Projects
- Sydney, Australia
- Completion: Mar 1999
- Capacity: 80,000
ANZ Stadium (formerly Telstra Stadium and Stadium Australia) is a powerful icon on the Sydney landscape. The philosophy behind the stadium was to provide a flexible, multifunctional and economically viable venue with widespread appeal.
One of the main design features is the translucent saddle-shaped stadium roof which is 58 metres above the arena. The roof is supported by the seating structure and two 295 metre long trusses, and enhances the intense atmosphere, optimising stadium acoustics.
The stadium is environmentally sustainable. Passive design measures include ventilation, natural cooling and heating. Rainwater is recycled from the roof and used to irrigate the pitch.
ANZ stadium was designed by an HOK Sport joint venture, Bligh Lobb Sports Architecture.