TheVelodrom(velodrome) is an indoortrack cyclingarena,in thePrenzlauer Berglocality ofBerlin,Germany.Holding up to 12,000 people, it was also Berlin's largest concert venue, until the opening ofO2 Worldin 2008.
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| Location | Berlin,Germany |
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| Coordinates | 52°31′51″N13°27′03″E/ 52.53083°N 13.45083°E |
| Owner | Unternehmensgruppe Gegenbauer |
| Operator | Velomax |
| Capacity | 12,000 (concerts) 6,887 (tennis) 4,911 (press conference) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1992–1997 |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Construction cost | €138 million[1] |
| Architect | Dominique Perrault |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
| Tenants | |
| Six Days of Berlin(1999-present) UCI Track Cycling World Championships(1999, 2020) 2017 UEC European Track Championships 2014 European Aquatics Championships | |
It is part of a larger complex, which includes a swimming pool as well, built in the course of the unsuccessful Berlin application for the2000 Summer Olympics.This project is related to theGerman reunificationand the wish of a city, Berlin, about to become the capital, to be nominated for the Olympic Games.
It replaced the formerWerner-Seelenbinder-Halle,which was demolished in 1993. It mainly hosts indoor sporting events, trade shows and concerts.
Architecture
editThe building was designed by French architectDominique Perraultwho won an internationaldesign competitionin 1992 and was awarded the German Award of Architecture, second prize for the velodrome and the Olympic swimming pool.[2] The site chosen is at the intersection of urban elements and of different networks. In order to resolve the conjunction of these two systems, the buildings which house the velodrome and the Olympic Swimming Pool vanish from sight. The idea was to create an orchard of apple trees with two buildings set into the ground, one round and the other rectangular, covered with a wire gauze, which shimmer in the sunlight and appear to be stretches of water more than buildings.
The project includes
- a multi-use velodrome: cycling, athletics, tennis, equestrianism, sports education, concerts
- a swimming pool: two Olympic pools, Olympic diving platform, pools for diving training, handicapped, children
- multi-sport hall
The arena is famous for its steel roof construction – with adiameterof 142 meters, it has Europe's largest steel roof.
Notable events
editIn 1998,Janet Jacksonperformed there during herThe Velvet Rope Tour.[3][4]
In 1999 and 2020, it hosted theUCI Track Cycling World Championshipsand has been the site of the annualSix Days of Berlinsince then.
In 2001, 2004 and 2009,Rammsteinperformed a total of 9 shows part of theirMutter Tour,Reise, Reise Tourand theLiebe ist für alle da Tour
In 2002 and 2008,Kylie Minogueperformed herFever Tour[5]andKylieX2008tours.[6]
In 2004,Britney Spearsperformed a sold-out show ofThe Onyx Hotel Tour.[7]
In 2007,Daft PunkperformedAlive 2006/2007.[8][9]
In 2014, the Velodrom has been the site of32nd European Aquatics Championships.[10]
In 2017, cyclingEuropean Track Championshiptook place.
On June 12, 2022,My Chemical Romanceperformed at the arena as part of theirReunion Tour.[11]
On December 4, 2022,Rosalíaperformed a show from herMotomami World Tour.[12]
ESLhosted the Berlin Major forDOTA 2here on May 5-7, 2023.
On September 25, 2024,Auroraperformed a sold-out show from herWhat Happened to the Earth?tour.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Velodrome homepage: factsArchived2012-02-16 at theWayback Machine(in German)
- ^"Dominique Perrault Architecture - Velodrome and Olympic swimming pool".
- ^Grossman, Thomas."Große kleine Schwester (nd-aktuell.de)".www.nd-aktuell.de(in German).Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"Kultur: Fitness-Studio".Der Tagesspiegel Online(in German).ISSN1865-2263.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"Kylie Minogue in Berlin:Natürlich sexy - B.Z. – Die Stimme Berlins".www.bz-berlin.de(in German). 2002-06-10.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^Zeitung, Berliner."Ein Gesamtkunstwerk voll Weisheit, Erotik und Güte: Kylie Minogue im Velodrom: Wo die wilden Symbolwinde wehen".Berliner Zeitung(in German).Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"Berlin: Britney Spears im Velodrom".Der Tagesspiegel Online(in German).ISSN1865-2263.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"Daft Punk: Roboter Rock".Der Tagesspiegel Online(in German).ISSN1865-2263.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"Daft Punk: Wenn Roboter Gefühle zeigen".vip.de(in German).Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^Grace, Jeff (2014-08-18)."2014 European Championships Day 1 Finals Real-Time Recaps".SwimSwam.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^"My Chemical Romance in Berlin: The Live Show Review".Baltisoul.2022-07-04.Retrieved2024-03-08.
- ^"Rosalía anuncia el" MOTOMAMI "tour: mira las fechas y cómo comprar las entradas".CNN(in Spanish). 2022-04-22.Retrieved2022-11-17.
- ^Dunworth, Liberty (28 March 2024)."AURORA announces new album 'What Happened To The Heart' and announces UK and European tour".NME.Retrieved28 March2024.
External links
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Media related toVelodrom (Berlin)at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website(in German)