I think they can do better than a boring box, but I also think people need to remember that one of the reasons the Saddledome needs to be replaced is because of its interesting architectural design.
The Saddledome is the poster child for Olympic architecture: it was designed to be visually impressive and meet the needs for the Olympics, and no consideration was given to how well it would meet the city’s needs after the Olympics or how easy it will be to maintain or renovate.
I would personally prefer a more boring look if it means that the building can be renovated in 50 years to bring it in line with newer buildings at a reasonable cost.
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I think they can do better than a boring box, but I also think people need to remember that one of the reasons the Saddledome needs to be replaced is because of its interesting architectural design.
The Saddledome is the poster child for Olympic architecture: it was designed to be visually impressive and meet the needs for the Olympics, and no consideration was given to how well it would meet the city’s needs after the Olympics or how easy it will be to maintain or renovate.
I would personally prefer a more boring look if it means that the building can be renovated in 50 years to bring it in line with newer buildings at a reasonable cost.
Maybe an upside down hat?