The spiral is one of the most frequent shapes in everything related to life, it conveys the idea of growth, evolution and expansion. It is a line that wraps itself in an open way and that as it advances, it gains volume and space, it grows. Its circular movement begins in the center and extends towards infinity.
Project name
Quantum Arena
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio, Santiago Fernández Bender
Location
Bueno Aires, Argentina
Principal architect
Grizzo Studio, Santiago Fernández Bender
Design team
Grizzo Studio, Santiago Fernández Bender
Collaborators
Juana Gabba, Juan Dallochio, Fredy Luis, Civil engineer: Mariano Ventrice; Structural engineer: Mariano Ventrice
Typology
Sports Architecture › Stadium
These stadiums are not just venues for Euro 2024 but are integral parts of Germany’s architectural and cultural heritage. Each structure tells an interesting story of innovation, history, and the unifying power of football.
Written by
James Meadowcroft
The world's most iconic stadiums stand as monuments to human creativity, passion, and ingenuity. They remind us that architecture is not just about structures but about creating environments that inspire and elevate the human spirit. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, these stadiums will remain beacons of achievement and symb...
Written by
Кирил Завгородній
Nowadays, the stadium experience is like no other. Spectators can experience a truly immersive viewing experience either at the stadium or at home. The fusion between architecture and live streaming technology is a giant leap forward. This relationship enhances accessibility and engagement.
In 2019, the brazilian architecture office, Biselli Katchborian, was hired by Santos F.C, to develop a retrofit proposal for the Vila Belmiro, club legendary stadium and the stage for numerous Pelé football matches.
Project name
Vila Belmiro’s Retrofit
Architecture firm
Biselli Katchborian + Zanatta Figueiredo Arquitetos
Location
Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Tools used
Revit, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Artur Katchborian, Mario Biselli
Design team
Victor Piza, Mauricio Addor, Luiza Franklin, Giuliano Chimentão, Lucas Reis
Collaborators
Zanatta Figueiredo Arquitetos - Victor Zanatta, Vinícius Figueiredo, Henry Zulian
Visualization
Biselli Katchborian
Typology
Sports › Stadium
This 5,000-seat centerpiece for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 Park is located at the south end of the park entrance and accessed via two curved bridges. The 35,000m2 structure is designed to function as attractor and generator of new socio-cultural activities and hence was proposed as Hybrid; merging sports events with a concert hall / event space...
Architecture firm
Archi-Tectonics NYC, LLC
Photography
SFAP Shanghai
Collaborators
Thornton Tomasetti Engineers, !Melk Landscape and Mobility in Chain traffic engineers; LDI: Zhejiang Province Institute Of Architectural Design And Research (ZIAD); Construction drawing design consultation: Powerchina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited (HDEC)
Built area
35,000 m² / 5000 seats
Completion year
October 2021, Opening September 23 / 2023
Construction
Contsruction: China Power Construction Group East China Survey and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd.; Construction unit: Zhejiang Xinsheng Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Typology
Sports Architecture › Stadium
Captivated by the stunning blend of architecture and design at the Sports Stadium! The floating roof forms create a mesmerizing contrast against the morning glow, while the corrugated façade's black stone and aluminum accents add an elegant touch.
Project name
Galaxy Stadium
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Sports Architecture › Stadium
Soccer is the most popular sport worldwide, attracting millions weekly to major stadiums. Followers of the beautiful game fill iconic venues like Old Trafford, the Camp Nou, and San Siro on game days to watch their favorites in action, creating a unique atmosphere while cheering a team to victory.
Photography
Bechir Kaddech