Zaha Hadid

embedded within the marselisborg forest, zaha hadid architects' winning aarhus stadium is nicknamed the 'arena of the forest.'

[Sweco](https://www.sweco.dk/) [Zaha Hadid Architecture](https://www.zaha-hadid.com/) [Negativ](http://negativ.com/) ‘It is an honor to have been selected to build such an important project in Aarhus,‘ comments Gianluca Racana, director of Zaha Hadid Architects, ‘Our proposal for the new Aarhus Stadium is inspired by its natural forest context and the club’s legacy. This transparent roof and the gaps within the timber ribs of its facade reveal glimpses of the surrounding forest, while its permeable colonnades blur the boundaries between different programs. The structure will maximize weather protection and increase comfort levels in the adjacent external plazas as well as the internal concourses, defining a sheltered 360-degree public circulation route that is independent from the events within the stadium.

Zaha Hadid Architects working with Sweco and Tredje Natur has won the competition to build the new Aarhus football stadium in Denmark.

Parallel to that process, the contractor who will be responsible for the construction of the new stadium will be found. Peter Kristiansen, case architect of Sweco said: “The new Aarhus Stadium aims to become a catalyst for fans and the local community, a new identity for the club, and a new landmark on the national and international football fraternity. 42 Danish and international architect teams applied for prequalification for the tender in December 2021, and six teams were chosen for the first round of the competition with three equal winners continuing to the second round. Ole Schrøder, partner in Tredje Natur said: “Our proposal is celebrating the proud spirit of the club and its importance for the City of Aarhus. Providing a wealth of new public spaces for use 365 days a year, the stadium will be a new landmark for the city that incorporates the highest standards of environmental, economic, and social sustainability within in every aspect of its design and construction.” The design and construction of the new building is driven by the recycling and reuse of the existing stadium’s materials and components to the largest extent possible.

Denmark's second-largest city is set to add a signature piece of architecture after the announcement that a team led by Zaha Hadid Architects, Sweco, ...

The site’s extant 104-year-old Stadionhallerne will also be refurbished as part of the scheme. With our partners we have designed a stadium that can’t be built anywhere but in Kongelunden in Aarhus,” Kristiansen continued. “We are thrilled to be awarded this prestigious project.