yamoussoukro
Charles Konan Banny stadium
yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro, located in the centre of Côte d'Ivoire, is the political and administrative capital of the country. Yamoussoukro has undergone infrastructure developments, including roads, to facilitate connectivity with other regions of the country.
Location
Yamoussoukro has a tropical climate with high temperatures all year round. The rainy and dry seasons are distinct, with heavier rainfall during the rainy season. The surrounding vegetation is mainly savannah, characterised by wooded areas alternating with more open spaces.
culture
As a political capital, Yamoussoukro is also the place where modernity and tradition meet. Urban development and government institutions coexist with local cultural practices and traditions. This diversity contributes to the city's vibrant identity as the country's political and cultural centre.
Points of interest
The Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world, is an emblematic feature of Yamoussoukro's geography. It was built by President Félix Houphouët-Boigny and is a major tourist destination. It is also home to the famous Caiman Lake.
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Charles Konan Banny stadium
History of the Architectural Concept
Yamoussoukro's new stadium adapts fluidly to a site with a four-metre slope, transforming this natural constraint into an opportunity for innovative architectural solutions. Rooted in the arid earth, the stadium seems to take permanent root in the history of the city, merging harmoniously with the soil that gave it birth.
THE DEEPER MEANING OF DESIGN CHOICES
Sustainable commitment and innovative design for the east stands
The stadium's east stands are designed to remain fixed while allowing them to be dismantled and reused elsewhere, demonstrating SCAU's commitment to sustainable development and thinking about the future of materials.
Emblematic roof and message of unity
The fusion of local elements and international influences allows the building to transcend its physical appearance. In this way, it becomes much more than just a building, embodying an architectural expression that communicates not only African cultural heritage, but also the vibrant sporting spirit that drives the region.
Technical Data
This new infrastructure will be able to accommodate 20,000 spectators and is being built on an area of 20 hectares. The works involved the construction of the main stadium and the renovation of four training stadiums, which included civil engineering, structural steelwork and roofing, the grass pitch, the athletics track, as well as the installation of sports equipment and seating.
Technical information
Yamoussoukro
20 049 places
about the building
24 878 m2
Site total
246 000 m2
Roofing
16 000 m2
25,61 m
209 / 220 m
Technical and technological innovation
A huge, undulating roof with a surface area of 16,000m2, supported by more than 1,600 tonnes of steelwork on 112 columns, 56 trusses and 1,300 laser-guided lines.
•The stadium has adapted access for people with reduced mobility and their carers
-An athletics track with 8 lanes of 1m each
-A hammer throw area
-A pole vault area-The stands:
-Grey 7321 seats
-Green 1408 seats
-Orange 1642 seats
-White 1441 seats
-A video surveillance system with 84 cameras, a fire safety system, a police and detention station, and a fence surrounding the entire competition stadium
-Smoke detectors within the stadium
-Fire alarms
-Extinguishers throughout the stadium-Fire hydrants
1 45 m2 infirmary for players and officials
1 ambulance parking area
1 anti-doping room
Stadium photo library
Important
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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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