Soccer at sea
With little surrounding space, the stadium is embedded by a boulevard along the sea, a residential area and a golf course in the dunes. The design the architectural studio ZJA made in collaboration with abv+ architecten therefor pays ample attention to integration of the stadium in its surroundings. The limited distance to the residential area precluded a high structure, resulting in three levels partially below street level. The shape of the building also considers the proximity to the residential area. The wavelike shape of the rooftop curves inwards at the corners, to achieve a spatial effect. Another measure was to limit the number of gates and fences around the stadium, to allow space for passers by, greenery and promenades. The paneling of the building reflects the coastal atmosphere: bricks in sandy colors, washed wood in vertical slats and a green square without many obstacles. This all to preserve the experience of the openness of the coastal landscape around the building as much as possible.
