Sapporo Dome

Modern sports arena.

Overview

Sapporo Dome, using steel and concrete, is a 2001 stadium in Sapporo, Japan.

Core Characteristics

• Retractable pitch system.
• Steel and glass structure.
• Contemporary design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 21st century.
• Civic: Stadium.
• Contemporary Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Hiroshi Hara, innovative sports architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Steel Construction (technique), Flexibility (theory), Roof (element), Contemporary (movement)

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