Maximum Stadium

Maximum Stadium

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When it comes to places of gathering, a stadium is the largest architectural typology. Only the matter of scale by itself is enough to create intense common experiences, but to what point can design intensify such experiences?

Studio Chermayeff-Hรถnig Dessau Intl. Architecture Graduate School Tutors: Sam Chermayeff & Tobias Hรถnig 2015 - 2016

Westhafenkanal

Spree River

The project aimed to identify specific elements that affect both spectators and performers experience taking football as a catalyst. Density, steepness, access are some of the global concepts studied, attempting to enhance emotions.

Fritz-Schloร Park

Berlin Hauptbanhof

Disposition Maximal footprint within viewing distance to get largest capacity stadium

Maximal viewing distance

Optimal viewing distance

Steepness A steep tribune increase impact to the pitch, affecting players while a shallow tribune maximize density, improving the environment for fans. Both options are then included in the design

Stairs In attempting to achieve maximal visual density, linear stairs are blank gaps.

Creating a zigzaging stair system minimizes the problem

No visual gap

Access Generally designed perpendicular to the tribune, access to the stands is proposed parallel, minimizing its visual impact

Corners Straight, tapered and arched corners are compared on grounds of views and comfort

First impression The stadium can be completely or semi sunk, but by fully exposing the structure, the impact for the incoming spectator is maximized while reducing the built footprint at ground level

No visual gap

Level -1 through Level 14 floor plans

Section 1

Level 14 floor plan

Section 2