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Sun Life Stadium, built as a multi-purpose facility in Miami, suffered from poor timing and design foresight. Constructed in the mid-1980s, it was ill-equipped to withstand the shift away from multi-purpose venues, which were increasingly being viewed as antiquated. The subsequent renovation into Hard Rock Stadium showcased an attempt to revive its relevance, yet the outdated design remains an albatross around its neck.
Had this stadium been constructed a decade earlier, the trajectory for its life cycle may have been different. Instead, the perceived need for renovations can be viewed as a reluctant acknowledgment of its failure to adapt to modern sports needs.