We are delighted that the contract for the new stadium in Gran Canaria has been signed. In an international competition, the design ‘La Nube’ by L35 Architects in collaboration with sbp and Estudio 0710 won on the strength of its innovative architecture, which combines unique design with sustainable construction methods. The project will transform the existing facility into an architectural and sustainable landmark that also meets all the requirements for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
In preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the stadium in Gran Canaria will be renovated and expanded to increase its capacity from 32,418 to 44,484 seats. Although this expansion is necessary for the World Cup, it will be oversized afterwards. To prevent parts of the stadium from remaining unused after the tournament, specific strategies have been developed to adapt the stadium and its capacity to the needs after the World Cup. In addition to redesigning certain areas for a variety of events and conferences, further uses will be added after the World Cup. For example, the stadium will be supplemented by new retail and restaurant facilities that will open onto Fondos de Segura Street.
The project is intended to be a pioneer for elegant, sustainable, and innovative construction methods. The design therefore takes a holistic approach to sustainability that runs through all areas of the project. For example, innovative materials are used for the façade, which not only give the stadium an iconic character but also maximize daylight in the interior and ensure good ventilation.
The future stadium in Gran Canaria is intended to be a vibrant venue that combines sporting events with social and cultural activities—a popular meeting place for both locals and international visitors.
The supporting structure for the stadium roof is based on a spoked wheel system. The outer compression ring is connected to the upper tension ring by the upper radial cables and to the lower tension ring by the lower radial cables. In each axis, the radial cables are connected to each other by flying struts. The roof is covered with a membrane, which is held in place by a secondary supporting structure. The construction of the facade is almost independent of the roof structure and can be erected in a second phase. Thanks to its modularity, each field can be mounted separately, so that construction can take place simultaneously from different areas.
Design team: L35 Architects in collaboration with Estudio 0710
Client: Instituto Insular de Deportes de Gran Canaria
Project management: Proyecta XXI
Facade and roof construction: schlaich bergermann partner
Building construction: INES Ingenieros Consultores
Installation technology (MEP): Urculo Ingenieros Consultores S.A.
Landscape design: Spacecoop
Consultants: SPSG Consulting
Contributors: Equipo .exe
