USTA Retractable Roof and National Tennis Center
Queens, New York, USA
Charged with developing a long-term vision for the site of the U.S. Open, Aedas LA is designing a number of on-going projects including a new $40 million indoor practice facility, new site amenities, enhancement of concessions and merchandise and a study to provide a series of upgrades to Arthur Ashe stadium.
The existing Arthur Ashe Stadium was constructed as an open-air, tennis specific stadium in 1997. In order to provide a protected environment in the case of inclement weather, this design anticipates the addition of a permanent canopy surrounding the upper deck seating and a folding, retractable fabric roof providing full closure when needed. The canopy, made of translucent fabric and hung from a steel truss structure, provides the upper deck with shade but maintains a large opening directly over the court. During periods of rain, the opening can be closed providing full coverage of the stadium bowl and court allowing uninterrupted play. The canopy and retractable portion of the roof are supported on four 250’ tall steel truss towers. This structure allows the addition of the roof without impact to the base structure of the existing stadium.
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