sunday newsletter
a designboom.com publication
August 2011, 28
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every sunday we choose a topic from the vast archive of designboom
today: recent stadiums
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gmp architekten: baoan stadium
published 08.19.11
this new sporting facility is bordered by a series of inclined columns intended to resemble a forest of bamboo reflecting the landscape of the shenzen region of china.
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gmp architekten: universiade sports center
published 08.19.11
these crystalline structures representing stones of traditional chinese gardens are nestled into the landscape with lakes, streams and native vegetation.
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herzog & de meuron: stade bordeaux atlantique
published 07.20.11
hovering above the landscape, the symmetrical structure is defined by an ethereal screen of slender, repetitive pillars and an expansive concave roof.
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atelier 11: china national tennis center
published 03.14.11
a practice of form following function, the design features 16 sets of v-shaped columns that create a distinct, geometric identity for the new stadium.
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scau: grand stade de casablanca
published 01.17.11
influenced by islamic decorative art, the stadium features large fanned-out concrete fibre blades around its perimeter that filter natural daylight through its latticework perforation.
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sadar + vuga: sports park stozice
published 12.07.10
the sports park stoice integrates a football stadium and a multi-purpose sports hall with a big shopping centre, covered by the artificial landscape of the recreational park.
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populous and atkins: beach volleyball stadium london 2012
published 11.01.10
the outdoor seating bowl with 15,000 seats will have lighting for evening competition, video and sport-specific fixtures.
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OFIS architects: FC bate borisov stadium
published 10.27.10
the stadium arena forms a unified rounded dome which gives the impression of a single enclosed object.
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foster + partners: lusail solar powered world cup stadium for qatar 2022
published 10.07.10
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.
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populous: new datong sports park
published 09.30.10
the datong sports park includes a 30,000 seat stadium, an 8,000 seat arena, a 1,500 seat natatorium and a multi-use training hall.
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