The pilings are so deep, a Manhattan skyscraper could be built on the foundation. Canam Group was involved in the construction of the original steel frame of this venue, which opened in 1997. To satisfy one of USTA's objectives for the structure to be aesthetically pleasing, ROSSETTI's design intent was respectful to the iconic stadium, aesthetically taking its cues from existing architecture. Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it is the main stadium of the US Open tennis tournament, and the largest tennis stadium in the world, with a capacity of 23,771. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the largest stadium in the world dedicated solely to tennis.Canam Group was involved in the construction of the original steel frame of this venue, which opened in 1997.The roof structure is totally separate from the stadium and risers, which means that it is totally self-supporting, a critical factor given the clay-laden soil. Arthur Ashe Stadium, the rest of the National Tennis Center campus, is part of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The USTA's four critical design objectives included: structural integrity, financial viability, operational functionality, and aesthetically pleasing. The lightweight, octagonal roof measures 520’x 520’ (236,600 square feet) in plan and is supported by eight steel columns located around the stadium… Arthur Ashe Stadium Arthur Ashe Stadium replaced Louis Armstrong Stadium as the primary venue for the U.S Open.

La construction de ce nouveau stade coûte 254 millions de dollars. The design created a structure totally independent of the existing stadium, essentially building an umbrella over the structure to shield the court and spectators.The main support for the retractable roof features eight steel columns that surround the stadium's perimeter.

The original Saddledome Scheme did not work as the roof would not be able to close during rainfall or with winds going more than 25 MPH. Arthur Ashe Stadium and Court 17 USTA. At 23,771 seats, Arthur Ashe Stadium is the primary tennis stadium on the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Campus and is the largest tennis stadium in the world. After an intensive R+D effort in collaboration with WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, a Early sketches of different types of roofs that were independent from a stadium. Arthur Ashe Stadium, the rest of the National Tennis Center campus, is part of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It will cost more than $100 million, but that is half the price of previously considered plans.“PTFE is an excellence material for façades and roofing,” added Radcliffe.

Construction on the $150 million project began in 2013. The transformation, set to be completed in 2018, will also include two new state-of-the-art stadiums and a series of enhancements to enrich the overall experience for fans and players alike.© Copyright Building Design & Construction. Hunt has contracted with Birdair for their design and installation expertise as well as their unique PTFE membrane roofing system. Taking a tour of the construction site at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the USTA is building a retractable roof scheduled for completion in 2016.

The roof gives the appearance of being an integral part of the stadium, designed to look as if it was original to the Stadium, built in 1997. The Stadium, like the other 32 courts in the facility, has a DecoTurf cushioned acrylic surface. Between the main trusses and a perimeter truss is a series of secondary one-way trusses, which are configured in a radial direction that support the fabric roof. This will boost the economic impact numbers well above the current $756 million and increase the global TV viewing audience. Every August for the US Open, Arthur Ashe Stadium hosts elite tennis athletes, crowds of fans, and sponsors for a two week period. The stadium underwent renovations in 2011.