Reduce – Reuse – Recycle

Modernisation and extension of San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium in Santiago

The Claro Arena, formerly known as San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium since 1988, is located in the Las Condes district of Santiago, Chile. The stadium sits in the foothills on a gently slop­ing site facing the city. Applying the method of three Rs (Reduce – Reuse – Recycle), architecture firm IDOM developed solutions for technological improvement, sustainability, comfort, and hospitality.

The stadium was partially buried, with access at ground level on the east side, facing the foothills (called Fouilloux), and on the west side, facing the city of Santiago (called Livingstone). The mountain range is on one side, with Cerro Provincia domi­nating the view. Manquehue and the city of Santiago are on the opposite side.