Stadia: John; SHEARD: 9780750645348: Book: : eCampus.com

This completely updated third edition is an essential design guide for those responsible for designing and providing new stadia and also making major alterations to existing buildings. Stadia are one of the most exciting building types; designed well, they can enhance and provide a comfortable venue for great occasions. One new chapter for this edition - 'Stadia and Tourism' looks at this modern, very interesting aspect of stadia.

This authoritative and comprehensive guide to stadia design will be invaluable to those responsible for the provision of new stadia or refurbishment. Both authors have been involved in the design of stadia, arenas and grandstands for many years and this book reflects their wealth of experience and expertise.
* Learn from the knowledge of this well-known author team: Rod Sheard is Senior Vice President of HOK + LOBB Sport, Leisure and Entertainment Architects
* International appeal, worldwide case studies, including the new Wembley
* Highly illustrated, covering all technical aspects in detail, includes a section on

Foreword

Juan Antonio Samaranch

Foreword

Simon Inglis

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgements

xiv

The stadium as a building type

(26)

A venue for watching sport

(2)

History

(15)

Current requirements

(5)

The future

(4)

Masterplanning

(6)

The need for a masterplan

(1)

Orientation

(1)

Zoning

(3)

Conclusion

(1)

External planning

(15)

Location

(3)

Transportation

(3)

Provision of parking

(6)

Stadium landscaping

(3)

Form and structure

(31)

The stadium as architecture

(1)

Structure and form

(8)

Materials

(3)

The playing surface

(1)

Foundations

(1)

Seating tiers

(2)

Concourses, stairs and ramps

(1)

Roof

(12)

A stadium for the future

(3)

Activity area

(19)

Playing surfaces

(5)

Pitch dimensions, layout and boundaries

(7)

Multi-purpose use

(5)

Retractable and movable seats

(2)

Crowd control

(7)

General

(1)

Perimeter fences

(2)

Moats

100

(2)

Changes of level

102

(3)

Spectator viewing

105

(16)

Introduction

105

(1)

Ground capacity

105

(5)

Viewing distances

110

(4)

Viewing angles and sightlines

114

(5)

Obstructions to viewing

119

(2)

Spectator seating

121

(10)

Basic decisions

121

(2)

Seat types

123

(3)

Seat materials, finishes and colours

126

(2)

Choice

128

(1)

Dimensions

128

(1)

Seat fixings

129

(1)

Seating for spectators with disabilities

130

(1)

Private viewing and facilities

131

(7)

Introduction

131

(1)

Trends

132

(1)

Design

133

(4)

Multi-use

137

(1)

Food and beverage catering

138

(10)

Introduction

138

(4)

Automatic vending machines

142

(1)

Concessions

143

(1)

Bars

144

(2)

Self-service cafeterias, food courts and restaurants

146

(1)

Luxury restaurants

147

(1)

Toilet provision

148

(4)

Toilet provision generally

148

(1)

Toilets for spectators

148

(3)

Provision for spectators with disabilities

151

(1)

Retail sales

152

(3)

Introduction

152

(1)

Advance ticket sales

152

(1)

Programme sales

153

(1)

Gift and souvenir shops

153

(1)

Museums and visitor centres

154

(1)

Circulation

155

(17)

Basic principles

155

(1)

Stadium layout

155

(1)

Access between Zone 4 and Zone 3

156

(2)

Access between Zone 3 and Zone 2

158

(1)

Overall design for inward movement

159

(4)

Overall design for outward movement

163

(2)

Elements

165

(4)

Facilities for people with disabilities

169

(3)

The media

172

(9)

Basic planning

172

(1)

Outside facilities

173

(2)

Press facilities

175

(1)

Radio broadcast facilities

176

(1)

Television broadcast facilities

176

(1)

Reception, conference and interview rooms

177

(4)

Administrative operations

181

(8)

Basic planning

181

(1)

Facilities for permanent management

182

(2)

Facilities for temporary events management

184

(1)

Facilities for visitors

184

(1)

Provision for stewards

184

(1)

Facilities for police and security officials

185

(1)

Toilets

186

(1)

First aid facilities for staff and spectators

187

(2)

Facilities for players and officials

189

(7)

Basic planning

189

(2)

Players' facilities

191

(2)

Team management facilities

193

(1)

Officials' facilities

193

(1)

Medical examination facilities

194

(1)

Ancillary facilities

195

(1)

Services

196

(13)

Lighting systems

196

(5)

Closed-circuit television systems

201

(2)

Sound systems

203

(4)

Fire-fighting systems

207

(1)

Water supply and drainage services

208

(1)

Maintenance

209

(4)

Introduction

209

(1)

Pitch maintenance

209

(2)

Stand maintenance

211

(2)

Operation and funding

213

(8)

Stadium finances

213

(1)

Capital costs

213

(3)

Operating costs

216

(1)

Income generation

216

(3)

Controlling costs and revenues

219

(1)

Conclusion

220

(1)

Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)

221

(8)

Environmental considerations

221

(1)

The Olympic Movement and the environment

222

(2)

The environment friendly stadium

224

(1)

Lighting

225

(1)

Water heating

226

(1)

Ventilation and cooling

227

(1)

Heating

227

(1)

Life cycle cost analysis

228

(1)

Stadia and tourism

229

(7)

Introduction

229

(1)

Stadia and tourism

229

(1)

The stadium as an attraction

230

(4)

The wider potential

234

(2)

Appendix 1 Stadia briefing guide

236

(4)

Appendix 2 Video screens and electronic scoreboards

240

(2)

Appendix 3 Case studies of recent stadia developments

242

(14)

Bibliography

256

(2)

Index

258


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