Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Continue Projects Materials Coated and Composite Panels Developed by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the $1.5bn new stadium replaced the Georgia Dome as the NFL Falcons’ new home. Construction began in May 2014 and the stadium was inaugurated in August 2017. Mercedes-Benz Stadium design details It features a retractable roof in the shape of a camera lens, which can be opened in less than ten minutes. The design of the roof is inspired by the shape of a falcon’s wing and consists of three-layered ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) cushions cantilevered on eight 1,600t retractable ‘petals’. The roof opens to allow natural sunlight to enter the stadium and closes to protect players and the audience during adverse weather conditions. Construction of the roof entered the final phase in May 2018. The roof can be opened and closed in 12 minutes with the push of a button. The stadium’s façade features ETFE materials, including a single ETFE skin supported by a cable net system. Materials used The ETFE film is also UV-transparent, protecting it from being structurally weakened or discoloured from exposure to UV. The surface of the film is inert in nature, allowing it to resist airborne pollutants, dust and chemicals. Facilities and technology used at the new stadium The stadium features digital media platforms that include the world’s largest 360° HD video halo board, which provides targeted programmable content to fans. The halo board features an LED display spanning 64,000ft². With a height of 58ft and a circumference of 1,075ft, the board provides supplementary camera views and digital content for fans. In addition to the halo display, the stadium features 12 other LED displays, which provide live video and replays in club areas and perimeter displays, as well as energy monitoring equipment and energy-efficient glazing. Contractors involved The stadium was designed by tvsDesign in collaboration with HOK, Goode Van Slyke Architecture and Stanley Beaman & Sears, while Buro Happold provided engineering services. The HHRM joint venture (JV) was awarded a contract to manage the construction of the stadium. The JV comprised of Holder Construction Co., Hunt Construction Group, H.J. Russell & Co. and C.D. Moody Construction Co. AECOM Hunt served as construction manager in the JV. “The stadium features digital media platforms that include the world’s largest 360° HD video halo board.” Sykes Consulting served as structural engineer, while Kimley-Horn and Associates, Long Engineering, and Skyline Eng served as civil engineer for the development of the project. Langan Engineering and Environmental Services was the geotechnical engineer for the project. HGOR provided design services for landscaping, pedestrian routes and signage. Birdair is responsible for the roof system and facade of the stadium. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is providing building services, specialist lighting design and sustainability consultancy services for the project. The halo display of the stadium was designed by Daktronics. Heery is responsible for providing construction owner representative services. Reeves Young provided multiple heavy civil services for the project. Georgia Power supplied nearly 4,000 solar panels for the development of the project. Sustainable features of Mercedes-Benz stadium LED lighting reduces the stadium’s energy and maintenance costs. In addition, light fittings are used as wayfinding devices and colour-changing LEDs are used to illuminate the stadium’s façade. CEOs/Senior Staff: in all industries understand the disruptive threats to their competitive landscape Investors: Helps fund managers focus their time on the most interesting investment opportunities in global TM