Check out the Milwaukee Bucks' chic, new $524 million arena

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The Milwaukee Bucks' new arena has been one of the oft-discussed new developments in the NBA, and at long last, it's finally here.

On August 26, the Bucks opened Fiserv Forum to the public, showing off the modern and chic arena which will house Bucks games, Marquette basketball games, and concerts, hosting over 200 events a year.

Bucks president Peter Feigin, who helped head the project, spoke with Business Insider about the $524 million arena, the club suites, food options, design features, and surrounding plaza, which will have a brewery, beer garden, sports bar, residential space, and more.

Take a look at the sleek Fiserv Forum, with photos sent from the Bucks and commentary from Feigin below:

Feigin said the design goal of Fiserv Forum was to be "modern with a real authentic and intimate touch."

Feigin said players have been touring the Fiserv Forum throughout construction and have felt a piece of ownership of it. He said a new, high-end arena is a "declaration that you're in the game."

Fiserv Forum had its official opening on August 26.

The entrance, Feigin said, "sets the tone" for the building.

"The glass curtain wall, which is inviting and transparent, to the terrazzo floors, kind of redefines the experience at a high level. Some technology with LED screens at the floor level as well as on top of the escalator stairs."

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