In the ancient city of Rome, Stone Pine or Pinus Pinea, can be seen everywhere throughout the city. Stone pine is a pine tree that is grown along the Mediterranean coast, with a feature of having a tall and slender body with a large umbrella-like canopy. These tree has become the city’s symbol and the concept behind the new stadium, Stadio della Roma. The stadium will be the new home for A.S. Roma and a central hub to hold community events for the people. The vast array of stone pine surrounding the stadium will create an open atmosphere that blurs the space between indoor and outdoor. The large canopy imitating the stone pine covers the majority of the site to provide shading and an inviting environment for every person that is experiencing the space. The Stone Pine and the large structural canopy imitates the expression of being in a forest while celebrating for their home team.
