• Structural engineering for collaborators Sailer Stepan and Partners.

  • Sightlines and seating plans to create an immersive atmosphere.

  • A colour-changing façade to demarcate which of Allianz’s two home teams it playing.

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Structural engineering

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At the beginning of 2005, the new Allianz Arena in Munich-Fröttmaning became the home of two local football clubs: Bayern München and TSV 1860. The stadium, which seats 66,000 people, also hosted the opening ceremony for the 2006 World Cup.

Working with contractors Alpine and Herzog de Meuron Architects, Arup won the bidding competition and handled the structural engineering, sports architecture and detailed design in collaboration with Sailer Stepan and Partners, Munich.

A unique stadium design

Aiming for outstanding architectural design, the sightline studies and subsequent seating layout combined an immersive atmosphere with a clear viewing experience.

The structural frame of the bowl and the stands are made of reinforced concrete while the roof consists of steel latticework. The entire building is wrapped in illuminated air cushions. One of the building’s most striking features is the colour changing facade that reflects which of the two clubs is using the arena. 

The exterior of Allianz Arena, Munich
The 66,000-seat stadium hosted the opening ceremony for the 2006 World Cup.
Allianz Arena, Munich
The stadium roof and façade are clad with the largest ETFE membrane shell in the world.
Overhead view of Aliianz Arena
Working with contractors Alpine and Herzog de Meuron Architects, Arup won the bidding competition and handled the structural engineering and detailed design in collaboration with Sailer Stepan and Partners, Munich.
The structural frame of the bowl at Allianz Arena
5 of 5 The structural frame of the bowl and the stands are made of reinforced concrete while the roof consists of steel latticework.
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Herzog and De Meuron