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Foreword | |
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The stadium as a building type | |
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A venue for watching sport | |
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History | |
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Current requirements | |
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The future | |
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The importance of the stadium as a building type | |
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Economics of stadia | |
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Stadium technology | |
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Ergonomics and the environment | |
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What is the future for the stadium? | |
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Masterplanning | |
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The need for a masterplan at all sports grounds | |
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Orientation of play | |
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Zoning of the venue | |
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Event overlay - what needs to be added to hold the event | |
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Security against terrorism | |
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Stadia in the city | |
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External planning | |
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Location | |
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Transportation | |
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Provision of parking | |
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Stadium landscaping | |
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Form and structure | |
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The stadium as architecture | |
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Structure and form | |
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Materials | |
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The playing surface | |
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Foundations | |
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Seating tiers | |
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Concourses, stairs and ramps | |
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Roof | |
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Security and anti-terrorism measures | |
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Introduction | |
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The threats from terrorism | |
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Authorities | |
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Implications for management and operation | |
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Responses by the design team | |
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Conclusion | |
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Activity area | |
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Playing surfaces | |
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Pitch dimensions, layout and boundaries | |
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Sports and multi-purpose use | |
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Introduction | |
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National sports traditions | |
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Financial viability | |
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Catering for different sports | |
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Catering for non-sports performances | |
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Crowd control | |
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General | |
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Perimeter fences | |
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Moats | |
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Changes of level | |
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Providing for disabled people | |
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Equal treatment | |
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Sources of information | |
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Design process | |
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Spectator viewing | |
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Introduction | |
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Ground capacity | |
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Viewing distances | |
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Viewing angles and sightlines | |
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Obstructions to viewing | |
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Spectator seating | |
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Basic decisions | |
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Seat types | |
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Seat materials, finishes and colours | |
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Choice | |
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Dimensions | |
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Seat fixings | |
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Seating for spectators with disabilities | |
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Private viewing and facilities | |
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Introduction | |
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Trends | |
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Design | |
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Multi-use | |
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Circulation | |
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Basic principles | |
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Stadium layout | |
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Access between Zone 5 and Zone 4 | |
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Access between Zone 4 and Zone 3 | |
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Overall design for inward movement | |
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Overall design for outward movement | |
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Elements | |
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Facilities for people with disabilities | |
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Food and beverage catering | |
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Introduction | |
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Automatic vending machines | |
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Concessions | |
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Bars | |
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Self-service cafeterias, food courts and restaurants | |
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Luxury restaurants | |
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Toilet provision | |
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Toilet provision generally | |
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Toilets for spectators | |
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Scales of provision for spectator toilets | |
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Location of spectator toilets | |
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Detailed design | |
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Retail sales and exhibitions | |
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Introduction | |
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Advance ticket sales | |
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Programme sales | |
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Gift and souvenir shops | |
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Museums, visitor centres and stadium tours | |
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The media | |
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Basic planning | |
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Outside facilities | |
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Press facilities | |
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Radio broadcast facilities | |
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Television broadcast facilities | |
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Reception, conference and interview rooms | |
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Provision for disabled people | |
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Administrative operations | |
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Basic planning | |
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Facilities for permanent management | |
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Facilities for temporary events management | |
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Facilities for visitors | |
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Provision for stewards | |
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Facilities for police and security officials | |
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Toilets | |
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First aid facilities for staff and spectators | |
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Provision for disabled people | |
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Facilities for players and officials | |
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Basic planning | |
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Players' facilities | |
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Team management facilities | |
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Officials' facilities | |
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Medical examination facilities | |
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Ancillary facilities | |
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Provision for disabled people | |
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Services | |
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Lighting systems | |
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Closed-circuit television systems | |
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Sound systems | |
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Heating and cooling systems | |
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Fire detection and fighting systems | |
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Power supply and event continuation | |
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Water supply and drainage services | |
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Information technology | |
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Maintenance | |
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Introduction | |
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Pitch maintenance | |
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Stand maintenance | |
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Operation and funding | |
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Stadium finances | |
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Capital costs | |
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Operating costs | |
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Income generation | |
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Controlling costs and revenues | |
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Conclusion | |
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Sustainable design | |
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What is sustainable design | |
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Re-use | |
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Reduce | |
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Recycle | |
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Planting and green roofs | |
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Certification | |
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Future technologies | |
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Brand activation | |
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Maximising revenue | |
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Time, not space | |
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Brand activation through integration: The fan experience | |
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Marrying team brand with commercial identities | |
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The process | |
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Stadia briefing guide | |
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Video screens and electronic scoreboards | |
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Case studies | |
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Allianz Arena Munich, Germany | |
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Amsterdam Arena Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
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Anz Stadium Sydney, Australia | |
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Arizona Cardinals Stadium Phoenix, USA | |
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Ascot Racecourse Ascot, UK | |
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Astana Stadium Astana, Kazakhstan | |
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At&T Park San Francisco, USA | |
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Aviva Stadium Dublin, Ireland | |
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Braga Municipal Stadium Braga, Portugal | |
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Cowboys Stadium Dallas, USA | |
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Donbass Arena Donetsk, Ukraine | |
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Emirates Stadium London, UK | |
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Forsyth-Barr Stadium Dunedin, New Zealand | |
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Greenpoint Stadium Cape Town, South Africa | |
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Heinz Field Pittsburgh, USA | |
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Marlins Park Miami, USA | |
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Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne, Australia | |
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Telstra Dome Melbourne, Australia | |
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Nanjing Sports Park Nanjing, China | |
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Oita Stadium Oita, Japan | |
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Olympic Stadium London, UK | |
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The Oval London, UK | |
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Reliant Stadium Houston, USA | |
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Salzburg Stadium Salzburg, Austria | |
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Soccer City Johannesburg, South Africa | |
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Soldier Field Chicago, USA | |
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Stade De France Paris, France | |
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Statteg Sports And Leisure Facility, Graz, Austria | |
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Wembley Stadium London, UK | |
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Westpac Stadium Wellington, New Zealand | |
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Wimbledon Aeltc: Centre Court London, UK | |