{"id":399863,"date":"2025-09-05T11:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/399863\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T11:38:19","slug":"vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/399863\/","title":{"rendered":"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70368791b76748647fa7-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 1 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70368791b76748647fa7\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"426\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70368791b76748647fa7-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_9.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 426\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>Exterior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/p>\n<p>    Share<\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<ul class=\"afd-share__networks clearfix\">\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"facebook_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" data-social=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Twitter\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"twitter_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" data-social=\"twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=VUILD%20Designs%20Timber%20Stadium%20in%20Fukushima%20Drawing%20on%20Japanese%20Traditions%20of%20Renewal&amp;url=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal&amp;via=archdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Twitter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"email_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" data-social=\"email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal&amp;body=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\"><\/a>\n<p>Mail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Pinterest\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"pinterest_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" data-social=\"pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1033809%2Fvuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.adsttc.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F68ba%2F7036%2F8791%2Fb767%2F4864%2F7fa7%2Flarge_jpg%2Fvuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_9.jpg%3F1757048915&amp;description=VUILD%20Designs%20Timber%20Stadium%20in%20Fukushima%20Drawing%20on%20Japanese%20Traditions%20of%20Renewal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Whatsapp\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-action=\"share\/whatsapp\/share\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"whatsapp_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" href=\"whatsapp:\/\/send?text=VUILD+Designs+Timber+Stadium+in+Fukushima+Drawing+on+Japanese+Traditions+of+Renewal+%7C+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1033809%2Fvuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal%3Futm_source%3DWhatsapp%26utm_medium%3DIM%26utm_campaign%3Dshare-button\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a>\n<p>Whatsapp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"845\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/vuild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUILD<\/a> has presented the design for a wooden soccer stadium planned for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/city\/fukushima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fukushima<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/search\/projects\/country\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a>, as the future home of Fukushima United FC. Commissioned by SportX, the proposal combines community participation, an innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/timber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timber<\/a> structure, and sustainable strategies, positioning the stadium as both a functional sports venue and a potential symbol of renewal. Inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1002972\/the-eternal-ephemeral-architecture-of-shikinen-sengu-the-japanese-temple-rebuilt-every-20-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Japanese tradition of Shikinen Sengu, the periodic rebuilding of shrines<\/a>, the concept introduces three cycles: resources, community, and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba702d8791b76748647fa6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba702d8791b76748647fa6-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 2 of 12\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba702d8791b76748647fa6\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_8.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba702d8791b76748647fa6-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" title=\"Exterior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70397d3218017ffba79e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70397d3218017ffba79e-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 3 of 12\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70397d3218017ffba79e\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_10.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70397d3218017ffba79e-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" title=\"Exterior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70398791b76748647fa8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70398791b76748647fa8-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 4 of 12\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70398791b76748647fa8\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_11.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70398791b76748647fa8-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" title=\"Interior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70387d3218017ffba79d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70387d3218017ffba79d-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 5 of 12\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70387d3218017ffba79d\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_12.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70387d3218017ffba79d-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" title=\"Interior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"gallery-link afd-desktop-e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70368791b76748647fa7-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - More Images\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_9.jpg\" itemprop=\"image\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=\"\/>+ 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1477\">The design envisions active involvement of local residents in the building process, framing the stadium as a collective act of recovery after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster. Structural components, to be fabricated from locally sourced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/timber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timber<\/a>, are conceived for disassembly and reuse. The assembly is planned as a participatory process with club members and residents, echoing festive mikoshi processions and ceremonial timber-raising rituals. This approach seeks to turn construction into a celebration, while reforestation initiatives and woodworking education would pass knowledge and skills to future generations.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70387d3218017ffba79d-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 5 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70387d3218017ffba79d\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70387d3218017ffba79d-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757072295_567_vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_12.