{"id":5232,"date":"2025-03-20T09:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/?p=5232"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:09:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T13:09:28","slug":"aesthetics-of-att-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium","title":{"rendered":"Aesthetics of AT&amp;T Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AT&amp;T Stadium is a unique venue located just outside Dallas in Arlington. Since its completion on May 27, 2009, it has served as the <strong>home of one of American sports\u2019 most iconic teams<\/strong>, the Dallas Cowboys. Beyond Cowboys games, the stadium also hosts the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Big 12 Championship Game, and the Southwest Classic. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\">dallas-future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It fully replaced Texas Stadium, which hosted most events from 1971 through 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors say the stadium <strong>resembles a digital projection<\/strong>, as if a hologram has materialized before your eyes. According to them, Arlington\u2019s skyline will never look the same again, now capped by a massive white dome. It <strong>stands out against the vivid blue Texas sky<\/strong> and the sprawling city below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f8aa80b9fa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f8aa80b9fa\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium\/#AT_T_Stadium_or_%E2%80%9CJerry_World%E2%80%9D\" title=\"AT&amp;T Stadium, or \u201cJerry World\u201d\">AT&amp;T Stadium, or \u201cJerry World\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium\/#Cost_of_One_of_the_Worlds_Most_Expensive_Sports_Venues\" title=\"Cost of One of the World\u2019s Most Expensive Sports Venues\">Cost of One of the World\u2019s Most Expensive Sports Venues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium\/#The_Unique_Design_of_AT_T_Stadium\" title=\"The Unique Design of AT&amp;T Stadium\">The Unique Design of AT&amp;T Stadium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium\/#Did_the_Chief_Architect_Consider_Every_Detail\" title=\"Did the Chief Architect Consider Every Detail?\">Did the Chief Architect Consider Every Detail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas-future.com\/en\/eternal-5232-aesthetics-of-att-stadium\/#Fascinating_Facts_About_AT_T_Stadiums_Architectural_Features\" title=\"Fascinating Facts About AT&amp;T Stadium\u2019s Architectural Features\">Fascinating Facts About AT&amp;T Stadium\u2019s Architectural Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AT_T_Stadium_or_%E2%80%9CJerry_World%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>AT&amp;T Stadium, or \u201cJerry World\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often called \u201cJerry World,\u201d the stadium\u2019s nickname honors Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys and the driving force behind its construction. Jones initially envisioned a large entertainment complex for Arlington, but the project soon exceeded even his grandest expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AT&amp;T Stadium comfortably seats 80,000 fans but can be reconfigured to fit over 100,000 with standing-room only. This flexibility makes it the <strong>largest stadium by capacity in the National Football League<\/strong>. In 2009, it set a regular-season attendance record when 105,121 spectators packed the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_One_of_the_Worlds_Most_Expensive_Sports_Venues\"><\/span>Cost of One of the World\u2019s Most Expensive Sports Venues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial budget for the new stadium was roughly $650 million, but final costs surged to $1.15 billion, making it one of the <strong>most expensive sports facilities in history<\/strong>. To help cover expenses, the Arlington city council approved a 0.5% increase in the sales tax, a 2% rise in the hotel occupancy tax, and a 5% hike in the car rental tax. While the measures faced early pushback, the finished stadium continues to leave visitors in awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Unique_Design_of_AT_T_Stadium\"><\/span>The Unique Design of AT&amp;T Stadium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3-696x378.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-3-1068x581.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead architect Brian Trubey of HKS Architects aimed to create more than just a sports arena\u2014it had to feel like a community landmark. The stadium\u2019s most striking structural feature is two massive arches, each nearly 300 feet tall, that span the length of the roof. These arches are not only among the tallest of their kind in the world but also a defining element of the stadium\u2019s silhouette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stadium also features expansive glass doors, fabricated by Dallas-based Haley-Greer Glass Systems. These doors open both end zones to allow seamless access and provide natural ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4-768x341.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4-696x309.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-4-1068x474.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention to the roof\u2019s design resulted in a retractable structure engineered by Walter P Moore, mechanization by Uni-Systems, and electrification by VAHLE Inc. The roof opens and closes based on weather conditions or event requirements and echoes the iconic open ceiling of the old Texas Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5-1536x852.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5-696x386.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-5-1068x592.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The playing field itself uses a SoftTop Convertible Turf system developed by Hellas Construction, consisting of 26 interchangeable panels. Like the retractable roof, this system allows the stadium to transition quickly from football to basketball, motor sports, concerts, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_the_Chief_Architect_Consider_Every_Detail\"><\/span>Did the Chief Architect Consider Every Detail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-6.png 830w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-6-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after opening, some Cowboys players complained that the afternoon sun made it hard to follow the ball. Architect Brian Trubey insists this wasn\u2019t an oversight but an intentional feature: the open end zones transform the space from an enclosed stadium to an open-air arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others note Trubey\u2019s broader goal was to enhance the value of the surrounding land. Future high-rises will eventually block direct sunlight, solving the glare issue naturally over time. Owner Jerry Jones supports this view, calling the sun\u2019s impact \u201cminimal and temporary,\u201d though some players and critics remain unconvinced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fascinating_Facts_About_AT_T_Stadiums_Architectural_Features\"><\/span>Fascinating Facts About AT&amp;T Stadium\u2019s Architectural Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-7.png 686w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-7-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, AT&amp;T Stadium is the <strong>largest air-conditioned room on the planet<\/strong>. Its climate-control system maintains comfortable temperatures and humidity levels, ensuring a pleasant experience regardless of Texas\u2019s outdoor heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stadium boasts the world\u2019s largest retractable glass doors, each measuring 180 feet (55 meters) wide and 120 feet (37 meters) high. Fully opening or closing these doors takes about 18 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-8.png 950w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-8-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-8-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dallas-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/05\/image-8-696x403.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction began in April 2006 and finished in May 2009\u2014just three years for a project of this scale, complexity, and size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2017\/11\/23\/architectural-expert-sun-issues-don-t-stem-from-building-flaw-in-cowboys-stadium\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.beck-technology.com\/blog\/how-did-they-build-that-dallas-cowboys-stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/what-we-do\/projects\/att-stadium\/<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AT&amp;T Stadium is a unique venue located just outside Dallas in Arlington. Since its completion on May 27, 2009, it has served as the home of one of American sports\u2019 most iconic teams, the Dallas Cowboys. 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