The new Incheon stadium designed by Populous and Heerim Architects and Planners is said to hold 70,000 people for the Asian games in 2014. Once the games are over the stadium will be reduced to a 30,000 in seating for the Korean city.
Architect Daekwon Park says the the sloping spiral structure is meant to reflect the traditional Buddhist ritual Seung Moo dances. Check out more of the Incheon stadium by following the link below.
Spiraling Stadiums
Incheon Stadium Design for 2014 Asian Games by Populous
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