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Kuwait National Stadium, located in the city of Safat, was designed with a tensioned fabric membrane roof to shield fans from the searing desert heat, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 130° Fahrenheit. The roof uses 147,637 square feet of PTFE-coated fabric and was installed in 282-foot spans, venturing from the roof’s outer edge to an open inner ring, measuring 348 feet in diameter.
The stadium is certified by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to host international soccer and athletic events, features spectacular sightlines, air-conditioned concourses, 52 luxury boxes, and numerous amenities for spectators and competitors. It seats 64,000 spectators.
Project: Kuwait National Stadium
Owner: State of Kuwait Public Authority for Youth & Sports, Safat, Kuwait
Architect: Weidleplan Consulting GMBH, Stuttgart, Germany
Engineer: Schlaich Bergermann und Partner GBR, Stuttgart, Germany
Market Sector: Stadium
Material: PTFE
Location: Safat, Kuwait
Completed: 2007 |
