Tim Horton's Field Analysis

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A reoccurring theme that arises in cultural geography is social norms and how they affect us. Both readings go into great detail of how these social norms and economic forces influence how we as society design and build new landscapes. The landscape I analyzed was Tim Horton’s field. I will look closely at the stadium as a whole and particularly the actually field. This essay will look at the socio-economic factors that decided everything from the choice of the name to the actual design and build of the stadium; there will be direct comparisons of the previous field to reinforce my points.
Tim Horton’s field lies in the middle of an area that used to be Hamilton’s biggest job and economic provider. Throughout the years Hamilton has been …show more content…

This gives the people the ability to roam and converse while still being engaged in the event. In the previous stadium you were more confined to your purchased seat limiting movement. This could be viewed as a provider for our ever changing social needs. Just as Stilgoe notes that people in New England first used rocks to construct fences because that was what was readily available to them. In comparison when Ivor Wynne stadium was first built steel was abundant hence the constant use of it in the previous stadium. As time goes on Stilgoe remarks that fences got more and more elaborate depending on where one goes and “explores”. This social change is very evident in the Tim Horton’s field. The modern and social themes being displayed in other public building around Hamilton made it logical for the stadium to follow. This shows how the social and cultural trends can impact the design of stadium. The stadiums modern look incorporates a wide selection of materials rather than just one that is abundant. The cement and steel are obliviously used for structural integrity and to provide safety. But the glass exterior is a definite example of following a cultural trend the city has. The public Library and Market in downtown Hamilton also have this modern technological look. Culture is constantly around us. By taking a more in depth look at the field we see that during the football games only lines painted for a regulation Canadian football game are painted yet the field is built big enough to incorporate FIFA’s standards for a soccer game but contain no soccer lines on it. The field and stadium appeal to its audience needs. When the Pan Am soccer comes, it is guaranteed that the field will have painted soccer lines on it. The field itself is an artificial turf that has to be approved by governing sports leagues.

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