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MIKE SMITH BSC(HONS) DIPARCH .
PROFILE
Mike Smith has extensive experience in the design of sports and entertainment schemes in the UK and abroad. A director of Sport Concepts for 15 years, he offers specialised experience in temporary and permanent sports facility design and an in depth knowledge of sports federation and event overlay requirements. He was responsible for the architectural technical review and the on-site build quality of four of the major London 2012 Olympic venues including the Olympic Stadium and the London Aquatics Centre. His most recent design work includes the 40,000 seat Spartak Stadium, The National Arena & Velodrome in Glasgow & Liverpool Echo Arena. A graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture UCL, he is the London office manager.
ACADEMICS
Diploma in Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London BSc(Hons) Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 to present Sport Concepts, Director 1998 to 1999 Virtualspace Design, London, Director 1995 to 1998 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, London 1993 to 1995 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, Hong Kong
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit • Budapest New Venues - Stadium, Aquatics Centre & Various Training venues - Design Audit • Saudi Arabian Aramco Football Stadia - 11 No. 45,000 Football Stadia - Design Audit • Flushing Meadows Tennis Centre - Design Audit • Kuwait International Tennis Centre - Lead Architect • Spartak Stadium, Moscow – 40,000 seat Football Stadium - Lead Architect • London 2012 Olympic Stadium - 90,000 seat stadium – Design Audit, On site supervision • London 2012 Aquatics Centre - 20,000 seat facility – Design Audit, On site supervision • London 2012 Basketball Arena - 10,000 seat temporary arena – Design Audit, On site supervision • London 2012 Water Polo Venue - 5,000 seat temporary arena – Design Audit, On site supervision • Liverpool Indoor Arena, England – 10,000 seat indoor arena – Lead architect • Glasgow Indoor Arena & Velodrome – 5,000 seat arena & 2,000 seat Velodrome – Lead architect • Northumbria University New Sports Centre – 4,000 seat arena, pool, gymnasium - Lead architect • Gloucester Stadium – 30,000 seat stadium – Lead architect • Manchester Commonwealth Games Stadium – 37,000 – 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit • New Liverpool FC Football Stadium - 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit • Hampden Park consulting, Glasgow – Temporary Athletics Platform – 40,000 seats – Design Audit • Wembley Stadium consulting, London – Temporary Athletics Platform – 60,000 seats – Design Audit • 2012 Budapest Olympic feasibility study - Design Audit – Masterplan - Capital Improvements study • Nepstadion capital improvements study, Budapest, Hungary - Design Audit – Capital Improvements • Singapore sports hub feasibility study & master plan – Sports Masterplan – Lead Architect • Hagibor Arena, Prague – 10,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Hungarian National Arena, Budapest – 12,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Turkish Basketball Federation – 2010 world basketball championships – Design Audit • Istanbul Super arena – 20,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands – Sports Masterplan – Lead Architect • Olympic handball arena, Athens 2008, Greece – 8,000 seat Olympic indoor arena – Lead Architect • Olympic boxing arena, Athens 2008, Greece – 8,000 seat Olympic temporary arena - Lead Architect • Olympic press centre, Athens 2008, Greece – Olympic Press centre - Lead Architect • Olympic Masterplan, Faliron, Athens 2008, Greece – Olympic Masterplan - Lead Architect • Tennis centre Masterplan, Gdynia, Poland – Sports Masterplan - Lead Architect • Algarve football stadium, Portugal – 60,000 seat stadium – Lead Architect • Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania – 40,000 seat stadium – Lead Architect.
MICHAEL LISCHER FAIA ARB .
PROFILE
Michael Lischer brings thirty years of experience to all phases of sports facility development, design and construction. His goal to maximize revenue streams, minimize operational expenses, and enhance the spectators' entertainment experience is embodied in iconic sports facilities around the Globe. Michael's experience encompasses a variety of regional, international, and Olympic stadia and arena projects. Michael has led international teams of consultants in preparing Olympic and other "super event" feasibility studies, masterplans, and bids. Recent projects include design and technical reviews for the Copenhagen Arena and Liverpool FC Stadium, and feasibility studies for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Prague Olympic Bid.
