san pedro
Laurent Pokou stadium
san pedro
San-Pédro is a town on the south-west coast of Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa. The town is situated on the Gulf of Guinea, offering access to the Atlantic Ocean. The town is famous for its port, the second largest in Côte d'Ivoire after Abidjan.
Location
The topography of the surrounding area can vary, with flat coastal areas and moderate relief inland. Hills and plains can be found in the surrounding area. The city has a tropical climate with a rainy season and a dry season. Temperatures are generally high throughout the year, with heavier rainfall during the rainy season.
culture
The city is home to a diverse population of different ethnicities, each contributing to the cultural richness of the region. Festivals and cultural events are important opportunities to celebrate this diversity.
Points of interest
San-Pédro also attracts visitors because of its picturesque beaches, nearby islands and cultural scene. Coastal tourism is developing, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the natural and cultural diversity of the region.
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the golden palm
Laurent Pokou stadium
History of the Architectural Concept
The history of the architectural concept is rooted in the symbolism of Côte d'Ivoire's national coat of arms, featuring an artistic representation of oil palms, emblems of the country's cash crops. These palm trees, integrated on either side of the coat of arms, occupy a central place as national symbols, belonging to the palm family and distinguished by their evergreen leaves.
The deeper meaning of design choices
Architectural Influence of the Oil Palm
The architectural configuration of the building draws its inspiration from the distinctive characteristics of the oil palm, intended to symbolise prosperity in local sport and economy. By fusing regional characteristics with international technological advances, the building becomes a reflection of Africa's unique cultural charm.
Transcendence of the Physical Aspect
The fusion of local elements and international influences allows the building to transcend its physical appearance. It becomes much more than a simple building, embodying an architectural expression that communicates not only African cultural heritage, but also the vibrant sporting spirit that drives the region.
Technical Data
The Stade Laurent Pokou covers an area of more than 23 hectares. The inauguration of the Stade San Pedro, which took place on Saturday 9 September 2023, marks an important milestone for Côte d'Ivoire and CAF.
Technical information
San Pedro route Lohori
20000 places
About the bulding
15160.29 m2
Site Total
168 000m2
Roofing
18 058m2
24.5m
188.6m / 265m
Technical and technological innovation
To meet the challenge that the stadium is a semi-enclosed structure with a lot of noise around it, the design of the system takes full account of the rationality of equipment matching, full exploitation of equipment performance and improving the efficiency of equipment use.
The screen in question is a colour screen with the basic colours red, green and blue, and 256 levels of grey scale. It is capable of displaying videos, animations, images and other video files.
Solar energy, as a clean source of energy, offers the advantage of generating no environmental pollution when it is used. Solar street lamps are installed in accordance with the sunrise and sunset cycles.
During the dry season, light temperatures reach very high levels, while the rainy season is characterised by a high frequency of thunderstorms.
Stadium photo library
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It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of pride that we present this captivating book on the construction of stadiums in Côte d'Ivoire in the run-up to the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations 2024.
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