Dalian Football Stadium

2009

The design for the 40,000-seat Dalian Football Stadium, home to Dalian Shide FC, draws inspiration from the layered structure of the ancient Chinese cuju football. The double-layered roof structure features broad lattice bands with openings that provide views both into and out of the stadium, creating a connection between the spectators, the public realm, and the urban context.

Key information

Client

Dalian City Bureau of Urban Planning

Location

Dalian, China

Status

Design

Sectors

Cultural

Sport

Services

Architecture

Programmes

Football stadium with two additional training grounds

Building surface

38,500 m2

Building site

144,000 m2