Architecture Firms Unveil Sports Complex Design Near World's Largest Stadium in Ahmedabad
Architecture firms BDP, Cox Architecture, and Collage Design have revealed plans for a new sports district in Ahmedabad, India. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave will include a tennis center, aquatics facility, and indoor arena adjacent to the 132,000-seat Narendra Modi Stadium, currently the world's largest. The development is being prepared for Ahmedabad's hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and Gujarat's 2029 World Police and Fire Games. The design incorporates traditional Indian architectural elements like jali screens and aims to create sustainable venues for both international competitions and community use.
Key facts
- Three architecture firms—BDP, Cox Architecture, and Collage Design—designed the sports complex
- The complex will feature a tennis center, aquatics facility, and indoor arena near Narendra Modi Stadium
- Construction supports Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and Gujarat hosting the 2029 World Police and Fire Games
- Design incorporates traditional Indian architectural features like jali screens and references to Diwali lanterns
- Venues are planned for dual use during major events and for local community activities
Entities
Institutions
- BDP
- Cox Architecture
- Collage Design
- National Institute of Sports Excellence
Locations
- Ahmedabad, India
- Gujarat, India
- Sabarmati River