The Process – Bandbox Ballparks

The Process

Photo gallery showing the progress of the digital Comiskey Park model at various stages of completion, starting at the very beginning. The entire project was modeled with Autodesk Revit, a 3D building information software commonly used in the architecture and construction industries.

Structural layout and grid plan

Massing of the lower seating bowl.

Playing field construction. 447′ down the LF and RF lines.

Structural framing and ramps underneath the lower stands.

Adding detail to lower vomitories (entry portals).

CF bleachers and bullpen details.

Construction of the LF and RF corner ramp towers.

Massing out the upper deck seating bowl.

Modeling of the upper deck steel framing.

Floor slabs and steel trusses.

Roofing over the upper and lower deck structure.

Perimeter load bearing brick columns.

Modeling of the CF ramps and scoreboard framing.

CF scoreboard and the iconic pinwheels.

Upper deck restroom pods and exterior louver enclosures.

Exterior Suite Level enclosure

Luxury “Super Suites” and Terrace level concessions and restrooms

Press box enclosure, frontage and operable window machine room on roof

Brick, concrete masonry and color mockups for exterior/interior facades.

Modeling of various exterior brick details and families.

First of the many brick arches around the ballpark exterior

LF and RF ramp tower enclosures and other exterior embellishments

Elevator towers and roof access ramp

Modeling of the “master arch” at front entry. One of the more difficult moves of the entire project.

Completion of front facade

Upper deck ribbon boards and the White Sox retired numbers on RF wall

“Trimming out the bowl” with railings and camera boxes.

Seat installation….all 43,951 seats around the ballpark.

Ready for night baseball. The 8 light towers installed.

Interior work begins with the Suite/Press Level.

Press box

Fitting out the “new” Bard’s Room, Press Dining and Terrace Levels.

Tying together all internal ramps, stairs and walls.

Refinement of home/visitor clubhouses and other “back of house” areas.

Completion of fan amenities, including restrooms and concession areas.

Interior signage, graphics and lighting added to give human scale.

Site landscaping as the finishing touches.

Bonus area: Original Bard’s room as it looked when dedicated in 1917.