The KJC King Dome is a multipurpose indoor arena currently under construction in Davao City, Philippines. With a planned seating capacity of 75,000, the structure will be the largest indoor arena in the world if completed surpassing the 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena in Bocaue.
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| Location | Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 7°8′5″N 125°38′50″E / 7.13472°N 125.64722°E |
| Owner | KJC |
| Capacity | 75,000 |
| Acreage | 40,000 to 50,000 m2 (430,000 to 540,000 sq ft) |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | September 3, 2012 |
| Construction cost | ₱13 billion |
| Project manager | ACQ Solomonic Builders Development Corporation |
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History
editConstruction
editThe construction of the KJC King Dome is being managed by the ACQ Solomonic Builders Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the Christian church, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC).[1] The groundbreaking ceremony of the facility being built beside the Francisco Bangoy International Airport complex[2] was commenced on September 3, 2012[3] and is expected to be completed in September 2023, in commemoration of the 38th Anniversary of KJC.[4]
In January 2018, Zhejiang-based Chinese sports firm Dafeng formally entered in a partnership with KJC in a signing ceremony in Hangzhou. The project has been included in the One Belt One Road Initiative by the Chinese Ministry of Culture.[5]
The construction was delayed due to difficulty in shipping in materials from Vietnam and China but the structure is already 60 to 70 percent complete as of November 2019.[4] Initially projected to cost ₱6 billion, the construction cost for the KJC King Dome increased to ₱13 billion due to delays.[6]
In November 2023, the indoor arena is reportedly almost complete[7] and is scheduled to be fully operational by April 2024.[8]
Use and facilities
editOriginally planned solely as a cathedral for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) of pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the KJC King Dome will be also used for other events such as concerts, boxing events and basketball games.[2][9] The facility will host a cube scoreboard.[10]
The King Dome will be part of the Kingdom Global City Commercial Complex, a mixed-used development registered as a Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ).[6] The complex will house a condominium, a hotel, a museum, a hangar, a water park, a commercial center, and an administration complex.[1]
The King Dome itself will be bigger than the 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena,[1] with the King Dome having a capacity of 75,000,[6] making it the largest indoor arena in the world. Initially it was planned that the seating capacity of the King Dome was to be 50,000.[2]
Architecture and design
editAn Australian architect firm is reportedly behind the design of the KJC King Dome while Manuel de Luna claims to be the principal architect of the KJC Dome.[6] The design has been compared to the Staples Center by KJC leader Apollo Quiboloy, with one level of the multi-level King Dome excavated down due to its proximity to Davao City's international airport. It will occupy a floor area of 40,000 to 50,000 square meters (430,000 to 540,000 sq ft). It will also have 38 elevators and an airconditioning system. A rectractable roof was proposed for the indoor arena but this suggestion was declined.[10]
Dafeng, a firm involved in the project will provide the lighting, seating, curtain wall, and stage machinery of the indoor arena. The KJC Kingdome will have a double-curved glass curtain wall, a cellular aluminum panel system, and flood lighting. Its facade will look like a crown.[5] The structure has six layers of insulation and waterproofing.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Fusilero, Kristianne (June 24, 2015). "'Kingdome' to be finished by 2025". Mindanao Times. Mindanao Times. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "'King Dome', largest indoor cathedral to rise in Davao City". Edge Davao. September 15, 2012.
- ^ "King Dome Ground Breaking Ceremony". The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c Revita, Juliet (November 15, 2019). "World's biggest arena in Davao 70% complete". Sun Star Davao. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ a b 大丰与菲律宾KJC签约仪式在杭举行 [Dafeng and KJC Philippines signing ceremony held in Hangzhou] (in Simplified Chinese). Zhejiang Dafeng Industrial Co., Ltd. January 11, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Cana, John Paul (July 22, 2021). "The Philippines Already Has the World's Biggest Indoor Arena. We're About to Have One That's Even Bigger". Esquire. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Muli, Angie (November 7, 2023). "FPRRD, namangha sa laki at ganda ng KJC King Dome; Pastor ACQ ipinasyal ang Dating Pangulo" [FPRRD (Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte) in awe of the scale and beauty of the KJC King Dome, Pastor ACQ (Apollo C. Quiboloy) toured the Former President]. SMNI News Channel (in Filipino). Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Pastor ACQ, FPRRD takes a stroll at the ongoing construction of the King Dome, set to fully operate come April 2024". SMNI News. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Palicte, Cherry Mae (May 24, 2014). "P3-B sports facility up in Davao". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ a b Bravo, Neilwin Joseph (April 26–27, 2015). "The King Dome Come". Edge Davao. 8 (17): 2. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
External links
edit- The King Dome at the Wayback Machine (archived March 21, 2023)