Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center
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| Location | Suzhou, China |
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| Capacity | 13,000 (indoor arena) |
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| Architect | NBBJ |
The Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center is a sports venue under-construction in Suzhou, China. It is east of Jinji Lake and is located within the Suzhou Industrial Park. The 60 hectare facility will host a stadium, an indoor arena, an aquatics center and a commercial hub. The main stadium's architectural design is inspired from the traditional Chinese lantern design.[1][2] The main indoor arena is planned to have a seating capacity of 13,000. The sports center is scheduled to be opened to the public in 2018.[3]In February 2018, it was renamed as Suzhou Olympic Sports Center and open to public in June 30th. [4]
This sports hub includes commercial center, gymnasium, aquatics center, arena and more. It also has a sports garden which features pedestrian walkways, sport fields and greenery.
References
- ^ Rosenfield, Karissa. "Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center / NBBJ". Arch Daily. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ^ "Sports complex earmarked for Suzhou Industrial Park". Official Travel and Tourism Website for Suzhou. China Daily. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup bids - China's cities and venues". FIBA. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "SIPSC has a new name". Official Travel and Tourism Website for Suzhou. SIPIC.GOV.CN. 6 February 2015.