This updated and redesigned edition offers comprehensive insights for professionals involved in the commissioning, planning, design, and management of high-quality sports venues. It combines expert knowledge with practical guidance, making it an essential resource for industry stakeholders seeking to enhance their understanding and execution of sports facility projects.
Focusing on the evolution of Olympic stadia, the book details advancements in various aspects such as running track design, the implementation of lighting systems, enhancements in spectator viewing experiences, and the addition of roofs. It offers an in-depth exploration of how these innovations have transformed the architecture and functionality of sports venues over time.
This book offers a rare chance to understand how sport and architecture come together to create an outstanding building type - a symbol of our times. Rod Sheard shares the experience and expertise of HOK LOBB in this beautifully illustrated book, offering practical advice and guidance on commissioning, designing and managing sports venues around the world. The award-winning work of this firm includes the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, the Wembley National Stadium, London and the Stadium Australia in Sydney, commissioned for the Olympic Games 2000.