Doha, Qatar
By enabling sustainable reuse of its building components, Stadium 974, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects together with Hilson Moran, is a unique venue for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and will be the first demountable, transportable, and reusable stadium of its kind.
Situated next to the main port of Doha, the location inspired the architects to design a “façadeless” construction using 974 recycled shipping containers that favor natural ventilation and reduce the need for climate control systems.
This innovative concept was developed, wherein the stadium can be easily demounted at the end of the World Cup and re-established as many smaller stadia or even moved to an entirely different location.
Therefore, the building represents an exemplary alternative to current sports venues, many of which sit dormant after a mega-event.
The structure consists of a steel frame that evokes a high bay warehouse separated into different blocks – including the stands, stalls, and sanitary fittings.
The elements can be easily dismantled and transported as certified shipping containers from the harbor located directly in the neighborhood.
The ceiling panels, as well as the grandstands, can also be easily stacked and transported.
This special structure enables a reduced CO2 footprint due to less construction material and waste.
The Global Sustainability Assessment System awarded the design concept a 4-star certificate during the design phase.
Due to the local transport connection, the construction site is also predestined for reuse after the World Cup.
Project: Stadium 974
Architects: Fenwick Iribarren Architects
Collaborators: Hilson Moran
Structural Engineers: Schlaich Bergermann Partner
Client: Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
Photographs: Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy
