New Stadium in Aarhus (DK)

The proposal appears impressively strong in its integrated design where rational and buildable technical solutions go hand in hand with a beautiful and convincing architectural expression. The proposal appears very robust and based on the financial framework.

The presented organisation is evaluated as brilliant and with a particularly competent team and a very good understanding of the future process. In addition, the fee is evaluated as good and within the expected margin for the performance of the work.

The proposal has a unique and strong main concept with special iconic lines taking as their point of departure the trees in the forest. The façade has an imposing arched movement which is perceived as compelling already from afar - from Stadion Allé. From there, the building appears to be a shining volume in the axis in relation to the trees in the forest and the verticality of the Heritage Building (Søjlehallen). Thus, a special place is created and a good relation to the Høgh-Hansen building. Consequently, the project both looks back, but also looks ahead as a new typology for Aarhus. It seems credible and true and is also a robust concept. The strong manifestation of the project invites and reaches out to the surroundings and matches the location. The proposal is also so significant and iconic that it will be remembered as a special stadium for Aarhus.

The project is assessed as being very ground-breaking, beautiful and iconic.