As part of the YelloPark public consultation, Waldemar Kita, FC Nantes* Chairman, exposed Thursday March 29, the preliminary architectural outlines for the new stadium. The architects, Tom Sheehan (ATSP) as well as Alex Thomas (HKS), Yoann Joubert, Groupe REALITES’ Chairman, as well as the CNDP (Commission Nationale du Débat Public) – the public Consultation national committee – guarantors, Jean-Pierre Tiffon as well as Serge Quentin, were likewise present.
The preliminary architectural outlines for the new YelloPark stadium have been compiled as a direct reaction to the needs of FC Nantes (*the football club is likewise the contracting authority for the stadium project) and their fans.
Improved comfort & optimised carbon footprint
The roofing system is composed of two parts: a fixed 25,500sqm roofing system as well as a retractable central 12,000sqm oculus. The system offers a shelter to all spectators in situation of poor weather. Moreover, the footprint of the perimeter stays as convex as well as compact, making it possible to simplicity circular motion around the stadium, while still being secured from the aspects by the roof.
The fixed 25,500sqm roofing system might be utilized to create photovoltaic energy for both the stadium as well as new district needs, ought to the future studies validate this choice. The retractable oculus (125m diameter) is developed to optimise the natural light as well as ventilation of the field as well as decrease the utilize of light therapy.
Rainwater collected on the roofing system as well as on the esplanade will be re-used in the stadium or returned to the water table.
Accessibility, openness & constant spaces
The future stadium complies with the natural topography of the site with its increased podium to conceal its infrastructures as well as public auto parking functions. The podium rises above the Périphérique boulevard to the South as well as the path de Saint-Joseph to the West. It enables gain access to to the facilities as well as a pedestrian gain access to on the Camiseta AS Roma South-West corner, in addition to the future pedestrian bridge to the South.
The podium provides a belvedere to the West as well as a soft connection to the North-East heart of the district through gentle ramps as well as stairs.
The stadium opens as much as a central plaza on the east with an animated façade comprised of restaurants, the FC Nantes museum as well as shops. The style of this mixed-use metropolitan area enables for optimal accessibility as well as simultaneous activities to coexist in harmony both on match days in addition to non-match days.
Increased exposure for every audience
The stadium will offer a number of differentiated entries. Each entrance will have its façade, its metropolitan signature as well as will be devoted to the holders of a particular ticket.
Inside the stadium, the style is based on the principle of maximising mid-field prime view seating, rethinking the conventional horizontally stratified organisation of the stadium.
A tailored experience is developed for every spectator group, with each spectator able to develop with his or her option of experience as well as level of hospitality.
The new stadium will offer a distinct dimension for all spectators thanks to the services, comfort as well as technologies offered. Everyone, from the purchase of a ticket to match day, will be immersed in the heart of the event as well as able to take part in the general atmosphere.
Initial concept
These preliminary style ideas respond to the Club’s needs as subjected in the consultation meetings held because February as well Camiseta Brighton & Hove Albion FC as comprehensive in their brief.
They objective at enabling everybody to much better envision themselves into the new stadium project, take it as well as enrich the discussion.
To that extent, the participants in the preliminary consultation will contribute to feed the rest of the project, based on their users’ experience.
A few provisional figures
40,000 seats
125m diameter oculus
37m of totally free height above pitch
10 primary entrances
1x huge 360° screen
A 1,000sqm museum
7,000 Kop seats in the exact same area
150 media seats
150 seminar space seats
600sqm shop
25,500sqm fixed roof
12,000sqm retractable roof
The designers
The association of two studios, HKS as well as ATSP, was selected after an worldwide style competition/consultation process. Waldemar Kita explained the reasons for this option in a press release on January 12:
If the combination of the two firms HKS / ATSP has retained our preference, it is for a number of reasons: first, for their worldwide experiences as well as their know-how in stadia construction; secondly, for their capability to comprehend stadium operating issues, in addition to for their optimised budget plan method within a defined framework; finally, for their capability for innovation.
Both methods integrate talent, creativity as well as solid experience in the style of sports buildings:
The American architectural practice, HKS, are authors of the AT&T stadium (Dallas Cowboys) as well as U.S. bank stadium (Minnesota Vikings)
The Parisian architectural firm, ATSP, won the 2016 ISA prize for ‘Sports location of the Year’ for the remodelling of the Parc des Princes stadium (Paris Saint-Germain /PSG)
HKS’s worldwide style viewpoint as well as key-references
HKS depends on a tailor-made methodology that puts the “user experience” at the heart of their Camiseta Tigres UANL reflections. determining particular original techniques as well as pushing them to their limits as well as beyond characterises their distinct method to design.
ATSP’s style method as well as experience in France
With a 25-years’ know-how in the style of sports buildings, ATSP adds a solid cultural as well as environmental foundation to the team. Their communication as well as analytical skills assist equate the project’s goals into suitable as well as sustainable style solutions.
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