Universiade Sports Center and Bao’an Stadium : By Architects von Gerkan Marg and Partners

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Architects von Gerkan Marg and Partners (gmp)

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Photo © Courtesy of Christian Gahl

To mark the occasion of the Universiade, which will take place from 12th to 23rd August 2011, the Universiade Sports Center and Bao’an Stadium will be opened tomorrow in Shenzhen, southern China.

National Stadium of Sports Affairs Council : By Toyo Ito & Associates

Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Toyo Ito & Associates
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Photo © Courtesy of Christian Richters

Toyo Ito raises the bar for sports facilities with his graceful, sustainable design for the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – The Green Point Stadium : By gmp architekten

Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa
gmp architekten
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Photo © Courtesy of Marcus Bredt

The 68,000 spectators Green Point Stadium designed by gmp architekten, is one of the major stadiums to host the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. With its horizontal facade expression and the curving contours, the architectural design was intended to enhance the horizontal line of Table Mountain, and appeared as an iconic building in Cape Town.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium : By gmp architekten

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
gmp architekten
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Photo © Courtesy of Marcus Bredt

For the 2010 World Cup, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by gmp architekten is a 46,000 seater stadium situated on South Africa’s south-east coastline, Port Elizabeth. The stadium has an eye-catching, unique roof structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Moses Mabhida Stadium : By gmp architekten

Durban, South Africa
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Photo © Courtesy of Marcus Bredt

In Durban, South Africa, the 70,000-seater Moses Mabhida Stadium by gmp architekten has an unique architectural feature inspired by the South African flag. With its grand arch design, the two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single footing on the northern side, symbolizing the new unity of a once-divided country. The 70,000-seater has been specifically designed as a multi-purpose venue not only meets FIFA requirements but can also host the Commonwealth Games or Olympic Games. The number will be reduced to 56,000, but can be temporarily increased to as many as 85,000 for major events.

Sports Center in Ulcinj : By Slavko Lekic

Ulcinj, Montenegro
Slavko Lekic
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Image © Courtesy of Slavko Lekic

In a recent competition back in September of this year, Slavko Lekic’s Sports Center in the municipality of Ulcinj, Albania takes advantage of its location with its unique position to the coastland. Lekic’s solution became an oasis in order to combine the spaciousness of the coastal beaches with the richness of the surrounding vegetation.

VTB Arena: Russia’s Main Stage for the 2018 FIFA World Cup : By Erick van Egeraat & Mikhail Posokhin

Moscow, Russia
Erick van Egeraat & Mikhail Posokhin
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Image © Courtesy of Erick van Egeraat & Mikhail Posokhin

FIFA announced their selection of nations for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup™ host at the Zurich Exhibition where it was decided that in 2018, Russia will be hosting the FIFA World Cup™. Designed by Erick van Egeraat and Russian partner Mikhail Posokhin, architects of Moscow’s new VTB Arena are thrilled to hear of this decision. “What wonderful news! What a start for this new Russian masterpiece to be the center of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™!” says architect-director Erick van Egeraat when presented with this latest news.

City Soccer Stadium Lapad : By NFO

Dubrovnik, Croatia
NFO
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Croatian architects NFO shared their 3rd prize proposal for the competition to design a new soccer stadium in the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Lusail Iconic Stadium for Qatar 2022 : By Foster + Partners

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via:plusmood-By David K.

Lusail Iconic Stadium for Qatar 2022 is revealed at ‘Leaders in Football’ conference in London.
As the venue for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, the Lusail Iconic Stadium will provide a world-class football facility for 86,250 spectators during the opening ceremony, group games and final. Reflecting Doha’s culture and heritage, the stadium is designed to be highly energy efficient and capable of performing in extreme summer climatic conditions.

Lusail Iconic Stadium, render courtesy Foster + Partners

Lusail Iconic Stadium, render courtesy Foster + Partners

The stadium has a near-circular footprint and sits on the masterplan’s primary axis, which divides the stadium precinct into two halves. Encircled by a reflective pool of water, spectators cross the ‘moat’ to enter the building via six bridges. An outer pedestrian concourse extends from the water towards an array of smaller amenity buildings and a hotel at the stadium’s perimeter.

Lusail Iconic Stadium, render courtesy Foster + Partners

The saddle-form roof appears to float above the concrete seating bowl, discreetly supported by a ring of arching columns. Its central section can be retracted to allow the pitch to be either open to the sky or fully covered. The concave profile of the stadium’s outer enclosure evokes the sails of a traditional dhow boat and incorporates a system of operable louvres. Inside, the seating bowl is designed to enhance the experience and atmosphere for spectators: VIP and hospitality accommodation is concentrated along the sides of the pitch to create a continuous sea of fans behind each goal.

Lusail Iconic Stadium, render courtesy Foster + Partners

Lusail Iconic Stadium, image courtesy Foster + Partners

Located in the centre of a new development to the north of Doha, with direct connections by road and a new metro line, Lusail Iconic Stadium is intended to be a catalyst for further growth and has a highly progressive environmental strategy. Parking and service areas are shaded by canopies of solar collectors, which will produce energy for the stadium when it is in use, as well as generating power for neighbouring buildings.
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar 2022 Bid, said:
The Lusail Iconic Stadium will serve as the perfect venue for the opening and final matches of the World Cup. The stadium will inspire a new generation of regional and international sports venues, incorporating environmentally friendly cooling technologies to ensure the ideal conditions for players and spectators alike. The design of the stadium provides fans with optimum views of the action in a cool and comfortable setting. Its beauty and ambition represent the pride and enthusiasm that we have displayed in our bid thus far and will continue to display until the day FIFA awards the 2022 World Cup and beyond.

+ Project credits / data

Project: Lusail Iconic Stadium Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid 2010
Program: Sport – Stadium
Architect: Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners team: Mouzhan Majidi, David Nelson, Nigel Dancey, Angus Campbell, Huw Thomas, Ricardo Mateu, Joost Heremans, Martha Tsigkari, Marcus Ehrler
Client: Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid Committee
Cost Consultant: Davis Langdon
Specialist Sports Architects: Manica Architecture
Construction Management:Mace
Civil and Structural Engineers: URS
Mechanical, Sustainability and Environmental Engineers: PHA Consult
Transport and Infrastructure: Hyder Consulting
Planning and Landscape: Place Dynamix
Specialist Building Dynamics: RWDI