SYNTHESIS BETWEEN FORM, FUNCTION, AND STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES

Forms And Representations

After the whole demonstration of different stadium typologies and different structural techniques used to construct the shape of the envelope, whether it was an enclosed stadium, or the shape of the floating or partial roofs, we were able to synthesize from that analysis and study, two shapes for stadiums: The enclosed stadium (envelope) or Stadiums with detached roofs.

The choice for shape and type of roof, alongside the use of glass in the facades or skylights, rely solely on the facility hosted and designed for. Thus, the architecture and composition of the stadium must demonstrate and respect the preferred environment for the sport event occurring under such structure. They are a feature of synthesis and conclusion between form, function, and construction; while respecting the environmental sustainability needed and the economical sustainability as well.

Architecture of sports must be a unitary system capable of guaranteeing aesthetic, quality, comfort, and flexibility. It is a controlled shape of certain dimensions, respecting the playing field its hosting, with directed orientation with relation to the urban context.