Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center / NBBJ

To create a world-class sporting venue for the city of Hangzhou — one of the most prosperous cities in China that has tripled in size over the past decade — design firm NBBJ prioritized sustainability and human experience with a focus on much-needed public space for urban recreation. In 2018, an average two tons of CO2 were emitted for every ton of steel produced. Featuring an iconic lotus-petal design, the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center uses 67% less steel than Beijing’s National Stadium (the Bird’s Nest). The 80,000-seat Olympic-sized main stadium and 10,000-seat tennis court were designed via parametric scripts to save resources, get fans closer to the field and maximize sightlines to both the game itself and the Quiantang River.

Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center / NBBJ
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  • architects: NBBJ
  • Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Project Year: 2019
  • Photographs: Shao Feng
  • Photographs: Terrence Zhang
  • Area: 400000.0 m2

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