metrodome design philosophy

When compared with other building types, the design of sports facilities has evolved relatively little from the era of the Roman Coliseum. While stadiums got larger and incorporated additional amenities, the same general approach of locating the most seats possible around a given pitch hadn't changed in hundreds of years.
Breakthrough #1: women’s restrooms

We have set our sights a little higher. With the increasingly demanding economics of sports, competition with other forms of leisure, and the realization that the modern venue has become a year-round, 24/7 entertainment destination, a fundamental change in the design of these facilities is in order.

Breakthrough #2: cultural landmark
We believe that it is imperative that when a client is spending half a billion dollars or more on a building, the goal is much more than simply a stadium. The state-of-the-art venue today is a cultural landmark in the city it resides. It embodies ultimate flexibility, capable of hosting numerous events and uses. It is multi-cultural, and cross demographic. It is a revenue machine for the client and a memory maker for the fans. A powerful symbol of the passion for the game and an indelible icon for the city which it represents.

Breakthrough #3: moving forward
No longer a monument to the past, a great stadium is a gift to the future. Now more than ever, it must embrace sustainability in everyway possible. The great privilege of creating a landmark comes with it a great responsibility, to set a path of innovation and efficiency that will become a new standard for future generations.