Malmö New Stadium Malmö, Sweden. 2024-ongoing

The new stadium in Malmö is designed to accommodate both everyday sports and international events – conceived as an open, flexible and sustainable civic landmark.

The brief was to replace the existing stadium with an identity-defining building that unites elite sports, daily use and strong public value. The result is a transparent, low-lying and sculptural structure that challenges the traditional stadium typology – as much an urban space as a sports venue.

The geometry is a superellipse, creating an arena where the audience embraces the field, enhancing the sense of proximity, intensity and togetherness regardless of crowd size. With its low roof structure and façade of lamellas, the stadium blends into the urban context while standing out as a new landmark. The visual openness connects the building to the city and promotes activity throughout the year.

The construction combines robustness, flexibility and sustainability: the ground level is built in concrete with large spans and high load-bearing capacity, while the upper levels are in timber to reduce climate impact and allow for future expansion. Reused materials from the existing stadium, integrated solar panels, rainwater management systems and climate-optimized material choices reduce environmental impact and form visible parts of the architectural expression.

The stadium accommodates more than 8,000 spectators and can be scaled up for larger events. It supports athletics, football and martial arts, while ground-floor foyers, pop-up areas and indoor running tracks activate the perimeter and connect the building to the city’s movement patterns.