SM Arena
Adjacent to the south parking building, a two-hectare area has been allocated for the site of a 16,000-capacity multi-purpose SM Arena. It will be designed also by Arquitectonica, which did the American Airlines Arena.

The SM Arena is expected to be the venue of choice for sporting events, concerts and entertainment shows. It is set to rival the 50-year old Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

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when's it gonna be built?

^^Thanks for the rendering aranetacoliseum! :applause:

any construction ongoing right now?

that's interesting. :)

Arquitectonica? Does that mean Laurinda Spear is doing it? I really like her work.

SM Arena.... Who named the arena?

^^Thanks for the rendering aranetacoliseum! :applause:

any construction ongoing right now?

the construction is in full swing, I passed in that area yesterday, the SM ARENA is located in front of the SMX Convention center, Mall of Asia complex.....

Could this be the start of an Olympic size stadium near the area?

Could this be the start of an Olympic size stadium near the area?
^^
i really hope so... anyway..i believe Mall of Asia complex where the SM ARENA is located is part of the multi billion dollars Entertainment City..

^^ An Olympic size stadium, a new aquatics center and other core Olympic venues (Manila really needs a proper Velodrome) to form an Olympic Park.

A 60,000 seater minimum, but thinking of Manila's population, I'd go for 80,000+ (even if it is used for the weekly mass in front of 100,000+, there's the potential of large boxing bouts, 100.000+ concerts and the occasional large football game.

Then bid and host an Asian games as a test to see if you can go for the real deal, an Olympics.

can they construct bigger stadiums????

^^There are plans to construct an actual stadium (not an arena)at the Bagong Nayong Pilipino E-City right across from the Mall of Asia complex where SM Arena will be located.

It better be Olympic size. A retractable roof is a bonus, though not necessary. Being upgradable helps too. So you got like a 60,000 seater for a future Asian Games, that gets upgraded by 10,000 or 20,000 seats in preparation for an Olympics.

ah.. that's great for them..... maybe about 80,000 to 90,000 if ever......

from arquitectonica
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eto galing sa arquitectonica geo website



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UPDATE from MOA THREAD

SM Arena

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why'd they make it smaller?

Taken from 2F of SMX Convention Center

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Taken from 2F of SMX Convention Center

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Thanks for the shot (photo above), I can see my car in the frame :) I was there at the parking lot...and took this shot (photo attached below, look at the date and time)
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Directional signs with the 'SM Arena' name on it. Photo taken by DCRJ, July 31, 2010

sana stadium nalang yung ginawa nila, para kakaiba naman kahit papaano!:cheers:

They say this will be bigger than Araneta Coliseum... I hope so.

SM Bay Car Park Building is targeted to be finished earlier than the Arena. Its targeted to be finished by the end of 2010.

Project manager is AMCON, and General Contractor for Civil Works is Monolith.

SM Bay Car Park Building is targeted to be finished earlier than the Arena. Its targeted to be finished by the end of 2010.

Project manager is AMCON, and General Contractor for Civil Works is Monolith.

is this the SM Bay Car Park building ?

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^^If thats just going to be the carpark I cant wait for the arena!

according to reliable sources...

SM Corp. is now fastracking the construction of this NBA-type arena.. it is targeted to finish end of 2011 to early part of 2012.. why is this so, it is because it will be launched and used for the 2012 college basketball season..

excited to see this..

I wish the design was for a bigger Arena though. Even the Araneta Coliseum's size is too small for Ateneo-La Salle games. What more for international events like a a FIBA tournament or a huge concert.

Obviously, the SM group decided to go for a more manageable and marketable size. It would be easier to attract events for an arena that size.

In any case, I'm glad we have another option than the aged (yes, I meant aged not aging) Araneta Coliseum.

They say this will be bigger than Araneta Coliseum... I hope so.

Perhaps not. According to Wikipedia (admittedly, not THAT reliable), Araneta seats 25,000. In fact, for the latest Ateneo-La Salle game, the figures were in the 23,000 mark.

The SM Arena, however, will seat 16,000 only.

I agree with you though, I wish the SM Arena would be bigger. I'm tired of braving the EDSA traffic and the horrendous parking situation at and near the Araneta Coliseum for all those Ateneo AND San Beda games (not versus, ok? hehe. I know, my teams don't play for the same league... anymore).

^^Probably the figure of 16,000 is for a rink configuration where there is no seating on the arena floor. When in a basketball court configuration there is seating on the arena floor so SM Arena could still have the same capacity as Araneta.

Rink configuration:
http://toronto-mapleleafs-tickets.com/images/maple_leafs_seating.gif

Court configuration:
http://toronto-raptors-tickets.com/images/Raptors-seating.gif

source (http://www.toronto-raptors-tickets.com)

^^i do hope so.. :) I like a bigger SM ARENA! but if they cannot make it, just make it iconic ^^

Snapshot taken by me November 1, 2010

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Snapshot taken Nov. 11, 2010 Thursday

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Great! I hope the arena comea with NBA type led fixtures and an up to date center tv box thing...

^^You mean an LED ribbon that wraps around the entire arena?...that would be awesome. And hopefully the centre box thing is HD! :banana:

^^You mean an LED fascia system...

