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Stadiums reach luxurious proportions

Implications - No longer satisfied with basic stadiums, architects are being commissioned to create luxury venues as majestic public entertainment centers. The most notable of 2008 was Beijing’s “Bird’s Nest” stadium, and London’s flat-pack stadium for the 2012 Olympics is also arousing early curiosity.

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Stadiums — The trend towards luxury stadiums is expanding as public entertainment centers bring luxury experience to stadiums.
  2. Large Screen Televisions — The trend towards large screens in stadiums has allowed for an interactive environment enhancing the sports viewing experience for fans.
  3. Sustainability — Recent stadium building and design has an emphasis on making the buildings more environmentally sustainable wherever possible

Industry Implications

  1. Sports and Entertainment Industry — Sports and entertainment industries are forefront in the building and redevelopment of new stadiums showcasing the latest trends towards luxury and sustainability.
  2. Architecture and Construction Industry — Architects and construction companies are necessary players in the evolving trend of luxury stadiums that are becoming an added attraction to large cities and communities.
  3. Technology Industry — New technology and innovation are transforming the nature of stadium viewing and what can be offered to fans including large video screens and interactive stadium seats.
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May 06 — Aug 08
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Featured Examples

2008 Olympic Architecture
2008 Olympic Architecture
China's Stadium Designs
China is booming with new architecture and a mad scramble to get the city fit to play host to next summer's Olympics when Beijing will host the XXIX Olympiad. The games are less than a year away (August… MORE
The Stadiums of the Future
The Stadiums of the Future
The 2006 World Cup sees Germany showcasing some of the best football grounds in the world and their design gives a clue to what the stadiums of the future will look like. Globally, a new generation of… MORE
See-Through Stadium
See-Through Stadium
When the opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Germany, Japanese technology will help fans enjoy the action on the pitch. The Allianz Arena, where the tournament's first game is scheduled… MORE
$154,350 Stadium Seats
$154,350 Stadium Seats
Dallas Cowboys Billion Dollar Stadium
Get ready to cash in your oil dividend check and prepare to take in some American football games in style. The Dallas Cowboys are building a billion dollar stadium which means the average, ho-hum, seat… MORE
Flatpack Stadiums
Flatpack Stadiums
2012 London Olympics Architecture
The 2008 Beijing Olympics haven't even begun, and already there's buzz about the 2012 London Olympics. The plans for the flatpack stadium were unveiled and they're quite remarkable, and make perfect sense.… MORE
20,000 Square Foot Video Screen
20,000 Square Foot Video Screen
Dallas Cowboys Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys Stadium has the world’s largest video screen of over 20,000 square feet. Measuring 180 feet in length and 50 feet in height it will run from the 20-yard line to the 20-yard line not… MORE
Ballparks with Touch Screen Seats
Ballparks with Touch Screen Seats
Cisco Field
This confirms that a man’s attention span should now be measured in nanoseconds. When Cisco Field is finished reconstructing the ball park for the Oakland A’s, each seat will have a touch screen that… MORE
All You Can Eat Seats
All You Can Eat Seats
Stadiums Feed the Masses
What do major sports venues do when they want to sell more seats? They turn the cheap seats into all-you-can-eat seats. Fans are flipping for the gimmick, which usually cost about $25-$30 more than a regular… MORE