New Arena (formerly Prairie Surf)

[Rover]

This isn't a surprise, though. It's always been presumed to have them by this summer. And since construction isn't starting til next year, we don't need them til the fall.

I think that most people totally do not understand what goes into the actual design of a large project like this or other large buildings. The designers are not trying to just create exciting marketing illustrations, but previews of what the actual building will look like given the actual space design, expected materials and finishes, etc. To do it realistically takes significant time and resources and is reliant on other parts of the design process to be substantially complete and approved by the client. Patience and reality thinking doesn't seem to be in very big supply with much of the public.

[April in the Plaza]

I have a very ignorant take.

I feel like the inside of all these arenas seem very similar. Nearly you see one, you've seen them all sort of thing. How the outside and how the concourse looks is what I am most interested in.

Not necessarily. Gainbridge and FiServ are very distinctive because of the window situation and the open concourse with views to the court, respectively. Would be cool to integrate both elements, even if we have to give up some seats to do so.

ETA: looks like Indy might have covered up the windows with additional seating during a recent renovation.

[Jake]

Hot Take: I want the arena to actually look nice inside and out. Especially since it'll cost over a billion dollars. We should have high standards for this project.

[Laramie]

Renderings will make an impact. The current Architect has involved Flintco-Mortenson, could this be a hint that the arena will blend in with the current Convention Center
and Omni Luxury hotel.

The current U.S. Administration is threatening 25%-50% tariffs on Canadian steel which according to Morgan Stanley analysts because the U.S. is a net importer of steel
and aluminum from Canada will drive domestic costs up.

MANICA Architecture, with a great portfolio was hired as design architect and TVS as the architect of record.

Although I would like to see an arena with a beautiful exterior and something comparable in capacity to 18,500 seats to allow for growth, the arena will have more suites,
(Current 34) probably something in the 60-70 range and more lodge and premium seating: it will include at least 750,000 square feet.

MANICA promised something signature for Oklahoma City. Plan to keep an open mind and look for the positives of this project. Anxious to see the new plans which will
incorporate some other plans on the site by the City.

Employment on the site is expected to top 1,000 workers.

[Laramie]

As far as hosting the NBA All Star weekend and activities, it's obvious that the NBA wants to limit the cities to host this event to one small market (SLC) and the larger markets
already in the mix that have hosted this event. Personally, I don't care anymore, the event is an economic boom for the host cities and luxury hotels.

I still think that if the Omni expanded 400 more rooms increase height 11 more floors from 17 to 28 floors (Total: 1,005 rooms), it would allow OKC to host and attract more
events and the addition height would add to the OKC Skyline.

[jn1780]

Renderings will make an impact. The current Architect has involved Flintco-Mortenson, could this be a hint that the arena will blend in with the current Convention Center
and Omni Luxury hotel.

The current U.S. Administration is threatening 25%-50% tariffs on Canadian steel which according to Morgan Stanley analysts because the U.S. is a net importer of steel
and aluminum from Canada will drive domestic costs up.

MANICA Architecture, with a great portfolio was hired as design architect and TVS as the architect of record.

Although I would like to see an arena with a beautiful exterior and something comparable in capacity to 18,500 seats to allow for growth, the arena will have more suites,
(Current 34) probably something in the 60-70 range and more lodge and premium seating: it will include at least 750,000 square feet.

MANICA promised something signature for Oklahoma City. Plan to keep an open mind and look for the positives of this project. Anxious to see the new plans which will
incorporate some other plans on the site by the City.

Employment on the site is expected to top 1,000 workers.

Hopefully, things stabilize before construction actually starts.

[bison34]

Hot Take: I want the arena to actually look nice inside and out. Especially since it'll cost over a billion dollars. We should have high standards for this project.

I just don't get where people are thinking it won't. Not one thing that has come out has me thinking "oh, corners are definitely going to be cut now."

I just know what looks good to you may not look good to Jimmy down the street, so there will be differences of opinion. But quality-wise, not one party involved screams a cut corner.

Not bashing at all.

[Jake]

I just don't get where people are thinking it won't. Not one thing that has come out has me thinking "oh, corners are definitely going to be cut now."

I just know what looks good to you may not look good to Jimmy down the street, so there will be differences of opinion. But quality-wise, not one party involved screams a cut corner.

Not bashing at all.

My comment was in response to the several earlier that essentially said “I don’t really care what it looks like.”

People should have opinions on how it looks. Positive or negative. They’re paying for the majority of it.

[Laramie]

I just don't get where people are thinking it won't. Not one thing that has come out has me thinking "oh, corners are definitely going to be cut now."

I just know what looks good to you may not look good to Jimmy down the street, so there will be differences of opinion. But quality-wise, not one party involved screams a cut corner.

Not bashing at all.

+1 Exactly