Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Year : 2009 l Status : Completed l Area : 35,000 Sqm l Est.Cost : 25000 Lakhs
To achieve a sense of closeness between players and spectators during the game is the central idea of our design for this stadium. To achieve unity and oneness in the architecture and structure in-spite of the many functional divisions and variations in the spatial quality of spaces within the stadium has been our objective too. An innate aesthetic quality of spaces has been achieved through the use of distinct colours, seen and experienced inside and outside from the field. Attention has also been paid to provide interesting experiences in all the spaces- in- transition, the many entrances, accesses, avenues and passages, through distinct lighting, colours and flooring.
A good proportion of quality public conveniences have ensured spectators comfort and dignity. Large numbers and well-distributed designed toilets, drinking water and hospitality counters add to the spectators joy. Seven entrance gates, twenty staircases, eighteen lifts, and thirty-five emergency exits, ensures faster movement and high standard of safety. All public areas are monitored for security purposes through the installation of one hundred and ninety cameras, networked and connected to a central monitoring room. Also all the services such as water supply and distribution, air-conditioning in specific areas, smoke detectors, fire- alarm systems and power supply are monitored at a central BMS room. All the basic amenities and design standards have been in conformity with ICC norms and guidelines.
