Events hall in Zagreb installed with GROHE fittings
UPI-2M architects received only a few specifications for the planning of the hall. A venue for the World Handball Championship 2009 should be created – and as fast as possible. But after an in-depth analysis it quickly became clear to the team of architect Stancic Brcic: An arena of this scale cannot be run profitably with sports events alone. So other options for use are incorporated into the planning of the hall. It was fitted out for handball and basketball matches as well as for conventions and exhibitions or rock and pop concerts.
Its eye-catching visual appearance has already brought it the title “New Zagreb landmark” and “Symbol for the new Zagreb” just weeks after completion. 86 curved concrete columns form the shell of the hall and provide the building with light and transparent character. Between the “ribs” are the entrances which depending on the event up to 20,000 visitors pour through. At the top end of the columns steel cables are fixed to carry the roof structure with a span width of 104 meters. The cables, developed to the latest findings, are only 66 millimetres thick, but can carry up to 400 tons in weight. A transparent plastic strip runs above the entrances, which gives the facade of the building its special visual appearance, especially at night, through a variety of possible light effects.
High quality fittings in the sanitary areas to withstand frequent use, is an absolute must for venues in this category. This also applies to the sanitary fittings. They must be resilient and durable and also endure vandalism for instance. At the same time they should have an attractive design. “GROHE was chosen to take on this responsibility as our products are ideally adapted for use in public and commercial buildings", states Daniel Popovic, Project Manager at GROHE in Croatia. “They are not only robust, but thanks to flow restrictors also particularly economical in water consumption."
Zagreb’s new landmark was fitted with over 250 products from the leading global brand for sanitary fittings. For example, with the washstand fitting Eurosmart and the shower head Relexa. In the guest bathrooms of the exclusive VIP boxes Atrio was selected - a very elegant product from GROHE. The new version of single-lever mixer in this line was used.
