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Tuesday, 3 January 2006 | senay
Super Bowl Fans and Detroit Visitors to be Treated to Architecture and Design from Rossetti
Football fans fortunate enough to attend Super Bowl XL will be treated to one of the crown jewels of the National Football League and the city of Detroit, Ford Field. When the decision was made to move the Lions back into the heart of the city, Rossetti, a highly respected design firm with a long history in the city, was selected to design the stadium for its ability to interpret the vision set forth by Detroit Lions' co-owners William Clay Ford, Sr. and his son Ford Motor Chairman and CEO William Clay Ford, Jr.
Ford Field was borne out of that passion, a world-class football stadium unlike any other in the NFL and a rebirth of a previously blighted downtown area. It literally and figuratively fulfilled that vision. Detroit's skyline can be viewed from the seven-story glass atrium at the stadium's southwest corner, and pedestrians outside the stadium can peer through an opening to the interior of the stadium revealing an active environment during events at Ford Field.
Roger Goodell, executive vice president of the National Football League, said, "We want new stadiums to embrace the surrounding neighborhoods, especially in urban areas where you can have a positive impact in terms of new businesses coming in. There is no better example of this than Ford Field."
Ford Field opened in 2002. It has 65,000 seats and boasts arguably the best sightlines of any NFL stadium due to the unique placement of corporate suites inside an adjacent old Hudson's Warehouse building.
Matt Rossetti, president of the Rossetti firm, said, "By incorporating the historic Hudson's Warehouse, a long-time Detroit landmark, we were able to create more than 500,000-square feet of street-level shopping, offices and entertainment. We helped transform the facility into a year-round destination
by making it possible to host banquets, trade shows, and exhibitions all underneath one roof."
Ford Field hosts more than 120 events per year, including Detroit Lions' home games, and other sporting events, concerts, banquets, business meetings and conventions. In addition to being the host of Super Bowl XL, Ford Field is the site of the annual Motor City Bowl, Detroit Football Classic, and Mid-
American Conference Championship Game. It also is the future site of the 2009 NCAA Men's Final Four college basketball championship.
Rossetti's experience in architectural planning and design for other sports venues includes: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Home Depot National Training Center, Chicago Fire Soccer Stadium, Corel Centre, U.S. Open National Tennis Center, Van Andel Arena, and many others.
Rossetti's designs include many of Detroit's top buildings. Rossetti first began its business in the city of Detroit in 1969, and continues today to take a vested interest in the revitalization of the historic city. Rossetti's passion and commitment to Detroit is evident in its comprehensive portfolio of architectural planning and design work that includes: the Karmanos Cancer Hospital; Greektown Casino and Hotel; Wayne State University Welcome Center; RiverPlace Lofts, New Amsterdam Lofts and Graphic Arts Lofts; and, the headquarters buildings for Detroit Medical Center and technology-leader Compuware Corporation. The Compuware building is one of Detroit's most notable projects of late, fueling momentum in the city's resurgence efforts. The 15-story headquarters building is home to more than 3,000 employees, and reflects the commitment of Compuware's founder and Chairman Peter Karmanos to the city by the building's sheer size and Rossetti's appealing design.
About Rossetti
Rossetti is an international architectural planning and design firm based in Southfield, Mich., with major offices in California, Colorado and China. It provides a complete range of services including master and site planning, architecture, interior design and graphics. For more information please visit http://www.rossetti.com
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