EMERGENT awarded 2013 National Games Arena competition in China

Los Angeles-based design studio EMERGENT has taken first place in a heated competition for the Civic Sports Center and National Games Arena for the 2013 National Games of the People’s Republic of China. Located in the vibrant heart of Shenyang.

EMERGENT’s design of the National Games Arena building is comprised of a highly flexible space, with 2,000 fixed seats above a mezzanine level and 2,000 detachable seats below. Once these lower 2,000 seats have been removed, the venue opens up for large-scale events such as NBA games, international conferences and music concerts. Additional sports functions on the Arena are arranged ‘like a gymnasium’, to increase flexibility of use.