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West Ham's London Stadium named Stadium of the Year for 2016

Wednesday 8 March 2017 08:22, UK

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Sunderland at Olympic Stadium on
Image: West Ham's London Stadium has won Stadium of the Year for 2016

West Ham's controversial London Stadium has been named Stadium of the Year for 2016 by architectural experts.

The former London 2012 Olympic Stadium saw off competition from 28 other venues to be named StadiumDB's best stadium, voted for by a jury of five experts

West Ham's stadium has had more critics than plaudits since the start of this season, but in a statement posted on the venue's official website, judge Robert Mankin said: "Although the conversion has taken some time, this is an excellent case study for adaptation of an Olympic legacy facility.

A picture taken on April 10, 2016 in Istanbul shows a general view of the Besiktas football club's "Vodafone arena" new stadium on the opening day. AFP PHO
Image: Besiktas' Vodafone Arena in Istanbul won the public vote

"The final result feels fresh and new, and the integration into the surrounding park is quite well done."

Criteria included the stadium's visual impact, how it relates to its surrounding and how innovative it is.

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Rival stadia included Rapid Vienna's Allianz Stadion, Udinese's Dacia Arena, the Miami Dolphins' Hard Rock Stadium and Besiktas' Vodafone Arena in Istanbul, which won the public vote.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 06: A general view of Hard Rock Stadium during a game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets on November 6, 2016 in
Image: The Hard Rock Cafe Stadium in Miami

Shortlist

Also See:

  • Allianz Stadion, Vienna
  • Cape Coast Stadium, Cape Coast
  • Dacia Arena, Udine
  • Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
  • London Stadium, London - Architecture expert winner
  • Medical Park Arena, Trabzon
  • Sivas Arena, Sivas
  • Stadion FC Krasnodar, Krasnodar
  • Stadion Miejski, Bielsko-Biała
  • Vodafone Arena, Istanbul - Public vote winner
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JULY 16: A general view of Allianz Stadion prior to an friendly match between SK Rapid Vienna and Chelsea F.C. on July 16, 2016 in Vienn
Image: Allianz Stadion, home of Rapid Vienna

The original top 30 shortlist included Bristol City's redeveloped Ashton Gate, The Karbala International Stadium in Iraq, Parc OL in Lyon and Windsor Park in Belfast.

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