BMO Field construction thread

[akoto]

I was looking at the photos carefully recently, to see if my 8th row seat was effected, and I concluded that only the first 5 rows are gone ... though there didn't seem much room for legs in row 6.

Yeah I'm in row 8 in 113 and very happy to hear it's 6 rows.

[troy1982]

What exactly is it that they plan on doing in the north end? Just looks incredibly odd with the lengthened fieldturf portion and nothing behind it.

look at the 3d seating

http://torontofc.io-media.com/web/index.html

[Auzzy]

How's this for some serious stadium porn. Wow.

[james]

How's this for some serious stadium porn. Wow.

Marseille recently had major renovations and I believe they played during the renovations. Its not pretty when half the stadium is blocked off due to construction renovations, but many teams have done it, so many premiership clubs in the mid 90s had massive redevelopment during the season. Its not pretty, but I don't now why TFC could never do the same?? meh its only 8 games, its almost done now!

[OgtheDim]

Marseille recently had major renovations and I believe they played during the renovations. Its not pretty when half the stadium is blocked off due to construction renovations, but many teams have done it, so many premiership clubs in the mid 90s had massive redevelopment during the season. Its not pretty, but I don't now why TFC could never do the same?? meh its only 8 games, its almost done now!

The difference being that most stadiums do sections at a time. These two phases of renovation redid 2 sides, took down 1 side and put a roof on 3.

[Ultra & Proud]

As I understand it, 6 rows of Temporary seats on either side of the goal and a Patio bar. basically just like it was before the north Stands were put in but without the hospitality suites.

I am in the minority but I liked it better that way. I hated that shite north stand. It sucked.

[James17930]

I am in the minority but I liked it better that way. I hated that shite north stand. It sucked.

I believe you are in the minority ... I agree the stand wasn't the most pleasant to look at, but it added a 'heft' to that side of the stadium that actually created a presence there. I hate it when it's just a big open area ... makes it feel too empty.

Hopefully within a year or two they'll put in a permanent north stand that simply retracts for the Argos games. Imagine another 5,000 or so seats on that end. It would be awesome.

[deltox]

I believe you are in the minority ... I agree the stand wasn't the most pleasant to look at, but it added a 'heft' to that side of the stadium that actually created a presence there. I hate it when it's just a big open area ... makes it feel too empty.

Hopefully within a year or two they'll put in a permanent north stand that simply retracts for the Argos games. Imagine another 5,000 or so seats on that end. It would be awesome.

and maybe fill in the corner.....make it a real bowl. no reason why those gaps are there. i dont believe that emergency exit bullshit.

[PAOK17]

and maybe fill in the corner.....make it a real bowl. no reason why those gaps are there. i dont believe that emergency exit bullshit.

I agree. Right now I think it looks worse than when we had the north stand, but now we have the chance to finally do it right! The north stand looked really awkward. With the suites gone, we have no excuse to not build a proper stand that spans across the full length of the north end.

This of course assumes they will ever do it. If the demand gets to that point, I don't see why not. Right now, though, with the East stand being so high, the demand isn't there if considering TFC and Argos only.

[Red CB Toronto]

THE FORTRESS !!
With only four days to go, here is a stunning aerial view of BMO Field at night !!! How amazing it is that it is just days away until we are all back home !!!

[KurtLarSUN]

Guys, walking through BMO Field tomorrow with top brass, including the builder. Anything of interest you want answered?

-Larson

[ryan]

That's a nice shot. Very happy with the final product. Can't wait for 21 degrees and football on saturday night!

Still tho, where the fuck is my seat.

[Pint]

Guys, walking through BMO Field tomorrow with top brass, including the builder. Anything of interest you want answered?

-Larson

Picture of whatever they are using for the front 6 rows in the south.

[KurtLarSUN]

Picture of whatever they are using for the front 6 rows in the south.

Okay

[Red CB Toronto]

Guys, walking through BMO Field tomorrow with top brass, including the builder. Anything of interest you want answered?

-Larson

From my understanding the pitch went in late, are there any concerns about it holding up on Saturday?

[KurtLarSUN]

From my understanding the pitch went in late, are there any concerns about it holding up on Saturday?

