The aim of Bike The Floating Stadium by architects Quentin Perchet & Gabriel Scerri is to design a gift to the city, a symbol of sustainability, and a 24/7 open public space gathering in an exemplary way for leisure, entertainment, and philanthropy. Their concept consists in driving bicycles and pedestrians from their homes to an exceptional viewing platform of the city, through a promenade along the water in the Noord 7 area of Amsterdam. More images and architects’ description after the break.
What is the social function of a stadium? Nowadays, a stadium is an enclosed area, hosting sporting events and sometimes concerts, only accessible during theses shows. Can such a large structure become a more integrated part of the city, maybe an open public space, or a distinguished landmark? The project proposal that we make has been following these ideas, of a 24/7 public accessibility, and of a stadium as a cultural landmark showing the openness of a contemporary city.
