AUSTIN | Moody Center (U.T. Basketball Arena) | Complete - Page 25

lzppjb · #**481** Posted **Jun 11, 2020, 9:57 PM**

I like it!

smith_atx · #**482** Posted **Jun 12, 2020, 1:38 PM**

That car in the parking spot has some nice anti-grav technology

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MichaelB · #**483** Posted **Jun 12, 2020, 2:31 PM**

really is a shame this design was downgraded to a generic block.
the previous design at least worked to echo the deep eves and overhangs of the
new arena.

Syndic · #**484** Posted **Jul 22, 2020, 12:21 PM**

Some columns and a crane going in.

The ATX · #**485** Posted **Jul 24, 2020, 10:44 PM**

I changed the status to U/C. One of the three tower cranes has been up for a couple weeks. It can be seen among the sea of cranes in the 1801 Congress webcam.

Echostatic · #**486** Posted **Aug 16, 2020, 1:13 AM**

The webcam link in the sticky thread now leads to a 404.

Syndic · #**487** Posted **Aug 16, 2020, 3:46 AM**

The URL was mistyped. Change 'moddy' to 'moody' in the URL and you'll see it again.

AusTxDevelopment · #**488** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 5:54 PM**

Cross-posting from the DKR thread - there are some pictures of the Moody construction at the end of this album: https://imgur.com/a/zPsMHI7

It won't let me embed these at the moment.

Source: Me

drummer · #**489** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 6:23 PM**

Those are some great shots! Thanks for sharing.

freerover · #**490** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 7:02 PM**

I can't wait to finally see this one rise from the ground. I think people are going to really love how it looks and how much low key it is compared to the Erwin Center.

lonewolf · #**491** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by freerover

I can't wait to finally see this one rise from the ground. I think people are going to really love how it looks and how much low key it is compared to the Erwin Center.

agreed i think this will be a big improvement. not only will erwin center going away be a positive but i think this center will be a positive. double W.

the Genral · #**492** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 9:57 PM**

It seems new stadiums are trending subterranean, like the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. But they aren't doing it to save money, SoFi costs over 5Billion, and UT's new arena will cost about 340 Million, still a ton of money. SoFi may be the most beautiful stadium in the US if not the world. Jerry Jones was in attendance for the Cowboy vs Rams game. He might have had a reason to be a tad jealous. I do tip my hat to the designers of the Moody Center. The entrance is going to be unique and grande for Austin, For most attendees, instead of walking up to their seats, they'll have to walk down. Looking down from the entry ways is going to make this arena look so much bigger and impressive since it won't look that way from street level to the unexpecting. I also like that it is caddy whompoms from the football stadium. I will miss the Drum. It is a cool looking landmark driving on I35 especially when lit up and displaying a brightly lit Marquee. I always thought it gave Austin a big city feel, particularly in the 80s and 90s.

freerover · #**493** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 11:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Genral

It seems new stadiums are trending subterranean, like the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. But they aren't doing it to save money, SoFi costs over 5Billion, and UT's new arena will cost about 340 Million, still a ton of money. SoFi may be the most beautiful stadium in the US if not the world. Jerry Jones was in attendance for the Cowboy vs Rams game. He might have had a reason to be a tad jealous. I do tip my hat to the designers of the Moody Center. The entrance is going to be unique and grande for Austin, For most attendees, instead of walking up to their seats, they'll have to walk down. Looking down from the entry ways is going to make this arena look so much bigger and impressive since it won't look that way from street level to the unexpecting. I also like that it is caddy whompoms from the football stadium. I will miss the Drum. It is a cool looking landmark driving on I35 especially when lit up and displaying a brightly lit Marquee. I always thought it gave Austin a big city feel, particularly in the 80s and 90s.

Moody is underground due to a CVC they are trying to stay under. It all just depends on the specific site. NRG stadium is fully above ground, Minute Maid and Toyota Center go below ground.

Speculator · #**494** Posted **Sep 15, 2020, 3:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by freerover

Moody is underground due to a CVC they are trying to stay under. It all just depends on the specific site. NRG stadium is fully above ground, Minute Maid and Toyota Center go below ground.

It seems like the hole being dug is a lot bigger than the arena footprint.Will there be underground parking as well?