BDP Pattern has unveiled the concept design for the redevelopment of Estadio Nemesio Camacho, or El Campín Stadium, in Bogota.
BDP Pattern said the renovated stadium will create a new landmark and entertainment district in Colombia’s capital city.
Developed in collaboration with Sencia Colombia and engineering partner WSP, the ambitious project will transform the site of the historic existing El Campín Stadium into a world-class, mixed-use destination for sport, music, culture, and leisure – a new civic heart for Bogotá and a cultural hub for Colombia.
At the core of the development is a new 50,000-capacity stadium, a bold and modern replacement for El Campín, the historic home of Millonarios F.C. and Club Independiente Santa Fe.
Designed to meet the highest international standards, the new stadium will feature a retractable roof, enabling year-round programming of sports, concerts, and large-scale performances.
Sustainability is crucial to the design, with proposals to incorporate energy-efficient systems, local materials and green spaces that reflect Bogotá’s unique landscape.
The venue sets a new benchmark for Colombian sport and entertainment, creating a modern, future-facing home for two of the country’s most celebrated football clubs.
El Campín Stadium is the main stadium of Bogotá, Colombia. It was inaugurated in August 1938 and has a capacity to hold 39,512 spectators. It is the home ground of the Categoría Primera A (the top of the Colombian football league system) teams Millonarios F.C. and Independiente Santa Fe.
A commercial center housing an e-sports arena, a 2,300- seat auditorium and a 200-room hotel is also being planned as part of the development. The auditorium will become the new home of the Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra.
BDP Pattern’s involvement in the project comes as it completes the delivery of the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, the new Premier League home of Everton F.C.
BDP Pattern said that much like in Liverpool, the new El Campín stadium is the centrepiece of a wider mixed-use, civic masterplan, conceived as a vibrant urban public realm for Bogotá.
The new district includes a wide range of cultural facilities, commercial functions and community sports. Together, these elements create a 365-day-a-year destination designed to welcome fans, families, visitors, and residents alike.
Lindsay Johnston Director and Co-Founder of BDP Pattern said, “This project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a world-class stadium while harnessing the passion and support of two of Colombia’s biggest football clubs.
“This project proves that sport is a catalyst for urban regeneration. By placing football and live entertainment at the centre of an exciting new district, we’re creating a place that will transform not just Bogotá’s urban and cultural landscape but help define a bold new identity for Colombia on the global sports stage.”
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