 The roof was inspired by that of a Nipa Hut.Populous, a global mega-architecture firm, designed the arena through their office in Brisbane, Australia.The official website of the sports facility describe's the structure's architectural style as Modernist.The arena has been master planned to enable at least 50,000 people to gather inside the building and a further 50,000 to gather at a ‘live site’ or plaza outside to share in major events.