Renovation and expansion of the existing stadium, “Bern Arena”. An office complex with 500 workplaces, a restaurant, bar, twenty VIP - lounges, a parking with 200 spaces and a training room buried. Additional bleachers in the existing stadium to increase the capacity of seats. Squares = 17,000 Existing building with reconstruction and expansion during operation by the hockey club SCB.
Urbanism: The urban context with the proximity of public traffic (railway station andvarious bus lines). The implementation of a very large sports complex in theagglomerate of existing buildings with exhibits of constraints to ensure the operation ofstage and BEA expo during the construction period.
Functionality: The stadium is exemplary in terms of its technical equipment and its safety device. Spaces are ultra -flexible and offer users comfort (natural light, work environment)
Ecology / Economy: All materials used meet the criteria requirements for Sustainable Development, the administrative part of the building is accredits Minergie. The construction of the system primary, secondary and tertiary is simple and economical.The operating costs and maintenance are low.
Photographs : Thomas Jantscher, Thomas Houda