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^^ that's it. Araneta Coliseum uses them, but only on the press box.

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Taken today Dec.3, 2010 - SM ARENA :)

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great updates!

anymore updates for december? BTW, do any of you guys have the complete site development plan of the sm arena. I don't know which is which on the pic

^^Probably the figure of 16,000 is for a rink configuration where there is no seating on the arena floor. When in a basketball court configuration there is seating on the arena floor so SM Arena could still have the same capacity as Araneta.

Rink configuration:
http://toronto-mapleleafs-tickets.com/images/maple_leafs_seating.gif

Court configuration:
http://toronto-raptors-tickets.com/images/Raptors-seating.gif

source (http://www.toronto-raptors-tickets.com)

I don't think they meant to indicate an "ice rink" configuration capacity. Doesn't make sense for the Philippines. I'm quite certain that number's for basketball games.

I wish they can make the dimensions larger plus up to 30000 seats if not more....The Azkals can play there since its meant to be multi purpose...Football is back in the country now...venues like these would help...

multi-purpose does not mean football.

remember paulino alcantara golden days

Jan 30 2011 snapshot. SM Arena slowly taking shape

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Jan 30 2011 snapshot. SM Arena slowly taking shape

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Great update! Thanks DCJR.

WHy don't they get North Koreans to design a stadium...so it can seat 250,000??

WHy don't they get North Koreans to design a stadium...so it can seat 250,000??

Is it a question of design or budget? :lol:

Is it a question of design or budget? :lol:

It's a question of dreams and the ever-burgeoning population!! A 250,000-seater would also provide a huge shelter during a storm or a huge terminal when the OFWs all come home at Xmas!! :nuts:

It's a question of dreams and the ever-burgeoning population!! A 250,000-seater would also provide a huge shelter during a storm or a huge terminal when the OFWs all come home at Xmas!! :nuts:


Even Rungrado May Day is only 150,000. And I wouldn't trust the North Koreans... :lol:

remember paulino alcantara golden days

wow, do you still remember paulino alcantara when he was tearing up the net for barca in the early 20th century?

wow the building is so cool!!

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I wish they can make the dimensions larger plus up to 30000 seats if not more....The Azkals can play there since its meant to be multi purpose...Football is back in the country now...venues like these would help...

This is an INDOOR arena, football is generally played outside w/ natural turf. Besides, isn't there supposed to be a football-only stadium out in Paranaque or somewhere there?

fast taking shape huh

sm arena is designed for basketball,volleyball,ice hockey and ice shows and concerts,the football stadium will be built near pagcor e-city called as cory aquino national stadium which will be used in our future asian games bid...sm arena is privately owned and the football stadium are financed by gocc/pagcor and 60% ppp

sm arena is designed for basketball,volleyball,ice hockey and ice shows and concerts,the football stadium will be built near pagcor e-city called as cory aquino national stadium which will be used in our future asian games bid...sm arena is privately owned and the football stadium are financed by gocc/pagcor and 60% ppp

do you have any recent information on that? haven't heard of the planned cory aquino stadium for quite a while.

photo taken April 7, 2011 Thursday

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wala po bang latest pic as of May?

nice stadium,!!!! awsome

and let see our project in Indonesia!

stadium for national Olympic national level is implemented in 2012 too...

visit us
national stadium (http://suasanapekanbaru.blogspot.com/2011/05/update-terbaru-stadion-utama-pon-2012.html)

:banana: I like the design. It looks like empanada, one of the favorite pastries of Filipinos that also happens to be one of the legacies of our foreign colonizers.

Hi. It's nice to know that this kind of infrastructure will be finished in time. Anyway, may I ask who could be the contact person/group for this project? I, in behalf of my company, would like to be part of this project.

Please help. Very much appreciated. Thank you.

wala po bang latest pic as of May?

its June now... hope somebody can share some update pics!

MOA to host NBA preseason game?
Arena new home of NCAA in 2012
By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:19 am | Friday, June 24th, 2011

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The state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena at the SM MOA Complex in Pasay City is hoping to host a preseason game of the National Basketball Association when it opens its doors next year.
Edgar Tejerero, senior vice president of West Avenue Theaters Corp., said SM, owned by business magnate Henry Sy, has grand plans on the first year of the MOA Arena and one of them is bringing in an NBA preseason game here.
“We’re changing the game, we’re offering something that’s never been done before in the Philippines,” Tejerero said at a press conference announcing the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) partnership with the MOA Arena for the league’s 88th season.
“We’re hoping to have an NBA game in the Philippines,” Tejerero added.
A number of major events are already in the pipeline at the MOA Arena, although the major announcement will come on Oct. 11.
The NCAA will consider the modern event center as its new home for its 88th Season in 2012, while the UAAP is also expected to hold its games there considering that National U, where Sy’s family is a majority owner, will be hosting next year.
Tejerero said they are also holding talks with the Philippine Basketball Association, which regularly holds its games at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
The MOA Arena has a full house capacity of 20,000 with a guaranteed seating of 16,000.
Tejerero said they actually tapped a stellar roster of architects for the Arena, including the group that plotted the Philips Arena in Atlanta, the homecourt of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
Meanwhile, the NCAA and the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan has also linked up with SM Tickets, a partnership which officials said will give easier access for fans wanting to buy tickets for games.
“This will only make the NCAA an even bigger league,” said Mike del Mundo of Perpetual Help, which is hosting the NCAA this year.
Tejerero said, in return, the NCAA and the Arena in San Juan will have full marketing support from the SM Group.

source: http://sports.inquirer.net/5626/moa-to-host-nba-preseason-game

^^So its now called MOA Arena instead of SM Arena?

