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Xi’an International Football Centre

Firm LocationLondon, United Kingdom
CompanyZHA
Lead ArchitectZHA
ClientXixian Central Business District Construction and Development

From international competition to grassroots community leagues and youth training academies, this 60,000-seat stadium and training grounds provide facilities to nurture football, enabling all generations to gather, play and celebrate. Serving spectators during events, the design’s open façades also invite the public in to enjoy its civic spaces on shaded south-facing terraces with views over the city. Digital modelling determined seating bowl geometries to optimize proximity and views from all seats.