The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have completely overhauled their original design for their $1.7 billion Carson project, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Both teams met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the Committee on Los Angeles Opportunities this week in New York to present the new designs.
The original design was created only by the Chargers, while this design was collaborated on between both organizations.
The new design features a futuristic open air stadium with a peristyle, similar to that of the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
“We wanted the building to be iconic and sleek, like a luxury sports car,” said David Manica in the report. He’s the president of Manica Architecture, who is designing the stadium. “Very aerodynamic, in motion, flowing lines from every angle.”
One of the more notable elements in the new design is a 115- to 120-foot tower that extends through the main concourse and would serve as a pedestal for a cauldron, which would feature different effects depending on the team.
For the Chargers, simulated lightning bolts would swirl behind a glass encasing on the tower while the team plays, and the bolts would shoot out from the top of the cauldron when the team scored.
For the Raiders, a flame would burn in the cauldron to honor the legacy of former owner Al Davis.
The new design comes after the Carson City Council unanimously approved the privately financed stadium on Tuesday.
According to Manica in the report, the “core concepts” of the design is the open air aspect of the stadium.
This is unlike the rival project in Inglewood, headed by St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke, whose designs feature a stadium with a roof and artificial grass.
“(Chargers and Raiders) ownership really wants to celebrate the history and enthusiasm of football in Los Angeles,” Manica said.
