Format:
1 online resource (352 pages)
Edition:
5th ed.
ISBN:
9781317614470
Content:
Fully updated and redesigned edition of this long-established successful book which provides unrivalled expertise to all professionals who commission, plan, design, and manage high-quality sports venues
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface and acknowledgements -- Picture credits -- 1. The stadium as a building type -- 1.1 A venue for watching sport -- 1.2 History -- 1.3 Current requirements -- 2. The future -- 2.1 The importance of the stadium as a building type -- 2.2 Economics of stadia -- 2.3 Stadium technology -- 2.4 Ergonomics and the environment -- 2.5 What is the future for the stadium? -- 3. Masterplanning -- 3.1 The need for a masterplan at all sports grounds -- 3.2 Orientation of play -- 3.3 Zoning of the venue -- 3.4 Event overlay - what needs to be added to hold the event -- 3.5 Security against terrorism -- 3.6 Stadia in the city -- 4. External planning -- 4.1 Location -- 4.2 Transportation -- 4.3 Provision of parking -- 4.4 Stadium landscaping -- 5. Form and structure -- 5.1 The stadium as architecture -- 5.2 Structure and form -- 5.3 Materials -- 5.4 The playing surface -- 5.5 Foundations -- 5.6 Seating tiers -- 5.7 Concourses, stairs and ramps -- 5.8 Roof -- 6. Security and anti-terrorism measures -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The threats from terrorism -- 6.3 Authorities -- 6.4 Implications for management and operation -- 6.5 Responses by the design team -- 6.6 Conclusion -- 7. Activity area -- 7.1 Playing surfaces -- 7.2 Pitch dimensions, layout and boundaries -- 8. Sports and multi-purpose use -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 National sports traditions -- 8.3 Financial viability -- 8.4 Catering for different sports -- 8.5 Catering for non-sports performances -- 9. Crowd control -- 9.1 General -- 9.2 Perimeter fences -- 9.3 Moats -- 9.4 Changes of level -- 10. Providing for disabled people -- 10.1 Equal treatment -- 10.2 Sources of information -- 10.3 Design process -- 11. Spectator viewing -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Ground capacity -- 11.3 Viewing distances
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11. Donbass Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine -- 12. Emirates Stadium, London, UK -- 13. Forsyth-Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand -- 14. Greenpoint Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa -- 15. Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, USA -- 16. Marlins Park, Miami, USA -- 17. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia -- 18. Telstra Dome, Melbourne, Australia -- 19. Nanjing Sports Park, Nanjing, China -- 20. Oita Stadium, Oita, Japan -- 21. Olympic Stadium, London, UK -- 22. The Oval, London, UK -- 23. Reliant Stadium, Houston, USA -- 24. Salzburg Stadium, Salzburg, Austria -- 25. Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa -- 26. Soldier Field, Chicago, USA -- 27. Stade De France, Paris, France -- 28. Stattegg Sports And Leisure Facility, Graz, Austria -- 29. Wembley Stadium, London, UK -- 30. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand -- 31. Wimbledon Aeltc : Centre Court, London, UK -- Bibliography -- Index
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11.4 Viewing angles and sightlines -- 11.5 Obstructions to viewing -- 12. Spectator seating -- 12.1 Basic decisions -- 12.2 Seat types -- 12.3 Seat materials, finishes and colours -- 12.4 Choice -- 12.5 Dimensions -- 12.6 Seat fixings -- 12.7 Seating for spectators with disabilities -- 13. Private viewing facilities -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Trends -- 13.3 Design -- 13.4 Multi-use -- 14. Circulation -- 14.1 Basic principles -- 14.2 Stadium layout -- 14.3 Access between Zone 5 and Zone 4 -- 14.4 Access between Zone 4 and Zone 3 -- 14.5 Overall design for inward movement -- 14.6 Overall design for outward movement -- 14.7 Elements -- 14.8 Facilities for people with disabilities -- 15. Food and beverage catering -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Automatic vending machines -- 15.3 Concessions -- 15.4 Bars -- 15.5 Self-service cafeterias, food courts and restaurants -- 15.6 Luxury restaurants -- 16. Toilet provision generally -- 16.1 Toilet provision generally -- 16.2 Toilets for spectators -- 16.3 Scales of provision for spectator toilets -- 16.4 Location of spectator toilets -- 16.5 Detailed design -- 17. Retail sales and exhibitions -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Advance ticket sales -- 17.3 Programme sales -- 17.4 Gift and souvenir shops -- 17.5 Museums, visitor centres and stadium tours -- 18. The media -- 18.1 Basic planning -- 18.2 Outside facilities -- 18.3 Press facilities -- 18.4 Radio broadcast facilities -- 18.5 Television broadcast facilities -- 18.6 Reception, conference and interview rooms -- 18.7 Provision for disabled people -- 19. Administrative operations -- 19.1 Basic planning -- 19.2 Facilities for permanent management -- 19.3 Facilities for temporary events management -- 19.4 Facilities for visitors -- 19.5 Provision for stewards -- 19.6 Facilities for police and security officials -- 19.7 Toilets
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19.8 First-aid facilities for staff and spectators -- 19.9 Provision for disabled people -- 20. Facilities for players and officials -- 20.1 Basic planning -- 20.2 Players' facilities -- 20.3 Team management facilities -- 20.4 Officials' facilities -- 20.5 Medical examination facilities -- 20.6 Ancillary facilities -- 20.7 Provision for disabled people -- 21. Services -- 21.1 Lighting systems -- 21.2 Closed-circuit television systems -- 21.3 Sound systems -- 21.4 Heating and cooling systems -- 21.5 Fire detection and fighting systems -- 21.6 Power supply and event continuation -- 21.7 Water supply and drainage services -- 21.8 Information technology -- 22. Maintenance -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Pitch maintenance -- 22.3 Stand maintenance -- 23. Operation and funding -- 23.1 Stadium finances -- 23.2 Capital costs -- 23.3 Operating costs -- 23.4 Income generation -- 23.5 Controlling costs and revenues -- 23.6 Conclusion -- 24. Sustainable design -- 24.1 What is sustainable design? -- 24.2 Re-use -- 24.3 Reduce -- 24.4 Recycle -- 24.5 Planting and green roofs -- 24.6 Certification -- 24.7 Future technologies -- 25. Brand activation -- 25.1 Maximising revenue -- 25.2 Time, not space -- 25.3 Brand activation through integration: The fan experience -- 25.4 Marrying team brand with commercial identities -- 25.5 The process -- Appendix 1: Stadia briefing guide -- Appendix 2: Video screens and electronic scoreboards -- Appendix 3: Case studies -- 01. Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany -- 02. Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands -- 03. Anz Stadium, Sydney, Australia -- 04. Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Phoenix, USA -- 05. Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, UK -- 06. Astana Stadium, Astana, Kazakhstan -- 07. At& -- T Park, San Francisco, USA -- 08. Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland -- 09. Braga Municipal Stadium, Braga, Portugal -- 10. Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, USA
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Print version John, Geraint Stadia Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group,c2013 ISBN 9780415522700
Language:
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