Gwalior International Cricket Stadium
Inferences: 1. Roof is cantilevered to provide an unobstructed clear view of playing arena to spectators. 2. Roof spans over the entire length of stands, which would help in providing shade to spectators for majority time of the day. 3. Steel has allowed the stadium to achieve a fluidic form, due to high tensile and yield strength it offers.
Fig 31- Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center: Part-Section Source- https://www.archdaily.com/953874/qingdao-citizen-fitness-center-architecture-and-engineers-of-southeast-university
Fig 32- Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center: Structure Source- https://www.archdaily.com/953874/qingdao-citizen-fitness-center-architecture-and-engineers-of-southeast-university
4. Aluminium is used to fabricate the roof form, as it is extremely lightweight (compared to steel and concrete).
Case Example 2- Beijing National Stadium Architects: Herzog and de Meuron Client: The China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC); Beijing Municipal Corporation Year: 2008 Location: Bejing, China Capacity: 91,000 pax The shape of the roof was inspired by yin yang, the Chinese philosophy of balance and harmony. The circular shape of the Beijing Olympic stadium represents heaven, but has been described as a bird’s nest, with its pattern inspired by Chinesestyle crazed pottery. 25