Arena

The architectural design plans for the mass timber basketball arena with a composite timber load bearing system were developed after being directly commissioned by the Cultural and Athletic Organisation of Galatsi Municipality as a special building requiring specialised technical know-how and related research in timber construction. The construction schedule for the timber arena includes the main basketball court with spectator stands, an inbuilt mezzanine/gallery around the perimeter, changing rooms for athletes and referees, sanitary spaces, administration offices, club offices, and auxiliary spaces with a total surface area of 4000 sq.m.  The new building will replace the existing timber gymnasium in the same location, and now marke... More

The arena is a multifunctional space with a capacity of 5,600 spectators, and extends the stadium’s original purpose by creating a versatile space, adapted to both its primary sporting purposes within state-of-the-art facilities and a broad spectrum of activities – and their respective audiences. Located on the border of Jihlava’s historical center, the arena – a structure usually confined to the periphery of cities – is adjacent to a park and university and places itself in the continuity of these two spaces. The several public spaces nested throughout the four-building “urban stadium” allow it to melt into the surrounding urban landscape. Rather than marking an interruption in the existing city st... More

With the construction of new buildings, facades and overhangs, as well as upgrading of the outdoor spaces and enhancing the visual expression strengthens the functional and architectural context of Denmark's largest fair and exhibition area and establishes a new coherent guest experience.The overall plan establishes a new centre that, with its simple geometry, landscape and planting, structures the entire exhibition area in a simple and clear manner.Closely integrated with the area in front, the new arrivals building couples directly onto the existing Jyske Bank Boxen. The building will serve as a meeting place, waiting-area and open space for 2.500-3.000 people, and it may also serve as a stage for smaller, independent events. The project... More

A multifunctional skybox for the main sponsor within the Amsterdam ArenA. They ofcourse are using the skybox for watching soccer matches but they also use it for meetings and presentations. The big table is centered with 10 seats facing the Ajax playing field. The oblique lines in the design are following the existing structure of the skybox and the bar is positioned in a way the hostess can serve the guests in an efficient manner. The choice of materials, colors and artwork reflects the concept of Adidas, urban-street-luxury-raw. Adidas is all-in! More

The VIP Lobby of the T-Mobile Arena tells a cohesive story about the Las Vegas area and its contrasting influences through a dynamic design inspired by the energetic strip and the desert mountains. AEG and MGM Resorts International completed and executed a joint venture to build a new arena with the goal of revitalizing the area between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts, which extends from Las Vegas Boulevard to Frank Sinatra Drive. They selected Populous as the architect and designer of the new 20,000-seat indoor arena. With the desert and Spring Mountains directly to the west and Las Vegas Boulevard to the east, the T-mobile arena was designed to capture juxtaposing facets of the Las Vegas landscape and meld them into an... More

This LEED Silver accredited facility has a design to be 40% more energy efficient than the national energy model for typical arenas, and includes geothermal heating/ cooling, daylighting and natural ventilation, and the utilization of recovered waste heat to warm change rooms, spectator seating and the ice melting pit. The arenas boast 900 seats, with capability for year-round ice on one pad. Central to the design is the integration of warm viewing areas on both levels with the rinks providing a unique user experience. The arena features 12 change rooms, 4 referee rooms, and community spaces. This projects was designed in collaboration with Prime Consultants RDH Architects of Toronto. More

The Arena at Bema Street in Toruń is a multi-purpose object of a sport and entertainment character. Its basic function is athletics. There is a 200 meters long 6-lane track, with a full program of indoor athletics disciplines and a training track, which allow to organize events at the highest world-class level. Thanks to the applied solutions, such as an additional hall, locker rooms meeting various requirements, the number of seats in the stands, possibility to broadcast TV transmissions, the object can also host team sports tournaments at the international level. Apart from the main arena the hall also has additional sports functions: a training room in the size of a court for playing handball, volleyball, basketball and tennis with a cli... More

Angola has been undergoing a remarkable development process for the last decade, showing a significant economic growth and a progressive improvement in the quality of life of its population. It is a key country in the context of the African continent and an important regional power for the promotion of peace and prosperity in the region. Its capital city, Luanda, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, mirroring the new reality that is spreading to all of the country. In this context, Angola was selected to be the first African nation to host the Rink Hockey World Cup in 2013, and the pavilion was designed as the main venue for the event. Alongside with the required capacity for 12000 spectators and the iconic character that the buildi... More

The long-awaited first direct Arena in Leeds is a really sound example of how structural materials can make or break the performance of an entertainment venue. The first stadium in the UK to feature a unique fan shape which radiates out from a central stage, its location in the heart of Leeds in a highly-populated area meant that external noise threatened to become an unwelcome backing track for visiting superstars, concerts and attractions. But thanks to the clever use of ComFlor® structural decks and expert advice from manufacturer Tata Steel, the result is truly music to the ears not only for the audience but for developers Leeds City Council, who had strict requirements that external noise levels were 10dB lower inside the arena.... More

As far as football supporters are concerned, nothing beats the exhilarating atmosphere in a football-only arena where the crowd is as close as possible to the teams competing on the pitch. This idea inspired the design of Dresden’s new Rudolf Harbig Stadium Its well thought-out architecture allows up to 32,000 spectators to feel close to the action at all times - even if they are sitting up in the 38th row. The new arena was built in the exact spot where local club Dynamo Dresden had written football history for many decades. When planning the stadium, Martin Beyer from Rostock-based Beyer Architekten built on this tradition. At the same time, compliance with the modern-day requirements, rules and regulations of FIFA and UEFA had to be... More