A new beer hall, expanded retail, and revitalized concourses are just the beginning of Lenovo Center's massive $300 million overhaul.
The Carolina Hurricanes have released additional news and renderings for the planned renovations and enhancements coming to Lenovo Center in the coming years.
As part of the arena's already approved $300,000,000 renovation project, Lenovo Center will apparently be getting a few new major upgrades.
Upgrades to the exterior facade
- "A complete refresh, including expanded facades and grand lobby area at what will be the new primary entrances to the arena on the east and west sides"
New beer hall on the arena’s south side
New team store on the southwest side
- "Featuring an elevated design and nearly three times the square footage of the current team store"
An overhaul of the The PNC Club Level Arena Club
- "To create a cohesive feel between the Club Ledge and Arena Club, giving the PNC Club Level an updated gathering space"
A refresh to the main concourse
- "To match the upper concourse, including renovated bathrooms, an upgraded Lenovo VIP entrance and the addition of escalators to help fans better circulate the building"
Updates to the PNC Club Level concourse, bathrooms, suites, loges and priority lounges
In addition, the team's update stated that refreshed seating throughout the lower bowl, including the re-aisling of the 100-level, and the refresh of the third-level concourse, featuring a second new grab-and-go concession area and new bathrooms are planned to be completed this summer.
Hear from the people involved...
“Lenovo Center hosts hundreds of events every year, from NC State Men’s Basketball to Hurricanes hockey to world-class touring acts and family shows,“ said Philip Isley, Chairman of the Centennial Authority. “These enhancements will help us continue to bring top entertainment and events to Raleigh.”
“When this project is complete, Lenovo Center is going to look and feel like an entirely different building, inside and out,” said Brian Fork, CEO of Hurricanes Holdings. “Every person who comes to this building is going to have a first-class experience to match the top venues in the NHL.”
“The experience of attending an NC State basketball game or any event in the Lenovo Center is going to be even better following these updates,” said Boo Corrigan, McMurray Family Director of Athletics. “From improved operations to enhancements for our general fans and premium spaces, every aspect of the building has been thoughtfully designed to elevate the experience for Wolfpack fans.”
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