Any interior renderings?

i just watched anc yesterday and it says that "SM MOA ARENA to open in April 2012"

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thanks for the pics!

looks smaller than 16k seats..

Wow.

Salamat sa pics.
Sana maging kasing ganda ito ng mga arena sa US :banana:

Wow ! Nice update. thanks for the pics vulture49.

thanks for the pics!

looks smaller than 16k seats..

it definitely is a 16k seater. don't forget its a stadium mainly for basketball

I was thinking the same thing that it seemed too small for 16K but looking at the pic below SM MOA Arena seems to be bigger on the outside than Araneta Coliseum.

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yahoo!! thanks for the new pics.. NBA! at last! a real basketball arena!

Wow! Thanks sa pics vulture49! *okay*

At least this might prompt Araneta Coliseum na pagandahin lalo yung loob at facilities to compete with SM Arena. Ganda ganda naman.

based from TJ Manotoc's tweet, SM Arena has a capacity of 16K and 20K SRO. has 20(?) VIP boxes, and even the Gen Ad sections has seats and cup holders unlike Araneta. also double decker buses will ply the route from Taft to MOA for free.

^^ after this, my wish is a 40k capacity football stadium ready by 2014 :)

Mas maganda ang interior ng SM Arena parang pang modern NBA kesa sa Araneta na parang pang 80's NBA pa ang interior.

Mas maganda ang interior ng SM Arena parang pang modern NBA kesa sa Araneta na parang pang 80's NBA pa ang interior.

tama... kase dome tlga ang araneta... and mainly domes were built in the 80's-90's

2 week ago, from SMX

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thanks!

Mas maganda ang interior ng SM Arena parang pang modern NBA kesa sa Araneta na parang pang 80's NBA pa ang interior.

what interior are you talking about? have you seen the interior renders? please post them :)

What does anyone think of the design of the SM Arena's exterior?

what interior are you talking about? have you seen the interior renders? please post them :)

Kahit di pa tapos ang SM Arena malalaman mo kagad sa pics palang na
mas maganda ang interior nya kesa sa lumang Araneta COliseum.

Kahit di pa tapos ang SM Arena malalaman mo kagad sa pics palang na
mas maganda ang interior nya kesa sa lumang Araneta COliseum.

Umm, how?

Regarding the exterior. I think it's distinctive enough to make it a landmark. Doesn't it remind you of a floating eye?

What does anyone think of the design of the SM Arena's exterior?


let's see how the finished product looks. based on the renders alone- the design is not a pushover compared to its contemporaries abroad.

The Philippines is lucky to have this arena. If this was built here in North America, it would be one of the best looking arenas on the continent...

PBA babe, PBA... :p

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SM Arena Update courtesy of UAAP Season 74 Facebook account (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=245873542095880&set=a.245873538762547.79069.207032432646658&type=1&ref=nf)

SM Bay City Arena na ata tawag eh,,
http://arquitectonica.com/blog/portfolio/sports/sm-bay-city-arena/

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Where on the Mall of Asia property is this new arena being built? Is it being built on the Mall of Asia concert grounds?

^ right in front of SMX Convention Center... or to the left side of the mall itself facing Manila Bay.

The Philippines is lucky to have this arena. If this was built here in North America, it would be one of the best looking arenas on the continent...

True. Sadly, all arenas commissioned for the NBA have generic designs. They only look good on the inside.

update?

^^ after this, my wish is a 40k capacity football stadium ready by 2014 :)

The city needs a 60,000+ stadium with athletics track, for a potential future Asian Games and Olympics.

I'm slightly surprised that no such large capacity stadium was built during the Marcos regime. You'd expect something like a dilapidated 80,000 seater built in some purpose built sports park, supposedly for the hosting of say an Asian Games once more during the 60's or 70's. All it would need now is replacement of seats, refurbishment of concourses, perhaps a roof and video screens.

But that unfortunately never occurred.

Ya, your right. Although under his regime we did get iconic structures such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the historic sporting event now known as "The Thrilla in Manila", he never planned on building a giant stadium. Maybe the funds went instead to support his wife's shoe addiction. :D

Hindi ko lang gusto yung exterior ng arena na iyan, ineexpect ko parang design ng Phillips Arena.

The city needs a 60,000+ stadium with athletics track, for a potential future Asian Games and Olympics.

I'm slightly surprised that no such large capacity stadium was built during the Marcos regime. You'd expect something like a dilapidated 80,000 seater built in some purpose built sports park, supposedly for the hosting of say an Asian Games once more during the 60's or 70's. All it would need now is replacement of seats, refurbishment of concourses, perhaps a roof and video screens.

