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Category: Architecture, Selected, Sport Tags: Architectural membrane, FIFA World Cup 2010, gmp architekten, Iconic architecture, South Africa, Stadium, Structure, Tensile structure
In Durban, South Africa, the 70,000-seater Moses Mabhida Stadium by gmp architekten has an unique architectural feature inspired by the South African flag. With its grand arch design, the two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single footing on the northern side, symbolizing the new [...]
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Category: Architecture, Selected, Sport Tags: Architectural membrane, FIFA World Cup 2010, gmp architekten, South Africa, Stadium
For the 2010 World Cup, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by gmp architekten is a 46,000 seater stadium situated on South Africa’s south-east coastline, Port Elizabeth. The stadium has an eye-catching, unique roof structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake. The geometry of the roof is tailored to local conditions, and protects the [...]
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Category: Architecture, Selected, Sport Tags: Architectural membrane, Concrete, FIFA World Cup 2010, gmp architekten, Iconic architecture, South Africa, Stadium, White
The 68,000 spectators Green Point Stadium designed by gmp architekten, is one of the major stadiums to host the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. With its horizontal facade expression and the curving contours, the architectural design was intended to enhance the horizontal line of Table Mountain, and appeared as an iconic building in [...]
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Category: Architecture, Culture, Selected Tags: China architecture, gmp architekten, Lattice screen, Religious architecture, Skin, White
Hamburg-based architectural practice gmp architekten has designed the Zhongguancun Christian Church located in Beijing, China. The project features vertical fins running along the building’s perimeter that forming an unique homogeneous skin. It creates a special lighting atmosphere inside the church hall, matching the ecclesiastical function of the space. The shape of the church body does [...]
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