that are interesting.
1) They put the bulk of the seating in the lower end of the bowl. Bring the crowd to the plays. Nice touch.
2) They specifically designed it to be seen from all angles. That way there is no back side, ala Qwest (in MY opinion. Seen the Qwest Center from the east? Not the prettiest.). The view from any side will be a nice view.
Anyway, I like the design a lot. If someone wants to say it looks like a radial tire, I'm ok with that. I plan on attending events there and from what I understand the accoustics will be great. I like what's going on with downtown KC. Lots of new development, condos, etc. I really like River Market. I wish Stephenson's Apple Farm would open here. It's one of my favorite restaurants.
This is a great time for Omaha, Des Moines AND KC. All three cities have Billions of $$ being poured into their downtowns, allthewhile growth is exploding in the suburbs. All three cities have had visionary people willing to think big. (I'll hold my tongue regarding mr. fahey)
Let's hope it continues. It is helping to erase the image that the people on the coasts have of our region.
The designers did a couple of things that are interesting.
1) They put the bulk of the seating in the lower end of the bowl. Bring the crowd to the plays. Nice touch.
2) They specifically designed it to be seen from all angles. That way there is no back side, ala Qwest (in MY opinion. Seen the Qwest Center from the east? Not the prettiest.). The view from any side will be a nice view.
Anyway, I like the design a lot. If someone wants to say it looks like a radial tire, I'm ok with that. I plan on attending events there and from what I understand the accoustics will be great. I like what's going on with downtown KC. Lots of new development, condos, etc. I really like River Market. I wish Stephenson's Apple Farm would open here. It's one of my favorite restaurants.
This is a great time for Omaha, Des Moines AND KC. All three cities have Billions of $$ being poured into their downtowns, allthewhile growth is exploding in the suburbs. All three cities have had visionary people willing to think big. (I'll hold my tongue regarding mr. fahey)
Let's hope it continues. It is helping to erase the image that the people on the coasts have of our region.
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I have no idea what sat on the sites of these other cities' "Centers".....but I haven't forgotten what that frickn' lead refinery looked like !!
I'm not really into this big debate about which center is better than which, but the first time I saw the Qwest (for FleetwoodMac) I thought it was spectacular!! If points were awarded for 'Before & After", my guess is the Qwest would beat the !#*!^! out of any contenders.
As others have commented, those fountains at the Sprint, steal the design show...N-I-C-E! The good news: Even MORE spectacular fountains could be added to the Qwest; Imagine how !!dreamy!! THAT could look. DO IT!! Those event goers from Missour-a would be goin' home with their tails between their legs!
I'm not really into this big debate about which center is better than which, but the first time I saw the Qwest (for FleetwoodMac) I thought it was spectacular!! If points were awarded for 'Before & After", my guess is the Qwest would beat the !#*!^! out of any contenders.
As others have commented, those fountains at the Sprint, steal the design show...N-I-C-E! The good news: Even MORE spectacular fountains could be added to the Qwest; Imagine how !!dreamy!! THAT could look. DO IT!! Those event goers from Missour-a would be goin' home with their tails between their legs!
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or it looks like a tire:
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Looks like Elton John will be the opening act for the Sprint Center. Â
http://www.kansascity.com/637/story/206573.html
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It was great that the Qwest Center had a 3 year head start on the Sprint Center. (all the phone names no wonder the monthly bills are so high) Â The three years gave the Qwest Center plenty of time to make a name for itself and I have not worries about the two affecting each other, in fact they might be able to draw the same concerts since they are so close, play in one one night then its a short drive to the other one. Â give the roadies plenty of time to set up.
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I was in KC a couple of weeks ago and heard a TV editorial denouncing the delay in construction projects around the new Sprint Center. Â The Arena is on schedule and will open in Oct. but the surround entertainment district, which was supposed to be done at the same time has now been pushed back until about the time of the Big 12 Basketball tournament in March of 2008. Â They believe that people attending the events between the opening of the arena and next March are not going to be happy dodging all the construction barrels and detours. Â The are concerned this will have very negative effect on the Grand Opening.
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OmahaJaysCU wrote:or $15 in some guy's backyard during the CWS, oh wait, thats part of the "charm"Twiztid1 wrote:I'm always amazed at people who complain about paying $6 to park at the Qwest Center. No one ever complains about paying $10 for parking at Husker games and having to walk a mile to the stadium.
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The Qwest Center has been one of the top performing arenas globally since it opened. Even when Kemper was getting events (pre-Qwest) the shows weren't nearly as well attended as they were in other cities. The OWH did a story on that before the Qwest opened.
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I don't know which one is uglier?
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I agree about the gray color on the Sprint Center, but I like both of the examples Brad gave, both the Kansas City arena and the "Canada" arena.
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KC Proposed this, with some lines and shapes to look at:
And ended up with this Big Circle with nothing to look at:
I like the Qwest Center which has some different lines and shapes, soft edges combined with sharp edges.
And ended up with this Big Circle with nothing to look at:
I like the Qwest Center which has some different lines and shapes, soft edges combined with sharp edges.
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I don't know... while I prefer the Qwest Center's front facade... I will give the Sprint Center props for being far better integrated with the area surrounding it's entire perimeter (and I'm not talking it's 'surface parking')... and maybe a little less emphasis on it's business end (I don't think I could consider buying a RFP condo along Riverfront Drive for that distraction alone). And I think when all is said and done... all that glass is going to be pretty dramatic.
I think some here are a tad jealous... or at least resentful (EDIT: yeah, I know... I once was too)
Congrats to KC... I think they have a fine looking arena! (and a pretty kick |expletive| new entertainment district to go along with it)
I think some here are a tad jealous... or at least resentful (EDIT: yeah, I know... I once was too)
Congrats to KC... I think they have a fine looking arena! (and a pretty kick |expletive| new entertainment district to go along with it)
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