Populous’s “Cathedral” will replace iconic Inter / Milan's San Siro Stadium
23/12/2021.
[MIL] Italy
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metalocus, JAVIER ARIAS
Milan’s two titans of football, Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) and FC Internazionale Milano (Inter), have unveiled Populous' project - dubbed "The Cathedral" - a new 60,000-seat shared home that will replace the iconic San Siro Stadium for its new stadium.
The decision announced by Comune di Milano last November sees a reconfiguration of the area in the San Siro neighbourhood, currently occupied by the Meazza Stadium, through the creation of a new district dedicated to sport and leisure.
The new district will include a new 50,000 sqm green area, on top of a reduction of built volumetry in line with the latest regulations (as regulated by the City of Milan Land Planning Scheme or "Piano di Governo del Territorio").
The decision announced by Comune di Milano last November sees a reconfiguration of the area in the San Siro neighbourhood, currently occupied by the Meazza Stadium, through the creation of a new district dedicated to sport and leisure.
The new district will include a new 50,000 sqm green area, on top of a reduction of built volumetry in line with the latest regulations (as regulated by the City of Milan Land Planning Scheme or "Piano di Governo del Territorio").
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Rendering. Inter / Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
Inter / Site plan. Milan's new Stadium by Populous. Image courtesy of Populous
The new San Siro, designed by Populous' Milan office with the support of their EMEA team in London, is a rectangular structure wholly encased by vertical fins that support an “elegant glass facade,” described by the two clubs in a joint statement as a “celebration of the artistic and cultural heritage of Milano.”
The Cathedral is a celebration of the artistic and cultural heritage of Milan. Its design was inspired by two of the most famous buildings in the city - the Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - and will result in a unique stadium that will stand out from any other sporting arena in the world.
"The Cathedral" will be ground-breaking in terms of innovation and sustainability. The new stadium, surrounded by a large green area, will be carbon neutral and LEED-certified, thanks to the use of the most innovative materials and cutting-edge technologies in terms of water and electricity usage, as well as noise control. The stadium's accessibility and user experience will also be outstanding, offering unprecedented safety, comfort and sightlines, as well as a range of new public services.
AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano have confirmed their desire to deliver an outstanding project, which will generate new job opportunities, regenerate a key urban area in the city, and create a new green area of over 50,000 sqm for citizens. The project aims to consolidate and improve the image of the City of Milan and of Italian football.
The Cathedral is a celebration of the artistic and cultural heritage of Milan. Its design was inspired by two of the most famous buildings in the city - the Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - and will result in a unique stadium that will stand out from any other sporting arena in the world.
"The Cathedral" will be ground-breaking in terms of innovation and sustainability. The new stadium, surrounded by a large green area, will be carbon neutral and LEED-certified, thanks to the use of the most innovative materials and cutting-edge technologies in terms of water and electricity usage, as well as noise control. The stadium's accessibility and user experience will also be outstanding, offering unprecedented safety, comfort and sightlines, as well as a range of new public services.
AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano have confirmed their desire to deliver an outstanding project, which will generate new job opportunities, regenerate a key urban area in the city, and create a new green area of over 50,000 sqm for citizens. The project aims to consolidate and improve the image of the City of Milan and of Italian football.
"The Cathedral is set to become one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. It will be a modern home to legendary clubs AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano and will become the heart of a new neighbourhood. It will celebrate the cultural heritage of Milan and it will be enjoyed by the Milanese population for many generations to come. A stadium of Milan and for Milan."
Christopher Lee, Managing Director EMEA at Populous
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George Hellmuth, George Kassabaum, Gyo Obata. Populous
Populous, formerly known as HOK Sport Venue Event or simply HOK Sport, is an architectural firm that specializes in projects for sports facilities and convention centers, in addition to dedicating itself to the organization of significant events. Its founders were, George Hellmuth, George Kassabaum and Gyo Obata.
Among his most important projects are outstanding facilities such as the new Yankee Stadium in New York; the Emirates Stadium, the new Wembley Stadium and the O2 Arena in London; the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon; the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey; Audi Field in Washington D.C. and Stadium Australia in Sydney. They were also in charge of the renovation of the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Populous previously operated under the name HOK Sport Venue Event, as a subsidiary of the HOK Group, the largest architecture-engineering firm in the United States. In January 2009, Populous was created after the total purchase of HOK Sport Venue Events by the firm's management, completely separating itself from the HOK Group, and today it is one of the largest architecture firms in the world.
Among his most important projects are outstanding facilities such as the new Yankee Stadium in New York; the Emirates Stadium, the new Wembley Stadium and the O2 Arena in London; the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon; the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey; Audi Field in Washington D.C. and Stadium Australia in Sydney. They were also in charge of the renovation of the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Populous previously operated under the name HOK Sport Venue Event, as a subsidiary of the HOK Group, the largest architecture-engineering firm in the United States. In January 2009, Populous was created after the total purchase of HOK Sport Venue Events by the firm's management, completely separating itself from the HOK Group, and today it is one of the largest architecture firms in the world.
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