The Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium Al Ain is the new civic landmark of the city and is used by the successful Al Ain football club. The geometry of the roof is developed in order to provide full shading over the playing field and the stands from 5:45 pm all year around reducing solar radiation to a minimum without impairing the natural grass growth. The striking roof geometry consists of a primary steel structure with a PVC/PES membrane cladding. The exterior façade consists of a steel diagrid structure with 612 individual adjustable membrane panels to achieve maximum shading but also to allow possible views from the inside. The membrane panels in combination with the primary steel structure is an homage to the palm bole - an emblem of the Oasis of Al Ain.
Location
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Architect
Pattern Design Limited, London
Awards
Stadium of the Year Competition 2014 (1. Position of Jury Vote)
Client
AAFAQ Holdings LLC
Contractor
BAM International bv
Our Scope of Work
conceptual design, construction design, site supervision
Roof13,500 m² PVC/PES and 10,500 PVC/PES mesh, 1,650 t structural steel
Louver structure3,700 m² PVC/PES membrane
GFA46,000 m²
Facade9,200 m² glass/PTFE membrane, 870 t structural steel