Officials say sun life stadium which opened as joe robbie stadium way back in 1987 is in need of renovations.
New sun life stadium roof.
Miami dade county commissioner jose pepe diaz says the 25 year old venue absolutely needs a roof to keep greater miami as a leading super bowl host city.
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The canopy spans 672 000 feet around the stadium leaving a cutout over the field.
With new first rows capacity will still fall to just over 65 000 due to removal of upper corner sections.
The vast steel truss structure will be supported by eight tall pylons in the corners.
The dolphins unveiled phase two of renovations at sun life stadium on friday showing off giant steel supports for the open air canopy that will provide shade for 92 percent of the seats while.
The dolphins home looked like a disaster zone in january as rusty old seats were ripped out but the.
Two giant screens will be replaced by four new ones.
In 2016 the stadium will also receive its first ever roof.
Supported by 8 pillars the steel trusses will create a static level surface of the roof dominated by tall spires in the corners.
In addition the facility hosts the orange bowl an annual college football bowl game.
Crews will begin building a massive canopy that will shield fans from the sun and rain.
Over the next two years sun life stadium will undergo a 400 million renovation and modernization to enhance the fan experience.
The initiative is privately funded by dolphins owner stephen ross.
Pool staff photographer by michael hogue and evan.
Sun life stadium will have a new look this season with all new seats for the entire stadium.
The concept by 360 architecture includes a vast roof over sun life stadium covering both the stands and main access ramps escalators.