ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & ENGINEERING
By utilising
sophisticated 3 D
modelling software to
analyze the sightlines,
the height of the first
row of seating for the
renovated Stadio San
Paolo was carefully
determined to allow for
additional rows to be
added to the ends of the
bowl, behind the goal
lines, enhancing the
feeling of intimacy. The
net result is a fully
transformed seating
bowl environment,
which eliminates the
athletics track, and feels
as though it was
custom designed for THEITALIANJOB
premiere football
matches from the onset.
And finally, ICON and MANICA’s dedication to sup- lete stadium. Indeed, Italy’s goal of using the Bid to
porting Italy’s long term goal of environmental respon- rebuild its stadium portfolio is based on a vision of the
sibility and sustainability is at the centre of the importance of football in Italy. It is a clear vision that
stadium’s unique renovation. By recycling the unused extends well beyond any single tournament — no mat-
steel of the dismantled seating sections, and utilising ter how significant.
on-site crushed concrete for aggregate in the parking
areas, the amount of construction waste will be dra- Forza Italia!
matically reduced. In addition, the new roof’s rain The path to Naples’ renovation is not unlike the story
water collection will support the renewed landscape of many of the other stadia eagerly awaiting extensive
and grey-water needs of the facility, thereby greatly renovation in Italy. Stadia such as Bari, Udine, and even
reducing the stadium’s demand for potable city water. Rome’s Stadio Olimpico have the same challenges, and
The additional incorporation of modern water saving are considering similar solutions to facilitate the Bid’s
fixtures, low demand electrical systems, and interior successful application. ICON’s goal is to finalise the
The proposed finishes that utilise renewable resources, will establish detailed Bid Dossier for Italy’s successful stadium cam-
renovation of Stadio the Stadio San Paolo renovation as a world-class reno- paign so that UEFA can clearly see and understand the
San Paolo will remove
vation project. country’s dedication to hosting the 2016 EURO Cham-all the unusable sections
of the upper tier, along The full combination of work being considered for pionship, and more importantly, improving the game
with the entire existing Naples Stadio San Paolo will not only create an entirely of football throughout the country.
roof structure, to make new image for the stadium, but it will create a fan With the support of the Italian government and
way for 82 skyboxes
experience as yet unmatched in Italy. And while the experienced sports architects and professionals fromand a new lightweight,
membrane roof design meets the 2016 Bid requirements for UEFA, it around the world, Italy’s chances for success are better
structure, which covers much more importantly generates a long term solution than ever before. But regardless of UEFA’s decision on
the full extent of the
to the viability and sustainability of an otherwise obso- where the 2016 EURO event will be held, Italy will haverenovated seating bowl
below. just completed a detailed set of plans to renovate and
rebuild its entire stadium portfolio to once again com-
pete with other modern facilities around the world.
The plan is based on a concept that the Italians estab-
lished for the world long ago in their ancient cities:
humanity’s enduring desire to watch and participate in
sport. Thanks to Italy, the stadium has become one of
the most lasting and transcendent building types of all
time. Forza Italia!✪
Author’s Credits: David Manica, Owner and Director of
MANICA Architecture.
WINTER 2009/10 P ANS TADIA 132
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