In a country where soccer is fundamental to the national psychology, we had the extraordinary opportunity to design a new stadium for one of the best teams in Mexico. The city of Toluca is located just west of Mexico City, and is capital of Estado de Mexico, with one of the most vibrant economies in the country. The typology of the arena responds to the vision of creating a multi-functional structure that not only hosts soccer matches but also supports a variety of events: concerts, recreation, shopping, and entertainment. This versatility defines the isotopic geometries that give the bleachers their rhomboid identity, which work well for both football matches and massive concerts. The building envelope is covered with ivy, providing it with a green and ecological identity.........more
