Cambridge Architectural project goes up at M&T Bank Stadium

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When Baltimore Ravens fans attend this year’s home opener Sept. 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, they’ll be greeted by several new enhancements at M&T Bank Stadium that include a series of metal mesh panels by Cambridge Architectural etched with a signature ravens wing on the building’s façade.

Woven by Cambridge craftsmen on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the durable stainless mesh panels also provide airflow, comfort from the elements and views of downtown for guests accessing the stadium’s upper levels via pedestrian ramps and a new set of escalators.

Etching is a common technique used by Cambridge to create visual elements and branding. The company etched 32 panels of its mid-balance mesh for a  design that celebrates the team and the city of Baltimore, said Tyler Robertson, AIA, an associate principal with the architectural design firm who is overseeing the stadium renovations. The wing design changes the density of the etched mesh to create interest when approaching from the north and also from great distances on the skyline, he added.

Details within the wing pattern are found throughout many M&T Bank Stadium upgrades in both public and premium spaces through coordination with Gilbane Building Company, the project’s general contractor. The etched mesh, according to Robertson, creates design continuity and is the largest and most visible of the stadium’s wing presentations.

The etching process darkens the polished stainless steel with a matte finish.

Home to the two-time Super Bowl champion Ravens, 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium opened in 1998 and has been a fan favorite known for high-tech amenities, state-of-the-art concourse design and ease of access.

The Ravens and their landlord, the Maryland Stadium Authority, embarked on a three-year, $144 million facility upgrade funded by the team to enhance the fan experience. The final phase of the renovation, completed this summer, included a revamped interior circulation ramp on the Northeast corner of the stadium and new escalator banks on the northwest corner designed to zoom fans to their seats. Both are covered by Cambridge mesh.