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.
| Image Details: | |
| Image File: | DGIL-0140-0015 |
| Caption: | Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Architect: Pattern Design, 2014. Detail of awning with diagrid. |
| Property Release: | No |
| Model Release: | N/A |
| Dimensions in PX: | 3628 x 4624 pixels |
| Date of Photograph: | 15/05/2014 |
| Restriction: | No Restriction |
| Credit: | Dennis Gilbert/VIEW |
| Building Details: | |
| View Project Number: | 61305 |
| Building Name: | Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain |
| Headline: | Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Architect: Pattern Design, 2014. |
| City: | Al Ain |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Architect: | Pattern Design |
| Architect Website: | http://www.pattern-architects.com/ |
| Category: | Sport And Fitness |
| Building Type: | Stadium |
| Year of Completion: | 2014 |
| Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
| Public Notes: | 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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| Orientation: | V |
| Type: | Stadium |
| B/W or Colour: | Colour |
| Number of People: | Nobody |
| Technique: | Full Frame |
| People Incidental: | N/A |
| Point of View: | Detail |
| Time of Day: | Dusk |
| Interior or Exterior: | Exterior |
| Photographer: | Dennis Gilbert |
| Source File Name: | DGIL-0140-0015.jpg |
| Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |