up and breakdown time, as well as a clear height of 20m to the underside of the new roof, which contains new galleries, lighting and acoustic equipment. As a result, the venue has a capacity of 150 event nights per year and major acts declare the O2 Dublin one of the best for audience interaction in the world.
SHIFTING ARENA STYLES The shift from the traditional oval shape to these new, theatre-style arenas has brought users much closer to the action. In the new Leeds Arena – a multi-purpose facility capable of seating 12,500 people – this tighter spatial configuration means that the rear seats will be around 70m from the focal point of the event, with all seats facing the performance area. Again, this optimises the experience of the spectator, as well as their comfort, convenience, safety and security. The new ‘super theatres’, then, are
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Spectators in rear seats are only 70m from the stage at Leeds Arena (left). The Manila Arena (above) will be the largest ever, holding 50,000 people
rigging and acoustics, that deliver a fully immersive experience to the user. But how many users can there be? Traditionally, arenas have been smaller than stadia, holding anything from 5,000 to 15,000 spectators. With the design for the new Manila Arena in the Philip- pines, that number escalates to 50,000; something that pushes the boundaries of arena design further than ever before. Commissioned by the Church of Christ,
Manila Arena will be the world’s largest indoor arena. Situated on a greenfield site north of the city, the arena has been masterplanned to enable 50,000 people to gather inside the building and a further 50,000 to gather at a ‘live site’ outside to share in major events.
lenges, especially since the bowl is one sided. How do you give 50,000 people a single focal point, a good view and a sense of atmosphere? The tight, compact shape helps achieve this with its saddle bowl form, high in the centre and drop- ping at the flanks. Strategically placed videoboards also help with atmosphere and provide additional viewing. It’s fair to say that Manila Arena’s
capacity pushes the boundaries of arena design. The finished building will not only hold major church gatherings, but also act as a multi-use sports and concert venue capable of holding a range of events from boxing to live music. There are clear sightlines from every seat on each tier, even for various arena configu- rations such as church ceremonies, tennis, concerts or indoor gymnastics. The vision will eventually see inclusion of shopping centres, a hospital and residential developments, with the phenomenal structure due for completion in 2014.
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