Case Study
BB&T Ballpark: A Ballpark Built into the Hillside
Baseballparks.com named this venue for the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox “Ballpark of the Year.” “The honor is presented to the new baseball stadium with the best combination of superior design, attractive site selection and fan amenities,” reported BB&T Ballpark A Ballpark Built into the HillsideBaseballparks.com, after BB&T Ballpark’s inaugural season. Home to Minor League Baseball’s Winston-Salem Dash, the 5,500-seat ballpark is located southwest of the downtown core. Fans enjoy views of the city skyline beyond the outfield walls. The design reflects the vernacular of old Salem by echoing the mills and tobacco plants that once formed the foundation of the area economy. Local brick with wood and steel accents form the primary exterior material, creating a solid base th