Ever wonder how the people in the luxury suites feel at the end of a losing season?

The only thing worse than watching another season end without a championship is the struggle to get to your car when it's all over. Of course if you're lucky enough to watch the game from the luxury suites of the executive level, the quick descent of private elevators can take some of the sting out of yet another losing season. We're sorry to say that Gunderlin cabs have carried their share of heartbroken fans, but if it's any consolation, we understand how you feel. After all, the last time Miami won the Super Bowl, Bob Griese was the Dolphin's QB and Richard Nixon was still in the White House.

Gillette Stadium

Occupying more than 17 acres of land in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the HOK Sport-designed, Gillette Stadium is a 68,000-seater, open-air facility with a natural grass-playing surface.

With more than 350 concession stands, 1,000 television monitors, 2,000 luxury suite seats, 14,000 parking spaces and 60 bathrooms, the privately-financed, $325 million stadium is the first state-of-the-art football stadium and the largest, multi-purpose entertainment venue in New England.

Location : Foxboro, MA
Architect : HOK
Elevator Contractor : KONE

MCI Center

The MCI Center is located on on the east side of downtown Washington, D.C. bordering on Chinatown. Three major league sports franchises and the Georgetown Hoyas all call the MCI Center home, making it a very busy place during hockey and basketball seasons.

But with retail outlets, restuarants and an entertainment complex, there's more to this successful arena than just sporting events.

Location : Baltimore, MD
Architect : Ellerbe Beckett
Elevator Contractor : KONE

Office Depot Center

Office Depot Center is an 872,000 square-foot facility which seats 19,088 for hockey and 20,000 for basketball, family shows and concerts. There are 74 private suites, two party suites, eight co-op suites, two skyview terraces and 2,236 club seats.

The Center's 135-acre site will be accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway by a new interchange, and will provide 7,600 on-site parking spaces, including 226 spaces that are enclosed.

Location : Sunrise, FL
Architect : Ellerbe Beckett
Elevator Contractor : KONE

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