ACADEMICS
University of Kansas, USA, Bachelor of Environmental Design, 1978 Bachelor of Architecture, 1979
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998 to present Established Sport Concepts specifically to develop international sports and entertainment facilities 1991 to 1998 Director, HOK Sport (Populous) Europe, London 1989 to 1991 Project Manager, HOK Sport, Sheffield Arena, England 1984 to 1991 Project Architect/Project Manager, HOK Sport, Kansas City, USA
SELECTED PROJECTS
Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit Budapest New Venues - Stadium, Aquatics Centre & Various Training venues - Design Audit Saudi Arabian Aramco Football Stadia - 11 No. 45,000 Football Stadia - Design Audit Flushing Meadows Tennis Centre - Design Audit Kuwait International Tennis Centre - Lead Architect Spartak Stadium, Moscow – 40,000 seat Football Stadium London 2012 Olympic Stadium - 90,000 seat stadium – Design Audit, On site supervision London 2012 Aquatics Centre - 20,000 seat facility – Design Audit, On site supervision London 2012 Basketball Arena - 10,000 seat temporary arena – Design Audit, On site supervision London 2012 Water Polo Venue - 5,000 seat temporary arena – Design Audit Liverpool Indoor Arena, England – 10,000 seat indoor arena – Lead architect Northumbria University New Sports Centre – 4,000 seat arena, pool, gymnasium - Lead architect Gloucester Stadium – 30,000 seat stadium – Lead architect Manchester Commonwealth Games Stadium – 37,000 – 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit New Liverpool FC Football Stadium - 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit Glasgow Emirates Arena & Velodrome – 5,000 seat indoor arena & 2,000 seat velodrome – Lead architect Wembley Stadium consulting, London – Design Audit – Temporary Athletics Platform – 60,000 seats 2012 Budapest Olympic feasibility study - Design Audit – Masterplan - Capital Improvements study Singapore sports hub feasibility study & masterplan – Sports Masterplan – Lead architect Hungarian National Arena, Budapest – 12,000 seat indoor arena – lead architect Turkish Basketball federation – 2010 World Basketball Championships – Bid Book Istanbul Super arena – 20,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands – Sports Masterplan – Lead architect Tennis centre, Gdynia, Poland – Sports Masterplan – Lead architect Algarve football stadium, Portugal – 60,000 seat stadium – Lead architect Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania – 40,000 seat stadium – Lead architect Toulouse Stadium Renovation National Cycling Centre, Manchester, England National Cycling Centre, Manchester Prague Olympic Games Planning 1996 & 2000 Manchester Olympic Bid Preparation
SIMON LORING ARB .
PROFILE
Simon has worked on a diverse portfolio of innovative designs around the world including large Masterplans for Singapore, new Indoor venues in Budapest, Liverpool, Glasgow and Athens and a new football Stadium for Spartak Moscow. Simon was Design Principal for the Glasgow National Indoor Arena, an unique and complex scheme involving the construction of a 5,000 capacity arena with the first six lane hydraulic track in the UK, in conjunction with a indoor Velodrome and community sport facilities. This exciting project is part of a scheme to transform the east end of Glasgow and is a key venue in the 2014 Commonwealth games. Simon worked extensively on the London 2012 Olympics gaining expertise in the provision of temporary venues and is currently working on a number of new projects including a new tennis centre in the middle east, and is a consultant to Live Nation for the new Copenhagen arena. Simon is responsible for design development in the office, promoting innovation, sustainability and high design quality throughout the design phases of all projects.
ACADEMICS
Diploma in Architecture, Oxford Polytechnic College of Architecture
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 to present Sport Concepts, Principal 1995 to 1999 Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, London, Associate in leisure / entertainment projects 1992 to 1995 George Woo & Partners, Dallas, Texas, Associate 1989 to 1992 Terry Farrell & Company, London, Senior Designer 1988 to 1989 SOM, London
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Bristol Arena - 12,000 seat indoor arena - Design Audit • Budapest New Venues - Stadium, Aquatics Centre & Various Training venues - Design Audit • Saudi Arabian Aramco Football Stadia - 11 No. 45,000 Football Stadia - Design Audit • Flushing Meadows Tennis Centre - Design Audit • Kuwait International Tennis Centre - Lead Architect • Spartak Stadium, Moscow – 40,000 seat Football Stadium - Lead Architect • Liverpool Indoor Arena, England – 10,000 seat indoor arena – Lead architect • Glasgow Indoor Arena & Velodrome – 5,000 seat arena & 2,000 seat Velodrome – Lead architect • Northumbria University New Sports Centre – 4,000 seat arena, pool, gymnasium - Lead architect • Gloucester Stadium – 30,000 seat stadium – Lead architect • Manchester Commonwealth Games Stadium – 37,000 – 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit • New Liverpool FC Football Stadium - 60,000 seat stadium – Design Audit • Hampden Park consulting, Glasgow – Temporary Athletics Platform – 40,000 seats – Design Audit • Wembley Stadium consulting, London – Temporary Athletics Platform – 60,000 seats – Design Audit • 2012 Budapest Olympic feasibility study - Design Audit – Masterplan - Capital Improvements study • Nepstadion capital improvements study, Budapest, Hungary - Design Audit – Capital Improvements • Singapore sports hub feasibility study & master plan – Sports Masterplan – Lead Architect • Hagibor Arena, Prague – 10,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Hungarian National Arena, Budapest – 12,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Turkish Basketball Federation – 2010 world basketball championships – Design Audit • Istanbul Super arena – 20,000 seat indoor arena – Lead Architect • Stadium, Arena, & Horse Track, Almere, Netherlands – Sports Masterplan – Lead Architect • Olympic handball arena, Athens 2008, Greece – 8,000 seat Olympic indoor arena – Lead Architect • Olympic boxing arena, Athens 2008, Greece – 8,000 seat Olympic temporary arena - Lead Architect • Olympic press centre, Athens 2008, Greece – Olympic Press centre - Lead Architect • Olympic Masterplan, Faliron, Athens 2008, Greece – Olympic Masterplan - Lead Architect • Tennis centre Masterplan, Gdynia, Poland – Sports Masterplan - Lead Architect • Algarve football stadium, Portugal – 60,000 seat stadium – Lead Architect • Lithuanian National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania – 40,000 seat stadium – Lead Architect
COMPANY PROFILE.
