The proposed plans for the world’s largest stadium have now been revealed to the public, with the stadium potentially hosting games for the 2030 World Cup.
Populous has revealed its vision for the world’s biggest football stadium, which is set to be built in Casablanca, Morocco.
The London stadium specialist’s design is for a staggering 115,000-capacity stadium, set to be named Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca stadium.
The design, developed in collaboration with Casablanca-based firm Oualalou + Choi, showcases a distinctive aluminium lattice roof shaped like a tent, inspired by the traditional Moroccan ‘Moussem’ festival.
The design, developed in collaboration with Casablanca-based firm Oualalou + Choi, showcases a distinctive aluminium lattice roof shaped like a tent, inspired by the traditional Moroccan ‘Moussem’ festival.
Tarik Oualalou, who is the lead architect for the stadium, said: “[The design]is rooted in ancient and primordial figures: the Moussem, the tent, and the garden, as well as the topography and landscapes of Morocco.
“It’s a generous space, open to the world and respectful to the nature it protects. The Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca is the embodiment of the great tradition of Moroccan hospitality,” he added.
Morocco will jointly host the FIFA World Cup 2030 alongside neighboring countries Spain and Portugal and have committed to build one new stadium and upgrade six others as part of its preparations.
Source: SPORTSbible.com
