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The upcoming Venice stadium seats 18,500 people and forms part of a wider masterplan<\/strong><\/a> combining sport, education, and well-being. The design follows soft, curved lines that mirror the surrounding landscape, placing the stadium like a pavilion<\/strong><\/a> inside a garden. \u2018Populous Italia is proud to contribute to the Bosco dello Sport project, where entertainment and sports activities at all levels will have a transformative and regenerative impact on the area,\u2019 says Silvia Prandelli, senior principal and general manager of Populous Italia.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n a versatile design that adapts to various events<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The stadium\u2019s elliptical footprint and vertical facade elements compose a lightweight structure. A crescent-shaped podium wraps around the stadium, housing parking areas and services without disturbing the landscape. Aiming to provide better sightlines for fans, the team<\/strong><\/a> of Populous Italia stretches the seating bowl semi-continuously across the south, east, and north sides. The west stand concentrates VIP hospitality spaces, offering premium services and full views of the surrounding area through a 360-degree gallery.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stepping inside, the layout puts fan experience first, with a mix of dining and social spaces. The stadium is built to inclusive design standards, making it fully accessible. It can transform easily to host rugby matches and live events, ensuring it stays active beyond game days. \u2018The time has come for us to have one of the most modern and cutting-edge stadiums in the world,\u2019 shares Luigi Brugnaro, mayor of Venice.<\/strong> \u2018This will be an important project not only for our metropolitan area, but for the whole country.\u2019<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For Maffeis Engineering<\/strong><\/a>, the project hits closer to home. \u2018For us this stadium is by Venetians for Veneto,\u2019 says Massimo Maffeis, CEO of Maffeis Engineering.<\/strong> \u2018While we are used to working on international projects, there is an added emotion and motivation to work on a project that feels more \u2018ours\u2019 than many others.\u2019<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n name:<\/strong> Venice Stadium at Bosco dello Sport<\/p>\n architects: <\/strong>Populous<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@wearepopulous<\/a>, Maffeis Engineering<\/a> | @maffeisengineeringspa<\/a><\/p>\n location: <\/strong>Tessera, Venice, Italy<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n comissioners:<\/strong> Costruzioni Bordignon, Fincantieri Infrastrutture, Ranzato Impianti<\/p>\n collaborators:<\/strong> Soil Engineering, Seingim, Gae Engineering<\/p>\n![\"populous](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/populous-18500-seat-stadium-pavilion-garden-venice-bosco-dello-sport-designboom-02.jpg\")
Populous teams up with Maffeis Engineering to unveil plans for a new city stadium in Venice<\/p>\n![\"populous](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/populous-18500-seat-stadium-pavilion-garden-venice-bosco-dello-sport-designboom-01.jpg\")
the stadium seats 18,500 people and forms part of a wider masterplan<\/p>\n![\"populous](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/populous-18500-seat-stadium-pavilion-garden-venice-bosco-dello-sport-designboom-03.jpg\")
the design follows curved lines that mirror the surrounding landscape, placing the stadium like a\u00a0pavilion\u00a0inside a garden<\/p>\n![\"populous](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/populous-18500-seat-stadium-pavilion-garden-venice-bosco-dello-sport-designboom-04.jpg\")
Populous stretches the seating bowl semi-continuously across the south, east, and north sides for better viewing<\/p>\n