But that unfortunately never occurred.

It occured, but not in the grand design that we all hoped for. It's called University of Life Theater and Recreational Arena or ULTRA in Pasig, now called Philsport Arena. I believe the ULTRA complex houses a football / track stadium, housing for athletes, admin offices, the indoor arena, swimming pools and training rooms.

^ right in front of SMX Convention Center... or to the left side of the mall itself facing Manila Bay.



True. Sadly, all arenas commissioned for the NBA have generic designs. They only look good on the inside.

I beg to disagree, the older ones maybe like MSG and IZOD Center, but the newer ones reek of modernism and pretty aesthetics. Some even follow a retro theme, like the Indiana's Conseco FieldHouse, it mimics the old vintage brick / barnyard type of highschool gym complete with a homey feel.

^^The only "old" arena worth mentioning is MSG. Izod Center? I consider even Calgary's Saddledome better than Izod Center. But there are some modern exceptions such as Philips Arena in Atlanta and Staples Center in LA (the best interior for an arena IMO). And you're right about the retro theme. Americans prefer their ballparks to be more open than the stadium style ballparks built in the '80's-'90's.

Never been to this country...I hope I can visit it one day.

update?

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SM Arena Update. August 13,2011
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MALL OF ASIA ARENA UPDATE
as of August 13, 2011

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Why are they building a new indoor venue when there's already an outdoor venue within the same complex?

for basketball, boxing, etc. i think it's primarily a basketball arena to host UAAP college basketball games.

tnx for the latest pics.. how about the interior? could anyone? tnx..:banana:

Why are they building a new indoor venue when there's already an outdoor venue within the same complex?

Clearly, they serve different purposes. You can hardly hold an Icescapades-type show in the searing heat of Manila, can you? Another obvious reason is basketball events ala PBA/UAAP/NCAA cannot be held in the outdoor venue.

Hindi ko lang gusto yung exterior ng arena na iyan, ineexpect ko parang design ng Phillips Arena.

Philips Arena was designed by Populous (formerly HOK Sports). Arquitectonica only did the expansion project. From a purely architecture standpoint my favorite is BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma designed by César Pelli (same person responsible for Petronas Towers).
http://tulsatalons.com/shared/images/bokFull1.jpg

Another favorite stadium design.

Sprint Center; Kansas City, Missouri
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Upon completion, this new arena will surely compete with SM Arena.

Hanwha E&C to build world’s largest domed arena near Manila

Korean builder strives to become one of the world’s 100 largest construction firms

Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corp. began work on the world’s largest domed arena in the Philippines on Thursday.

The work for the $175 million contract, signed on Aug. 4, got underway in a ceremony attended by Hanwha E&C officials including vice chairman Kim Hyun-chung and those from the Filipino Christian organization Iglesia Ni Cristo that issued the contract.

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Hanwha E&C vice chairman Kim Hyun-chung (right) and chief of Iglesia Ni Cristo Eduardo Manalo shake hands after the groundbreaking ceremony near Manila on Wednesday. (Hanwha E&C)

The facility located near Manila, named the Philippine Arena, will be fitted with 50,000 seats and its domed roof will be nearly 36,000 square meters, making it the world’s largest domed arena, the company said.

Hanwha E&C said that the work will be carried out over 30 months to be finished early 2014.

“By winning this contract for building the world’s largest dome arena, the company was able to prove its technological capabilities and the ability to carry out overseas projects,” Kim said in a statement. The company said that in the biddings for the contract, it competed with China’s Jiangsu International and the Philippines’ largest construction company EEI Corp. The project will be conducted in design-build process in which the contractor is responsible for all related processes from designing to building the facility, the company said.

“As the bridgehead for the Southeast Asian market, the project is expected to bring opportunities for more civil engineering and construction projects in the region.”

The project opens a new market for Hanwha E&C, which has focused mostly on the Middle Eastern markets, as it drives to become one of the world’s 100 largest construction companies.

Earlier this year Hanwha Engineering and Construction announced plans to become one of the world’s top 100 builders by 2015 with an annual sales figure of 5 trillion won ($4.65 billion), and win contracts worth 7 trillion won in that year.

The plans also revealed that the company will diversify its overseas portfolio to include civil engineering projects, and to expand into solar power and other renewable energy businesses.

Also as part of the plans, the company hopes to expand its overseas generated income by more than 20 percent each year with the aim of raising 40 percent of its annual revenues from overseas sources by 2015.

In the Middle East, Hanwha E&C has made significant headway this year, winning a series of contracts including an urban development project in Iraq.

The contract, issued by Iraq’s National Investment Commission, is valued at $7.25 billion, making it the largest overseas construction project to be won by a Korean construction firm.

Under the contract, Hanwha Engineering and Construction will build a planned town at a location 25 kilometers east of central Baghdad. The town will be built over an area of 1,830 hectares and contain 100,000 new homes, the company said.

By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldm.com)

http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20110818000649

The architect of PHILIPPINE ARENA is POPULOUS, an architectural firm specializing in the design of sports facilities and convention centers.

