The largest domed stadium in the world, the dallas cowboys stadium is a major achievement of American sports culture. Located in Arlington Texas, Dallas Cowboys stadium was designed to replace the former stadium that was in use since the early days of the Cowboys. Intended to house the new NFL season for the team, the Dallas Cowboys stadium had the official opening on May 29th, 2009. The architectural elements present in the former building are imitated in the appearance of the new venue as a form of homage or tribute paid to the team’s history. The new Dallas Cowboys stadium will also be used by other organizations for sporting and non-sporting events alike.
The building costs of the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium were impressive, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built. Arlington officials have in fact increased several taxes in order to be able to support the building of the stadium. City sales, car rental and hotel occupancy taxes were increased with one or two percents for the only reason of financially supporting the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The National Football League also had a share in the contribution according to the policy that allows financing team stadiums. The important thing is that the venue was built and that the Dallas Cowboys Stadium is part of American national heritage.
As for design and architecture, it seems that the new dallas cowboys football stadium is beyond any criticism. The stadium is anchored by massive arches and the retractable roofs make the building practical on all sorts of weather. There is a high-definition video display hung right in the middle of the stadium which enables for a nearly perfect visibility. The scoreboard is a lot larger too. Dallas Cowboys Stadium now boasts with a 11,520 square foot scoreboard, which is around 3,000 square feet bigger than the former version.
The Dallas Cowboys Stadium also includes a Hall of Fame level dedicated to the best American football team. Even if you are not a Cowboys’ fan you’ll still be impressed by the huge number of real life drawings and the quality of the design. Although many events will be housed in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium during the next couple of years, the 2011 Super Bowl is by far one of the most expected. From music concerts to cultural shows and exhibitions, the new Arlington venue has a lot of things to offer.
