PROJECTS
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Location | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Region | Africa |
Material | PTFE, Steel Structure, Cable Structure |
Architect | Architectural Design Associates (Pty) Ltd & Dominic Bonnesse Architects |
Engineering | Schlaich Bergermann und Partner GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany/ Grinaker/Interbeton JV (South Africa and Holland) |
Application | Roof, Facade |
Market Sector | Stadiums / Arenas |
Size | 21300 sqm |
Year | 2009 |
Description
As the first world-class stadium built in the City of Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium presented Birdair with another unique opportunity to showcase the architectural and aesthetic capabilities and advantages of lightweight long-span tensile architecture.