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- Stadium design for Qatar 2022

AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH

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AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbHMultidisciplinary since 1964

BMW DreieichNigeriaMoscow / Russia

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AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbHProject examples, Middle East

Ministry of Water+Electricity, Euro Star Tower, DQ Staff Housing,

Riyadh Dubai Riyadh

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Int. arch. competition

client:

ADA

Arriyadh Development

Authority

GFA: 17.000 sqm

Costs: USD 50 Mio

AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbHCurrent Work in the Middle East - Criminal Court Complex Riyadh

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First Prize in an

int. arch. competition

client:

ADA

Arriyadh Development

Authority

GFA: 56.685 sqm

Costs: USD 100 Mio

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North Entrance

North Elevation Scale 1:500South Elevation follows the same principle

Planning stages:

Fact Finding

Preliminary Design

Detailed Design

Tender Documentation

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Qatar 2011Impressions

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18. Nov. in front of Khalifa International Stadium

Qatar 2011Impressions _ the international friendly soccer match Argentina and Brazil _ the fan zone

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Qatar 2011Impressions _ public viewing in Doha

18. Nov. in front of Khalifa International Stadium

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Qatar 2011Impressions _ the match

18. Nov. Khalifa International Stadium

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The Colosseum in Rome, 80 B.C.

50,000 spectators

VIP areas

Sun protection

Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

Function

Visitor guidanceEvacuationLines of sightGeometry of the arena

HospitalityMedia

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Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

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Olympic Stadium, Munich, 1972

69,250 spectators

Innovative roof structure

Landmark of the ´72 Games

The transparent lightness of theroof symbolises the spirit of the Games

Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

Emotion

AtmosphereSpirit

“Iconic stadium”Landmark

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Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

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Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

Emotion

Home game:

Live broadcastsHDTVLarge screen TVs

Away game :

“Stadium experience”“Seething cauldron”Maximum proximity

> Pure football stadiums> Reduced flexibility in terms of usage

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Stadium designA few basic principles as an introduction

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Qatar 2022…

Function

Stadium designNew aspects

Energy consumptionTrafficSubsequent useCity / RegionModularity / Capacity

Sustainability

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Stadium strategy Qatar 2022 Sustainability begins on a scale of 1:100,000

Macro location

> All the stadiums are directly linked to the public traffic infrastructure (Metro).

> The sites are in tune with the “National Vision Qatar 2030” national developmentmaster plan.

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University

Centre

Accom.

Sports venues

Micro location

> Linked with other public facilities

> Adjoining other sport facilities.

> Linked to the city centre.

> Noise-tolerated uses in immediate surroundings.

FIFA:“In an ideal world the best possible location would be in

the center of a big city, with a direct link to local public transport and major roads, as well as to parking facilities, which could be used when there are no matches.”

Stadium strategy Qatar 2022 Sustainability begins on a scale of 1:100,000

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Stadium strategy Qatar 2022 Sustainability begins on a scale of 1:100,000

Potentials

> Activate development potential in the surroundings. > Multifunctional neighbourhood centre.

> Acceleration of (urban) development processes.

The locations are significant factors forsuccessful subsequent use.

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Stadium as part of a neighbourhood centre / Motif: Oasis> Linked to other sports facilities> Spa facilities> Shopping mall and office areas> Parks

Stadium strategy Qatar 2022 Al Wakrah as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 - adaptableStop the white elephants !

Image source: Wikipedia

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableNegative examples

1998 World Cup France10 venues

Montpellier (1st division)Capacity: 35,500Average crowd : 16,000

Nantes (2nd division)Capacity: 39,500Average crowd: 11,500

Toulouse (1st division)Capacity: 37,000Average crowd: 20,000

Paris Parc des Princes (1st division)Capacity: 50,000Average crowd: 27,000

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29%

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54%Image source: Wikipedia

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableNegative examples

2002 World Cup Japan / Korea20 venues

Fukuroi (1st division)Capacity: 50,000Average crowd: 18,000

Kobe (1st division)Capacity: 50,000Average crowd: 12,000

Kashima (1st division9Capacity: 42,000Average crowd: 20,900

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24%

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Image source: Wikipedia

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableNegative examples

Bildquelle: Wikipedia

2014 World CupBrazil

Average Serie A crowd:14,600 spectators

Range:28,200 – 4,500 spectators

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Al-Rayyan Al-GharafaAl-Rayyan today

Existing stadiumsto be temporarily extended.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 - adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

New stadiums to be built to meet league capacity requirements and likewise temporarily extended.

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

Modular upper levels• approx. 50% of the seats will be dismantled after the World Cup• 20,000 – 25,000 seats sufficient as permanent capacity for the Qatar Stars League.• in future capacity can be increased again for special events.

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Subsequent use with appropriate capacity.

• Permanent capacity based on league.• The stadiums are allocated to local clubs playing the “Qatar Stars League”.

Stadium modules serve football development aid.

•After the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ the stadium modules will be used in other countries to establish a local sport infrastructure.

•All assocated costs will be borne by Qatar.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 - adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

Al-Gharafa as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

Al-Gharafa as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 - adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

Al-Gharafa as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – adaptableConcept for subsequent use banks on modularity.

Special case: Doha University> Subsequent use as a track and field stadium

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – tailor-madeConforming 100% with FIFA

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Minimum distance from pitch• All stadiums are only football stadiums.• Distance from the front row of seats to the goal/side line:8.50 / 10 m. (Except existing stadiums which have been converted)

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – tailor-madeConforming 100% with FIFA

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Ideal views• Optimum lines of sight for all spectators.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – tailor-madeConforming 100% with FIFA

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Optimum distance to the pitch• Approx. 65 % of the spectators are in an optimum radius of 90 m around the centre spot.• 100 % are in a radius of 190 m to the opposite corner of the pitch.

190m

90m

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Ideal VIP/ VVIP areas•Spacious lounge areas

• VIP/ VVIP seats with perfect views.• Special access, separation of the various spectator groups in front of the stadium, no merging of spectator flows.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – tailor-madeConforming 100% with FIFA

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Ideal working conditions for media and teams• Separate media access.• Direct link between media area and media stand. • Direct access to broadcasting facilities.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – tailor-madeConforming 100% with FIFA

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Purely iconic architecture easily loses any relation to the locality.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedDesign approach boasts local references

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With subtle references to the locality, however, stadiums can become landmarks of the event.

Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedDesign approach boasts local references

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 –locally rootedDesign approach boasts local references – culture and history

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedAl-Shamal as an example

Motif: Shuwi / Dhow

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedAl-Khor as an example

Motif: Sea shell

movie _ boat

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedUmm Slal as an example

Motif: Fort

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedUmm Slal as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedDoha Port as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedDoha Port as an example

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedDesign approach boasts local references – nature, flora, fauna

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedAl-Khor as an example

Motif: Sea shell

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Stadium design for Qatar 2022 – locally rootedAl-Khor as an example

Motif: Sea shell

movie _ shell

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Thanks for your attention!

…starting 2011