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BDP Pattern’s design for Suoyuwan Stadium is now well underway with the first roof elements installed. The stadium is expected to be delivered in 2023, and will be a modern home for Dalian Pro FC and Venue for the Asian Cup .

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Thenew stadium is located on an incredible site on the waterfront of Dalian, amajor city and seaport in the south of Liaoning Province. It has a capacity of 630,000 seats and a GFA of 136,000 sqm.  The site is a reclaimed peninsula west of theport with dramatic views across the bay.

The design has been inspired by the stadium’s unique location and the materials of the façade give a shimmering feel to the building, as the different ‘shells’ appear to float and twist within each other. At night the stadium is a spectacle of light, reflecting from the sweeping building form.

The stadium features a 1.6km tourist walking route from the podium to the roof, providing spectators with a breath-taking view of Dalian Bay and the community sports and leisure park to the East of the building.

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Thestadium comprises a community sports park featuring outdoor training pitchesthat support the club’s youth academy, cycle routes and a running track thatspirals up the stadium. These features will make the facility a major publicdestination and tourist area on the waterfront.

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The design of the seating bowl will provide the best watching experience for fans and spectators. The C-Value of the seating bowl varies from 90 to 150+. (C-Value is the vertical distance from a spectator's eyes to sightline of the spectator directly behind. The bigger C-Value the better view from the seat.)

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The design of the Suoyuwan stadium is following the world-class professional football stadium standards. It can switch between the Chinese Super League mode and the international championship mode. Let’s look forward to the completion of this top-class stadium.