Stadium 974, a demountable arena built with shipping containers by Fenwick Iribarren Architects
24/11/2022.
[Doha] Qatar
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Stadium 974 for the FIFA World Cup 2022 was designed by Spanish studio Fenwick Iribarren Architects teamed with structural engineers Schlaich Bergermann Partner and engineering consultancy Hilson Moran.
This 40,000-seat stadium was completed at the beginning of 2021 and was created with mechanisms for connection and de-connection to ensure every element could be used again. This circular economy approach draws on methods from the automotive industry.
The stadium hosted its first match on 30 November. Other recently completed stadiums for the tournament include the Lusail Stadium by Foster + Partners, the Al Thumama Stadium by Ibrahim M Jaidah and the Al Wakrah by Zaha Hadid.
This 40,000-seat stadium was completed at the beginning of 2021 and was created with mechanisms for connection and de-connection to ensure every element could be used again. This circular economy approach draws on methods from the automotive industry.
The stadium hosted its first match on 30 November. Other recently completed stadiums for the tournament include the Lusail Stadium by Foster + Partners, the Al Thumama Stadium by Ibrahim M Jaidah and the Al Wakrah by Zaha Hadid.
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Roof plan. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Section. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Section. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Details. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Details. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Sketch. Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Image courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Fenwick Iribarren Architects developed an innovative concept and it is the first demountable, transportable and reusable stadium of its kind in FIFA World Cup history. The stadium codifies each one of the elements used – including its 974 containers – to ensure they can be taken apart and will be demounted at the end of the World Cup and re-established as five smaller sports facilities or even moved to an entirely different location.
Its modular structure with 974 colourful shipping containers, was designed as a huge meccano, following principles of seriation with prefabricated slabs and metal supports; reversibility, using screwed or dry joinery; and sustainability, using recycled steel.
All the elements, combining a steel frame that evokes a high bay warehouse separated into different blocks, follow the ‘plug and play’ strategy that permits their prefabrication and later connection to the general net, allowing a shorter construction time and reduced costs.
The elements can be easily dismantled and transported as certified shipping containers from the near harbour. The ceiling panels, as well as the grandstands, can also be easily stacked and transported. This particular structure enables a reduced CO2 footprint due to less construction material and waste.
Stadium 974 is the only stadium positioned close to the sea and also is the first stadium that football fans see upon arriving in Qatar, due to its proximity to Hamad International Airport.
Its modular structure with 974 colourful shipping containers, was designed as a huge meccano, following principles of seriation with prefabricated slabs and metal supports; reversibility, using screwed or dry joinery; and sustainability, using recycled steel.
All the elements, combining a steel frame that evokes a high bay warehouse separated into different blocks, follow the ‘plug and play’ strategy that permits their prefabrication and later connection to the general net, allowing a shorter construction time and reduced costs.
The elements can be easily dismantled and transported as certified shipping containers from the near harbour. The ceiling panels, as well as the grandstands, can also be easily stacked and transported. This particular structure enables a reduced CO2 footprint due to less construction material and waste.
Stadium 974 is the only stadium positioned close to the sea and also is the first stadium that football fans see upon arriving in Qatar, due to its proximity to Hamad International Airport.
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Collaborators
Client
The Q22 Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy.
General Contractor
Dimensions
Capacity.- 40,089.
Floor area.- 93,200 m².
Gross volume.- 563,600 m³.
Floor area.- 93,200 m².
Gross volume.- 563,600 m³.
Dates
Started year.- 2018.
Year of Completion.- 2021.
Year of Completion.- 2021.
Location
(25°17′19″N 51°33′59″E). Doha, Qatar.
Mark Fenwick, Javier Iribarren. Fenwick Iribarren Architects
Fenwick Iribarren Architects was founded in 1990 by Mark Fenwick and Javier Iribarren architects, 1990. Their most important works and their experience have led them to be recognized experts in the area of sports construction and stadiums. In addition, Fenwick Iribarren has been responsible for the Fifth Tower as well as co-authors of Torre Espacio, Madrid.
In recent years, the studio has become one of the leading studios with experience in building stadiums, after building the new RCD Espanyol stadium, winner of the 2010 Stadium Business Award for the best stadium of the year and the Best First Division Stadium. Spanish Division 2013, in addition to being used as a centre for the UEFA KISS conferences.
Other relevant projects include the new Valencia stadium for 75,000 spectators; the blueprint for the Norwegian National Stadium; and the New National Stadium for Gibraltar and three stadiums for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, including the Qatar Foundation Stadium, which has a totally unique cooling system.
Fenwick Iribarren Architects has a multidisciplinary team structure, it is also one of the first expert architecture studios in the Commercial and Leisure markets. Among its most important projects in this area are the El Portet de Denia, Alegra, Diversia, Nassica Shopping Centers, and the expansion of Parquesur.
In recent years, the studio has become one of the leading studios with experience in building stadiums, after building the new RCD Espanyol stadium, winner of the 2010 Stadium Business Award for the best stadium of the year and the Best First Division Stadium. Spanish Division 2013, in addition to being used as a centre for the UEFA KISS conferences.
Other relevant projects include the new Valencia stadium for 75,000 spectators; the blueprint for the Norwegian National Stadium; and the New National Stadium for Gibraltar and three stadiums for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, including the Qatar Foundation Stadium, which has a totally unique cooling system.
Fenwick Iribarren Architects has a multidisciplinary team structure, it is also one of the first expert architecture studios in the Commercial and Leisure markets. Among its most important projects in this area are the El Portet de Denia, Alegra, Diversia, Nassica Shopping Centers, and the expansion of Parquesur.
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