The firm enjoys a dominant role in the design of sporting stadiums and arenas, including such globally prominent facilities as the new Yankee Stadium, Wembley Stadium in London, Stadium Australia in Sydney, Wimbledon Centre Court, Minneapolis's Target Field, San Francisco's AT&T Park, Chicago's United Center arena, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Pittsburgh's Heinz Field, Houston's Reliant Stadium, Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, the renovation of Chicago's Wrigley Field, University of Phoenix Stadium, the renovation of Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg for the 2010 World Cup, London's 2012 Olympic Stadium, Miami's Sun Life Stadium, Ascot Racecourse, New York's Citi Field, Benfica's Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and the O2 Arenas in London, Berlin, and Dublin

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What does anyone think of the design of the SM Arena's exterior?

mukha po siyang PLAYSTATION 3

^^ OT. don't spam please.

^^How is that spam? @ardvo is just stating the architect of Philippine Arena's past projects, some of them high profile projects.

This isn't the Philippine Arena thread.

mukha po siyang PLAYSTATION 3

:nuts: :lol:

i would like to ask if ever i decide to go in the construction site of the arena.. will they allow me to go inside and take some pictures?:) i just tried to drill down some of the forums here.. napansin ko na SM Arena thread lang ang walang interior pics.. i was planning to go sana in MOA this weekend.. and probably at the same time i will go to take some pictures nadin of SM Arena's interior.. for the sake of this thread..:banana::banana: if ever the guards or the engineers will allow me.. hopefully payagan ako.. :master::master:

Honga no, mukhang PS3 haha

For me lang kasi, plain yung exterior.

Ayun, rjmolera20, I don't payagan ka. Kahit nga ako dun sa UST gym, ayaw payagan nun guard. Dapat may kilala kang nasa loob para masamahan ka.

I have a different take on it. I think its simplicity is what makes it distinctive. To me, what makes a structure iconic is how easily identifiable its contours are.

For example, people would identify the Sydney Opera House, the Empire State Building, Taipei 101, The Petronas Towers, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab even with a simple sketch. Same goes for the Mall of Asia Arena. It's shape resembles an Eye or, if you want, an American Football. I can draw it in less than 10 seconds, and yet, people would know that I drew the SM Arena.

OF course, I hope the cladding is amazing, and the interiors are well-designed and apportioned. But looking at the Arena from a purely exterior perspective, I'd say, SM did a good job choosing the design of this one.

sony should definitely buy the naming rights and name it the PS3 Arena. :P

May pictures na pala nun interior, although hindi masiyadong kita yung construction at face at feet shots. Haha

Just found this one on the net.

http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2011/08/photos-im-inside-sm-mall-of-asia-arena.html#more

I have a different take on it. I think its simplicity is what makes it distinctive. To me, what makes a structure iconic is how easily identifiable its contours are.

For example, people would identify the Sydney Opera House, the Empire State Building, Taipei 101, The Petronas Towers, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab even with a simple sketch. Same goes for the Mall of Asia Arena. It's shape resembles an Eye or, if you want, an American Football. I can draw it in less than 10 seconds, and yet, people would know that I drew the SM Arena.

OF course, I hope the cladding is amazing, and the interiors are well-designed and apportioned. But looking at the Arena from a purely exterior perspective, I'd say, SM did a good job choosing the design of this one.

^^Good point!

there's nothing new pala.. nagkaruon lng ng metal beams para sa roof..

madaling tandaan na landmark "Kita tayo don sa building na mukang PS3 :lol: ahihihihi"

I just checked my PS3 and I don't think it looks so the same as it. I think If it's already finished most people might call it "The Eye". :):banana::banana::banana: Just in my opinion. :D

I just checked my PS3 and I don't think it looks so the same as it. I think If it's already finished most people might call it "The Eye". :):banana::banana::banana: Just in my opinion. :D

Exactly what I said a few posts back. It looks like an EYE or an AMERICAN FOOTBALL. Pwede nga, it will be the "Manila Eye" Hehehe.

Exactly what I said a few posts back. It looks like an EYE or an AMERICAN FOOTBALL. Pwede nga, it will be the "Manila Eye" Hehehe.

Mas maganda yung The Eye

^^The London Eye is a ferris wheel...Manila's Eye will be SM Arena! :cheers:

Mas maganda yung The Eye

I really don't think so. The reference to Manila will be what gives it its ring. Besides, The Eye sounds like a Japanese horror film. Not good at all.

^^The London Eye is a ferris wheel...Manila's Eye will be SM Arena! :cheers:

Doesn't it sound much better that way? the MANILA EYE.

Doesn't it sound much better that way? the MANILA EYE.

Nope:lol::lol:

The Eye


http://www.crudoprod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/the_eye_film.jpg

The Eye just has too many negative connotations already. Manila Eye. Better.

the big eye

Manila Eye for me too. It readily identifies the location and markets the Philippines as well.

the big eye

LOL

Hopefully, this will also declog seating problems during UAAP games.

:banana:Lets say THE OPTIC MANILA!:banana:

Hopefully, this will also declog seating problems during UAAP games.

But isn't it 9,000 seats smaller than the Araneta?

