Red and black granite reflect Phillies true colors
According to Senior Project Architect Craig Schmitt from EwingCole, the project had multiple design and practical goals. “The team wanted to create a fan-friendly, open, intimate ballpark,†said Schmitt. “We wanted to design a ballpark reminiscent of older times, but detailed and interpreted in a modern way. It is not a retro ballpark, but has a feeling not too dissimilar to one. We wanted to incorporate distinct original elements with a nod to historic features and ballparks from the past.â€
To meet these goals, the architects chose to use polished granite to serve as a base for the ballpark's classic brickwork. The stones included China Red from Argentina and Black Rhapsody granite from South Africa, and they were supplied through Landis LTD of Wilmington, DE. “We had two or three [color] palettes put into our specifications, and based on price and availability, we decided to go with those particular granites,†said Schmitt.