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Interior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"2006\">The stadium is organized into four volumes of less than 3,000 m\u00b2 each, limited to two stories and a height of 16 meters. The gaps between these volumes would function as entrances, integrating circulation with architectural articulation. Ground-level facilities are planned to include locker rooms, waiting rooms, restrooms, and concessions. The second floor of the main stand is designed to accommodate VIP seating and broadcasting areas, while the back stand would incorporate hotel facilities to support long-term revenue.<\/p>\n<p>  Related Article <a class=\"rel-article__link\" data-insights-category=\"related-article\" data-insights-label=\"3\" data-insights-value=\"1033809\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032523\/the-gym-bar-hybrid-interiors-that-integrate-sports-and-healthy-habits-through-architecture?ad_medium=widget&amp;ad_name=related-article&amp;ad_content=1033809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gym-Bar Hybrid: Interiors That Integrate Sports and Healthy Habits Through Architecture<\/a>  <\/p>\n<blockquote wp_automatic_readability=\"13.840546697039\">\n<p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"2006\">In small-scale stadiums, it is common to concentrate most seating in the main stand for future expandability. However, such an approach often results in a megastructure, leading to higher costs. In this project, the overall form is generated by circulating a section equivalent to that of a two-story house. This enables cost control, improves buildability, and allows for human-scale construction achievable through manual labor \u2015 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/vuild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUILD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70398791b76748647fa8-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 4 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba70398791b76748647fa8\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba70398791b76748647fa8-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757072296_991_vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_11.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Interior render. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2570\">Structurally, the project proposes Hyperbolic Paraboloid Shells (HP Shells) composed of bundled small cross-section members, enabling both long spans and roof cantilevers. Above the shells, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/timber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timber<\/a> members suspended in a catenary form are intended to complete the roof structure. The triangular roofscape draws inspiration from the thatched houses of \u014cuchi-juku in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/fukushima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fukushima<\/a>. Its geometry is designed to balance environmental performance, with the south side allowing ample sunlight for photosynthesis and the north side extending to provide summer shade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"3015\">The HP shells would be formed using Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) units. Straight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/timber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timber<\/a> members are designed to twist incrementally into the shell surface, with diagonals producing an arch effect that enhances stiffness. Above this, straight elements would be fixed piece by piece into a prestressed catenary surface, ensuring geometric stability and structural efficiency. The system aims to achieve a lightweight yet high-capacity solution.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6f6e8791b76748647fa5-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 10 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba6f6e8791b76748647fa5\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6f6e8791b76748647fa5-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_6.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Second floor plan. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/a><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6f228791b76748647fa4-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 11 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba6f228791b76748647fa4\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6f228791b76748647fa4-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757072297_242_vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_6.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Section. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3701\">The project&#8217;s passive strategies respond to Fukushima&#8217;s basin climate, with roof and fa\u00e7ade geometries conceived to block excessive summer sun, shield against winter winds, and channel breezes into seating areas during warmer months. Rainwater is intended to be collected, filtered, and reused, while snow stored in winter could serve as natural cooling in summer. Renewable energy systems are proposed to minimize consumption and support on-site generation, with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency. To refine these approaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/city\/fukushima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUILD<\/a> has collaborated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/arup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arup<\/a>, applying advanced digital modeling to test regenerative architectural solutions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6eea7d3218017ffba79a-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"VUILD Designs Timber Stadium in Fukushima Drawing on Japanese Traditions of Renewal - Image 7 of 12\" data-nr-picture-id=\"68ba6eea7d3218017ffba79a\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033809\/vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal\/68ba6eea7d3218017ffba79a-vuild-designs-timber-stadium-in-fukushima-drawing-on-japanese-traditions-of-renewal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vuild-designs-circular-wooden-stadium-in-fukushima-japan_2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Simulation diagram. Image Courtesy of VUILD<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"4362\">The project is currently exhibited at Palazzo Mora, European Cultural Center in Venice, as part of the Venice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architecture<\/a> Biennale, where it will remain until 23 November 2025. Other recent developments in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sports-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports architecture<\/a> include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033361\/afl-architects-all-electric-stadium-in-oxford-receives-planning-approval\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the approval of Oxford United Football Club&#8217;s all-electric stadium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1032363\/populous-designs-redevelopment-master-plan-for-lisbons-estadio-da-luz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Populous&#8217; new master plan for Lisbon&#8217;s Est\u00e1dio da Luz<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1031793\/chybik-plus-kristof-nears-completion-of-multipurpose-arena-in-jihlava-czech-republic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHYBIK + KRISTOF&#8217;s nearing completion of a multipurpose arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic<\/a>. Italy is also preparing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033534\/milano-cortina-2026-how-the-city-is-preparing-for-the-winter-olympics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">host its third Olympic Winter Games with Milano Cortina 2026<\/a>, the most geographically extensive edition to date, featuring over 90% of venues as existing or temporary facilities.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exterior render. 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