COMPANY PROFILE .
Sport Concepts is an architectural practice that specialises in Sports Masterplan Experience the design of sports and entertainment facilities. The • Kuwait International Tennis Centre, Kuwait City company was established in 1999 and its directors bring a • Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore wealth of experience on over 250 of the most iconic • Wukesong, Beijing, China international public assembly venues around the globe. • Omniworld, Almere, Holland • Faliron Bay 2004, Athens, Greece DESIGN SERVICES
We design:
• stadia • arenas • super theatres • velodromes • training facilities • tennis centres • temporary venues • sports masterplans CONSULTANCY SERVICES Our goal is to design buildings that maximize revenue streams, minimize operational costs, and provide the ultimate We also provide a comprehensive range of consultancy spectators' entertainment experience. Our design services services, including: encompass feasibility studies through building handover. • brief preparation • technical reviews • olympic & major event consultancy • client representation • expert witness services • on site supervision
Utilizing our technical knowledge and best international practice, Sport Concepts can provide client assistance at all
stages of the design and construction of sports and Arena Experience entertainment projects. • Emirates Arena & Velodrome, Glasgow, Scotland • Liverpool Arena, England Sport Concepts' expertise empowers our clients to be much • Athens 2004 Olympic Handball Arena more effective in the planning, preparation and staging of • Athens 2004 Olympic Boxing Arena sport venues and events. • National Arena, Budapest, Hungary • National Velodrome, Budapest, Hungary • 2008 Basketball Arena, Beijing, China • Istanbul Arena, Istanbul, Turkey • Ankara Arena, Ankara, Turkey • Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan
Technical Review Experience • Bristol Arena, England • Budapest New Venues, Budapest, Hungary Stadia Experience • Aramco 45,000 Football Stadia, Saudi Arabia • Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia • Flushing Meadows, New York, New York • Baghdad Stadium, Iraq • 2012 Olympic Stadium, London, England • National Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania • 2012 Aquatics Centre, London, England • National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore • 2012 Basketball Arena, London, England • Faro Football Stadium, Faro, Portugal • 2012 Water Polo Arena, London, England • Dhaka Metropolitan Cricket Club, Bangladesh • Copenhagen Arena, Denmark • Wembley Stadium, London, England • Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England
ARENAS.
EMIRATES ARENA & VELODROME .
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome COMMISSION: Full Design Services CLIENT: Glasgow City Council PROJECT VALUE: £90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
One of the key venues for Glasgow’s bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games is their new NISA and Velodrome.
Sport Concepts led an international team of consultants in the design of this unique facility. This is effectively four buildings in one! There is an indoor velodrome with a 250 metre wood track, a 5,000 seat multi-purpose indoor athletics arena, three indoor sports halls, and two office floors for the national sports federations.
In addition to its use for international sports competitions, the complex plays an important role in elite athlete training and public sports and recreation.
The development is a cornerstone in the redevelopment of the east end of Glasgow. The building opened in January 2013.
LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA .
Liverpool - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Liverpool Echo Arena COMMISSION: Full Design Services CLIENT: Liverpool Vision PROJECT VALUE: £120m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts assembled a team of internationally renowned consultants to win this international design competition. The team included Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Faber Maunsell Engineers, and Buro Happold Engineers.
The project was part of the facilities required for Liverpool’s 2008 European City of Culture celebrations. The Arena & Conference Centre Liverpool is prominently located on reclaimed land in the King’s Dock next to the Mersey River. The facilities include a 9,400 seat multi-purpose arena, a 1,350 seat conference centre with associated meeting rooms and 5,000 sqm of exhibition halls.
To enhance the use and flexibility of the arena, it is linked at the arena floor level with the exhibition halls. By utilizing the arena floor for exhibitions, the exhibition space is increased to 8,000 sm. The arena and conference centre are linked at the arena public concourse level by a triple height atrium space that accommodates food service and other customer amenities.
The complex opened January 2008 and has exceeded the original projections for event bookings.
BUDAPEST ARENA .
Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hungarian National Arena COMMISSION: Full Design Services CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry for Youth and Sport PROJECT VALUE: £60m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
As the focus of the country’s sports and entertainment activities, this 13,000 seat facility has an important role in Budapest’s cultural calendar. An adjacent ice sports training hall ensures 365 day per year use.
