Membrane Shapes Unique Space at Hangzhou International Sports Center

The Hangzhou International Sports Center, located in Hangzhou's Yuhang District, cost 9.82 billion yuan to build and covers 507,700 square meters. It includes a stadium and two arenas. The 60,000-seat football stadium, built to FIFA standards with a world - leading cable - membrane structure, offers great views for top-tier football events. The 18,000 - seat gymnasium hosts various events, and the 3,000-seat swimming and diving hall meets competition and training needs. Its design combines local elements like Liangzhu jade discs and Jingshan tea fields, with louvered walls for both function and beauty. Aiming for international excellence, it hosts international events and provides a space for citizens' fitness, playing a key role in Hangzhou's sports development and urban image improvement.

The membrane structure.project of Hangzhou International Sports Center, designed by global architectural company Wanhao Group, was officially completed. The project has quickly become a trending topic in the industry for its innovative lightweight design and intelligent construction technology, marking a new era of green, low-carbon development in China’s large-scale sports venue construction. 

As the first PTFE membrane structure project in China exceeding 50,000 square meters, the sports center highlights “technology-driven innovation and harmony with nature.” The high-strength, self-cleaning membrane material combines light transmittance with wind and seismic resistance, reducing indoor lighting energy consumption by over 30% while mirroring Hangzhou’s “city of mountains and waters” aesthetic through its fluid contours. A Wanhao Group project lead emphasized that the membrane’s lightweight properties slashed steel usage by 40%, shortened construction timelines by 40%, and cut carbon emissions by 25%, aligning with China’s dual-carbon goals and setting a benchmark for green transformation in public infrastructure.

The project also integrates BIM digital modeling and smart monitoring systems to track membrane stress in real time, ensuring structural safety and operational efficiency. Industry experts note that this initiative bridges technological gaps in intelligent construction of large-span membrane structures, potentially accelerating adoption in stadiums, convention centers, and beyond.

With keywords like “digital twin” and “green building materials” dominating industry discussions, Marriott Group’s landmark project injects sustainable DNA into Hangzhou’s Asian Games legacy, positioning the city as a cultural and sports hub while driving sector-wide innovation.