Astana Arena
| Astana Arena | |
|---|---|
| Location | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 51°6′29″N 71°24′6″E / 51.10806°N 71.40167°E |
| Opened | 3 July 2009 |
| Owner | Municipality of Astana |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction cost | $ 185 million |
| Architect | Tabanlioglu Architects[1] |
| Structural engineer | |
| Main contractors | Sembol Construction |
| Capacity | 30,000[2] |
| Tenants | |
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Kazakhstan national football team |
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Astana Arena is the new national stadium for Kazakhstan. It is a multi functional, fully enclosed, fully serviced closing roof stadium designed in Turkey by Tabanlioglu Architects[1].
It was opened with the Lokomotiv Astana match against Kazakhstan national under-21 football team on 3 July 2009.[3] The new arena also hosted the opening ceremony of the 7th Asian Winter Games.[4][5]
[edit] Characteristics
The 30,000 stadium was conceived as a large amphitheater with a distinctive and instantly recognizable form when viewed from a distance and from close proximity. Essentially a two·tiered structure, the lower terrace, accommodating 16,000 seats, encircles the playing area while the upper stand on the east and west sides seats a further 14,000 spectators. There is effective separation of VIPs, spectators and players to ensure smooth access. All spectators are seated and have a clear sight line with an unobstructed view of the field of play. The playing surface is covered in high quality grass surface specified to meet FIFA and UEFA criteria. The grass can be covered for other events.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Tabanlioglu Architects, Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan". ArcSpace.com. http://www.arcspace.com/architects/tabanlioglu/astana-arena/astana-arena.html. Retrieved January 30 2012.
- ^ http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/FirstDiv/uefaorg/Publications/01/67/03/93/1670393_DOWNLOAD.pdf
- ^ "President opens new stadium in Astana (with video)". Cihan News Agency. 2009-07-04. http://www.cihanmedya.com/media_services/product.do?method=detail&productId=3005&productDetailId=46858281. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ "Astana’s new stadium ready to host games". Hürriyet. 2009-07-07. http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/finance/12016756.asp?scr=1. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ^ http://www.astana-almaty2011.kz/gis/menu/en/News_Center/Photo_by_Topic.aspx?id=44&Cat_Id=9
