One of the biggest icons in Soccer History, the Jornalista Mário Filho stadium, or Maracanã, underwent a retrofit project for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The project’s chief concept was modernizing its structures while preserving the stadium’s striking features, under protection as a cultural heritage. Fernandes Arquitetos was also awarded by a major prize in the segment: the “Architectural Review Future Project Awards 2013” – “Retrofit” category, by the authorship of the modernization project of “Jornalista Mário Filho” Stadium – the Maracanã.
The seating sections and other service facilities were redesigned to meet the new standards and requirements. Built area, formerly of 86 thousand m², was expanded to its current number of 160 thousand m².
Certification
LEED® – Silver
