Facade lit red at night

Munich, Germany

Allianz Arena

Home to two football clubs, the stadium also hosted the opening match and a semi-final of the 2006 World Cup.

Its unusual form and its skin of translucent ETFE cushions make it instantly recognisable. At night special lighting lets the colour of the facade change to match the club playing at home.

A three-tier seating bowl gives every spectator a good view close to the game and meets the needs of two very different home crowds, along with wide provision for guests and the media. The main concourse forms a broad, open promenade with views into the arena, and cascading stairs around the perimeter link the middle and upper concourses directly.

Project Information

Design studio
Herzog & de Meuron
Time
2005
Type
Sports
Primary materials
Concrete, Polycarbonate
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