The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux or 'New Bordeaux Stadium' is a new 43,000-seater soccer stadium -- still under construction -- that will become the new home of French soccer team FC Girondins de Bordeaux. The stadium is being designed by noted architects Herzog & de Meuron and will host a wide variety of cultural events in addition to perform its primary role as Bordeaux's home stadium.
The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project aims to unite three fundamental elements -- the 'bowl' containing the game and its spectators, the concourse as a transition between the playing field and external surroundings and the whole project's entire appearance.
The stadium's seating area consists of a pair of superposed tiers divided into four sections and protected from weather elements by an elegant roof canopy.
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Multipurpose Soccer Stadiums
The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux Will Host Soccer & Cultural Events
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Stadiums - The trend of designing stadiums to host a variety of cultural events in addition to sports events highlights an opportunity for architects and event planners to create unique experiences.
2. Architectural Design in Sports - The emphasis on architectural design in the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project highlights an opportunity for architects to create structures that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and iconic.
3. Weather-resistant Stadiums - The elegant roof canopy that protects the seating area of the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux highlights an opportunity for engineers to design innovative weather-resistant structures for stadiums in all climates.
Industry Implications
1. Sports - The trend of multipurpose stadiums presents an opportunity for sports teams to optimize revenue by hosting events beyond their sport's season.
2. Event Planning - Multipurpose stadiums create opportunities for event planners to incorporate a variety of cultural activities in their event lineup.
3. Architecture - The emphasis on design in the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project presents an opportunity for architects to showcase their capabilities in creating iconic sports facilities.