Archinect - News2024-12-21T22:17:23-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150413646/populous-unveils-cliffside-saudi-stadium-design-formed-of-modular-cubes
Populous unveils cliffside Saudi stadium design formed of modular cubes Niall Patrick Walsh2024-01-22T11:44:00-05:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e7/e762bcc27ec91030b056f28b82ea9b92.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/populous" target="_blank">Populous</a> has unveiled plans for a major <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/4009/sports" target="_blank">stadium</a> in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/22321/saudi-arabia" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a> to be constructed on top of a 650-foot-tall cliff. The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium seeks to “draw visitors from across the globe and revolutionize the traditional stadium experience with its immersive design and unique technological features,” according to the team.</p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ff/ffe1bfd955176cb3b4c557ce0d29fec5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ff/ffe1bfd955176cb3b4c557ce0d29fec5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a><figcaption>Image credit: Populous</figcaption></figure></figure><p>Located in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2401694/qiddiya-city" target="_blank">Qiddiya City</a>, 40 minutes from the capital <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1113779/riyadh" target="_blank">Riyadh</a>, the venue is designed to host the country’s largest sports, entertainment, and cultural events and is expected to attract 7.6 million annual visits. The stadium will be the world’s first venue with a combined retractable roof, pitch, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/845684/video-wall" target="_blank">LED wall</a>, offering what the team calls “unparalleled versatility” in “allowing the space to transform into different ‘event modes’ in a matter of hours.”</p>
<p>When activated, the LED wall will display live event broadcasts, high-definition films, and laser shows. When not in use, the wall gives way to views of the city from the venue’s cliff...</p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150409902/populous-reveals-new-esports-arena-design-for-saudi-arabia-s-qiddiya-megaproject
Populous reveals new esports arena design for Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya megaproject Josh Niland2023-12-26T18:29:00-05:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/36/365c87000a8c41f8b9f14309b7b79609.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/populous" target="_blank">Populous</a> has announced its plans for an esports gaming center in the new Qiddiya City entertainment district of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1113779/riyadh" target="_blank">Riyadh</a>, Saudi Arabia. The proposed Qiddiya City Esports Arena is included under the Saudi Vision 2030 umbrella and serves a considerable market of gaming fans within the country that is anticipated to grow to <a href="https://esports-growth-and-venue-development-in-ksa.wearepopulous.com/" target="_blank">contribute $13 billion</a> to the country’s GDP annually in the same time period.</p>
<p>Populous will leverage a considerable past experience in esports and gaming, including the NBA 2K League Broadcast Arena, Fortress Melbourne, and the new Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The firm says its final product will be unique to them all both in terms of scale and their users’ experience, creating a “fantasy world” with capacity for more than 5,155 players.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8f/8f4287524975edc72de295afb2c367b8.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8f/8f4287524975edc72de295afb2c367b8.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Populous</figcaption></figure><p>The program is divided into six translucent volumes, each with its own LED-lit entrance. Once inside, the gaming experience will be focused into a central bowl seating arrangement wrapped by two concours...</p>