a new video has been released showing the progress of qatar?s al wakrah stadium ? the 2022 world cup venue designed by the late zaha hadid.
the 40,000 capacity arena, which will host games up to the soccer tournament?s quarter-finals stage, was first unveiled back in 2013.
 

all images and video courtesy of supreme committee for delivery & legacy
located in one of qatar?s oldest continuously inhabited areas, the zaha hadid-designed venue has been described as ?an extraordinary stadium for an adventurous city?. the supreme committee for delivery & legacy (SC) ? the organization responsible for delivering the stadiums and infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA world cup ? also promise that ?supporters will also find plenty to do before and after matches, whether it?s taking a stroll along the waterfront, buying unique local wares at the souq, or discovering the area?s rich history at a museum.?
the stadium structure is now complete
the stadium will also have a retractable roof that will be able to close in approximately 30 minutes. a light sleeve, made of steel wires brought together at an oculus, will also provide shade to the entire pitch and contribute to the efficiency of the cooling system before the match. resembling curved hockey sticks, a series of 540-tonne pillars are the main support for the arena?s retractable roof. the roof steel elements for the columns originated in china and were fabricated in italy and later shipped to qatar.

work is progressing...