The supreme committee for delivery & legacy (SC) has this week revealed the design for Al Thumama stadium – the sixth proposed 2022 FIFA world Cup™ venue.
Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, chief architect of Arab engineering Bureau (AEB), the stadium is inspired by the ‘gahfiya’ headdress.
H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC secretary General, said:
We’ve always been very careful to combine the past with the future in our designs. The gahfiya is a continuation of that theme. It’s a blend of our heritage and culture, and a commitment to the future.
Al Thawadi went on to say the Al Thumama project would “shine a light on Qatari talent”.
An outside view of Al Thumama Stadium
Al Thawadi said:
Our vision with this world cup was always to complement and assist in developing local talent, and shed a light on local industry. Ibrahim M. Jaidah is a very well-known architect in Qatar and we believe he has the talent, the passion and the commitment for this project.
Al Thumama stadium will be built on pitches currently used by the Qatar Football Association. The Al Thumama district is located in Doha’s southern suburbs, 12km from Hamad international Airport.
The stadium will seat 40,000 fans in 2022, with the capacity decreased to 20,000 in legacy mode and the excess seats donated to a nation in need of sporting infrastructure.
Al Thumama stadium will hold 40,000 fans in 2022
Construction work has already begun, with the stadium due to be completed in 2020. The main contractor is a joint-venture between Qatari company Al Jaber Engineering and Turkey’s Tekfen Construction.
AEB, the company responsible for the schematic design, is the oldest architectural and engineering firm in Qatar. Its comprehensive portfolio includes the embassy of Oman in Qatar.
Architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah believes the stadium will symbolise Qatar’s emergence as a global sports hub. He said:
The design is a nod to the past, while providing an exciting peek into Qatar’s tomorrow. In Qatari culture, the gahfiya forms an essential part of every young boy’s pathway to adulthood.
This rite of passage Camiseta Everton FC inspired my vision for the stadium’s design. It is an arena that symbolises Qatar’s youth and its emergence as a major player on the global sporting scene, ready to welcome the world in 2022.
An aerial view of Al Thumama stadium and the surrounding precinct
The stadium, which fans will access through dedicated bus services from a nearby metro stop, will feature state-of-the-art cooling technology and world-class accessibility facilities.
Post-tournament, it will house a range of amenities, including a boutique hotel and branch of Aspetar sports Clinic. The stadium precinct will become a community hub featuring facilities for various sports, including handball, tennis and swimming, among others.
Engineer Hilal Al Kuwari, Chairman of the SC’s technical delivery Office, believes the design highlights the historical bonds that unite the Arab world.
This design is a welcome pointer of the historical bonds that unite the Arab world as one people.
Given its rich cultural inspiration, this is another wonderful design that everyone in Qatar will be happy of.
This design is a welcome pointer Camiseta Sao Paulo FC of the historical bonds that unite the Arab world as one people. The SC, along with the main contractor and various stakeholders, will work tirelessly to guarantee this stadium captures the imagination and leaves a strong legacy for the people of Al Thumama.
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Source & images, courtesy: supreme committee for delivery & legacy (SC)
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