Once again we notice an architectural debate confronting Kansas City wherein online commentary and social media critiques have leveled the playing field.
To wit . . .
NEW KANSAS CITY ROYALS STADIUM RENDERS INSPIRE REBUKE FROM TOP LOCAL COWTOWN DESIGNERS!!!
Off-the-record, on the QT and very hush, hush . . . Here's the note that was sent our way which displays a great deal of proficiency in both architecture and municipal politics . . . Check-it:
"The collective gasp over a few sheets of Missouri limestone in the newly unveiled Kansas City Royals stadium renderings reveals just how easily local fandom can be placated by a sleek facade.
"While supporters flood social media to applaud the regional aesthetic, the architectural romanticism acts as a convenient distraction from a glaring structural reality. Fans have seamlessly redirected their energy from a critical appraisal of urban integration to an aesthetic celebration of materials.
"This fascination over stone textures effectively shields the project from deeper scrutiny regarding its financial mechanisms, transforming what should be a rigorous public evaluation of a massive civic footprint into a superficial debate over design details."
And, of course, we share more "enthusiastic" perspectives . . .
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Plans for new for Kansas City Royals ballpark at Crown Center have neighbors sharing their opinions
The Kansas City Royals and Populous, one of the world's top sports venue designers, unveiled new renderings of the planned ballpark at Crown Center.
New Royals stadium will be built out of limestone with views of downtown KC
Kansas Citians can expect another update Thursday on the Royals' downtown baseball stadium. And this time, we will be getting a new and updated visual of what the ballpark will look like.
Developing . . .
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