Playstation Manila? xD :D

there's already "THE BIG EYE", the Ōita Bank Dome in japan.

I can't wait to watch the 1st game inside this brand new modern arena which is less than 10 minutes away from the condo bldg I lived near Roxas Blvd.! :banana:

i really truly believe that the interior would look like this...

Zalgiris/Kaunas Arena in Lithuania - venue for FIBA Eurobasket 2011

http://g.diena.lt/03/15/6460d4.jpg

In my opinion based on the interior photos of the UC MoA Arena, it will look more like the STAPLES STADIUM in Los angeles. You Can check it yourself.

http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=staples+stadium&um=1&hl=tl&sa=N&biw=1138&bih=555&tbm=isch&tbnid=4-1QJ7_F_tTz2M:&imgrefurl=http://www.modelworksinc.com/prj/stad/staples-4.php&docid=lcHSSJKI130DfM&w=736&h=551&ei=QrZgTuDsEcW3rAfJ4Pj1Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=731&vpy=224&dur=3465&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=188&ty=179&page=3&tbnh=120&tbnw=160&start=31&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:31

In my opinion based on the interior photos of the UC MoA Arena, it will look more like the STAPLES STADIUM in Los angeles. You Can check it yourself.

http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=staples+stadium&um=1&hl=tl&sa=N&biw=1138&bih=555&tbm=isch&tbnid=4-1QJ7_F_tTz2M:&imgrefurl=http://www.modelworksinc.com/prj/stad/staples-4.php&docid=lcHSSJKI130DfM&w=736&h=551&ei=QrZgTuDsEcW3rAfJ4Pj1Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=731&vpy=224&dur=3465&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=188&ty=179&page=3&tbnh=120&tbnw=160&start=31&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:31

If you mean Staples Center, then I AGREE! That photo above of the arena in Lithuania has an ugly interior...

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m335/filipinas40/staples.jpg

The new arena looks promising though still a bit small compared to most major sports arena in the world that averaging 18,000 or more.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5619/img1106n.jpg

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Nice photos, Thanks for the updates...

when will be the turn over of this SM Arena? so we can check out this another project rising in the Philippines :)

I just came from Araneta Center just this afternoon and I think MOA Arena is really larger than Araneta when it comes to height and width. :) And yes it's Staples Center. :D

height and width araneta is bigger than sm arena, 33 in-row seats of araneta vs 27 in-row seats of sm arena, aranets coliseum was a 25,000 seat design and only it got down to 16,000 after the renovation, and now they are renovating again to accomodate 30,000 people with corporate boxes

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww308/leeryan25/P1104803.jpg

we need some interior pics here..

^^ Great update. Thanks for the photos.

SM Arena is actually a decent size from the outside, comparable to North American arenas. Arenas just tend to look small on the outside.

^^
SM Arena looks tall.. :)

It is actually tall! :D

very. it's only half way up.

Can't wait to see the actual arena once it's completed next year, FINALLY a brand new and modern arena here in Manila... :banana:

If you mean Staples Center, then I AGREE! That photo above of the arena in Lithuania has an ugly interior...

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m335/filipinas40/staples.jpg

I bet that arena in Lithuania is very close to the one in the pic, cos all seats are the ones, wich are used in VIP's.
Exterior of your arena looks great.

^^
it really is.. :cheers:

^^
it really is.. :cheers:

Thanks! The exterior design is 'UNIQUE' indeed... :)

I think american airlines arena's interior will be the closest.. since they have both the same designers..

http://basketball.ballparks.com/NBA/MiamiHeat/newinterior.jpg

here are some of the new pics guys.. from kuya azrael's blog site..:banana::banana:

http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2011/09/photos-inside-sm-arena-construction.html#more

paki follow nlng si kuya asrael sa facebuk nia..:bow:

malamang nga mga guys.. maging ganito ichura ng SM arena..

http://img.lrytas.lt/show_foto/?id=287893&s=11&f=4

I really believe it's interior will really look like The Staples Center in L,A but of course the SC is I believe 10,000 seats more. here's a proof http://twitpic.com/6hbru0 , can someone just re-post the pic, I can't post it here. :banana:

I really believe it's interior will really look like The Staples Center in L,A but of course the SC is I believe 10,000 seats more. here's a proof http://twitpic.com/6hbru0 , can someone just re-post the pic, I can't post it here. :banana:


http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m335/filipinas40/Staples2.png

By Azrael Coladilla

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:applause:

thanks for the pics!

eto preng Wells Fargo Center.. home of the 76ers.. mas kamuka ng MOA arena..:banana::banana:

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/cd/67/38/interior-of-the-wells.jpg

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it is.. :okay:

eto preng Wells Fargo Center.. home of the 76ers.. mas kamuka ng MOA arena..:banana::banana:

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/cd/67/38/interior-of-the-wells.jpg

Well that I agree, but the color of the chairs that I wish not. :D:banana::banana::banana:

I hope the colors of the chairs will be three sections of red, yellow and blue. :cheers:

they're going to blue per SM's colors.

they're going to blue per SM's colors.

tama.. agree.. correct.. exacto..:banana::banana:

Beautiful update pics of the interior! I can't wait to watch an Ateneo or San Beda game there next year. :)

anu purpose ng building sa likod ng arena?

