The roof is composed of eight 220 foot long petals.
Mercedes benz stadium roof design.
Mercedes benz stadium design details.
Mercedes benz stadium is unveiling a new craft beer exclusively brewed for mbs in partnership with a local brewery.
Eight wing like facade panels pay architectural tribute to the atlanta falcons and define the stadium s distinctive sculptural form.
The mercedes benz stadium s retractable roof can open in 10 minutes or less by moving eight cantilevered petals to create an exciting pin wheel appearance while opening.
Inspired by the oculus within rome s ancient pantheon the stadium s signature roof was made possible only by modern architectural and engineering innovations.
The petals have 4 000 tons.
With a built up area of two million square feet the stadium is designed to be easily reconfigured to accommodate nfl and msl games.
These panels called petals move in straight lines when they open and close.
The design would call for an expandable roof made of flexible space age material that could easily adapt and expand instantly increasing interior space to accommodate events of any size.
It features a retractable roof in the shape of a camera lens which can be opened in less than ten minutes.
The beer will be featured on draft in concession stands throughout the stadium.
Mercedes benz stadium s roof has eight moving panels weighing approximately 500 tons each.
This high quality craft offering will sell at the domestic draft price 5 for a 12 oz.