Project - Staffordshire Wharf Events
Arena
Client - Mancester Development Corporation -
Location
- Manchester, UK - Year - 1993
- Engineers - Ove
Arup & Partners
A Manchester
Central Development Corporation commisioned this structure, based upon a
concept by architects DEGW who won the design
competition.
Central Manchester Development Corporation
commisioned an outdoor events area in the regenerated canal areas
in the center of Manchester UK. The steps incorporate seating for
2,000 people. The original competition winning design of DEGW was
refined and engineered by RED to provide a wind and snow loaded
structure capable of accommodating thousands of spectators under
cover. The semi cantilever framework incorporates lighting and
sound.