ARCHITECTURE
IDOM
EXPERT
ADVICE
port infrastructure projects such as
new stadia, arenas, training grounds and
complexes, or even preparing existing
venues to host international or local events,
are a complicated process that involves
numerous parties.
To successfully deliver a project, it is necessary
to have the most up-to-date knowledge and resources
that will help piece all of the parts together. IDOM, the
multinational architecture, engineering and consultancy
firm with presence in 120 countries and more than 3,600
professionals, has experience of assembling
multidisciplinary teams that are capable of coming up
with the efficient solutions for all in-house project
participants working together.
When the San Mamés Stadium was constructed
back in 2014, IDOM applied this technical knowledge
to support the developers of the 53,289-capacity
soccer stadium in Bilbao, Spain. In addition to the
architectural design and the engineering, IDOM was
also commissioned with the project management
of the entire operation, the studies required for
urban integration, the infrastructures that surround
it and the stadium’s interior design.
Winning design
The construction of the new home for Athletic Club de
Bilbao came with an additional set of challenges because
the club specified to build in the same location as the old
Finding the right experience and technical
knowledge is essential for clients looking
for innovative solutions to complete
a top-quality sporting infrastructure project
(Above) IDOM managed the
project to design and build
Athletic Club de Bilbao’s awardwinning
San Mamés Stadium
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