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Arena Pantanal

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General information

  • Location address
    Cuiabá, Mato Grosso
  • Location country
    Brazil
  • Function of building
    Stadia
  • Degree of enclosure
    Open structure
  • Number of layers
    mono-layer
  • Type of application of the membrane
    covering
  • Primary function of the tensile structure
    • Rain protection
    • Sun protection

Description

Right from design stage, the project evolved around three main guidelines established by Serge Coelho, the GCP Arquitetos associate architect: "Sustainable development to ensure a stadium with the lightest possible environmental footprint, secondly, the "legacy" aspect with its stands composed of four independent modular units, of which two could be dismantled for re-use in an identical configuration or for shows, exhibitions, etc., and thirdly, urban redevelopment of an initially disadvantaged neighbourhood and conversion into a leisure and cultural area".

Nicknamed "Verdão", as much for the environmental commitments embodied by it as for its cactus green shell by Serge Ferrari, this stadium projects a strong architectural identity and will play host to both Mixto and Operario football clubs. The stadium has a capacity of 39.900 spectators.


A microclimatic facade made of Soltis FT 381 composite material: The highly graphic, cactus green façade integrates totally into its environment. Installed on a steel structure, the microclimatic façade provides visual and thermal protection for spectators. The North stands are exposed all day, the West stand late in the afternoon, while offering pleasant outward visibility and ensuring the structure's natural ventilation. To counter the stifling heat that afflicts this region, the microclimatic façade allows water from basins located right next to the stands to pass through it and evaporate. The system's ingenuity contributed to spectator refreshment and comfort.

Description of the environmental conditions

Cuiabá is situated in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso and is known as the "capital of Southern Amazonia". It is considered the hottest city in Brazil with a climate that is humid in the summer and dry in the winter. Football fans therefore anticipated a stadium that takes into account the climatic criterion.

Material of the cover

  • Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
    Fabric
  • Type (code)
    Ferrari SOLTIS FT 381

Main dimensions and form

  • Covered surface (m2)
    15

Duration of use

  • Temporary or permanent structure
    Permanent
  • Design lifespan in years
    31-..

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