The arena is designed to accommodate ice hockey and indoor athletics with a 200 metre track.
Since its opening, the building has exceeded all the initial predictions regarding event days and spectator numbers.
ANKARA A R E N A .
Ankara - Turkey
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Ankara Arena COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Turkish Basketball Federation PROJECT VALUE: £40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Turkish Basketball Federation hosted the 2010 World Basketball Championships. The Ankara Arena was the only new build venue for the Championship.
Sport Concepts was commissioned to design this multipurpose 10,000 seat venue for basketball and a myriad of other sports and entertainment activities.
ATHENS 2004 HANDBALL ARENA . Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Handball and Taekwondo Arena COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Athens 2004 Olympic Committee PROJECT VALUE: £40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
One of the key venues for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games was the 8,000 seat Handball and Taekwondo arena. This facility is the cornerstone of the redevelopment of the Faliron Bay area. The goal was to create a landmark facility that serves the local community and acts as a "beacon" in attracting the public to the redeveloped waterfront.
Sport Concepts led the local team of designers and working with TPA Architects, developed this unique facility. The Olympic overlay was the major design parameter, yet the facility is designed to convert to a community event centre in the post Olympic configuration.
After the Olympics 4,000 spectator seats were removed and a number of "community rooms" were constructed on the main concourse. The remaining 4,000 spectator seats are installed on telescoping platforms offering total flexibility in rapidly configuring the building for a variety sports, entertainment, and exhibition activities.
ATHENS 2004 BOXING A R E N A . Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Athens 2004 Olympic Boxing Arena COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Athens 2004 Olympic Committee PROJECT VALUE: £25m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts led a local team of designers in the design of the boxing venue for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Working with TPA Architects in Athens, Sport Concepts developed the concept of a demountable 8,000 seat arena. The facility satisfies the requirements of the International Amateur Boxing Association’s requirements for Olympic competition, yet is designed to be removed from the site after the Olympics.
The service pods that accommodate toilet and food service facilities are prefabricated and are designed to be reused in another location. The main arena structure is designed for easy dismantling and recycling while the seating will simply be rented and returned after the Games. Although not constructed, this concept has become the model for other venues that were constructed for the 2004 Games and more recent Olympics.
2 0 1 2 H A N D BA L L A R E N A .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Handball Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Olympic Delivery Authority PROJECT VALUE: £50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design this facility for the 2012 London Olympics.
This arena accommodates 8,000 spectators and is a permanent “legacy” facility.
Post Olympics it will be used as a conference and multi-purpose events centre.
2012 FENCING A R E N A .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Fencing Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Olympic Delivery Authority PROJECT VALUE: £50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design the Fencing Arena for the 2012 London Olympics.
The facility is temporary and specifically designed to be relocated and reused as a sports arena after the Games.
2012 BASKETBALL AREN A .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Basketball Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Olympic Delivery Authority PROJECT VALUE: £50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was short listed to design this 8,000 seat arena for the 2012 London Olympics Games.
The key design feature is the transformable “cover” that can be dressed as appropriate for the Games.
The building is temporary and is designed to be demounted after the Games and re-erected elsewhere.
HAGIBOR ARENA .
Prague - Czech Republic
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hagibor Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Czech Republic Ice Hockey Federation PROJECT VALUE: £80m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts produced this design for a new 25,000 seat arena in Prague.
The concept design for this multi building complex is complete and the design has been submitted for planning approval.
The complex includes a 25,000 seat indoor multipurpose arena, sports training and leisure building, and an urban entertainment centre.
ISTANBUL SUPER ARENA .
Istanbul - Turkey
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Istanbul Super Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Turkish Basketball Federation PROJECT VALUE: £100m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Turkish Basketball Federation to design an 18,000 seat multi- purpose sports and entertainment venue.
Located on a prominent hillside site, the building takes advantage of views to the Bosphorus Strait.
WUKESONG ARENA .
Beijing - China
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wukesong Arena COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Beijing 2008 Olympic Basketball Arena PROJECT VALUE: £90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This 18,000 seat indoor basketball arena is the focus of the Wukesong Sports & Cultural Centre. The building is to be the venue for the 2008 Olympic basketball competition. The roof of the building is composed of photo-voltaic cells to harness the sun’s energy. This is part of China’s ambition to host a green Olympics.
The arena is designed to be as flexible as possible for post Olympic use. To this end it will be capable of accommodating ice hockey and indoor athletics with a 200 metre IAAF track.
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS CAMPUS .
Newcastle - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Northumbria University Sports Campus COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Northumbria University PROJECT VALUE: £30m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Northumbria University to design this new sports facility.
The primary use of the building is for indoor sports, high performance training, and leisure activities for the University and local community.
Through the use of telescopic seating, the sports hall can be transformed into an arena for sports competitions and non sport uses such as exhibitions and other large public assembly events. The facility opened in June 2010.
