Universiade Sports Center

The design for the Universiade Sports Center is inspired by the surrounding undulating landscape with crystalline buildings and with it, generates a formal dialogue which refers to the Chinese horticulture and landscape philosophy. The shape of the three stadia is additionally emphasized by the illumination of the transparent facades at night. An artificial lake connects the stadium with the circular multifunctional hall in the north and the rectangular swimming hall in the west. A central plaza is accessed via a raised promenade from the individual stadia. Two 150 m tall buildings forming the service center round off the sports complex in the north.

The main stadium is planned to be multifunctional, meeting the requirements of international sports occasions and events. Total capacity is 60,000, seated in three stands. The roof structure projects up to 65 m, and is designed as a steel prismatic shell on a basis of triangular facets. The total diameter of the roof is 310 m lengthways and 290 m across.

The indoor sports complex is designed as a circular multifunctional arena for indoor sports competitions as well as for iceskating and other events. The overall capacity is approx. 18,000 spectators.

The swimming complex forms the third important module of the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center. The overall capacity is approx. 3,000 spectators, the seats are arranged on two stands.