This is the Al Thumama Stadium for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Qatar has announced the design of the Al Thumama Stadium. This stadium is the sixth proposed football stadium for matches up to and including the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 2022.
The football arena was designed by Ibrahim M. Jaidah, architect of the Arab Engineering Bureau in the host country. This company is the oldest architectural office in Qatar and has an extensive portfolio, including the embassy of Oman.
The design is derived from the woven gahfiya headscarf, which has a different shape, color and name in every Arab country. has. "In the culture of Qatar, gahfiya is an important part of every young man on his way to adulthood," said Jaidah. " This access ritual inspired me when designing the football temple. It is an arena that symbolizes the growth that Qatar is currently experiencing to become a globally respected player in football. "
The name Al Thumama Stadium was originally derived from a local tree. The thumama tree grows in that area, 6 km from the center of Doha.
Construction work on the football stadium started in 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2020. The main contractor is a partnership between Al Jaber Engineering from Qatar and Tekfen Construction from Turkey.
" We have always tried to combine the past with the future in our designs. The gahfiya is an example of that theme. It is a mix of our heritage and culture, and dedication to the future, " said HE Hassan Al Thawadi of the organization. According to him, the Al Thumama Stadium shines a new light on the football talent in Qatar. Other talent is also given room to organize the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. " Ibrahim M. Jaidah is a well-known architect in Qatar and we believe he has the talent, passion and dedication for this project. "
The Al Thumama Stadium will be built on the fields currently used by the national football association of Qatar. The Al Thumama district is located in the southern suburbs of Doha, 12km from Hamad International Airport.
During the football championship in 2022 no fewer than 40,000 visitors can enter the stadium. After the tournament, the number of seats will be reduced to 20,000. The seats are donated to any country that can use it for their sports infrastructure. The space is filled by a 60-room hotel with a view of the field.
The Al Thumama Stadium has the latest cooling technology and accessibility facilities of the highest order. The cooling technology for all stadiums in the football country has even been demonstrated to FIFA at this location through a mini stadium.
Supporters can enter the stadium via the bus that runs from the metro. Prior to the 2022 World Cup, the building will serve for various facilities, including a hotel and a sports center. The environment of the stadium will be used by the community for a wide variety of sports such as handball, tennis and swimming.
Read all news »Published on: 26-08-2017 19:00 | Updated on: 26-08-2017 19:00 | By: Patrick
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