New Stadium in Aarhus (DK)

The proposal is assessed to be based on the financial framework and manages, with good conviction, to base design and functionality on buildable, rational technical solutions, combined with a good deal of robustness.

The presented organisation is assessed as good and competent with particularly good understanding of the planned partnering process. In addition, the fee is evaluated as outstanding and within the expected margin for the performance of the work.

Cobe's proposal appears as a stylish stadium with a sympathetic architectural simplicity. Seen from Stadion Allé, the new stadium behind Høgh-Hansen's building is experienced as a "discreet player interacting with the unified whole", greatly respecting the historical architecture. The project is inspired by rhythm and a choice of colours from the historical architecture as well as the surrounding nature. Particularly at night and at dusk, the proposal will appear iconic. The best way to experience this is when arriving at the Heritage buildings (Stadionhallerne) and watching the building from, for example, the Fan Plaza or the new passage between Høgh-Hansen's building and the new stadium. It is considered a challenge that the character of the building will not show until guests move around the stadium. The project is assessed to a higher extent to be contextually adapted than to appear iconic and ground-breaking in its processing.