The Making of a Stadium Showpiece at the Heart of Center Field

Gable collaborated with Baltimore Steel Erectors to raise the sign above the roof deck at Oriole Park. 

Thanks to the careful design planning and the incorporation of precisely measured structural components, the installation team was able to navigate the pavilion’s slope efficiently. The team put one-inch sleeves through the 56 penetrations on the pavilion and had the frame bear down on channels. This process required the penetrations to be perfectly connected and then sealed by IronShore Contracting, the approved roofing company for Camden Yards. With the help of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and accurate construction drawings from Steve Mawn, Technical Design Lead at Gable, the team solved the challenge of the sloped pavilion.  

The Orioles aimed to keep a cohesive look and atmosphere across the stadium. To replicate the infrastructure of the current stadium, Gable incorporated elements like steel gussets. Although the back of this landmark sign may not seem as critical as the front, it too is highly visible and needed to be considered. Gable cleverly painted the back of the framework dark green to match the color of the canopy so it would blend in with the surrounding environment, not detract from it.

Beyond aesthetics and engineering, Gable worked meticulously to ensure the sign’s placement was optimized for live broadcasts. Positioned as a hero shot, the sign takes center stage in television coverage, reinforcing the Orioles’ brand presence during every game.