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ts pistil acts serves as a covered
walkway to the main entrance
accompanied by outdoor
exhibition areas. From here, the
main body develops, hosting the
large stadium in its centre with
40,000 seats, soccer pitch and
athletic track. The large semielliptical grandstand opens on
one side to provide a unique view
of the sea. All around, a succession of
ring-shaped recreational spaces, food
service areas and a large area dedicated
to commercial services.
Circular petals branch out from the
basic configuration, enclosing sports
areas with basket court, fitness area and
covered swimming pool and a space
entirely dedicated to an auditorium for
concerts and conferences. Arranged
around them, there are additional food
service areas, coffee shops, green areas
and pools of water, which branch out
according to a logic of multiple modular
aggregation.
The satellite expanding over the sea
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