10 Stadiums Shedding Light on the Future of Sports Architecture

27 May 2020, 04:00

Written by Milly Mo
May 27

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When the groundbreaking ceremony for the world’s largest soccer stadium in Guangzhou was announced on April 16th, the most controversial aspect of the project was not its $1.7 billion price tag, but its bold lotus shape causing a backlash from the local architectural community but praise from the general public.

Architects far and wide heavily criticized the work as another figurative landmark representing the outdated taste of high profile clients, while the public sang praise for its straightforward representation of Chinese culture, prompting us to question: what is the future of sports architecture?

Just like this new stadium, many other ongoing large scale projects around the world have prompted a reflection on the future of sports architecture. We have compiled a list of 10 unbuilt stadiums, representing essential features of sustainability and good user experience.

Forecasting the Future of Sports Architecture with 10 Newly Built Stadiums around the World