Dubai Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Architect
Perkins+Will
Overview
Designed for 60,000 fans, this bowl-like stadium measures 1.3 million square feet and—if built—will become the largest stadium in the United Arab Emirates. This conceptual design is particularly innovative because it is designed to cool fans inside without the use of air-conditioning—doing so through a The structure would have a porous façade consisting of perforated metal that allows air to pass through while also preventing hot sand from entering the grounds. Its roof would be made with a translucent Teflon-coated glass, which would not only provide the fans the feel of an open-air stadium but also reflect an estimated 75 percent of sunlight away from the field. Below the stadium, a large pool would serve as a natural thermal sink, cooling the air in the immediate vicinity.
Our Role
Studio NYL served as the Structural Engineers and Facade Designers on the project.
