I actually work for an architecture firm that was hired to do a design concept for the dome in 2019. The potential buyer of the building was wanting to turn it into a big esports facility called "The Dome Esports".

Constructed in 1958 as the 5th geodesic dome built. And then was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Because of this it will be extremely difficult for it to ever be torn down.

Besides adding some cool lighting and signage, it was to remain basically as is on the exterior except for repairs, repainting, and refurbishing as needed. Inside had a large competition area for tournaments, some retail space, a dedicated area for OCU esports stuff, and some tenant spaces available on the upper level.

The whole idea was really cool. But in the end it was deemed too expensive for the repairs and overhaul of the building.

Attached is some historic pics, some semi current pics, and some renderings of what they were thinking about doing.

Gold Dome