Project Description
This is a detailed architectural scale model of the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The model effectively captures the venue’s iconic and historic design elements and its surrounding environment. The model emphasizes the stadium’s distinctive, contiguous elliptical or oval “bowl” shape, which is a signature element of the design.
The scale model includes a realistic surrounding landscape, depicting lush greenery, trees (including palm trees), and parking access roads. This detail is important because the Rose Bowl is situated in the Arroyo Seco, and the surrounding area, which often includes the Brookside Park and golf course, is a significant part of the overall visitor experience.
The model incorporates features typically seen in the modernized venue, such as tall, illuminated light standards (field lighting) and a scoreboard visible above the seating rim. A large, rectangular structure is present at the top-left rim of the stadium, which represents the new pavilion/press box addition for premium services and broadcast facilities.
The meticulous detail of the playing field, complete with yard lines and goals, brings the function of the world-renowned stadium to life. The model serves as a tangible presentation piece, showcasing the design that has allowed the Rose Bowl to remain a viable National Historic Landmark for over a century.
Stadium scale models serve as invaluable tools in the design and planning stages, allowing stakeholders to visualize and assess the layout, design aesthetics, and functionality of the stadium before construction begins. They can also be used to study the impact of the stadium on the surrounding environment, including traffic flow, access points, and integration with nearby structures.
In addition to their practical applications, these models are often appreciated for their craftsmanship and artistic value, making them popular display pieces in museums, sports arenas, and private collections. Whether for professional use or personal enjoyment, a stadium scale model captures the grandeur and complexity of large-scale sports venues in a manageable and visually appealing form.
