Qizhong aka Magnolia Tennis Stadium in Shanghai by Mitsuru Senda
Geschreven op 18-9-2010 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Bouwen-Klussen, Design
The stadium with capacity for 15,000 spectators is Colosseum-shaped.
The design was determined for producing players’ sense of unity with spectators.
As section shows, rooms for players and administrators are on the first floor.
Confluence of spectators is separated from their areas. In the summer, cold air comes down from the top of the building to the floor of the round stadium. In the winter, warmed air by ducting system under spectators’ seats is sent directly to spectators. It aims to offer comfortable environments with minimum maintenance cost. The structure of the stadium, called ¡®tension ring structure’ creates strong and reliable Colosseum-shape.
The movable roof of the main stadium consists of eight petals and each petal turns around on one fulcrum at the same time. Under the petals, there is a round truss, which has an inverted triangle section, and it supports petals. Each petal can move by one fulcrum and three rails, and the total consists of cantilever beam. It brings ability of enough strength into full play even wind blowing during Typhoon.
Night is also the time when the tennis center is brightened up. The external form of the stadium is lighted up and a disk with lights comes out. For players and visitors, the flower stadium will remain as a worldwide tennis center in their good memories. Source: Sjanghai Culturel Information
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