The facility comprises:
• Sports Hall • Fitness Suite • Performance Strength & Conditioning Room • Sprint track • Squash Courts • Fencing Salle • Well being Area • Studios and teaching Rooms • Café and Climbing Wall • Metabolic Teaching Kitchen • Swimming Pool
INTERNATIONAL WALLBA L L C E N T R E . London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: The International Wallball Centre COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: UK Wallball PROJECT VALUE: £4m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts worked in association with UK Wallball to prepare this concept design for a new international wallball centre to be constructed in London.
The Sport Concepts design comprises the following key elements:
4 x Rugby Fives Courts, 2 x Winchester Fives Courts & 2 x Eton Fives Courts 4 x Indoor Three-Wall Wallball Courts 3 x Outdoor One-Wall Wallball Courts 4 x Outdoor Four-Wall Handball Outdoor beach volleyball & spike ball court adjacent to a fitness centre Spectator areas, changing facilities, offices, reception area with a shop & cafe Visitor Parking within a landscaped area
The UK Wallball Association are currently looking to fund the proposals.
STADIA.
SPARTAK STADIUM . Moscow - Russia
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Spartak Stadium COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Spartak FC PROJECT VALUE: £250m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Spartak Football Club to produce a concept design for a new 42,000 seat stadium.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 35,000 seats. The design allows for the capacity to be expanded to approximately 42,000 on a temporary basis.
The design is an economical solution that is efficient, quick, and easy to construct. A large amount of VIP and club seating is provided. This is segregated from the general seating areas and public circulation. The facility opened in 2014.
BAGHDAD S T A D I U M .
Baghdad - Iraq
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Iraq National Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Iraq Government PROJECT VALUE: £500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts prepared a concept design for a new Iraqi National Stadium.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 100,000 seats. Through the clever use of telescopic seating, the design allows spectators to have excellent sightlines to the field of play for both athletics and football events.
The stadium design incorporates photovoltaic technology for solar power generation. The project contains over 10,000 square meters of VIP box seating.
HAMPDEN PARK ATHLETICS TRACK .
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hampden Park Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Committee PROJECT VALUE: £50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts prepared a concept design to accommodate an athletics track in Hampden Park Stadium.
The athletics track was constructed on polystyrene block and earth fill, two metres above the current field of play level. The design was reviewed with IAAF and Commonwealth Games Federation officials to ensure it satisfied their requirements.
The facility successfully hosted the athletics competitions of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
LITHUANIAN NATIONAL STADIUM . Vilnius - Lithuania
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Lithuanian National Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Lithuanian Government PROJECT VALUE: £100m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The design of the Vilnius Stadium reflects the important role the new Stadium will play in the City. As the major public assembly building for the City, its position on top of a hill overlooking the City is appropriate. It will be an identifying beacon for the area, and as a “state of the art” stadium, the identifying landmark for the City of Vilnius.
The public entries are one of the major architectural features of the Stadium and are positioned prominently in the ceter of each side. Large amounts of glass are proposed in these areas.
This subconsciously attracts spectators to the entrances and when used at night, the glowing entrances heightened the spectators' sense of arrival.
NATIONAL STADIUM .
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singaporean National Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports PROJECT VALUE: £550m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts' team was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for a new national stadium and sports hub by the Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports. This work included the development of concept designs for the stadium component. The stadium design evolved from the particular requirements of the Singapore National Day parade. The highlight of this three day annual event is an aerial display including parachutists, flybys and fireworks.
To accommodate the need to view the sky and provide roof cover for all the spectator seats, the roof opens like the petals of a flower. In the athletics configuration, the stadium seats 45,000 spectators. Through the use of moveable seating sections the capacity increases to 55,000 for the National Day parade.
F A R O F C S T A D I U M .
Faro - Portugal
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Faro Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Faro FC PROJECT VALUE: £150m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
New 50,000 seat football stadium, designed to host the 2004 European Football Championship. The in- flight form of the migratory bird life that resides in the area influences the dynamic architecture.
The building is designed to reduce to a capacity of 30,000 seats after the event.
METROPOLITAN CRICKET CLUB .
Dhaka - Bangladesh
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Metropolitan Cricket Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Metropolitan Cricket Club PROJECT VALUE: £180m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Metropolitan Cricket Club to produce a concept design for a new stadium.
This new 25,000 seat facility replaces the existing facilities at the Dhaka Metropolitan Club.
The project is phased and includes clubhouse, athletics, and training facilities, in addition to the stadium.
WEMBLEY STADIUM .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wembley Stadium COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Sport England PROJECT VALUE: £450m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was seconded to the British Government’s review committee of the proposed development of a new National Stadium in London or Birmingham. This included the requirement to develop alternative designs for Wembley Stadium to assist the Government’s review committee in examining options for the funding and redesign of the project.
This design option prepared by Sport Concepts utilises the existing famous “Twin Towers” landmark structure and maximises the amount of VIP and other revenue generating facilities.
MASTERPLANS.
KUWAIT INERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE .
