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Climate-neutral Event Arena in Munich
7 Apr 2022
Design: Populous
Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Renders © Populous
Climate-neutral Event Arena, Germany
Global architectural design firm Populous has been chosen as the architect for a new multi-use, climate-neutral, 20,000 capacity event arena in Munich, following Council approval for the project.
Wednesday 6th April 2022, Freising City Council agreed in principle to give the plans the green light, which will see Bavaria-based SWMUNICH Real Estate GmbH (SWMUNICH) plan, build and operate a world-class multi-use concert and convention centre, backed by more than 300 million euros of private sector investment.
Populous? winning design for the Climate-neutral Event Arena was selected after a multi-stage architecture competition for which the jury was chaired by Professor Markus Allmann. It draws upon Bavarian heritage and character to create an eye-catching concept for the new arena, with the support structure skilfully paying homage to the lozenge shape used in the Bavarian state flag. This instantly and clearly associates the arena with the south of Germany and creates a high recognition factor. The arena?s structure means that even from a distance, visitors can see inside the arena and get a taste of the entertainment that awaits them.
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