^^ parking

^^ah okay.sayang na block view nya

how about greeneries/sky garden/landscape plan by the arena? will it commence? (hoping na maglagay sila ng mga puno sa outside parking area if ever, para may silong, hindi masyado mainit sa mga sasakyan)

wow thanks for the updated pics

maybe next year or so this will be finished and will host various events

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eto yung dumadaan na mga malalaking steel sa ortigas ave nung pauwi ako ng bahay, BF steel ni Bayani Fernando ang gumagawa nito

anu purpose ng building sa likod ng arena?

^^
parking mao.. :lol: gicing :okay: :cheers:

SM Arena will host UAAP next season. . i just can't wait http://www.adlsu.com/2011/08/19/sm-arena-to-host-uaap-season-75-in-2012/

I hope SM is planning to build an outdoor stadium too in that same area for football games...

^^That would be nice. But is there space for that?

^^That would be nice. But is there space for that?


There 'SURE' is a wide open space all around that area just waiting to be built and develop into something... :)

Hindi ko lang gusto yung facade or yung exterior design niya after comparing it to other arena sa US, mas bet ko yung design ng US airways Arena at United Center.

Yung interior seats, mukha nga kulay blue yan, i hope cushioned siya hehe

^^They started installing seats?

^^They started installing seats?

hanggat walang roof cguro.. hnd sila mag iinstall ng mga seats..

i think, assembling the seat are in the final stage in building sport's arena

i have seen the shop drawing of SM Arena , by early next year we are expecting the turnover of the project :)

Did you take a picture of it?

Did you take a picture of it?

picture of the shop drawing?, we have a shop drawing(autocad) of the Arena :), but we cannot just give it here publicly, i will try to have a copy file so you can view it here :lol:

Thank you. :D

Thank you. :D

i'll try but dont expect too much hehe :D

https://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pk10rDdt6LhWTevnToZHR5Uf2mbZj0HwNme5JrstJlHoh4MMjsS6mLOwMyplO1_kle-ImHSn1Be0/CIMG4998.JPG?psid=1

nabubuo na ang bubungan ng sm arena!

http://arquitectonica.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files_mf/12947716671.00.292.3.3PIL.jpg

i see blue "walls" in the parking building

http://arquitectonica.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files_mf/12947716671.00.292.3.3PIL.jpg

This architectual photo is actually wrong, the front of the arena is facing the other direction which is shown here as the side, and for some reason the church disappeared... :doh:

eto yung dumadaan na mga malalaking steel sa ortigas ave nung pauwi ako ng bahay, BF steel ni Bayani Fernando ang gumagawa nito


BF stel ni Bayani Fernando? Ang pagkakaalam ko sa BF Construction company yan eh..

sana May 2012 na!

:):)

nice! :cheers: :banana:

SM Arena on 4 sides as of Oct 4, 2011
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Here are my shots taken October 8, 2011

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Nice! slowly getting into shape!

Nice carpark design! Will it be connected through a bridge to the arena?

Nice carpark design! Will it be connected through a bridge to the arena?

Agreed, I hope it's an underground walkway though. I'd hate to spoil the Arena's facade.

Mukhang still a long way to go. Although may konting korte na yung "lower" eyelid sa frame. Diba sa May 2012 yung completion date? Still 7 months to go.

Grand opening is slated on May 19th, 2012 as stated from their official website.

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/866/arenao.jpg

image taken from SM Mall of Asia Arena Official Website (http://www.mallofasiaarena.com/). You could also follow them on twitter.com/moaarena (https://twitter.com/#!/moaarena)

TJ Manotoc tweeted today: "view from the highest seats at the Mall of Asia Arena. Set to open May 2012 :-) http://360.io/vhxFVZ"

source: link (https://twitter.com/#!/tjmanotoc/status/124001926324035584)

Grand opening is slated on May 19th, 2012 as stated from their official website.

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/866/arenao.jpg

image taken from SM Mall of Asia Arena Official Website (http://www.mallofasiaarena.com/). You could also follow them on twitter.com/moaarena (https://twitter.com/#%21/moaarena)
:banana: :)

nice development

it's so nice and elegant, even 25,000 per game i'll be watching every sunday night for my family and friends

Grand opening is slated on May 19th, 2012 as stated from their official website.

image taken from SM Mall of Asia Arena Official Website (http://www.mallofasiaarena.com/). You could also follow them on twitter.com/moaarena (https://twitter.com/#!/moaarena)

^^Judging from the second picture, it looks like the arena cannot be configured with a hockey rink, only basketball and concerts. :/

Grand opening is slated on May 19th, 2012 as stated from their official website.

