"The basketball arena is hardly the second thought here, but it's much more a piece of this broader civic space than the typical pro sports facility. Especially compared to the U.S., where the stadium is often the only element of such a project, Roig Arena and its public amenities offer a refreshing take on a form of urban development that favors the "development" over the "urban." Open since September, the project was designed by the international architecture firm Hok and Valencia-based Erre."
"With a fluid, scaly facade of precisely angled ceramic tiles, the arena has an unmistakable presence in a neighborhood just outside the center of the city. But because it was sunk down into the ground, the arena is actually much shorter than most of the surrounding neighborhood, softening the unavoidable intrusion of such a big building. There's room inside for more than 15,000 people during basketball games,"
Roig Arena sits within a five-acre plaza in Valencia that includes green space, playgrounds, ball courts, walking paths, and a daily market hall with restaurants and bars serving local specialties. The multipurpose stadium was designed by international firm Hok and Valencia-based Erre and features a fluid, scaly façade of precisely angled ceramic tiles. The arena is sunk into the ground, reducing its visual height relative to the surrounding neighborhood. Seating exceeds 15,000 for basketball and can reach over 20,000 for concerts. The project cost about €400 million and was financed by Juan Roig.
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