2024-05-07T08:42:01-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150127247/populous-stretched-88-000-sq-ft-of-fabric-to-create-the-skin-for-minnesota-s-new-allianz-field-stadium Mackenzie Goldberg 2019-03-25T20:16:00-04:00 >2019-03-26T18:57:52-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/65/6554c3e21bcf37a057d9f251d6911671.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Construction recently completed on Alllianz Field, the soccer stadium that will be the new home to Minnesota United who plays their first game on April 13th against NYCFC.&nbsp;</p> <p>Designed by the Kansas-city sports architecture firm <a href="https://archinect.com/populous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Populous</a>, Allianz Field draws its distinction from an exterior custom-tailored to the Twin Cities. Blending parametric design with old school steel-working techniques, the firm&nbsp;gave the 19,400-seat stadium an iconic skin inspired by Minnesota's abundant waters.&nbsp;</p> <p>Through many trials and tribulations, the firm was able to get the desired effect&nbsp;by taking 88,000 square feet of transparent and laminated fabric and stretching it over the structure's steel ribs. To give it a glow that recalls&nbsp;the Northern Lights (which fill the northern state's skies from late fall to winter), the mesh exterior has been backlight with 1,700 LED lights.&nbsp;</p> <p>Having built arenas such&nbsp;as Yankee Stadium and the London&nbsp;Olympics Stadium, Populous is well-versed in executing bold visions. "All ...</p>