Peter-Mokaba-Stadium, Polokwane South Africa

AFL Architects & local practice Prism, have designed this 45,000 seat Stadium and associated support facilities as a joint venture team. The Stadium will be one of the key host venues for the Football World Cup in 2010.

The form of the largely concrete structure is inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the Stadium and supported by giant 'trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores. A hierarchy of 'tree' structures runs through the scheme, emphasising the efficiency of the design through the repetition of elements.

The bowl is formed with four two tier stands, the lower tiers of which join at the corners creating a full bowl aesthetic with executive facilities accommodated in the West Stand, below which players, press, parking and support facilities are located. The site has been arranged to offer convenient access, parking and circulation for supporters attending both Football and Rugby fixtures as well as for Groups gathering for concerts and rallies.

Client:

Polokwane Municipality
P.O. Box 111 • ZA-0699 Polokwane
Tel.: 0027-15-290-2300
eMail: frik.vdmerwe@polokwane.gov.za • web: www.polokwane.gov.za

Architects:

Prism Architects
9 Neethling Street, Bendor, Polokwane • PO Box 4226, Polokwane, 0699
Tel.: +27 15 296 4570 • Fax: +27 15 296 4575
eMail: prismpbg@pixie.co.za • web: www.prism-arch.co.za/

AFL Architects
1st Floor, St. Georges House, 56 Peter Street • UK-M2 3NQ ORT Manchester
Tel.: 0044-161-236-6263 • Fax: 0044-161-236-6484
eMail: mail@afl-uk.com • web: www.afl-uk.com