October 2009 - In this Issue

The September 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Cover Story: Loud and proud, the new Cowboys Stadium was always going to divide opinion, but the team’s supporters and larger-than-life owner probably wouldn’t have it any other way

Cowboys Stadium: The branding story behind the new Cowboys Stadium, as told by HKS

Cashless payment: The adoption of cashless payment systems – along with integrated, contactless card-based services – has been slower than many predicted – why are teams and venues so slow to adopt when the benefits are so convincing?

Wimbledon: Never mind the players, the real star of The Championships at Wimbledon was the new roof!

Immersive technology: How a new generation of wired, connected and video-enabled stadia are using the latest interactive technology to boost sales and enhance the fan experience

Security - South Africa 2010: What security plans are in place for the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa?

Turf Talk: The three-in-one turf conversion system at the new Cowboys Stadium; the latest football turf research and manufacturer quality system from FIFA; Mondo’s new artificial turf monofilament; how the turf at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium is coping with a retractable roof; and Green Vision’s expansion plans

Drawing Board: A new rugby and football stadium in Melbourne, Australia, will sport a bubble-like geodesic dome roof

Kicking Off: Stadium managers may be keen on the glamour and extra cash that a concert can bring in, but they should also be wary of the risks involved and check contracts carefully, says Ian Nuttall

Genzale: John Genzale has a sneaking suspicion that the area outside of the Cowboys Stadium has been designed with the same attention to detail and emphasis on revenue generation as the inside

Final Whistle: The 10 most important things to consider in choosing and implementing a cashless system
 

July 2009 - In this Issue

The July 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:


Cover Story: A well planned and executed IT infrastructure is an essential facet of any modern stadium, enabling greater operational efficiency and an enhanced matchday experience


Special Report: Seating capacity at Citi Field may be lower than at the New York Mets’ previous home, Shea Stadium, but luxury suites and improved catering are designed to increase revenue
 

Hot Topic: Revenue generation is a common theme in Stadia’s coverage but what of the social benefits derived from sports facilities? A visionary, community stadium programme in North Belfast aims to bridge decades of social division

Regional Focus: New York is alive with new stadia projects – but the city drives a hard bargain as many frustrated developers will testify
 

Special report: Stadium catering is moving towards more diverse menus that reflect local loyalties, while new technology is helping to improve service efficiency
 

Turf Talk: FC Stabæk installs synthetic turf at its new indoor home; Dubai Cricket Stadium overcomes sandstorms and 40°C heat; TenCate unveils a new synthetic turf fibre; Polytan’s new football turf product helps IFK Norrköping to get more out of its pitch; and the Green Bay Packers chooses natural grass reinforced with synthetic fibres
 

Drawing Board: The snake-like form of Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Stadium, which features a roof with 8,800 solar panels, is proving a hit with environmentalists and design critics alike
 

Kicking Off: With more and more stadia jumping on the green bandwagon, Ian Nuttall applauds the financial benefits of a new eco initiative at Dublin’s Croke Park
 

Guest Column: John Genzale ponders the conundrum that is Italian football – better facilities could improve fan behaviour, but where’s the money going to come from?
 

Final Whistle: 10 ways to get the most out of smart technologies and CRM systems

 

March 2009 - In this Issue

The March 2009 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:

Drawing board: A new 80,000-seat multipurpose stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, inspired by the ‘rehilete’ – a windmill given to children to celebrate National Day

 

Kicking off: Ian Nuttall ponders the implications of the recent Live Nation and Ticketmaster merger

 

Architecture focus: Ten crucial factors for architects looking to ensure their next-generation projects not only reap design awards, but also enjoy a viable long-term future

 

Architecture focus: New materials, software and technologies are enabling architects to realise ever more sophisticated stadium designs

 

New venue: RCD Espanyol is finally poised to move into a home of its own – a strict focus on revenue generation and the fan experience should ensure the club enjoys a bright future

Hot topic: Once big business, naming rights for stadia are now comatose, having been dealt a heavy blow by the credit crisis

 

New venue: Arena Zagreb has been designed to host multiple events, but without a facility operator in place, it could face a tough future

 

Architecture case study: The Guangzhou Arena in China has been designed from scratch as a multipurpose venue within an integrated entertainment district

 

Architecture case study: Alpine Bau has completed the Dubai Cricket Stadium, the first in a trio of sports venues that form the base of the ambitious Dubai Sports City project

 

Architecture case study: Shakhtar FC’s new stadium has already earned the moniker of the ‘Donetsk Diamond’


Architecture case study: A new arena built for a major handball championship is the result of one of Croatia’s largest public private partnership projects

 

Architecture case study: Sasaki reveals the thinking behind the master plan for Beijing’s Oympic Green

 

Turf talk: Heracles installs a new synthetic turf system; Scottish soccer clubs endure a tough winter; and Forest Green Rovers prepares for the FA Cup

 

Hot stuff: The latest ETFE membrane and technical textiles to ensure your new venue strikes a light, airy and eye-catching pose


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