Datianwan Stadium
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Datianwan Stadium (
Chongqing Lifan F.C.
before 2004.
History
- 1954: Construction begins under the direction of He Long.
- 1956: Stadium opens to the public.
- 2005: Deemed a dangerous building due to potential safety hazards.
- 2019: Closed for renovation.
- 2023: Reopens after two years of restoration.
Architectural Features
- Elliptical shape reflecting international standards.
- Watchtowers, red walls, arched windows, and white jade railings with strong Chinese style.
- Grandstand retaining its original style.
- 2,000-square-meter red wall reinforced while maintaining historical appearance.
- More than 20,000 seats reinstalled in gray, similar to the original color.
Recent Restoration
- Focused on "repairing the old as the old" while restoring sports function.
- Underground garage built with nearly 1,500 parking spaces.
- Pedestrian bridge connecting the stadium to the Chongqing Working People's Cultural Palace.
- Central axis cultural corridor on Helong Square with granite floor tiles, Chongqing characteristic trees, and black and white magnolia lampposts.[1]
References
- ^ 李元元. "在城市更新中"接力"城市记忆 新中国第一个甲级体育场焕新归来". www.cq.xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2023-12-04.
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