Bursa Atatürk stadium
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Bursa Atatürk Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium
in Bursa
, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bursaspor
. The stadium holds 25,213 and was built in 1979. A stadium has existed on this site since 1930 when a stand with a capacity of 300 was built for an amateur football club.
It was given an extensive refurbishment after Bursaspor's Championship winning season 2009–10 to make it fit for UEFA
regulations and participation for the 2010-11 UEFA Champions League. The capacity, which was originally 18,517 was increased to 25,213 as well as exterior upgrades taking place.
It was one of the 9 candidate host stadiums of Turkish
bid for UEFA Euro 2016
, after reconstruction.
The New Bursa Atatürk Stadium, also known as the Timsah Arena
(Crocodile Arena), is a reconstruction project by Bursa City Council. The stadium's project was introduced to the Turkish press on July 10, 2009. It will have a seating capacity for 45,000 spectators and will be totally covered. Construction works are scheduled to be completed in 24–30 months.
ium” the open and friendly atmosphere is combined with a permanent use of the stadiums gastronomic accommodation. Due to the existing site, the lower tier of the stadium is imbedded into the topographic slope that will minimize the visible height of the stadium. The 45,000 seat stadium and its concourses with its cafeterias are fully stretched by a roof structure of hexagons, which will generate a smoothly filtered daylight.
Hexagonal figures found in the green mosque of Bursa as part of the historical Islamic art deduced the structure of the roof structure. The transformation into a significant architectural frame is the basic idea for the New Bursa Stadium. The smooth transition from the stadium roof into a tree roof makes the stadium naturally situated. The arena is not only a stadium – is marks a new meeting point for the locals in the heart of the city.
The VIP, Sponsor hospitality and media areas are situated in the west stand at the park side of the stadium. A multifunctional use is designated and contains different events in the stadium bowl as well as the permanent use of the restaurants, cafeterias and kiosks around.
The compact design of the main stand building, the shadowing of internal areas by the extended roof (reduced air condition/passive ventilation) joined by natural daylight due to the translucent roof cover, use of grey water (water conservation/rainwater; 50%+ reduction of potable water use), permanent local gas cogeneration (usually 30% higher energy efficiency than general power grid) and roof integrated solar panels not only reduce the energy necessity of the stadium but contain also the chance for the stadium operator to supply the neighbourhood with excessive power. Furthermore, according to the building sustainability long-life recyclable materials produced with a minimized energy input are applied as far as possible.
The stadium and the surrounding park are well connected with the public transport system with a metro, a tram and a bus station aside. Also the city centre is just a minutes-walk away.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
in Bursa
Bursa, Turkey
Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the seat of Bursa Province. The metropolitan area in the entire Bursa province had a population of 2.6 million as of 2010, making the city fourth most populous in Turkey. The city is equally one of the most industrialized metropolitan centers in the...
, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
. The stadium holds 25,213 and was built in 1979. A stadium has existed on this site since 1930 when a stand with a capacity of 300 was built for an amateur football club.
It was given an extensive refurbishment after Bursaspor's Championship winning season 2009–10 to make it fit for UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
regulations and participation for the 2010-11 UEFA Champions League. The capacity, which was originally 18,517 was increased to 25,213 as well as exterior upgrades taking place.
It was one of the 9 candidate host stadiums of Turkish
Turkish Football Federation
The Turkish Football Federation , also called the Turkish Football Association, is the governing body of football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923. It organizes the Turkish national teams and the Turkish football league. By 2004, there were 4,956 football clubs organized in Turkey, and a...
bid for UEFA Euro 2016
UEFA Euro 2016
The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2016, will be the 15th European Championship for national football teams sanctioned by UEFA. It will be held in the summer of 2016. The host nation was announced to be France on 28 May 2010...
, after reconstruction.
The New Bursa Atatürk Stadium, also known as the Timsah Arena
Timsah Arena
Timsah Arena is a stadium currently under construction in Bursa, Turkey. It is due to open in 2013 and will have a capacity of 43,963spectators. It will be the new home of Bursaspor of the Süper Lig. It will replace the club's current home, Bursa Atatürk Stadium....
(Crocodile Arena), is a reconstruction project by Bursa City Council. The stadium's project was introduced to the Turkish press on July 10, 2009. It will have a seating capacity for 45,000 spectators and will be totally covered. Construction works are scheduled to be completed in 24–30 months.
ium” the open and friendly atmosphere is combined with a permanent use of the stadiums gastronomic accommodation. Due to the existing site, the lower tier of the stadium is imbedded into the topographic slope that will minimize the visible height of the stadium. The 45,000 seat stadium and its concourses with its cafeterias are fully stretched by a roof structure of hexagons, which will generate a smoothly filtered daylight.
Hexagonal figures found in the green mosque of Bursa as part of the historical Islamic art deduced the structure of the roof structure. The transformation into a significant architectural frame is the basic idea for the New Bursa Stadium. The smooth transition from the stadium roof into a tree roof makes the stadium naturally situated. The arena is not only a stadium – is marks a new meeting point for the locals in the heart of the city.
The VIP, Sponsor hospitality and media areas are situated in the west stand at the park side of the stadium. A multifunctional use is designated and contains different events in the stadium bowl as well as the permanent use of the restaurants, cafeterias and kiosks around.
The compact design of the main stand building, the shadowing of internal areas by the extended roof (reduced air condition/passive ventilation) joined by natural daylight due to the translucent roof cover, use of grey water (water conservation/rainwater; 50%+ reduction of potable water use), permanent local gas cogeneration (usually 30% higher energy efficiency than general power grid) and roof integrated solar panels not only reduce the energy necessity of the stadium but contain also the chance for the stadium operator to supply the neighbourhood with excessive power. Furthermore, according to the building sustainability long-life recyclable materials produced with a minimized energy input are applied as far as possible.
The stadium and the surrounding park are well connected with the public transport system with a metro, a tram and a bus station aside. Also the city centre is just a minutes-walk away.