I'll ask to walk on it. But I believe they need around a week. Plus, they've got grow lights all over the thing. Plus, good weather. I'm guessing it will be fine.

[ryan]

Can you ask about the following?

Rigging timelines?
Apparent Murals that were supposed to be put up somewhere?
When you get the photo for the south end front rows, just be sure to include how it's accessed. When I was there on the weekend the 6th row was completely fenced in at the front so I wasn't sure how we'd be connected in the front 5 temp rows.
How long until they expect it to be truly finished? There was ongoing construction throughout last year and clearly this year will be no different.

[Phil]

Can you ask about the following?

Rigging timelines?
Apparent Murals that were supposed to be put up somewhere?
When you get the photo for the south end front rows, just be sure to include how it's accessed. When I was there on the weekend the 6th row was completely fenced in at the front so I wasn't sure how we'd be connected in the front 5 temp rows.
How long until they expect it to be truly finished? There was ongoing construction throughout last year and clearly this year will be no different.

I can tell you for Rigging its going to be late June at the earliest. I have some information slowly coming in regarding the setup and will share in the members area when confirmed.

[glaze]

Is an argo logo going up anywhere on the outside of the stadium? Or specifically the outer wall of the south east stand (similar to the tfc logo on the north east stand).

[GabrielHurl]

the pictures on the previous page show that the SE corner has the same red cladding as the NE corner

[StokeciTFC]

similar to the way we have heard about a mural to mask the infamous 'gap' between the south end seating and roof, might there be a possibility to lessen the impact of a naked north end? That is the 'gap' most concerning to me.

might it be envisaged to create something sculptural or even monumental that would give the stadium a better sense of being fully enclosed? I cite the example of as monaco's ground, the stade louis which has a series of high arches at one end. Now granted, these arches do have some seating at their base but a photograph (which I don't know how to post) would give the idea I am getting at.

A physical presence that rises up would take away the feeling of emptiness in the north, and distract the eye from the, frankly ugly, backdrop beyond. A 'screening construction' of some sort might offer the stadium a more coherent and complete feel from the interior and even a landmark effect from the exterior.

just a thought.

[StokeciTFC]

[TFC Tifoso]

who's gonna run after the ball when someone shoots wide on the North net....defending team or the guy who missed?

[burlington Red]

similar to the way we have heard about a mural to mask the infamous 'gap' between the south end seating and roof, might there be a possibility to lessen the impact of a naked north end? That is the 'gap' most concerning to me.

might it be envisaged to create something sculptural or even monumental that would give the stadium a better sense of being fully enclosed? I cite the example of as monaco's ground, the stade louis which has a series of high arches at one end. Now granted, these arches do have some seating at their base but a photograph (which I don't know how to post) would give the idea I am getting at.

A physical presence that rises up would take away the feeling of emptiness in the north, and distract the eye from the, frankly ugly, backdrop beyond. A 'screening construction' of some sort might offer the stadium a more coherent and complete feel from the interior and even a landmark effect from the exterior.

just a thought.

Probably showing my age here but anyone remember the Arsenal attempt at this back when Highbury was getting converted to all seater in '92. There was work getting done on their North stand and they put up a mural to cover it.

[Areathrasher]

I remember.

I want to say they weren't the only ones with that type of mural but can't remember which club. Tbf pretty much every large club in England was renovating the stadium at that time due to the Taylor Report.

[OgtheDim]

Article by Davidson with a few tidbits http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/spo...377980361.html


Patio on the north end.


Jeff Bradley pointed out the photographer on that great pic of the field

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/TomasMakacek/status/727447404434300929

Credit where credit is due - that's the best pic of our stadium ever.

[Onyx]

the pictures on the previous page show that the SE corner has the same red cladding as the NE corner

i think it was the argos twitter that showed the first photos of them replacing the grey cladding on that corner. So something is going on

[OgtheDim]

I bring you gifts this Friday morning

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...3#post-1110835

The area people were worried about being an Argo logo being placed on the East stand need worry no more - it is indeed the same red cladding as the north end.

Looks red to me. And Gabriel said it was red so...

[Red CB Toronto]

I will miss the skyline view ( : !!!!

[Areathrasher]

i think it was the argos twitter that showed the first photos of them replacing the grey cladding on that corner. So something is going on

Got a link?