by AF 0825d5 — August 27, 2010—The Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the most iconic stadiums in the world with a capacity of 100,000 spectators, is the largest stadium in Australia and regularly hosts major national and international sports events.
The Olympic stadium, originally built in 1853, was extensively renovated between 2002 and 2006, and this year has seen further sensitive refurbishment to interior public areas, which also contain the National Sports Museum and archive.
Interior designs had to be sensitive to the stadium’s international status, as well as to its multi-sport heritage. In fulfilling the challenge, the Melbourne-based design team of Cunningham-Martyn adopted bold, modern colors to introduce contemporary style to its historical legacy.
The dramatic colorways — in reds, blues, greens and yellows — are designed to flow off the walls and across the floors, creating interior spaces filled with drama — perceptually linking the interior space with the exterior drama in the stadium.
The design was realized by using carpet tiles from DESSO, the international carpet manufacturer, whose comprehensive ranges were able to meet the project requirements of color, style, durability and — not least — environmental responsibility.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground was the main stadium for the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 1956 Olympic Games — and has hosted FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
For more information, see the DESSO Web site.
