Karl und Bremhorst Architekten

Description

Between the Danube, the Prater and Ernst Happel Stadium, the new Sport Arena Wien was built on the site of the former Ferry Dusika Stadium – a modern, multifunctional sports centre offering space for a wide variety of sports under one roof. It is a unique facility combining three independent sports areas and a modern intensive training centre, distributed across several vertically stacked levels. The arena serves year-round as a training and event venue and meets nearly all of its own energy needs. The building combines a ball sports arena, gymnastics hall, athletics hall, and cardio and strength areas within a compact, vertically layered structure. Large glass façades create transparency, allow sports activities in daylight, and open the building toward the surrounding green landscape, with which it is closely connected. Inside, visual connections and open structures enhance transparency and orientation. A special focus was placed on sustainability: Sport Arena Wien operates with an innovative energy concept based on geothermal energy, a PVT system and thermally activated building components. Through its openness, connection to nature and flexible use, the facility offers a future-ready centre for movement, interaction and top athletic performance.