News: Project planning - Architects
International Competition Maspes Vigorelli
The schlaich bergermann und partner team from Stuttgart together with colleagues from Populous and the Italian architect Vittorio Grassi won the International design competition for the new Maspes-Vigorelli Velodrome in Milan. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Airdome for football pitch in Warsaw
A training center for young football players, allowing them to play all the year around, even when the temperature in Warsaw reaches minus 15 degrees Celsius and also under heavy snow falls. PM Engineering made it possible installing in October 2012 one of the biggest airdomes in Poland. read more
Current Special: Sports Turf
This Special summarizes all facts on natural grass, artificial turf and the maintenance as well as the equipment for the different systems.
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News: Ice facilities - Ice rink
Lecture at Ice Maker Training
From 17th until 19th April 2013 the Ice Maker Training of the IAKS took place in the ice hall Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main. The Ice Business GmbH introduces the functionality of Jet Ice paints and demonstrated how they can be used and which possibilities they offer. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Modification of arenas for EuroBasket 2013
The renovation and fitting out of sports halls to host EuroBasket 2013, which will be held in Slovenia this year, has been taken over by Elan Inventa. The four venues will be ready to welcome Europe´s 24 top teams which will compete for the title of EuroBasket Champion from 4 to 22 September. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
INSIDE soon in English
After the successful launch of the Stadiaworld INSIDE on the German market, the magazine for decision-makers in the sport it will give in the future also in English. The English-language e-magazine will be published twice a year from now and start with issue 1 in July. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Innovative anchoring system
DUOL, slovenian supplier of air-supported structures, has made further step in innovations. With innovative ground-anchoring system there is no more need for concrete beam. Air dome installation is now much faster and cost-effective. read more
News: Project planning - Roof & frame
Brochure presents new developments
Since the Hollo-Bolt, the original expansion bolt for structural steel was first launched in 1995 the product range has been continuously developed to meet the diverse requirements of structural engineers and architects, with enhancements including new head types. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Restoration of swimming complex in milano
After more than ten years one of the oldest swimming centres in Milano decided to change their double membrane airdome, supplied by PM Engineering. It has sizes of 60 times 24 metres. The peculiarity of this installation is the terrace from which spectators can look onto the pool. read more
News: Project planning
Download now: The e-magazine „Sound Equipment”
The updated german version of the Stadiaworld e-magazine about sound equipment can now be downloaded for free. It contains an introduction on how to plan and install an audio system. Besides the editorial part, the e-magazine presents a company index. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Inauguration of Indoor Tennis Courts in Istres
On Saturday 19 January, Jean Gachassin, President of the French Tennis Federation, inaugurated Istres René Davini sports complex, designed and built by SMC2. On 3.000 square metres it features four indoor clay tennis courts, several squash courts and a club house read more
Interview: Project planning - Architects
“An architectural feast”
In spring 2013, Timsah Arena in the Turkish city of Bursa and the new home ground of first division side Bursaspor will open its gates. In an interview, Stadiaworld talked to Hasan Sözüneri, architect of the sports venue with its crocodile head integrated into the façade. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Covering for the first Padel club developed
Veldeman designed a new type of covering for the club Padel 4U2 in Gent, so that its members have the opportunity to continue playing the racket sport throughout the year. Padel is a batting game with origins in South America that unites the games of tennis and squash. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Special roof for tennis center
In the Georgian capital Tbilisi was built a new wooden structure of the company PM Engineering SRL, which represents a roof of a tennis center. The project started from the very beginning in 2011. The idea was, to look from the building’s windows on the covered tennis courts. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
National Stadium Warsaw won Ingenieurbaupreis
With the National Stadium in Warsaw, schlaich bergermann and partner won the Ingenieurbaupreis 2013. Since 1988, the prize is being awarded from the publisher’s Ernst und Sohn every two years for outstanding achievements in structural engineering and now for the eighth time to the company. read more
News: Sport hall construction
New air dome designed
With a new air dome in Finland, the Slovenian company DUOL has set new standards in air dome design. The product is not only used for covering sport events, but also to contribute in local architectural trends and to build a new spirit. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Royal opening of new sports hall
On the 30th October, Princess Anne’s helicopter landed on the school field of the Samuel Ward Academy, in Haverhill, UK. Her timely visit highlighted the official opening of the new sports hall, which is designed by the company SMC2. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Sport facility in Paris has been extended
Faced with a growing demand for sport facilities from users, and despite a genuine lack of available surfaces, Paris is attempting to optimise existing buildings. Therefore the municipality called on SMC2, a renowned specialist in the construction of sport buildings.