Kuwait City - Kuwait
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Kuwait International Tennis Centre COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Kuwait International Tennis Federation PROJECT VALUE: £160m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
360 Mall is recognized as a worldwide shopping and entertainment destination. The goal of this project is to expand the brand recognition of 360 into a new project that offers additional sports, entertainment, and shopping.
The design of the Kuwait International Tennis Complex draws on key design features and materials used in the existing mall to create a symbiotic relationship between the mall and the new tennis complex.
The centre will serve as the new home of the Kuwaiti Tennis Federation.
The Tennis Complex includes a 4,000 seat indoor arena, a 1,500 seat outdoor arena, 6 indoor tennis courts, 8 outdoor tennis courts, and supporting clubhouse with tennis school.
GLASGOW MASTERPLAN .
Glasgow - Scotland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Glasgow National Indoor Arena and Velodrome Masterplan COMMISSION: Full Design Services CLIENT: Glasgow City Council PROJECT VALUE: £110m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts designed this master plan for the National Indoor Sports Arena & Velodrome, Glasgow.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games is the catalyst for regenerating this twelve hectare brownfield site.
In addition to the arena and velodrome venues, the site comprises outdoor 5-a-side football pitches, a jogging track, a BMX circuit and car parking, all set within an urban park.
FALIRO MARINA MASTERPLAN . Athens - Greece
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Faliro Marina Masterplan COMMISSION: Schematic Design CLIENT: Athens 2004 Olympic Committee PROJECT VALUE: £500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts worked in association with SOM and local architects TPA to develop a dynamic master plan for the Faliron bay area. The 2004 Olympic Games are the catalyst for regenerating this site. In addition to the Olympic venues, the site contains a marina, a park, retail and commercial development.
Sport Concepts’ focus was the site containing the Olympic Taekwando, Handball, Boxing and press facilities. Issues Sport Concepts successfully addressed included Olympic security, circulation for the tens of thousands of spectators and post Olympic use.
HIPPOS SPORTS C OMPLEX . Jyväskylä - Finland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Hippos Sports Complex COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: JYP Jyväskylä Ice Hockey team PROJECT VALUE: £110m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts were commissioned by JYP Jyväskylä Ice Hockey team to prepare a concept masterplan for this new facility. The deign replaces the existing successful complex already in operation on the site.
The scheme includes:
5,000 seat multipurpose arena Two warm up ice arenas A 200m indoor athletics competition venue Sports Halls 1,500 seat indoor football training ground Sports Science facility Hotel Sports federation offices Retail
SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB .
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singapore Sports Hub Masterplan COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Singaporean Ministry of Sport PROJECT VALUE: £3000m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts' team was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for a new national stadium and sports hub by the Singaporean Ministry of Community Development and Sports.
This work included the analysis of eight sites and master plan options for two of the sites. The master plan incorporates a new 55,000 seat National Stadium with a warm up track, a new 6,000 seat indoor arena, offices, hotels and a leisure dome.
The site includes an existing Kenzo Tange designed 5,000 seat indoor arena. Parking is subterranean and restaurants and other food and beverage uses are located on the waterfront.
WUKESONG MASTERPLAN .
Beijing - China
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wukesong Sport & Cultural Centre Masterplan COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Beijing 2008 Olympic Committee PROJECT VALUE: £500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Wukesong Sports & Cultural Centre master plan incorporates the basketball, baseball and softball competition sites for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The central building spine is a mixed-use retail, office and hotel complex.
Post Olympics, the facility was designed to be a community sports centre and 20,000 seat multi-purpose arena.
SPORT CAMPUS IRELAND . Dublin - Ireland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Sport Campus Ireland Masterplan COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Sport Campus Ireland PROJECT VALUE: £200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This master plan accommodates facilities for all of Ireland’s major sports. Included are; an 80,000 seat National stadium, 12,000 seat indoor arena, velodrome, golf academy, tennis centre, and practice football pitches.
These facilities are organized along a curving circulation spine that terminates in a hotel and administration offices for the National Sports Federations.
OMNIWORLD ALMERE MASTERPLAN . Almere - Holland
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Omniworld Almere Masterplan COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Omniworld PROJECT VALUE: £200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Omniworld is a major extension to the "new town" Almere. Omniworld is to become the playground for Almere with its focus on sports and entertainment.
Sport Concepts developed the concept designs for a 10,000 seat indoor arena, 20,000 seat football stadium and a horse racing facility.
LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC MASTERPLAN .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Masterplan COMMISSION: Concept Design CLIENT: Olympic Delivery Authority PROJECT VALUE: £5000m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts worked in association with Richard Rogers Architects to develop a dynamic master plan for the lower Lea valley. The 2012 Olympic games are the catalyst for regenerating this site.
Uses include a mix of overlapping zones of living, working, leisure and shopping, and public transport- oriented urban design. The new Olympic and Legacy neighborhoods would be compact, medium to high density forms.
The master plan sets new standards in sustainable development. The overall master plan emphasis is on flexibility and adaptability.
