miami marine stadium

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miami marine stadium was originally built for power boat racing in 1964 and was designed by architect hilario candela. the modernist building located at virginia key, consisted of a cantilevered roof and was one of the largest spans of unsupported concrete in the world. over time the stadium’s use changed and was not just limited to water sports. a floating stage was built to allow the stadium to host concerts and other major events. when the city was hit by a hurricane in 1992, the building ceased use. in a new effort to revitalise this once admired building the city of miami has declared it a landmark structure. plans have yet to be released regarding its refurbishment. READ MORE: http://www.marinestadium.org/index.html ridhika naidoo I designboom jul 17, 2008

miami marine stadium was originally built for power boat racing in 1964 and was designed by architect hilario candela. the modernist building located at virginia key, consisted of a


cantilevered roof and was one of the largest spans of unsupported concrete in the world. over time the stadium’s use changed and was not just limited to water sports. a floating stage was


built to allow the stadium to host concerts and other major events. when the city was hit by a hurricane in 1992, the building ceased use. in a new effort to revitalise this once admired


building the city of miami has declared it a landmark structure. plans have yet to be released regarding its refurbishment. READ MORE: http://www.marinestadium.org/index.html ridhika naidoo


I designboom jul 17, 2008