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The Stadium: Architecture for the New Global Cultureby Rod Sheard
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Through recent high-profile work of HOK Sport, the world's leading stadium architects, this book examines the increased significance and value of the stadium as an architectural icon. HOK Sport designed the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, the Olympic Stadium in Sydney, the Reliant Stadium in Houston, SBC Park in San Francisco, Oriole Park in Baltimore, the Reebok and McAlpine Stadiums in England, the Telstra Dome in Melbourne, the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon and the new Nanjing Stadium in Nanjing. These stadiums have hosted the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the Rugby World Cup, the Superbowl, the FA Cup Final and the European Football Championship final. HOC Sport are also the designers for the new Wembley and Arsenal Stadiums in London, as well as the new Wimbledon Centre Court and the Ascot Racecourse. Synopsis:Get into the center of the action with The Stadium, a book that takes you to some of the finest event centers across the globe. Sports fans in the United States can revisit their own home fields such as the Reliant Stadium in Houston, SBC Park in San Francisco, Oriole Park in Baltimore, and experience international attractions such as the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wembley in London, Arsenal in London, and the Olympic Stadium in Sydney. With 250 eye-popping photos and 70 architectural plans,this book defines the stadium as a worlwide cultural icon. About the AuthorRod Sheard is Senior Principal of HOK Sport. He is the author of Sports Architecture and co-author of Stadia: A Design and Development Guide. Robert Powell has taught architecture since 1990 and has writen several books on the subject. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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