‘Elegant’ roof of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, May 3^rd, 2022

Image: L35 Arquitectos (LinkedIn)

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, is undergoing total transformation – complete spruce-up, a state-of-the-art look has been lent by adding a futuristic façade, retractable roof and premium facilities.

From the structural point of view, the new roof is designed with elegance and efficiency. A compression beam rests neatly on the existing concrete columns. Supported on this outer ring, the inner ring is supported on stressed cables. The whole roof is mounted on the pitch and lifted into position.

The ‘L35 Arquitectos’ stated that although the new envelope is shaped freely, its geometry is not accidental. The curved volumes are able to reflect light in a changing way, its marked lines expressing energy and drive.

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While visually dominating its surroundings, the stadium volume is adapted to the program behind it, swelling or shrinking without losing unity or character.

The ‘L35 Arquitectos’ further stated that the ventilated cladding material is designed to allow or to block sunlight through its changing pattern. The skin geometry is line-based, which allows a building process that – despite its high-tech component – is relatively simple and allows for large sections to be shop-assembled.

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