Re-Imagining Soccer Stadium Design
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Abstract
We know of the existence of many stadiums around the
world, but as technology and culture change, so must we
change the way we design sporting venues. At one point, we
saw the Roman Coliseum as a standard for designing sporting
venues. We can speculate that the focus during the time was
built for functionality and capacity. There was no attention to
fan experience and aesthetics. Since then, we have learned
to condense the scale of these stadiums while updating to
the newest technologies and practices that are being applied
to these stadiums across the world. We have also cultivated
sports in our cultures and cities.
This thesis proposes a soccer stadium located in the
downtown area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known as the Iron
District, to bring back pedestrian foot traffic by creating
a soccer stadium venue and fan base in the city. This idea
could introduce many opportunities for the city of Milwaukee
by integrating a professional soccer team that would be
ingrained into the culture and multi-generational group in the
area. It would also open up opportunities for economic, social,
and environmental growth.