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world and there is no better story to tell
than its role in delivering the design of the
Singapore Sports Hub.
A key tenet of design at Arup is the concept
of total architecture or holistic design from
city scale to spectator. This philosophy was
exemplified in the way design teams were
organised to foster collective thinking in the
development of Singapore Sports Hub.
Innovative ideas were nurtured and
delivered, to make the Sports Hub a venue
perfectly matched to its location. It meets
all its objectives: providing a day-to-day
recreational sporting environment for all of
the citys residents, and a unique, sustainable
and spectacular setting for international
sporting fixtures and world-class concerts. A
magnificent sporting and event facility, the
Sports Hub will serve Singapore well for many
decades to come.
(Source: Arup Associates)

The dome roof form was chosen as it is inherently
a highly structurally efficient geometry for a roof
structure of this scale, especially one that integrates a Dynamic design the stadium in
retractable roof athletics and football mode

The dome structure provides shade and cooling when required and is left open when the stadium is not in use, keeping the
grass pitch in healthy condition

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