Qatar tries to woo FIFA with architecture
Qatar presented its stadium proposals to FIFA as part of its efforts to land the 2022 World Cup, for which the United States is also in the running. Sports Illustrated has this cool slideshow of models and renderings. Just to tease you, the first of them is below. Thanks to our friend (and longtime potential Kicks contributor) Kevin Zelaya for sending this our way.
A rendering of the Doha Port Stadium in Qatar, which, if built, could take the cake as one of the most beautiful sports facilities in the world. (Photo: Qatar 2022)
What do you think of Qatar’s chances of landing the World Cup? Before you say, “TOO HOT,” bear in mind that all of the stadiums are designed to be cooled and carbon neutral. I still think the US is the front-runner to host 2022, but I must admit, I’d start saving up now just for a chance to geek out at the stadiums if Qatar can land it.
Alex Haueter is discussing. 
Alex Haueter 3:29 pm on October 7, 2010 Permalink |
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/sid_lowe/09/25/qatar.2022/
Another article about Qatar’s pitch to FIFA and how it was received by the inspection delegation. I kind of like that many of the stadiums would be deconstructed after the tournament to avoid any unwanted leftovers of the size and expense that South Africa is currently dealing with.
Alex Haueter 10:12 am on October 21, 2010 Permalink |
Apparently FIFA is on the verge of throwing out Qatar’s bids for colluding with Spain and Portugal. Bummer. I guess we’ll only ever have pictures and models.