CONSULTING.
DUNA ARÉNA AQUATICS CENTRE. Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Duna Aréna Aquatics Centre COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport PROJECT VALUE: £120m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Hungarian Ministry of Sport to undertake peer reviews of the new Aquatics Centre on the bank of the Danube. The Aquatics Centre can accommodate 15,000 spectators. It includes two 50m pools and a diving pool.
The project was constructed to host the 2017 FINA world championships.
Work includes an ongoing review of the designs for compliance with international best standards. Our work also included a review of the technical and safety aspects of the new designs.
PUSKÁS FERENC STADION. Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Puskás Ferenc Stadion COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport PROJECT VALUE: £350m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Hungarian Ministry of Sport to undertake peer reviews of the new Puskás Ferenc Stadion.
This new 60,000 seat football stadium replaces the existing Nepstadion on the site, alongside the Budapest Arena designed by Sport Concepts.
Work includes an ongoing review of the designs for compliance with international best standards. Sport Concepts also undertook extensive value engineering on the scheme to ensure the project meets the available budget. Our work also included a review of the technical and safety aspects of the new designs.
DESIGN BRIEF PREPARATION. Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Various Legacy Venues COMMISSION: Preparation of Design Briefs CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport PROJECT VALUE: £500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Hungarian Ministry of Sport to prepare six design briefs for legacy buildings to be constructed on the Csepel Island site to the south of the city of Budapest. Each venue is designed to allow expansion to accommodate a Summer Olympic Games through the use of temporary seating stands and structures.
The venues include:
15,000 seat national athletics stadium – expandable to 60,000 for an Olympic Games Athletics Stadium Warm up tracks – 2 No. – accessed via the stadium White Water Centre BMX Centre Tennis Centre Multipurpose arena – Legacy mode - indoor athletics; Olympic mode - handball
BRISTOL ARENA .
Bristol - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Bristol Arena COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor CLIENT: Bristol City Council PROJECT VALUE: £90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Bristol City Council to undertake an advisory role in the development of a new 12,000 seat Multi Purpose Indoor Arena in Bristol.
Work includes assisting with the design brief, assessing design competition entries. Sport Concepts has an on-going role reviewing the winning competition entry to ensure the building design meets best practice.
Sport Concepts will also be responsible for the on-site build quality of the arena, once the construction begins in 2016.
2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Olympic Stadium COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor CLIENT: ODA PROJECT VALUE: £500m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a client representative role for the UK Government in the development of the new London 2012 Stadium.
The 90,000 seat venue hosted the 2012 Olympic athletics competitions and the opening and closing ceremonies.
Work included an architectural review during the design phase with regard to aesthetic, operational, technical and safety aspects of the Populous design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on site supervision of the project during construction. This included a full time on site presence to monitor construction quality.
In legacy, the stadium will be converted to West Ham FC's 60,000 seat home ground.
2012 AQUATICS CENTRE .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Aquatics Centre COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor CLIENT: ODA PROJECT VALUE: £250m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a client representative role for the UK Government in the development of the new London 2012 Aquatics Centre.
During the Games the venue hosted 15,000 spectators in two temporary seating stands. In legacy, the capacity of the venue was reduced to 2,500 spectators.
Work included an architectural review during the design phase with regard to aesthetic, operational, technical and safety aspects of the Zaha Hadid design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on site supervision of the project during construction. This included a full time on site presence to monitor construction quality.
The venue is now successfully operating in its Legacy configuration.
2012 BASKETBALL ARENA .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Temporary Basketball Arena COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor CLIENT: ODA PROJECT VALUE: £50m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a Technical Advisor and client representative role for the UK Government in the design and construction of the 10,000 seat London 2012 Basketball Arena. Sport Concepts led the entire review team.
Work included an architectural review during the design phases with regard to aesthetic, operational, technical and safety aspects of the design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on-site supervision of the project during construction. This included a full time on site presence to monitor construction quality.
Sport Concepts influenced the design of the public access and egress with particular emphasis on wheelchair accessibility. This ensured the building satisfied all local regulations and international best practice.
2012 WATER POLO ARENA .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: London 2012 Temporary Water Polo Arena COMMISSION: Technical Review. NEC3 Supervisor CLIENT: ODA PROJECT VALUE: £40m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority to undertake a client representative role for the UK Government in the development of a new London 2012 Water Polo Venue.
Work included an architectural review during the design phase with regard to aesthetic, operational, technical and safety aspects of the David Morley Architects design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to provide on site supervision of the project during construction. This included a full time on site presence to monitor construction quality.
Our advise enhanced the quality of the sightlines and the configuration of the back of house areas.
COPENHAGEN A R E N A .
Copenhagen - Denmark
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Copenhagen Arena COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Live Nation PROJECT VALUE: £90m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by building operator, Live Nation, to undertake an advisory role in the development of a new National Arena in Copenhagen.
