Many expansion and update plans are in the works for the McMorran Place Complex. Below are are few concept drawing from the architects of Rossetti & Associates of Detroit, Michigan. Click on the thumbnails to open a larger version of each picture.

 

                

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PATRON FACILITIES

General Circulation
This space is primarily related to the widening of the concourse and the completion of the concourse on the west and east sides.     18,500 SQ. FT.

Vertical Circulation
Three new elevators were added to the facility. Two are passenger elevators, with one serving the new lobby and the other being shared between the arena and the auditorium. The third elevator is dedicated to freight. Several vomitories were added for access to the upper seats.     900 SQ. FT.

Fixed Spectator Seating
1,900 seats were added to bring the total seat count to 4040 in a hockey configuration. This would include 40 accessible seats required by the A.D.A. Act. There will be a 300 person standing room capacity.     6,000 SQ. FT.

Retractable Seating
The first three rows of the bowl have been designed with retractable seating to allow for the expansion of the open floor during a floor show.     

Suites
Six suites total have been added to the building, each with 150 SQ. FT. They will include 10 seats in the bowl and enclosed casual sitting area with a bar and television.     900 SQ. FT.

Suite Lounges
An area behind the suite of 400 Sq. Ft. each has been developed as a mingling place for suite holders before and after the game. Special events with large groups may be held here. It is also possible for the suites to be built as one large party suite and to be leased by the event instead of long contracts.     800 SQ. FT.

Club Area
Memberships for the area would be sold annually and allow patrons to visit this up-scaled food and drink venue. Included in the membership would be special seating area with direct access to the club between periods. Seats for 80 people will be provided inside the club as well as private restrooms.     2,000 SQ. FT.

Pro Shop
There will be a small retail space located off the lobby for the sale of team merchandise and skating equipment.     850 SQ. FT.

Concessions
This area represents 20 service points that woyld be required for an arena population of 4,000 hockey fans.

Restrooms
A total of 50 women's and 26 men's fixtures will be provided. This will bring the arena up to current standards.     5,000 SQ. FT.

Family Restrooms
Three private restrooms were placed in the concourse for use of families or the physically handicapped.     240 SQ. FT.

Large Banquet Room
This large rental room will hold 300 people seated and 600 in a lecture style arrangement. It will be divisible into two rooms.     4,5000 SQ. FT.

Small Banquet Room
Capable of seating 200 people with a lecture capacity of 400, this area will also be dividable.     2,800 SQ. FT.

Meeting room
Intended for small meetings, this room will hold up to 60 people.    1,000 SQ. FT.

Warming Kitchen
This is a space to be used by the caterers for prepping food, located adjacent to the banquet rooms.    400 SQ. FT.

Banquet Storage
This storage space is intended for extra equipment not in use in the banquet rooms.     400 SQ. FT.

Banquet Restrooms
Additional toilets to be used during events in the upper level. Three fixtures for each gender are provided.    400 SQ. FT.

 

 

OFFICE FACILITIES

Administrative Offices
Office space intended to be used by the day-to-day staff of the arena. Views to the ice are possible.     1,800 SQ. FT.

Additional Offices
Six other offices have been provided at 150 Sq. Ft. each. These would be assigned to the team and other organizations that require space in the building.     850 SQ. FT.

 

 

TEAM FACILITIES

Home Locker Room
 2,600 SQ. FT. Included in this area are:

  • Locker area                  800 SQ. FT.

  • Training Room             1,100 SQ. FT.

  • Hydrotherapy                250 SQ. FT.

  • Toilet/Showers             450 SQ. FT.

Visitor  Locker Room  
850 SQ. FT. Included in this area are:

  • Locker Area                  500 SQ. FT.

  • Toilet/Showers              450 SQ. FT.

Recreational Locker Rooms     4,000 SQ. FT.
Eight locker rooms at 500 SQ. FT. each are planned for the recreation and high school teams. A general locker area, toilets and showers are provided for each rooms. Game officials will share facilities in this area.

 

 

ICE FACILITIES

Ice Sheet
Two new ice sheets are planned for the arena and pavilion at 17,000 Sq. Ft. This will include new dasher boards and glass for each rink.

Refrigeration Plant
A single refrigeration plant servicing both new sheets of ice is being proposed.     2,000 SQ. FT.

 

 

SERVICE FACILITIES

Loading/Receiving
Three loading docks are provided with one having drive-thru  capabilities to either the pavilion or the arena.

Storage
Part of the continuous space at the loading area, this space will help offset the storage problem. It has access to the corridor that connects the two facilities.

 


 

         
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