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/866/arenao.jpg

image taken from SM Mall of Asia Arena Official Website (http://www.mallofasiaarena.com/). You could also follow them on twitter.com/moaarena (https://twitter.com/#!/moaarena)

i can't believe they used that rendering when it's clear that it's twice the actual size. false ad

OF ASIA ARENA

OPENING DATE : May 19, 2012
GROSS FLOOR AREA: 64,085 sqm
NUMBER OF LEVELS
Building: 6 levels
Seating: 5 levels
SEATING CAPACITY
Basketball: 15,093 (too small for NBA but just right for PBA)
Proscenium Concerts: 10,311
MOA ANNEX
CARPARK BUILDING: 1,400 slots
ANCHORS: Sports Bar Merchandise Stores Branded-Run Food Stores
Restaurants : 2
Counters: 14
Snack Bar : 8
Food Carts: 16
RETAIL/ OTHER LOCATORS
Gear / Merchandise Store: 4

pero pasok to sa standanrds ng NBA.. unlike the old Araneta Coliseum.. sobrang LUPET! sa wakas matutuloy nadin ang NBA Pre-Season Game dito satin!!!

OF ASIA ARENA

OPENING DATE : May 19, 2012
GROSS FLOOR AREA: 64,085 sqm
NUMBER OF LEVELS
Building: 6 levels
Seating: 5 levels
SEATING CAPACITY
Basketball: 15,093 (too small for NBA but just right for PBA)
Proscenium Concerts: 10,311
MOA ANNEX
CARPARK BUILDING: 1,400 slots
ANCHORS: Sports Bar Merchandise Stores Branded-Run Food Stores
Restaurants : 2
Counters: 14
Snack Bar : 8
Food Carts: 16
RETAIL/ OTHER LOCATORS
Gear / Merchandise Store: 4
^^
:okay:

Thanks sa lik boncedrick!

Anyway, nakita ko yung seating capacity, parang AC din.

Nice private suite design, how much is the cost per game... :)

^^when yung target date sa opening?

^^may 2012 is the target opening date.

15+++ seats for basketball on MOA Arena?

i thought it was around 25K?

i'll try to look where i've read it or probably somewhere here in SSC itself then i'll post it..

^^may 2012 is the target opening date.

^^okay...:okay:

Stated here that Britney Spears might be the first artist to have concert here next year... Plz read....:)

http://www.pep.ph/photos/2640/Mall_of_Asia_Arena_Trade_Launch

It is also rumoured that MOAA will host the next Miss Universe Pageant. :D

15-20k capacity i believe is enough.. were talking about here on what services the arena can give.. and especially the EXPERIENCE!!! parang nanuod ka nadin sa staples center or any other NBA arena.. NBA arenas are bigger.. pero konti lng naman ang difference.. hopefully pag renenovate nila ang araneta.. ibahin na nila ung style ng seating.. hindi na kc uso ung pabilog ngayon.. :banana::banana::banana:^^

Rjmolera, I think dapat mas malaki seating capacity ang MOA Arena hehe yung upuan maganda din dapat.

will the carpark bldg or the sm arena be connected to Mall of Asia through a bridgeway? just like smx convention center

@ bahamut im sure maganda ang magiging seats niang MOA arena.. sabi kc nila all of the seats ay may cup holder.. so malamang parang seats ng sinehan ang mangyayari i guess..

parang ganito:

http://www.digitalproductionme.com/pictures/gallery/Stock%20images/web%20cinema%20seats.jpg

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00VMBaOrJAATWR/Cinema-Seats-LS-655-.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

or this one.. this one is more likely suitable for arenas..

http://emerging-advertising-media.wikispaces.com/file/view/seat2.jpg/180475895/seat2.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

@rjmolera, I think yung latest mong pinost ang suitable for the common seats, yung VIP seats ata yung parang sa sinehan.

sana naman linakihan nila pero ok naman ang ganda :)

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

Capacity: 15,000

maliit pa ba sa inyo yan?

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OT

Kelan balak start renovation ng Smart Araneta Coliseum?

OT

Kelan balak start renovation ng Smart Araneta Coliseum?

expect tau next year after they finished building MOA arena..

OT

Kelan balak start renovation ng Smart Araneta Coliseum?

^^according to some sources inside araneta the renovation of Smart Araneta Coliseum will start after Novotel manila top of.

OT

Kelan balak start renovation ng Smart Araneta Coliseum?

^^according to some sources inside araneta the renovation will start after novotel manila top off

May nagsabi naman, after daw ng conference ng PBA.

updates?

The SM Carpark building near the SM Arena made their first dry run of the eye-shaped LCD screen showing the trailer of THE AVENGERS (2012) movie. I took this snapshot October 28, 2011 Friday 6:00pm

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The SM Carpark building near the SM Arena made their first dry run of the eye-shaped LCD screen showing the trailer of THE AVENGERS (2012) movie. I took this snapshot October 28, 2011 Friday 6:00pm

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very nice :cheers:
will they put LCD or LED screen for that eye shaped spaces in that picture?

very nice :cheers:
will they put LCD or LED screen for that eye shaped spaces in that picture?

LCD I think

here's another shot I took October 29, 2011, it was showing the trailer of THE AVENGERS (2012)..in the photo, the Mighty Thor and Black Widow
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nice and beautiful design :)

yung poste nakakasira, ang panget, di pwede ang pwede na, tangalin ang nakaka sira

ganyan talaga sa pilipinas puro poste kawad etc :)

nice

Very NICE LCD style, Please remove that DAMN post... :ohno: