A sneak peek into the new National Stadium

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The National Stadium in Singapore is the only stadium in the world that can be reconfigured into three modes -- football, athletics and cricket.

In "football" mode, which is also used for rugby, the stadium can house nearly 55,000 spectators. The stadium's capacity will be at about 51,000 spectators in cricket mode, and some 50,000 spectators in athletics mode.

This ease with which the facilities can be customised is a cornerstone of the Sports Hub design.

Its designers wanted the Sports Hub to have something for Singaporeans from all walks of life -- so other than spaces for competitive sports, there is a sandpit for beach volleyball and a waterfront mall with 41,000 square metres of commercial retail space, among other facilities.

Much has been said about the National Stadium's dome-shaped roof, which is the world's largest. Designers said the structure was chosen because of Singapore's tropical weather.

The Sports Hub will be open to the public during a community open house on June 27.