Case Study: Brazilian National Stadium achieves LEED Platinum sustainability and barrier-free access with dormakaba

Brazilian National Stadium - Customer Case Study

The Brazilian National Stadium in Brasília — rebuilt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and expanded from about 42,200 to around 70,000 seats — needed modern, safe and fully accessible access and escape solutions as part of a wider sustainability and modernization drive. dormakaba was brought in to supply architectural hardware and life‑safety systems to meet strict accessibility and regulatory requirements while integrating with the stadium’s contemporary design.

dormakaba provided extensive glass architectural hardware, numerous floor springs and a sophisticated emergency escape route system to ensure spectator safety and compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act, enabling barrier‑free access for people with limited mobility. These installations supported safe evacuation and everyday use for tens of thousands of spectators and contributed to the arena’s overall modernization and sustainability credentials that helped secure LEED Platinum recognition.

Brazilian National Stadium