Ballpark Design Priniciples
1. NATURE
The ballpark will be a celebration of Minnesota's natural beauty
2. OUTSIDE - IN
Responding to the outward forces of the city and the site (prescription)
3. INSIDE - OUT
A 'form follows function' architectural design (lean and nestled-in)
4. REGIONAL INSPIRATION
Inspired by the landscape of the region, the ballpark will echo the look of natural stone with gaps or fissures in the stone massing and ledges
5. ENTRY BEACONS
Prows are a direct reflection of the cosmopolitan city at the ballpark's entries
6. SPECIAL MOMENTS
Meaningful moments all around the facility with knothole events
7. MEETING THE GROUND
Approached by bridges, the design creates wonderful pedestrian experiences
8. MEETING THE SKY
Crowned with a glorious canopy that celebrates the beauty of sunny days and starlit nights and shelters the game and fans from unseasonable weather
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The new ballpark for Minnesota will be a cosmopolitan expression of vibrant
people and the great natural beauty of their state. It will honor baseball's great
traditions and reflect Minnesota's dynamic blend of urban sophistication and
rugged outdoor vitality. The ballpark design will showcase the urban skyline
with materials drawn from the state's granite and limestone cliffs shaped by ice
age glaciers. It will celebrate the beauty of sunny days and starlit nights. And as
required, it will shelter the game and fans from unseasonable weather.
The exterior will feature Minnesota-native limestone and echo the look of natural
stone formations with gaps or fissures in the stone massing and ledges. These
ledges or steps will provide distinctive viewing sections that create inimitable fan
experiences. The new ballpark for Minnesota will preserve the state's wonderful
baseball tradition and add an exciting new dimension to the quality of life. It will be
an inviting landmark and an intimate home for America's great pastime. The New
Ballpark for Minnesota will be a defining testament to a team, a state and its people.
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