stadium architecture and design (133 articles)
stadium architecture and design ranges in scale from intimate viewing locations to global arenas hosting thousands of people.
SCAU's recently proposed stadium in paris will disappear under a luxuriant vegetation
#architecture
the stadium's mirrored screen-printed glass surface emits reflections of the events or the environment, allowing visitors to see fragments of landscape, sports matches or the sky.
the stadium's mirrored screen-printed glass surface emits reflections of the events or the environment, allowing visitors to see fragments of landscape, sports matches or the sky.
zaha hadid-designed 'al wakrah stadium' in qatar set to open in 2018
#architecture
located just south of doha, the arena's fluid form is said to resemble the sails of the region's dhow boats.
located just south of doha, the arena's fluid form is said to resemble the sails of the region's dhow boats.
U.S. bank stadium in minneapolis prepares to host super bowl LII
#architecture
designed by HKS, the arena has been home to the minnesota vikings since 2016 and was awarded the best completed sport building at the 2017 world architecture festival.
designed by HKS, the arena has been home to the minnesota vikings since 2016 and was awarded the best completed sport building at the 2017 world architecture festival.
laisné roussel and midori hasuike renovate football pitch for NIKE in the suburbs of paris
#architecture
the project is the centerpiece of a widespread initiative that seeks to engage the local community.
the project is the centerpiece of a widespread initiative that seeks to engage the local community.
bjarke ingels group is working on a major sports and entertainment destination in texas
#architecture
the masterplan's individual buildings are arranged as a checkerboard of different functions, which appear as a latticed roofscape from above.
the masterplan's individual buildings are arranged as a checkerboard of different functions, which appear as a latticed roofscape from above.
qatar is building a demountable football stadium using shipping containers
#architecture
conceived by fenwick iribarren architects, the 40,000-seat venue will be located on a waterfront site in doha, the capital of the middle eastern country.
conceived by fenwick iribarren architects, the 40,000-seat venue will be located on a waterfront site in doha, the capital of the middle eastern country.
3XN's timber-clad arena in residential copenhagen is designed to be a good neighbor
#architecture
'it was important to us to design it as an aesthetic contribution to the area, and not just a massive concrete block like other stadiums tend to be,' says the firm.
'it was important to us to design it as an aesthetic contribution to the area, and not just a massive concrete block like other stadiums tend to be,' says the firm.
ROSSETTI redefines the arena design with a revolutionary concept of high-tech engagement
#architecture
the inverted bowl by ROSSETTI's new concept brings fans closer to the action, increases revenue projections, and reduces overall footprint.
the inverted bowl by ROSSETTI's new concept brings fans closer to the action, increases revenue projections, and reduces overall footprint.
this stadium in london will switch between soccer and football fields in just 25 minutes
#architecture
the fully retractable grass surface will be used for soccer, while the artificial pitch underneath will be used for NFL games, music concerts, and other events.
the fully retractable grass surface will be used for soccer, while the artificial pitch underneath will be used for NFL games, music concerts, and other events.
atlético madrid's wanda metropolitano stadium prepares for opening
#architecture
the cruz y ortiz-designed football arena, which will accommodate over 67,000 spectators, host its first game on septmeber 16, 2017.
the cruz y ortiz-designed football arena, which will accommodate over 67,000 spectators, host its first game on septmeber 16, 2017.
watch atlanta's soon-to-be-open mercedes-benz stadium roof close in this time lapse
#architecture
derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
florian busch receives package 'from the future' documenting tokyo's 2020 olympic stadium
#architecture
the firm claims that a black box was sent anonymously to its studio, containing a selection of magazines, models, and polaroid photos...
the firm claims that a black box was sent anonymously to its studio, containing a selection of magazines, models, and polaroid photos...
OMA's masterplan for sports city in rotterdam gets approved
#architecture
the feyenoord city masterplan has been approved by the rotterdam city council and, once completed, will contain a 63,000-seat waterfront stadium, residences, commercial space. and »
the feyenoord city masterplan has been approved by the rotterdam city council and, once completed, will contain a 63,000-seat waterfront stadium, residences, commercial space. and parkland.
