I wasn’t too bullish on a Pavilion reno that won’t increase seating capacity or raise that God awful roof. But new renderings released yetserday show off what Villanova has planned for the Finneran Pavilion (whose name I assume shall remain so long as its benefactor doesn’t shoot a wrestler), and I’ve got to admit, it looks good:
It seems they’re keeping the exposed wood beams but painting the ceiling white, adding a second level to the open area that doubles as a concourse behind the south stands (student section), building a court-level club area and new student seating under the north stands, and giving the disconnected concourse and seating bowl a more cohesive flow. It should be a great place to host one of the best programs in college basketball.
Pics after the jump.
Concourse facing the back of the student section:
A court-level luxury area featuring the Final Four court (!!!):
Jay Wright’s tailor is freaking out over those folded pant legs:
I guess no amount of renovations can improve the view from the top of the student section:
This actually looks like… an arena:
Pitt-like glass enclosures and student seating behind the north basket, and added seats in the corner behind the Villanova bench:
If they don’t call the area by the Veritas sign Truth Walk, they’re doing it wrong:
Now they just need to find a spot for the banners:
