It is made in Chinese Quzhou stadium not of this world. The architects of MAD Architects undertook to design an atypical building, a large part of which will be underground. Thanks to this, the stadium will fit perfectly into the local landscape. According to them, the set “will look like a planet imagined by visionary science fiction authors”.

Quzhou Stadium – out of this world underground stadium

Quzhou Stadium will cover an area of ​​33,731 square meters and can accommodate 30,000 spectators. the viewers. It will be surrounded by earth on all sides, giving the impression of having been dug inside a natural hill. Its crater-like interior will feature green grandstands blending into the grass-covered hills. The only element that will set it apart from the leafy surroundings will be the undulating white roof that towers over it, meant to resemble an overhead canopy. The entire project has been described as an “earth work of art”.

A stadium work of art. “It connects people to nature”

Another characteristic element of the stadium will be large openings under the roof, letting light into its underground spaces. In addition, it was designed to absorb and store rainwater. According to the architects, it will be used not only for sports recreation, but will also provide an opportunity to “spiritually connect people with nature”. – It is a work of art from the earth that immerses itself in nature and invites everyone to come together and share the spirit sports – it was written. Not only will they be able to take place indoors matches Socceras well as athletic competitions.

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The stadium is being built in the forested city of Quzhou, about 400 km kilometers southwest of Shanghai. It will be one of the highlights of Quzhou Sports Park, which covers an area of ​​700,000 square meters. In addition to the monumental building, it will also include a training stadium with an athletics track, an indoor hall with a capacity of 10,000 seats. seats, an indoor pool with a stand for 2 thousand. people, training room, hotel, youth house, technical museum and commercial facilities. MAD Architects, a studio led by architect Ma Yansong, is responsible for the project.