Wrocław Stadium
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| Location | Wrocław, Poland |
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| Owner | City of Wrocław |
| Operator | SMG |
| Capacity | 42,771 [1] |
| Field size | 105 x 68 meters |
| Surface | Field (Grass) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2009-2011 |
| Opened | September 2011 |
| Construction cost | 729,7 mln PLN |
| Architect | JSK Architekci |
| Tenants | |
| Euro 2012 Śląsk Wrocław | |
The Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, (Polish: Stadion Miejski we Wrocławiu) is the highest fourth category football (soccer) stadium currently being built for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 42,771 spectators[1].
Concept
The winning architectural concept developed by JSK Architekci is called STADIUM-LANTERN. The distinctive shape was chosen to be easily recognisable and associated with the dynamic city.
The shape of the stadium is highlighted by the innovative design of its external walls. The building will be covered by glass fibre mesh coated with teflon. The mesh will be anchored by steel rings placed around the entire body of the stadium. The covering will lend lightness and transparency to the massive structure. The colors of the external walls of the stadium can be changed using a sophisticated lighting system.
Concession stands will be situated under the semi-transparent facade.
The architectural concept also includes an outdoor promenade around the stadium, called the esplanade. The esplanade will grant access to the inside of the stadium from two directions. From the south, it will lead under Lotnicza Street where an integrated Park&Ride plaza is being built with a tram stop, a train station, and an outdoor parking lot). From the north, the esplanade will lead from the northern public transport interchange with tram and bus stops and a parking lot for buses.
The area surrounding the stadium and esplanade will be landscaped and provided with benches to create a park-like space where people can relax or meet.
Functions
The stadium will be divided into a number of dedicated zones necessary for the proper functioning of a sport arena. VIP guests will be allowed to under the rim of the stadium so that they can quickly reach the spacious VIP zone entry hall on Level 0 in the western section of the stadium. VIP fans will be seated in close proximity to the playing field, and will be separated from the teams' zone only by a glass wall.
Panoramic lifts and an open staircase will grant access to the upper levels. A spacious and exclusively equipped Business Club will be situated on Level 1. The Business Club is divided into three smaller rooms, each equipped with its own facilities. Each seat in the Business Club seat will have its own internet connection.
On Level 3, there will be twenty VIP boxes with a clear view of the pitch. Ten VIP boxes in the eastern stand will be available for rental under the name "Incentive Boxes".
VIP seats will be broken down into three sectors: gold, silver, and bronze, depending on their location and the view they offer.
The esplanade surrounding the entire stadium will lead from the ground level to Level 1. Concession stands, first aid stations, police offices and restrooms will be located on the promenade. Seats for fans with disabilities will be located in stands equipped with wheelchair ramps, and diabled fans will be able to sit next to their caretakers. The new stadium will be an arena without barriers. A Fan Shop will also be located on Level 1. The shop will offer merchandise such as scarves, T-shirts, mugs, and posters to fans of WKS Śląsk Wrocław.
The teams' zone will be located on Level 0 in the western part of the stadium. Identical facilities for both teams will be equipped with locker rooms, massage rooms, showers, toilets, coach rooms and warm-up areas. In addition, an indoor swimming pool will be built. The teams' zone will also include rooms and areas for the medical staff, referrees, children (including locker rooms), and UEFA delegates, as well as facilities for checking for performance-enhancing drugs.
The media zone will be located in the upper section of the western stand. Each seat will meet FIFA/UEFA requirements is equipped with power, telephone, internet and TV connections. Some seats will have a foldable desktop. Seats for commentators will have revolving chairs.
UEFA Euro 2012
The stadium will be one of the venues for the UEFA Euro 2012. Three group matches are to be played here.
Opening
A permit to use the stadium was issued on September 9, 2011. A box fight between the heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (Ukraine) and Tomasz Adamek (Poland) was the opening event on September 10, 2011. Nonetheless, it will take till the end of October that the stadium can be used for football matches.[2]
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