ABSTRACT

In this completely updated and redesigned edition of the essential and long-established Stadia, the authors offer their unrivalled expertise to all professionals who commission, plan, design, and manage high-quality sports venues.

This fourth edition features over twenty case studies of recent projects in Europe, America, Australia, China and Japan, and the technical sections contain substantial new information on master planning and designing for the disabled.

In addition to a wide array of international information sources, the authors were able to draw on the experience of the design firm that delivered the 1999 Cardiff Millennium stadium, the 2000 Sydney Olympic stadium, the 2002 Reliant stadium in Houston, the 2005 Nanjing Sports Park, the new grandstand for Ascot Racecourse, and the recently completed Wembley stadium.

chapter 1|20 pages

The stadium as a building type

chapter 2|8 pages

The future

chapter 3|8 pages

Masterplanning

chapter 4|12 pages

External planning

chapter 5|26 pages

Form and structure

chapter 6|4 pages

Security and anti-terrorism measures

chapter 7|20 pages

Activity area

chapter 8|8 pages

Sports and multi-purpose use

chapter 9|8 pages

Crowd control 107

chapter 10|8 pages

Providing for disabled people

chapter 11|14 pages

Spectator viewing

chapter 12|10 pages

Spectator seating

chapter 13|8 pages

Private viewing and facilities

chapter 14|14 pages

Circulation

chapter 15|10 pages

Food and beverage catering

chapter 16|6 pages

Toilet provision

chapter 17|4 pages

Retail sales and exhibitions

chapter 18|6 pages

The media

chapter 19|10 pages

Administrative operations

chapter 20|8 pages

Facilities for players and offi cials

chapter 21|16 pages

Services

chapter 22|13 pages

Maintenance

chapter 23|1 pages

Operation and funding

chapter 24|8 pages

Sustainable Design

chapter 25|6 pages

Stadia and tourism