Stadium Design Software

• Typologies

  Stadiums

• Services

  

  Architecture, Wayfinding

• Completion

  2010

CHALLENGE. Lansdowne Road has been the traditional home of rugby in Ireland since the first game was played there in 1876. When the existing facility no longer met the requirements of an international sporting venue, Populous was briefed to design a new 50,000-seat stadium, in a space that was smaller than that occupied by the old 25,000-capacity venue. The site was constrained on all sides, crucially by houses with ‘rights to light’ to the north and south, and the railway line running along the western boundary. These constrictions required the design team to develop a specific methodology of design and construction for the project.

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• The Aviva Stadium is a unique feat of parametric design
• The stadium bowl is designed to fit within a very tight site, whilst creating a fearsome atmosphere

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INNOVATION. The chosen design solution kept the number of rail closures to a minimum by enabling phased demolition and construction. The complex 3D form was realized through the development of new parametric software into which the design team, the structural engineers and contractors could feed information simultaneously. This resulted in a fully coordinated structural and cladding model that then informed the construction. The dramatic form of the finished stadium rises in the east and west to give the majority of spectators the best viewing angles, while lowering in the north and south to minimize the impact on residential areas. The horseshoe-shaped main truss for the roof is supported on two columns at the north end, providing the stunning visual effect of the roof in suspension, hanging above the seating tiers.

IMPACT. The Aviva Stadium heralded a new era of stadium design, where complex curved forms can be designed and constructed using parametric design software. Its beautiful curved facade is an ephemeral addition to the skyline of Dublin and provides an iconic design that acts as a national symbol of modern Ireland. The transparent ‘shingles’ reflect the colour of the sky and the light conditions, so that the stadium’s stunning form is ever changing.

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'Nothing compares to that anthem in a packed Aviva Stadium. It's pretty special, isn't it?'

Jacob Stockdale / Ireland International Rugby Player

2011

LAMA Awards, National Impact, Best Civil Engineering Project, Best Architect

2010

British Expertise international awards, Sport Leisure and Tourism category

2010

WAF Awards, WAF-ONCE 2010 Accessibility Awards, World's Best New Building

2010

WAF Awards, Highly Commended, Best New Sporting Facility

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Baseball Stadium Design Software

• Royals Hall of Fame

  Project Group

  Client

  Date

  Location

  Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, Kansas City, MO

  Other Media

  Tags

  3D modeling, Animation, Generative graphics, Games, Installations

  Playlists

  • 3-D reconstructions & visualizations

  Visitors manipulate a 3-D model of Kauffman Stadium in real time, learning about the design process while creating unique ballparks they can send to themselves via e-mail.

  Using advanced graphics capabilities, this dual-screen interactive allows visitors to modify an architectural model of Kauffman stadium using interactive tools on a touch-screen interface. As visitors easily move between different key building considerations, such as outfield wall distance and scoreboard configurations, dynamic benchmarks give feedback on how their decisions affect revenue, attendance, home runs, or other factors. Through supplemental images and interpretive text, visitors learn how the various aspects of a ballpark are strategically considered by architects in their designs and by baseball players as they try to play each park to their best advantage. When they are satisfied with their design, visitors can email an image of their final ballpark to themselves, family members, or friends. A supplemental documentary, which tells the story of the making of Royals Stadium in the late 1960s, adds a historical note to the experience.

  Press & Awards

  “Guide, Motivate, and Engage the User,”Interactive Design: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of User-Centered Design, Andy Pratt & Jason Nunes, October 2012

  The product had to be deep enough for users to learn about the ballpark design process, but also simple and engaging enough for them to have fun and feel successful at it. To accomplish this, fans are guided through several small steps. Each decision generates real-time feedback, so that users can quickly see the implications of their choices.

  HOW, Interactive Design Awards, BEST OF SHOW, 2011

  Most impressive to me is how well-executed this project is, especially considering the complexity and challenges that must have existed,” says juror Michael Ferdman. “The experience is equally as seamless as it is engaging.

  I.D., Annual Design Review, Honorable Mention, 2010

  Communication Arts, Interactive Design Annual, Experimental, 2010

  You immediately know that any kids who love baseball will spend as much time playing with this as their parents will allow. Mission accomplished

  Credits

  Designer

  Christian Bannister

  3-D Animation

  Matt Arnold

  Technology Director

  Thomas Wester

  Lead Integration Engineer

  Matt Arnold

  Developers

  Vance Feldman, Matt Arnold

  Producer

  Erica Dillon

  Production Artist

  Rebecca Rosen

  Quality Assurance

  Heather Daniel, Nina Pavlich

  Video Design

  Real Media

  A/V Integration

  Edwards Technologies Inc.

  Exhibit Design

  Populous

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  Project Group

  • Design Your Own Ballpark