Projects
- Lyon, France
- Completion: 2013
- Capacity: 60,000
The new 60,000 seat stadium for Olympique Lyonnais is the focal point for a new civic destination. It sits within an overall masterplan and architectural concept that acknowledges that the event experience extends outside the time constraints of a match within the stadium. It is an experience that can be broken down into the approach, the arrival, the event itself and departure. The build up of anticipation and excitement along this journey is paramount, with the impact of the stadium design extending far beyond its ticketed perimeter.
In order to unify the journey into one iconic language, the design comprises a large roof covering partially the green boulevard leading to the stadium, the adjacent podium and the seating tiers.
This roof will act as the foliage of a tree, a meeting space of civic proportions, and provide shelter, shade and comfort, but it will also illuminate into a glowing object advertising the stadium to the sky. This will create the potential for an infinite number of various activities to take place around the stadium, which will benefit the football club and the people of Lyon.