Rome, Italy
Showcasing an innovative project where nature and the eternal city become one, Populous and A.S. Roma unveil the historic team’s new stadium that will benefit both football fans and the wider community.
“The stadium’s iconic design, in an elevated location in Pietralata, with views across the city and beautiful surrounding landscaping, means it will become one of the most iconic and recognizable in world football,” states Declan Sharkey, Senior Principal and General Manager of Populous Italia.
“Its benefits in enhancing the fan experience and bringing together supporters and the community will be felt for generations of AS Roma fans to come.”
Key to this vision is the new Curva Sud, set to become the largest in Europe, which will stand as a testament to the unwavering passion of AS Roma’s supporters.
The new stadium is set to become the permanent home of A.S. Roma, after having shared the Stadio Olimpico with a rival club since 1953.
The new stadium aims to become a landmark for both AS Roma and the city of Rome.
“With its iconic design inspired by classical Roman architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, the stadium will offer a world-class experience to everyone, from football fans to the local community,” explains AS Roma Vice President Ryan Friedkin.
Its elevated location in Pietralata allows for panoramic views of the surroundings, making it an accessible and recognizable venue.
With an estimated capacity of 65,000 seats, the architectural plans are also created to improve the supporters’ experience.
Central to the new stadium’s architecture are the curved stands on the south side, which are planned to become some of the largest in Europe.
Located directly behind the goalposts, these seats are typically reserved for the most vocal and passionate supporters, playing an integral role in the culture of European football.
As this represents an early stage in the development of the stadium, few architectural details have been revealed.
The released images and videos show the façades clad in vertical fins that wrap around the oval shape of the venue.
According to AS Roma’s leadership and Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, a strong emphasis of the project will be placed on environmental reasonability and community engagement.
The release of the project’s video presentation has garnered an enthusiastic response, showcasing the unique vision and modern design of the new stadium.
Project: A.S. Roma New Stadium
Architects: Populous
Client: A.S. Roma
Photographs: Courtesy of the Architects
