Mercedes-Benz Stadium

CLIENT: NFL ATLANTA FALCONS/MLS ATLANTA UNITED FC | LOCATION: ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Designed as a signature element rather than a utilitarian cover, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s retractable roof provides a radical departure from the kinetic roofs of other sports facilities. The roof features eight triangular panels that wrap the stadium and move in unison along individual tracks. This allows the roof to open and close like a camera aperture.

The facade, which follows the roof’s angular form, consists of alternating insulated metal and ETFE panels inspired by the shape of a falcon’s wing. On the stadium’s west side, the transparency creates a 16-story window that floods the space with daylight and offers panoramic views of Atlanta’s skyline. Exterior lighting can easily change the color of the transparent facade.

PROJECT SIZE:
71,000 Seats (NFL) 32,456 Seats (MLS) 1,800,000 SF / 167,225 SM

Completion: 2017

Cost: $1.5 Billion

Services:
Architecture, Facility Programming, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Master Planning

*In association with tvsdesign, Goode Van Slyke Architecture and Stanley Beaman & Sears.

The stadium interior offers fans an immersive, technology-driven, game-day experience. A wide array of seating options provide fans with varying ticket prices, vantage points, degrees of service and amenities. A 360-degree HD halo video board built into the roof offers fans clear views from every seat. Other amenities include a fantasy football lounge, a 100-yard bar and a floor-to-ceiling view of downtown Atlanta.

Designed for flexibility, the stadium can be quickly reconfigured to accommodate games for Atlanta’s new Major League Soccer franchise, Atlanta United FC. Retractable seats surrounding the field allow fans to get close to the action for both soccer and football. Digital media platforms throughout the stadium offer flexible opportunities for teams and sponsors to display targeted programmable content on game days.

In addition to serving as an anchor for the downtown tourist and entertainment district, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium will catalyze changes in neighborhoods surrounding the stadium. The project team’s focus on sustainable design, construction and operations extends into the community through the creation of urban farming and open recreation spaces. The venue is the first LEED® Platinum professional sports stadium in North America.

The design for Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home for Atlanta United FC, creates an exceptional game-day experience for fans and an iconic architectural landmark for the city. Designed as a signature element rather than a utilitarian cover, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s retractable roof provides a radical departure from the kinetic roofs of other sports facilities. The roof features eight triangular panels that wrap the stadium and move in unison along individual tracks. This allows the roof to open and close like a camera aperture.

The stadium interior offers soccer fans an immersive, technology-driven game-day experience. A wide variety of seating options provide fans with varying ticket prices, vantage points, degrees of service and amenities. A 360-degree HD halo video board built into the roof offers fans clear views from every seat. Other amenities include a technology lounge and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of downtown Atlanta.

Designed for flexibility, the stadium can be quickly reconfigured to accommodate games for both Atlanta United FC and the Atlanta Falcons. Retractable seats surrounding the field allow fans to get closer to the action for soccer while a curtain system allows the capacity to be reduced for games. Digital media platforms throughout the stadium offer flexible opportunities for teams and MLS sponsors to display targeted programmable content on game days.

In addition, custom locker rooms for Atlanta United FC and the Atlanta Falcons give each team a home. In addition to serving as an anchor for the downtown tourist and entertainment district, the stadium will catalyze changes in neighborhoods surrounding the development.