South Africa. Soccer City Stadium Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa Client: City of Johannesburg Architects: Boogertman Urban Edge + Partners, Populous Landscape Architects: Uys and White Structural Engineers: PDNA Consulting Engineers, Schlaich Bergermann & Partners Civil Engineers: Phumelela Africa Professional Engineers Contractors: Grinaker-LTA/ BAM International, The Aveng Group, BAM International Project Managers: Phumelela Africa Professional Engineers A Calabash, one of the symbols of rural African life, was the inspiration for this massive stadium – the flagship venue for the FIFA World Cup 2010.
The largest stadium in Africa, with a seating capacity of 94,700, this stadium hosted several matches, including both the opening match and the final. Cuurently home to the South African Football Federation, the stadium, formerly known as the FNB stadium underwent a major upgrade for the 2010 tournament, with a new design inspired by the shape of an African pot.
More about the stadium here. Brasilia: Ordenación del Territorio. Parque Vivencial do Paranoá em 16 05 2010 Por Valdir de Castro.