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News: Sport hall construction
Soccer dome allows training in all weather conditions
One of the latest big soccer domes for permanent installation by PM ENGINEERING has been built in Azerbaijan for training of the Premier League football team FC Gabala. With dimensions of 74 x 50 x 14 meters with double membrane it stands the severe winter conditions. read more
News: Soccer courts
New: e-magazine Event-modules
The Stadiaworld e-magazine “Event-Modules”, the guide for all information, which are important for renting or buying event-modules like bouncy castles, climbing tours, soccer courts, football tables and other action tools, was published in a current version in September 2012. read more
News: Project planning - Roof & frame
New: E-Magazine Photovoltaics and Solar Power
The updated e-magazine about Photovoltaics and Solar Power informs about the attractive possibility for clubs, sports organisations or private investors to run their buildings more economic and efficient what is worthwhile despite the decrease of subsidies of solar power. read more
Interview: Project planning - Architects
The Juventus Stadium was a trailblazer
In 2011, Italian football champion Juventus FC opened its new stadium. This project is seen as a turning point in the Italian stadium landscape. Stadiaworld talked to Gino Zavanella from the architect office Gau Arena about the expected changes and working as an architect in general. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
Now: e-magazine „Olympia 2012“
The e-magazine „Olympia 2012“ presents selected sports venues of the Olympic Games in London. Next to the properties of the particular building dates and facts are revealed as well as the particular use during the event. read more
News: Project planning - Roof & frame
Coatings for the roof of Maracana Stadium
AkzoNobel has reached an agreement to supply coatings for the roof of the famous Maracana Stadium, which will host the soccer final 2014. In addition, AkzoNobel has also secured a contract to paint the mezzanine of the Gremio Arena located in Porto Alegre. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
Flexible stadium for World Cup soccer
Sports City Stadium is one of the twelve conceptual stadia for the World Football Championship in Qatar 2022 and was planed by Dan Meis. It will provide Qatar with an opportunity to present a flexible, technologically sophisticated, and environmentally sustainable stadium. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
Large project in Ethiopia awarded to architect network
LAVA, the LABORATORY FOR VISIONARY ARCHITECTURE, and DESIGNSPORT collaborated with local Ethiopian firm JDAW to win the international architecture competition for a national stadium and sports village in Addis Ababa, held by the Federal Sport Commission of Ethiopia. read more
News: Project planning - Project consulting
Soon: e-magazine „Olympia 2012“
In the e-magazine „Olympia 2012“ that appears in July 2012 selected sports venues of the Olympic Games in London will be presented. Next to the properties of the particular building dates and facts will also be revealed as well as the particular use during the event. read more
News: Project planning - Architects
Exemplary arena at Euro 2012
Arup’s design skills can be gazed alongside the European Football Championships 2012. The Arup-designed Shaktar Donetsk 50.000 seater stadium – the Donbass Arena – played host to the opening game in Group D. Several other matches including the second semi-final will follow. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Membrane structures for ice skating hall
PM ENGINEERING has built a new hall construction in Batumi, Georgia. The whole project has been carried out in 2011. The sports hall should be predominantly used for ice skating. read more
News: Sport hall construction
Indoor football hall for top Belgian team
The Belgian top class team KRC Genk went on the lookout for an alternative training solution last year. Their search led them to Veldeman Structure Solutions, which designs and manufactures temporary, semi-permanent and permanent fabric structures, including sports halls. read more
News: Dates/Events
World Stadium Kongress in Qatar
Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, Qatar Olympic Committee, ASPIRE Academy for Sporting Excellence and CH2m Hill were among the VIP attendees at the opening of the industry led summit, being held at the Sheraton Hotel Doha. read more
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