National Stadium of Costa Rica
Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Group (design-build) · San José, Costa Rica · 2011
Costa Rica's National Stadium gives La Sabana park a large contemporary sports venue. Opened in 2011, the building combines a continuous seating arrangement with a sweeping roof structure and a distinct public perimeter. Its relationship with the surrounding park is essential to understanding its scale: the venue operates as a major events destination within a broader landscape of recreation. Views from outside the stadium reveal the rhythm of its supports and enclosure, while an authorized interior visit explains the organization of spectators, circulation and the field. Visiting: Stadium interiors require an event or authorized visit. The surrounding La Sabana park has separate free access.