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Mundial 2022
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New stadium: Qatar's new icon opened
Great ceremony, sell-out crowd, five goals and top officials in attendance. Now, that's an opening worthy of the most debated stadium of the 2022 World Cup!
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Qatar 2022: Al Wakrah Stadium opening in May
One of the world's most awaited stadiums will open its doors for the first time in May of this year. Another World Cup venue should be delivered by year end.
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Qatar 2022: Al Wakrah Stadium late but nearing happy end
One of the world's most unique stadiums is finally taking the shape from architectural renders. While it will be delivered slightly late, there's still a huge time buffer before the 2022 World Cup.
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Qatar 2022: Successful big lift in Doha. Not the last one
It's already the second stadium in Doha to have a big lift and we're still waiting for the third. Education City Stadium now has its cable roof in place and mounting of preassembled segments is ongoing on top of it.
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New design: Qatar finally shows Lusail Stadium
And it's not half as impressive as one would have thought. It was supposed to be the most iconic, most elaborate, most thought-through design for the 2022 World Cup. If it wasn't for the build-up and secrecy, it would have been a really satisfying launch.
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Qatar 2022: Al Rayyan Stadium behind schedule
Instead of March, the new stadium in west Doha will by ready in mid-2019. Though the Qatari Supreme Committee claims to have change their information strategy, it's still the most secretive preparation process we've ever covered.
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Qatar 2022: Seating manufacturer selected for further stadiums
The Supreme Committee selected the Qatari-Polish consortium to equip Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium and Qatar Foundation Stadium. The joint-venture will provide seats for 6 out of 8 World Cup stadiums.
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New design: First ever fully demountable stadium
Now that is extraordinary! Fenwick Iribarren designed the first ever World Cup stadium that will be built in Qatar but could later be transported to a completely different country and serve again. Maybe in 2026?
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Qatar 2022: First prefabs of Zaha Hadid's dome are in place
Each of them weighs 540 tons and will give support to one-of-a-kind dome hovering above 40,000 fans during the World Cup. Likened to a vagina in mainstream media, this stadium will become a landmark for Qatar and beyond.
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New design: Like a decorative headdress
Yes, this stadium is literally inspired by a hat. Not only is that an interesting inspiration, the outcome is one of the finest stadiums we've seen in the making for the 2022 World Cup.
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Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium gets GSAS praise
The new venue in Qatar's Al Khor is the first stadium to score three out of three in the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Just as was planned before groundbreaking.
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Qatar 2022: Abuses remain despite significant progress
Latest external audit indicates that Qatar is yet to fully comply with international norms regarding worker welfare. At the same time, auditors praise great progress made in many areas.
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Qatar 2022: Khalifa Stadium ready, opening on Friday
Even if 4 months behind schedule, it's ready for use over 5 years before the 2022 World Cup. Former national stadium of Qatar will open its doors on Friday to host the Emir Cup final.
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Qatar 2022: Heerim to design Al Thumama Stadium
Heerim Architects and Planners Co, a firm headquartered in Seoul, has been awarded the design and engineering services contract for the Fifth Precinct Stadium in Al Thumama, Doha.
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Qatar 2022: World Cup final venue under construction
So far only some 500 people have been hired on the site, but eventually up to 7,000 workers will work on delivery of the Arabian Peninsula’s largest stadium!
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Qatar 2022: Al Bayt Stadium 40% ready
40% of structural works are already delivered at the tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, with the temporary seating growing behind what will be the north goal by late 2018.
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Qatar 2022: Seating for three World Cup stadiums selected
Al Wakrah, Al Bayt and Al Rayyan Stadiums now have seating contractors selected. Two of them also now have their final seating layout confirmed. Check them out!
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Interview: Will we see a retractable roof in Premier League?
From the Premier League, through Wimbledon, safe standing and Qatar 2022, to the recent Stadium of the Year. Here's our interview with Andy Simons, founder director of KSS Group.
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Qatar 2022: Contractor selected for unknown stadium project
Yes, it sounds weird. And it is. Joint venture of Tekfen and Al Jaber Engineering is selected to build a stadium that we’re yet to see in renderings. At least the price is now known…
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Qatar 2022: First modular seating section underway
Nearly half of Al Bayt Stadium’s capacity will consist of temporary seating. Installation of the first portion has now begun.