Philippine Arena
| The perspective view of the main stage. The perspective view of the main stage. | |
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| Location | Bocaue, Bulacan, and Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°47′46″N 120°57′16″E / 14.79611°N 120.95444°E |
| Owner | Iglesia Ni Cristo |
| Capacity | 55,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2011 |
| Construction cost | US$214 million |
| Architect | Populous |
| Main contractors | Hanwha Engineering & Construction |
Philippine Arena is a world class indoor arena. Upon its completion will be the largest dome arena in the world.[1] It is being constructed in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue and Santa Maria, in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is a project of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) as part of its 100th year of re-establishment in the Philippines on July 27, 2014. The arena is expected to have a seating capacity of 55,000. Groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 17, 2011.
Structure and cost
The arena will be built on 75,000 square metres (810,000 sq ft) of land and will have a dome of 36,000 square metres (390,000 sq ft). The roof will span some 160 metres (520 ft) (about one and a half soccer pitches) and will contain 9,000 tons of steel work which will come from Korea. It will be assembled at the site and will be erected up to its final position 60 metres (200 ft) up or about fifteen stories high.
The building will be safely founded on pile construction. For earthquake loads, about a third of the dead load of the building will be designed.
The stage will be built at one end of the building, unlike other indoor arenas where the stage or floor is located at the middle of the building. That is because it functions primarily as an auditorium, but the floor area will be big enough to cater for tennis, basketball, and gymnastics.
It will be built simultaneously with the 330-bed-capacity Eraño G. Manalo Medical Center, New Era University Sports Complex and Stadium, and New Era University - Bocaue Campus.
The Philippine Arena alone is estimated to cost US$214 million or Php 9.4 billion.[2]
The arena, together with its surrounding structures, is scheduled to be completed in time for the church’s centennial anniversary in 2014.[3][4]
Architects and Contractors
Architectural design were provided by Populous, an architectural design firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Construction of the arena was awarded to Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corporation of Korea. The audio and video consultant is Engineering Harmonics.[5]
Uses
The arena is designed as an auditorium. It will hold major church gatherings. It will also operate as a multi-use sports and concert venue, capable of holding a range of events, from boxing, basketball and football, to live music performances.
According to INC Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, the Philippine Arena can be used not only by the Church but by the public in general whether for local or international events. It can also host a number of regional sporting events such as SEA Games and Asian Games since the New Era University Sports Complex is also being constructed nearby.
See also
External links
References
- ^ Philippine Arena: the Biggest Indoor Dome in the World by 2014 - Vinta News
- ^ "Building Bigger: World's Largest Indoor Arena Set for the Philippines - TIME NewsFeed". Time. 31 August 2011.
- ^ "Populous® | News - Populous Designs World's Largest Arena in Manila in the Philippines". August 29, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
- ^ World's largest indoor arena to rise in Philippines | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
- ^ http://www.engineeringharmonics.com/news