The public has now been made aware of the planned designs for the biggest stadium in the world, which might host World Cup matches in 2030.
Populous has unveiled its plan for Casablanca, Morocco, the site of the upcoming construction of the largest football stadium in the world.
Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca stadium, named after the London stadium specialist, is slated to have an incredible 115,000 seats.
The design, created in association with the Casablanca-based company Oualalou + Choi, features a unique tent-shaped aluminum lattice roof that was inspired by the customary Moroccan “Moussem” celebration.
The proposal features 32 staircases, ground-level botanical gardens, elevated gardens 28 meters above the ground, and a large stadium bowl at the centre of the building.
The village of El Mansouria, located in Benslimane, 38 kilometres north of Casablanca, has already started construction on the stadium.
The stadium will have three small steep decks holding 29,500 people apiece at either end of the bowl. Five tiers of hospitality seats are also proposed, including a royal box and VIP and hospitality boxes that accommodate up to 12,000 guests.
Tarik Oualalou, who is the lead architect for the stadium, said: “[The design]is rooted in ancient and primordial figures: the Moussem, the tent, and the garden, as well as the topography and landscapes of Morocco.
“It’s a generous space, open to the world and respectful to the nature it protects. The Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca is the embodiment of the great tradition of Moroccan hospitality,” he added.
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Along with its neighbours, Portugal and Spain, Morocco will co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030. As part of its preparations, Morocco has promised to refurbish six existing stadiums and construct one new one.
Two local clubs will move into the Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca following the competition.
