Sports Architecture
1st Edition
Published on 19. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-138-98283-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a rare chance to understand how sport and architecture come together to create an outstanding building type - a symbol of our times. Rod Sheard shares the experience and expertise of HOK LOBB in this beautifully illustrated book, offering practical advice and guidance on commissioning, designing and managing sports venues around the world. The award-winning work of this firm includes the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, the Wembley National Stadium, London and the Stadium Australia in Sydney, commissioned for the Olympic Games 2000.
Reviews / Votes
'Well written, providing so much useful and interesting material.' - Building'Passion and commitment flows through the pages of this book with excellent and informative text, lavish colour photographs and clear plans, and sections showing how the company [HOK Sport Ltd] now successfully competes on a world stage.' - Building Engineer 'Passion and commitment flows through the pages of this book with excellent and informative text, lavish colour photographs and clear plans, and sections showing how the company [HOK Sport Ltd] now successfully competes on a world stage.' - Building Engineer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
140 s/w Abbildungen, 72 s/w Zeichnungen
72 Line drawings, black and white; 140 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 236 mm
Weight
861 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-98283-3 (9781138982833)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Rod Sheard
Sports Architecture
E-Book
04/2014
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€64.49
Available for download
Rod Sheard
Sports Architecture
E-Book
04/2014
1st Edition
Taylor & Francis
€64.49
Available for download
Person
Authored by Sheard, Rod
Content
Part 1: Designing for Success Sports Architecture. The Brief. Feasibility Studies. Masterplanning. Spectator Needs. Owner/ Operator Needs. Participants Needs. The Environment. Part 2: Case Studies Part 3: The Future