The 5Generation Stadium: A Sporting Structure For The People

Abstract

Over the years, Cricket become a part of the Culture identity of Pakistan and still exists today as an amalgamation of Sports & Traditions. But the stadiums of Pakistan are unable to do justice to the passion of cricket found & celebrated by this nation. This thesis targets the functional issue of the neglection of stadium typology on non-match days in Pakistan. All the existing stadiums in Pakistan are Single-Purposed Traditional sporting structure which is the reason behind the lack of usability of stadium on non-match days. This called for a user conscious designed sporting structure, which will result in the usability of the stadium year-round. Stadiums should integrate fan experience and community user's requirements-based programs, in order for the Stadium to belong to the people and for it to give back to the community, resulting in the year-round revenue generation. This thesis returns the stadium to the people as a vital component of the community and a gathering space for the citizens. It focuses on Integrating the Urban Fabric, Redesigning the single-purpose traditional Stadium functionality & forming a spectator/user-based design.