NEW STADIUM THE BIGGEST IN US FOOTBALL HISTORY
01 Feb 2016
The NFL gets a boost in America with a new stadium to be constructed in California measuring 3.1 million square feet and capped with a 19 acre plastic roof to cover a range of public spaces.
The NFL (the national league of American football) has announced a 3.1 million square venue to be built in Inglewood, California. The relocation will mark the return of NFL football and the St Louis Rams back to Los Angeles. The venue will be located at the site of the previous Hollywood park race track
Dallas-based HKS Architects is the firm responsible for the design and construction of the 3.1 million square foot venue. To enable events to be hosted all year round, a 19-acre ETFE plastic canopy shaped like a sail will top the complex.
Influenced by the Californian climate and culture, the edges of the building will remain open-air, allowing natural air flow and encourage all the public spaces to take advantage of the indoor/outdoor experience. The dynamic roof will inherently express and integrate itself as a beacon into the district.
The stadium will accommodate a total capacity exceeding 100,000 patrons along with standing-room-only locations. The proposed 80,000 seater stadium will be vast enough to host major events such as collegiate games, awards shows and super bowl, but also smaller-scale events including high school football games, soccer matches and motosports.
Already given the go-ahead, the Inglewood NFL stadium will be categorised as one of the biggest and most expensive American football complexes to be constructed.
