Tabanlioglu Architects
Astana Arena
Astana, Kazakhstan




Located on the highway connecting the
airport to the city the Astana Stadium is principally designed as a
venue for soccer but can be adapted for other sports events, including
the country’s favorite sports – wrestling, judo and boxing.
Set within extensive landscaping the
Stadium, with its spectacular elliptical form and retractable roof, has
quickly become a landmark in the city.
The stadium was conceived as a large
amphitheater the two-tiered structure accommodates 16,000 spectators on
the lower terrace encircling the playing area, and a further 14,000 on
the upper stand to the east and west. All spectators have a clear sight
line with an unobstructed view of the field of play.
Each spectator’s platform has its
separate stairways. Circulation around the stands link to a concourse
that contains food kiosks, restaurants, and restrooms. Twenty-four
portals surrounding the arena ensure that the crowd can disperse
swiftly after an event.
When closed the sliding roof, an
integral part of the structure, converts the stadium into a covered
arena. Two deep steel trusses run in an east-west direction carrying
the main roof structure and the weight of the sliding roof components.
When activated the two giant roof panels glide toward each other to
meet above the center of the bowl.
The polycarbonate roof panels ensure
that natural light enters the Arena when the roof is closed and,
besides admitting light, the membrane material resists deformation and
has sound absorption.
The Arena floodlighting is mounted on
the leading edge of the main roof beams thus preventing the need for
corner pylons and ensuring minimal light spillage. Closing the roof
reduces noise pollution to the surrounding area and simultaneously
intensifies the competitive atmosphere within the Arena.
The main structure is in situ reinforced
concrete while prefabricated concrete elements are used in the
construction of the stands. Parts of the east and west elevations are
faced in profiled aluminum cladding. The concrete structure provides an
economical yet durable structure with good resistance against weather
conditions.
Drawing courtesy Tabanlioglu Architects
Plan
Drawing courtesy Tabanlioglu Architects
Sections
Site Area: 232,485 square meters
Building area: 66,249 square meters
Landscape: 194,531 square meters
Completed: 2009
Client: Alke - Sembol
Architect: Tabanlioglu Architects
Melkan Gürsel & Murat Tabanlioglu
Project Team:
Murat Cengiz
Salih Yılgörür
Hakan Bagci
Süleyman Akkas
Nihal Senkaya Akkas
Mehmet Vaizoglu
Serhat Yavuz
Arzu Cetingöz
Ahmet Corapcioglu
Structural Engineer:
Buro Happold, London/Arce, Istanbul
Mechanical Engineer: Dinamik
Electrical Engineer: HB Teknik
Sports Consultant: Populous
Main Contractor: Alke - Sembol
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