135. Safeco Field (1999) - Seattle, WA; NBBJ (America's Favorite Architecture)

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135. Safeco Field (1999) - Seattle, WA; NBBJ

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photo: Rueters/Corbis

Safeco Field was designed by Seattle-based architecture firm NBBJ. Spectator at the stadium are treated to views of the Seattle skyline and sunsets over Puget Sound. The park’s retractable roof covers the field in inclement weather. The roof weighs 22 million pounds and can extend over nearly nine acres.

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Comments (5)

Tim:

This pic is really old; the King Dome has been destroyed and Quest Field is in its place plus there has been tons of development in that are in the last 8 years. Please update!

Posted by Tim | February 8, 2007 1:51 PM

Posted on February 8, 2007 13:51

chrisj:

Why show a pic of Safeco Field ("the Safe") on a sunny day with the roof half-closed? On a sunny day, you should see the entire grass field. By the way, its Reuters, Kingdome, and Qwest Field.

Posted by chrisj | February 9, 2007 10:05 AM

Posted on February 9, 2007 10:05

Anonymous:

It's basically a rehash of SkyDome that was built 10 years before.

Posted by Anonymous | February 9, 2007 9:41 PM

Posted on February 9, 2007 21:41

Andrew:

I miss the Kingdome!

Posted by Andrew | March 15, 2007 6:21 PM

Posted on March 15, 2007 18:21

Jim:

Safeco Field made this list and the Space Needle didn't? Smith Tower is a more impressive piece of architecture.