Populous Presents Buffalo Bills’ New NFL Stadium Design in Orchard Park, New York
Architectural firm Populous presented the modern design for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, creating history and transforming the skyline of Orchard Park, New York. Replacing the old Highmark Stadium, the architectural language for the new layout will offer cutting-edge architecture, innovative design, and a fan-first experience that will resonate throughout the NFL.
The project aims to focus on authenticity, both to Buffalo’s proud history and its passionate fan base, famously known as Bills Mafia. Inspired by the city’s local culture, industrial past, and unique feature of fan base, the team of Populous not only designs a sports hub but also a cultural place that values the energy of Buffalo. Conceptually, the design centers around strength and resilience, adopting Buffalo’s historic architecture and transforming it into a robust and bold form, illustrating the spirit of modern-day Buffalo for the Bills.
Gronk Unveils $50 Million Training Facility
On Thursday, one week before the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles open the regular season, Gronkowski unveiled a new training facility at Boston College High School, according to NBC Sports Boston.
The four-time Super Bowl champion said a $50 million donation from an alumnus made it possible for him and his family to build the facility. A video of the complex shows that much of the equipment was supplied by Gronk Fitness, the fitness equipment company owned by Gronkowski and his brothers, Dan, Glenn, Chris and Gordie Jr.
"This facility is through the roof," Gronkowski said. "It's the best high school facility I've ever seen in my life. There was someone that made the donation that went here, so I can't take all the credit for what Boston College High School did, which is buy the weight room from my family and I, Gronk Fitness. My Dad started in this industry 35-plus years ago.
WVU Mountaineer Marching Band Celebrates Opening of Pride Practice Facility
Getting in formation, members of the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band officially cut the ribbon for the new Pride Practice Field with President Michael T. Benson, representatives from the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media, WVU Foundation and WVU Division of Student Life, and other supporters Friday (Aug. 29).
“This new, much improved site ensures the award-winning Mountaineer Marching Band will continue to perform at its best, inspiring WVU fans wherever they may be,” President Benson said.
The new facility, located at the Med Fields on the Health Sciences area of campus, includes a turf field with markings that match Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. The location also includes lighting while providing easy access to both the stadium and campus.
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