Discover the Mané Garrincha National Stadium in Brasília

Brasília is famous for its unique features, from its urban plan to its modern architecture. Therefore, more than just a stadium, the federal capital is witnessing the emergence of a monument that will host the opening of the Confederations Cup in 2013 and the maximum number of football matches, seven in total, of the 2014 World Cup. The new virtual model of the Mané Garrincha National Stadium in Brasília is available... hereThis invites you on a tour of the capital's future multi-purpose arena.

The scale model shows details of the stadium, which will have a capacity of just over 70 people, with assigned and retractable seats, initially just 7,5 meters from the football field, which has been lowered 4,8 meters from its original height, allowing for greater visibility for all spectators. All seats will be protected from sun and rain by a modern roof.

The public areas will be divided into lower, intermediate, and upper stands. There will also be 74 VIP boxes and a special area for 2.850 journalists, equipped with all the necessary technology.

Access to the stadium was also designed with practicality, safety, and speed in mind. The arena will also feature a social area for strolling and leisure, with bars and restaurants, ensuring continued use and enjoyment of the arena even after the World Cup.

The Federal District Government is also finalizing the project that will create an underground connection between the stadium and the Ulysses Guimarães Convention Center. This will make things easier for journalists, who will use the space as a Media Center during events – an alternative adopted by the local government to reduce costs, since in other capitals the Media Centers will be improvised with expensive tents. After the World Cup, the public at the Convention Center will be able to use the underground connection to access parking.

One of the advantages of the federal capital, a World Heritage Site, is that the stadium is located in the central part of the city, preserved from real estate development, and within a 3km radius of hotels, hospitals, shopping malls, the Convention Center, among others, which facilitates and encourages access on foot.

It is worth noting that Brasília is also among the few host cities that will not need to carry out the controversial and costly expropriations for the execution of World Cup works.

progress of works

The stadium construction is on schedule as set by the Federal District Government and is progressing daily. Currently, 58% of the work is complete. The lower stands are finished, the intermediate section (boxes and stands) is 90% complete, and the assembly of the upper stands is underway, through the installation of pre-cast concrete pieces.

Precast concrete solutions speed up construction and avoid additional costs. Furthermore, they ensure a better finish on the components and, consequently, extend the lifespan of the concrete.

Last month, work also began on building installations (water and sewage pipes, electrical, telephone and fire-fighting systems) and special installations (specific to a stadium, such as telecommunications and access control), in addition to finishing work (masonry, flooring, among others).

The pillars, over 36m high, and the large ring of the esplanade (access area, formed by pillars surrounding the stands), with a diameter of 300m, are being constructed to receive the metal roof.

Legacy

The goal of the Federal District Government (GDF) is to take advantage of the unique opportunity presented by these major events to boost investments in infrastructure, professional training, and tourism development, generating employment and income and improving the quality of life for the population.

With the advent of the World Cup, the federal government alone will invest approximately R$ 3,1 billion in the Federal District (DF) in urban mobility, infrastructure, and security projects, demonstrating the transformative power of these competitions. The Federal District government estimates that the stadium construction, including all items and the benefits of the Recopa tournament, will cost approximately R$ 800 million.

And, even before the 2014 World Cup, the stadium will undergo a public bidding process so that a company specializing in entertainment can manage it and boost the economic development of Brasília, generating income and employment, in addition to paying the arena's rent. The winning company will be responsible for including the capital in a calendar of national and international events and shows, which will keep the service sector (bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.) thriving.

Ecoarena

The stadium is also on track to be the first in history to receive the highest sustainability certification. The LEED Platinum seal – awarded upon completion of construction – is internationally recognized and guarantees that the building is highly sustainable. Currently, there is no other football stadium in the world with the Platinum seal.

The concept of a green arena began during the design phase of the new stadium. Recyclable or recycled materials are used in its construction. Once completed, for example, it will have solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems. The arena will be able to generate 2,5 megawatts of energy, which is equivalent to supplying a thousand homes per day.

Due to its social responsibility towards its workers, the stadium obtained the SA 8000 (Social Account Ability 8000) certification this year, which attests to the application of social employment practices. Created based on the standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child of the United Nations (UN), the seal guarantees that requirements such as the prohibition of child and forced labor, occupational safety and health, freedom of association and collective rights, prohibition of discrimination, adequate remuneration and working hours, among others, are being met.