974 Stadium, the first fully demountable stadium in World Cup history.

The main goal was to create a socially functional stadium based on the following concepts: modularity, mobility, legacy, functionality, and iconic image.
We initially thought of the children’s lego game, where different structures are generated by combining pieces. We aimed to find materials that could provide us with the flexibility to create this stadium while keeping in mind the challenge of making it completely demountable.

That’s when we thought of using shipping containers to build a stadium using elements that can be easily assembled or disassembled as needed.

To meet the aforementioned requirements, we developed a concept in which the primary uses of the building are incorporated into shipping containers. These containers, being standard units with various lengths, allowed us design modularity, easy transport by ship from the factory to Doha, and smooth transfer from the port to our site, which is located by the sea. Containers have been used in many architectural designs, but never in a football stadium.

By combining three units, we could create the different spaces required by FIFA. We used containers of 20, 30, and 40 feet, with the 40-foot containers being the most commonly used due to their ability to accommodate more program space. Each use is distinguished by different container colors.

The circus arrives, sets up the tents, performs the show, dismantles, and moves to another location.

Our stadium follows the same concept of a traveling circus. All the pieces can be easily disassembled and transported to other host cities for future World Cups, making it more sustainable and economically viable for other countries. The infrastructure built for the World Cup increases the land’s sale value and becomes a valuable asset for selling future developments, recovering part of the initial investment.

974 Stadium, the first fully demountable stadium in World Cup history.

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The Challenge.

Stadium 974 is the solution to the abandoned “white elephants” that remain after the event in countries hosting world cups.

The idea was inspired by the concept of a traveling circus.

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