The design of the Thumama stadium recreates the Gahfiyas, a traditional fabric cap used by men and children in the Middle East.Courtesy of Supreme Delivery and Legacy Committee (SC).
Thumama stadium
For its part, the Thumama stadium It stands out among the other headquarters of the World Cup for a sculptural architecture that recreates the design of the gahfiyasa traditional fabric cap that use men and children in the Middle East. It is a traditional clothing piece of the region at functional and historical level, as it is a symbol of dignity and independence.
This project began on August 20, 2017 and, in addition to the management by AEB QATARwas attended by Time Qatar In the management and collaborations of Al Jaber Engineering LLC and Tekfen Constructionwhile structural engineering was in charge of Schlaich Bergermann Partners and Thornton Tomasetti.
Located in Al Thumama, six kilometers from the center of Doha, and with capacity for 40 thousand fans, this stadium was awarded with the Mipim future project award of the Mipim Awards in 2018 thanks to its originality.
The plans for the Al Thumama are many more than hosting World Cup matches because it will subsequently host a branch of the Sports Clinic Aspetar and a Boutique Hotel.Courtesy of Supreme Delivery and Legacy Committee (SC).
Future of the stadium
The plans for the Al Thumama are many more than accommodating matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022then the stage of the stadium will be reduced to 20 thousand spectators to meet the needs of the place that hugs it and, with it, function as a quality sports infrastructure for some developing countries.
Likewise, the stadium will house a branch of the Sports clinic and a boutique hotel It will replace the upper stands. It is about providing multiple uses to this architectural jewel to always remain active.
The same way, The exterior will also be intervened, because the enclosure that surrounds the stadium will be converted into a community center with multiple sports facilitiesamong them, handball, volleyball, basketball and swimming, in addition to clues to run and ride the property.
The project also contemplates the economic activation of the place, as it intends to include retail shopping centers, that help position the area as a key meeting point for trade, sport and social interaction.