# Multipurpose Soccer Stadiums The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux Will Host Soccer & Cultural Events By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouveau-stade-de-bordeux References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/new-bordeaux-stadium-herzog-de-meuron-france-09-08-2014/) & [girondins](http://www.girondins.com/en) The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux or 'New Bordeaux Stadium' is a new 43,000-seater soccer stadium -- still under construction -- that will become the new home of French soccer team FC Girondins de Bordeaux. The stadium is being designed by noted architects Herzog & de Meuron and will host a wide variety of cultural events in addition to perform its primary role as Bordeaux's home stadium. The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project aims to unite three fundamental elements -- the 'bowl' containing the game and its spectators, the concourse as a transition between the playing field and external surroundings and the whole project's entire appearance. The stadium's seating area consists of a pair of superposed tiers divided into four sections and protected from weather elements by an elegant roof canopy. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/new-bordeaux-stadium-herzog-de-meuron-france-09-08-2014/), [girondins](http://www.girondins.com/en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Stadiums:** The trend of designing stadiums to host a variety of cultural events in addition to sports events highlights an opportunity for architects and event planners to create unique experiences. - **Architectural Design in Sports:** The emphasis on architectural design in the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project highlights an opportunity for architects to create structures that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and iconic. - **Weather-resistant Stadiums:** The elegant roof canopy that protects the seating area of the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux highlights an opportunity for engineers to design innovative weather-resistant structures for stadiums in all climates. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports:** The trend of multipurpose stadiums presents an opportunity for sports teams to optimize revenue by hosting events beyond their sport's season. - **Event Planning:** Multipurpose stadiums create opportunities for event planners to incorporate a variety of cultural activities in their event lineup. - **Architecture:** The emphasis on design in the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux project presents an opportunity for architects to showcase their capabilities in creating iconic sports facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Dynamic Modern Football Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-united-3.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Football Stadium Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selman-strmasi-stadium.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Rooftop Pool Football Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riverside-stand.md)