Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Architect: Pattern Design, 2014. Facade detail with street contex
Until we conceived this project, all Middle East stadia appeared to mimic a European temperate climate model. Pattern rejected this notion and created an innovative design rooted in the hot dry climate of the region. The project epitomises our approach to design; patterns, maths, climate and culture. Through our methodology of rule based parametric design we have created the first parasol stadium roof. The parasol roof and palm bole shelter a seating bowl, also a product of its location. Taking the best of classic English football stadia a unique three tier bowl is a product of the community it serves. Promoting football for all, the stadium caters for all users: young, old, men, women, families and children. Appropriate segregation respects local customs and the three tier bowl (a first for a 25,000 seat stadium) has the majesty of much larger stadia whilst responding the scale of local football crowds.
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Photo credit: © Dennis Gilbert-VIEW / Alamy / Afripics
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