Stadium Construction 7/20

[yowza]

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I'd say the one evergreen is dead Jim.

 

[cyclone87]

I drove up university blvd on my lunch break today and thought it looked good. Proportions looked right in person.

 

[Boxerdaddy]

Have to agree with you. The logos seem too small. I would also like to see them higher up.

I bet if we were getting B1G money, those logos would have been bigger.

 

[Cloneon]

How do you think that compares to the logos on the outside of the upper east deck?

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It's all relative. Good architectural composition balances the art with the surrounding content. In this photo the logos still look small, but instead of the matt it's against the name. That said, do you see that slab of concrete in the background with the 'PLAZA' on it. That is a better backdrop for the 'JACK TRICE STADIUM', thus allowing a single much larger logo centered on the balcony. Also, all caps is overbearing. 'Jack Trice Stadium' is much classier and doesn't scream for attention. This is, of course, just my Architecture opinion.

 

[psychlones]

It's all relative. Good architectural composition balances the art with the surrounding content. In this photo the logos still look small, but instead of the matt it's against the name. That said, do you see that slab of concrete in the background with the 'PLAZA' on it. That is a better backdrop for the 'JACK TRICE STADIUM', thus allowing a single much larger logo centered on the balcony. Also, all caps is overbearing. 'Jack Trice Stadium' is much classier and doesn't scream for attention. This is, of course, just my Architecture opinion.

That's fine, and I have no problem with your opinions. There's no question that many of the choices made aren't necessarily ideal, but they're limited by finances.

The reason for wondering about the size of those logos compared to the size of the logos on the bridge was, I was wondering if they were perhaps exactly the same. Then you're reusing designs, parts, et cetera and potentially saving money there.

None of it really matters, it was just a curiosity thing.

 

[Cloneon]

That's fine, and I have no problem with your opinions. There's no question that many of the choices made aren't necessarily ideal, but they're limited by finances.

The reason for wondering about the size of those logos compared to the size of the logos on the bridge was, I was wondering if they were perhaps exactly the same. Then you're reusing designs, parts, et cetera and potentially saving money there.

None of it really matters, it was just a curiosity thing.

Very good point. Economy in using the same jigs.

 

[psychlones]

Very good point. Economy in using the same jigs.

That was my thought, but I have no idea if it's true or not.

 

[VeloClone]

They don’t want them to detract from the Matt Campbell inflatable that will be going up on top of the stair towers—standing with one foot on each.

The Colossus of Rhodes...er...Rhoads...I mean...Campbell.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I drove up Elwood on my lunch break today and thought it looked good. Proportions looked right in person.

 

[carvers4math]

I fully expect when we win the natty in football, there will be complaints the margin of victory was too small.

 

[Nor'easter]

My gawd we are a bunch of degenerate cyclone fans aren't we? I think I've seen pictures of this bridge every day and from every angle. It's hilarious, love you guys

 

[Naddafinga]

Are the black fences going to be extending right up to the bridge pillars?
Can't wait for some night pictures of everything lit up. Looks good in the day photos.