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John Barrow: "The next stadium generation has to look after itself."
At the end of 2008 HOK Sport Venue Event separated from HOK Group and
continued as Populous. At MIPIM 2009 the company was introduced to the
public. After nearly two years of practice under the new brand Coliseum talked
exclusively to John Barrow, Senior Principal of Populous and Director of Populous
Holding, if this was the right step and on the future of stadium design.
Interview: Michael J. Rennschmied, Pictures: Populous
Coliseum: “John, Populous has been on its own now for nearly two years; what has changed for you in the new … |
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Michael Siebold: The venue lawyer
ARNECKE SIEBOLD is a well-known law firm in Frankfurt, Germany, which specializes i.a. in sports venues. Coliseum asked one of the partners, Michael Siebold, about the role of lawyers in new stadiums and why he co-founded the Event and Venue Management Institute (EVMI).
Text: Peter McNamara, Pictures: Arnecke Siebold
Coliseum: “EVMI was founded in 2006. How did that come about, as you are a lawyer?“
Michael Siebold: “Yes, that’s … |
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Philips: One Arena Experience
Coliseum tries to shed light onto the topic of lighting from a marketing and design perspective. To find out more, we spoke with Philips specialists Francois Fossey and Stijn Henderickx about the new Philips One Arena Experience.
As a company, Philips is the expert on knowing exactly what it is that arenaowners want for their customers and clients, thanks to its vast experience in both sports … |
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Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee main sponsor of 2nd Coliseum SUMMIT 2012
We are delighted and proud to present the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee as Pearl Sponsor of Coliseum Summit 2012 - All the news about the FIFA World Cup 2022, Handball World Cup 2015 and Qatars Olympic Bid for 2020 in one summit.
2nd Coliseum SUMMIT4th April 2012, 8.30 am, The Torch, Doha, Qatar
Qatar already secured the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 2022. The program manager has been … |
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The pretty shell: seele
It took seele only 25 years to become one of the top players in customised
building envelopes. Famous stadium projects like Beijing’s Bird’s Nest belong
to the portfolio and prove the competence and the capability of the company.
Coliseum spoke to Board Member Thomas Spitzer.
Text: Reinhard J. Wilk (Coliseum)
Starting from comprehensive consultation on development, the service provided by seele continues through design, testing, production … |
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Construction on Russias VTB Stadium will start soon
Construction start set to start in early 2012. Manicas design will become reality.
In Moscow’s Petrovsky Park, one of Russia’s largest development projects is set to begin construction early in 2012 on a possible 2018 World Cup venue, known as … |
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Doha 2020 Olympic bid logo launched
"Today is an important moment for us as we demonstrate our resolve and vision for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid. Our logo and slogan reflect the uniqueness of Doha as a city and the citadels to be captured if the Games are to come to the Arab world for the first time", HE Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad al Thani, Vice-Chairperson Doha 2020 Olympic Bid Committee.
Doha 2020 bid Chief Executive Officer Noora al Mannai unveiled the logo and slogan that will help in bringing the Olympic Torch for the first time to the Middle … |
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Bahamas Stadium opens
It did not happen without controversy – some of which remains ongoing – but the Bahamas finally celebrated the opening of a national stadium on 25 February.
By Steve Cameron
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, former Olympian Pauline Davis-Thompson and thousands of their fellow Bahamians enjoyed a four-hour celebration … |
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