The large capacity of spectators required at this stadium - reaching more than 80,000 spectators - determines the circular shape of its perimeter. The circle is the geometry that maximizes the stands surface within the visibility conditions established by FIFA: the spectator’s view of the field must not exceed a distance of 190 meters.
On the other hand, the challenge of covering a stadium of these dimensions becomes an opportunity to make the roof the element that defines the image of the building. A large self-supporting roof of cables and tensioned membranes is proposed, which do not need other auxiliary elements and of which weight is lower than other types of solutions.
The bowl of spectators is buried 15 meters, and is surrounded by a topography that organizes the accesses in different levels according to the type of spectator. The exterior volume is reduced to an elevation of variable height and of which constructive definition is the same as the roof. This light and dynamic roof is, therefore, the element responsible for the exterior image of the building.
Client:
Morocco football Federation: Kardham
Address:
Ben Slimane airport road. 13.002 Ben Slimane (Casablanca), Morocco
Typology:
Sports & Leisure
Status:
Projects
Competition:
2018
Design of project:
2018
Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Collaborators:Blanca Sánchez, Javier Monge, Maarten Kop, Miguel de la Torre, Pablo Ortiz
Landscape:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
Infography:Estudio Poliedro
Masterplan:Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
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