Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center

Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center
Location Suzhou, China
Capacity 13,000 (indoor arena)
Construction
Architect NBBJ

The Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center is a sports venue under-construction in Suzhou, China. It is east of Jinji Lake and is located within the Suzhou Industrial Park. The 60 hectare facility will host a stadium, an indoor arena, an aquatics center and a commercial hub. The main stadium's architectural design is inspired from the traditional Chinese lantern design.[1][2] The main indoor arena is planned to have a seating capacity of 13,000. The sports center is scheduled to be opened to the public in 2018.[3]In February 2018, it was renamed as Suzhou Olympic Sports Center and open to public in June 30th. [4]

This sports hub includes commercial center, gymnasium, aquatics center, arena and more. It also has a sports garden which features pedestrian walkways, sport fields and greenery.

References

  1. Rosenfield, Karissa. "Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center / NBBJ". Arch Daily. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. "Sports complex earmarked for Suzhou Industrial Park". Official Travel and Tourism Website for Suzhou. China Daily. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  3. "2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup bids - China's cities and venues". FIBA. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  4. "SIPSC has a new name". Official Travel and Tourism Website for Suzhou. SIPIC.GOV.CN. 6 February 2015.

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