Union Saint-Gilloise stadium design by Arrhov Frick
Project: Union Saint-Gilloise stadium
Location: Brussels
Architects: Arrhov Frick
Location: Brussels
Architects: Arrhov Frick
A continuous structure
A continuous concrete column and beam structure on a grid of 8,2m by 16,4m organise the program in a clear manner. The structure encompasses the field and the two stands, running continuously, allowing for diverse and perhaps unforeseen connections between programs. The straightforward prefab construction principle ensures a shorter construction time and minimal disruption to the neighbourhood.
A continuous concrete column and beam structure on a grid of 8,2m by 16,4m organise the program in a clear manner. The structure encompasses the field and the two stands, running continuously, allowing for diverse and perhaps unforeseen connections between programs. The straightforward prefab construction principle ensures a shorter construction time and minimal disruption to the neighbourhood.
An open ended system
The Joseph Marien Stadium grew and shrank with the successes and declines of RUSG, but now faces its spatial and legislative limits. It would be naive to assume that the new stadium at Bempt will not, in the future, need to change in scale or form again. The continuous structure is an openended system that can be reprogrammed precisely. If necessary, capacity can be increased or reduced, more hospitality or community functions integrated, or simply more openness created. Thereforee, the structure is not filled to the brim today but rather leaves room where it can.
The Joseph Marien Stadium grew and shrank with the successes and declines of RUSG, but now faces its spatial and legislative limits. It would be naive to assume that the new stadium at Bempt will not, in the future, need to change in scale or form again. The continuous structure is an openended system that can be reprogrammed precisely. If necessary, capacity can be increased or reduced, more hospitality or community functions integrated, or simply more openness created. Thereforee, the structure is not filled to the brim today but rather leaves room where it can.
Responsive facades
The layered approach to constructing the facade allows the building to present itself to its surroundings in diverse ways while maintaining unity. Both the north and south sides of the stadium feature a transparent facade, offering views to and from the surrounding neighbourhood. On the east side, the facade opens up towards the extended Bempt Park, inviting not only the supporters but also the community. A climatic facade regulates wind and climate and buffers the sound from the ring road on the western side and functions as a billboard for cardrivers entering the city.
The layered approach to constructing the facade allows the building to present itself to its surroundings in diverse ways while maintaining unity. Both the north and south sides of the stadium feature a transparent facade, offering views to and from the surrounding neighbourhood. On the east side, the facade opens up towards the extended Bempt Park, inviting not only the supporters but also the community. A climatic facade regulates wind and climate and buffers the sound from the ring road on the western side and functions as a billboard for cardrivers entering the city.
Source: Arrhov Frick
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