Work includes an ongoing review of the 3XN design for compliance with international best standards and a review of the technical and safety aspects of the new design.
The project is currently under construction.
FLUSHING MEADOWS . New York - USA
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Flushing Meadows COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: United States Tennis Association PROJECT VALUE: £350m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
In 2013, USTA announced a $550 million renovation of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This work is expected to be completed by the 2016 or 2017 tournament.
Operated by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) since 1978, the facility has 22 courts inside its 46.5 acre site and 11 in the adjoining park. The complex's three stadia are among the largest tennis stadia in the world, with Arthur Ashe Stadium topping the global list with a listed capacity of 23,200.
Sport Concepts were appointed by the USTA to undertake a client advisory and review role.
ELEVEN S T A D I A .
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Saudi Aramco Stadia COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Saudi Aramco PROJECT VALUE: £600m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned Saudi Aramco to undertake an advisory role in the development of eleven new 45,000 seat stadia to be constructed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sport Concepts role was to undertake a design audit of the shell and core design for all eleven stadia in the King Abdullah Stadium Program (KASP). The design is driven by the desire to create a fully FIFA compliant stadium. The goal is to create an atmospheric bowl environment and spectator hospitality facilities, which are a bespoke solution for the people of Saudi Arabia.
The design is underpinned by the need to create a solution, which can be constructed within an exceptionally short construction period. The Sport Concepts review focussed on bowl geometry, concourse provision, and crowd movement. It also ensured the shell and core design made clear provision for a future façade and roof design.
SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB .
Kallang - Singapore
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Singapore Sports Hub COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Singapore Ministry of Sport PROJECT VALUE: £750m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts had an extensive role in the prestigious Singapore Sports Hub development. The project comprises an 80,000 seat national stadium, indoor arena, aquatics centre, numerous indoor sports halls, and a variety of supporting commercial development.
Sport Concepts was part of a team, appointed through an international competition, to provide briefing and technical advise to the Government for a public-private-partnership type of procurement. Sport Concepts’ role continued through the evaluation of the proposals offered by the private sector development teams, and participation in the interview and selection process.
During the design development phase of the three shortlisted developer schemes, Sport Concepts attended and assisted with design review panels. These were organized by the Singapore Sports Council and included the Singapore Development Authority and president of the Singapore Architect’s Institute.
This work led to the appointment of an international consortium as the preferred developer. Sport Concepts’ role included periodic reviews of the design for compliance with the client’s design brief, international sports federations’ requirements, and international “best practice”.
WEMBLEY STADIUM .
London - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Wembley Stadium COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Sport England PROJECT VALUE: £450m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by Sport England to undertake a monitoring role for the UK Government in the development of the new National Stadium at Wembley. Work included an ongoing review of the Foster / HOK design for compliance with the Lottery Funding Agreement and a peer review of the technical and safety aspects of the new design.
In addition, Sport Concepts was seconded to the British Government’s review committee to analyse the alternative development of the National Stadium in Birmingham and the New Wembley Stadium’s conversion to an athletics stadium.
MANCHESTER STADIUM .
Manchester - England
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Manchester Stadium COMMISSION: Technical Review CLIENT: Sport England PROJECT VALUE: £200m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This stadium design evolved from our work on the Manchester Olympic Stadium and featured in Manchester's successful 2002 Commonwealth Games. The building accommodated 37,000 spectators in its athletics configuration for the Commonwealth Games. After the Games the stadium underwent a conversion to a football stadium accommodating 48,000 spectators.
Sport Concepts had a continuing role in the project upon its completion. An extensive design audit was undertaken for the primary funder, the UK Government.
FC DNIPRO STADIUM .
Dnepropetrovsk - Ukraine
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: FC Dnipro Stadium COMMISSION: Expert Witness CLIENT: FC Dnipro PROJECT VALUE: £30m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts was commissioned by FC Dnipro to act as client representative.
Work included an ongoing review of the new design for compliance with the UEFA / FIFA requirements.
In addition, Sport Concepts was commissioned to design a new roof that protected spectators from the elements and allowed them an unrestricted view to the field of play.
Sport Concepts presented this work as an expert witness and was cross examined at an arbitration.
BUDAPEST 2024 OLYMPIC S .
Budapest - Hungary
PROJECT DETAILS
VENUE: Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid COMMISSION: Olympic Bid Preparation CLIENT: Hungarian Ministry of Youth and Sport PROJECT VALUE: £5000m
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sport Concepts were appointed by the Hungarian Ministry for Sport to assist Budapest in preparing their Olympic bid for the Summer Games in 2024.
Our works included a peer review of all existing sports facilities in the city of Budapest and within other Hungarian cities.
Sport Concepts identified which existing facilities are suitable for an Olympic bid. We then, prepared a gap analysis identifying which additional facilities will need to be constructed.
We analyzed existing brown field sites available within the city and prepared comparison schedules to assist locating each of the new facilities.
Finally we prepared outline construction cost estimates for analysis by the Hungarian Government.