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Six-court sports hall and auditorium, SVEC, Tirupati, India
Fashioned from 64 forty-foot and 18 twenty-foot high-cube sea-containers, this multi-purpose assembly building with multi-level viewing galleries includes six badminton courts, a full-size basketball arena, table tennis courts, changing rooms, games rooms, yoga and dance rooms, a stage area and a café all with a triple-height west-facing glazed facade protected from the low evening sun by a catenary fabric visor, naturally lit with Hindu iconographic and Telegu scripted windows.
See Vishnu Manchu’s motivation speech to students in the new facility: (1) Instagram
Mohan Babu University Builds India’s First Container Stadium With Rs.30 Cr
The MBU Container Stadium is the result of a dedicated four-year journey from concept to completion, realised in collaboration with SCABAL, a renowned London-based design firm known for its expertise in sustainable architecture. Constructed entirely using repurposed industrial containers, the stadium reflects MBU’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility. Its modular layout allows for seamless expansion and reconfiguration, ensuring long-term adaptability as student and event needs evolve. Energy-efficient systems, green building practices, and a multi-functional design make the stadium an ideal venue for athletic events, cultural festivals, academic ceremonies, and large public gatherings.
Deccan Chronicle 5 August 2025 5:57 PM
Service: Architects
Location: SVEC, Tirupati, India
Client: SVET
Cost: Undisclosed
Areas: 3,176m2
Dates: 2017
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