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Carson City Council has unanimously approved the privately financed US$1.7bn stadium intended to be the new home of two NFL teams, the Chargers and the Raiders, in Los Angeles, California.
The design, from Manica Architecture, is for a 65,000-seater stadium (expandable to 75,000 for the Super Bowl), and boasts a sleek, aerodynamic shape – something its designers describe as ‘uniquely LA’. The horseshoe-shaped seating arrangement is open at one end, calling to mind the historic LA Coliseum. At the center of the open peristyle end is a tower of about 120ft in height that will become a signature feature for each team. During Chargers games, it may house encapsulated electric charges, and during Raiders games, it would feature a flaming cauldron.
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A variety of seating options will be available, including on-field patios and the ‘Hollywood Club’, which opens up into the bowl. The open air design will take advantage of the southern California climate.
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The architects say the stadium will, of course, make provisions for environmental sustainability. On-site parking will be available, and premium tailgating is also a part of the design. Large exterior video boards will be installed, while a large ‘GA Club’ structure will connect all three levels of the building.
Image: Steelblue + MANICA
Image: Steelblue + MANICA
August 20, 2015