NIKE's unlimited stadium in manila is the 'world's first LED running track'
#design
taking over an entire city block, the shape of the 200 meter-track is derived from the footprint of the LunarEpic running shoe.
taking over an entire city block, the shape of the 200 meter-track is derived from the footprint of the LunarEpic running shoe.
stadiums past and present, an exhibition at the olympic museum in lausanne
#architecture
the exhibition tells the story of the stadiums, from ancient greece to the olympic arenas of the 20th and 21st centuries, both their social role and the great architects who »
the exhibition tells the story of the stadiums, from ancient greece to the olympic arenas of the 20th and 21st centuries, both their social role and the great architects who designed them.
MANICA's horse-shoe mega stadium proposal for the oakland raiders in vegas
#architecture
the $1.9 billion new stadium with a retractable natural turf field would become the home for the american football team and bring NFL to las vegas.
the $1.9 billion new stadium with a retractable natural turf field would become the home for the american football team and bring NFL to las vegas.
AL_A conceives stackable 'pitch pitch' stadiums for vacant london lots
#architecture
the scheme has been conceived as a temporary installation that is both fast and easy to set up.
the scheme has been conceived as a temporary installation that is both fast and easy to set up.
zaha hadid architects to build forest green rovers football stadium almost entirely from wood
#architecture
to be constructed near the english market town of stroud, the arena will form the centerpiece of an ambitious £100 million development.
to be constructed near the english market town of stroud, the arena will form the centerpiece of an ambitious £100 million development.
ROSSETTI remodels 1978 grandstand stadium in new york
#architecture
the exterior facade plays on opacity and translucency- offering glimpses in and out of the stadium.
the exterior facade plays on opacity and translucency- offering glimpses in and out of the stadium.
rwanda cricket pavilion by light earth designs comprises three tile-clad vaults
#architecture
the planned development is seen as an opportunity to empower and engage local people who may be in need of work, skills, and income.
the planned development is seen as an opportunity to empower and engage local people who may be in need of work, skills, and income.
arenas cariocas by wilkinson eyre opens at rio olympics
#architecture
formed as three venues united under one roof, the 400 meter-long arena provides seating for 36,000 spectators.
formed as three venues united under one roof, the 400 meter-long arena provides seating for 36,000 spectators.
vigliecca & associados completes youth arena for rio 2016 olympics
#architecture
with a capacity to hold 5,000 people, the arena will be home to the fencing and women's basketball competitions during the international sporting event.
with a capacity to hold 5,000 people, the arena will be home to the fencing and women's basketball competitions during the international sporting event.
bahadir kul wraps mersin stadium in turkey with perforated façade
#architecture
with the capacity to seat 25,000, the stadium features an elliptical form wrapped in transparent materials.
with the capacity to seat 25,000, the stadium features an elliptical form wrapped in transparent materials.
GD-lighting design looks to ancient greece in shenzhen sports center
#architecture
corresponding to architectural design by gmp architekten, lighting systems possess a gem-like quality that illuminates the stadium and its surroundings.
corresponding to architectural design by gmp architekten, lighting systems possess a gem-like quality that illuminates the stadium and its surroundings.
FC barcelona reveals images and video showcasing new camp nou stadium
#architecture
in march 2016, japanese firm nikken sekkei and local architects pascual-ausió were selected to complete the project, converting the existing structure into an arena capable of »
in march 2016, japanese firm nikken sekkei and local architects pascual-ausió were selected to complete the project, converting the existing structure into an arena capable of hosting modern day sporting activity.
BIG's stadium design for the washington redskins includes a recreational moat
#architecture
a conceptual model of the 60,000-seat venue has been revealed, showing a transparent wave-like structure surrounded by a moat.
a conceptual model of the 60,000-seat venue has been revealed, showing a transparent wave-like structure surrounded by a moat.
FC barcelona selects nikken sekkei + pascual-ausió arquitectes to renovate camp nou stadium
#architecture
developed in collaboration with pascual i ausió arquitectes, the scheme was chosen ahead of designs by bjarke ingels group, populous, and ricardo bofill.
developed in collaboration with pascual i ausió arquitectes, the scheme was chosen ahead of designs by bjarke ingels group, populous, and ricardo bofill.
tokujin yoshioka reenvisions tokyo's olympic stadium with floating fountain
#architecture
the arena is topped with a ringed body of water bordered by a circular pathway that allows visitors to stroll around the water's edge.
the arena is topped with a ringed body of water bordered by a circular pathway that allows visitors to stroll around the water's edge.
