Arena Zagreb

Arena Zagreb
Location Ulica Vice Vukova 8,
Zagreb, Croatia
Coordinates 45°46.30′N 15°56.57′E / 45.77167°N 15.94283°E / 45.77167; 15.94283Coordinates: 45°46.30′N 15°56.57′E / 45.77167°N 15.94283°E / 45.77167; 15.94283
Owner City of Zagreb
Operator Zagreb Arena Ltd.[1]
Capacity 16,500 (Basketball)
15,200 (Boxing, handball, ice hockey)
22,000 (Concerts)
Construction
Broke ground July 20, 2007[2]
Built 2007–2008
Opened December 27, 2008
Construction cost € 89 million[3]
Architect UPI-2M ltd[2]
Structural engineer UPI-2M ltd
Main contractors TriGránit
Ingra
Tenants
RK Zagreb (2009–present)
KHL Medveščak (2011–present)

Arena Zagreb is a multi-purpose sports hall located in the southwestern part of Zagreb, Croatia (in the Lanište neighborhood of Novi Zagreb). The site also includes a building complex, the Arena Complex (Arena Center), making it one of the largest shopping-entertainment centers in the city. The arena is used for hockey, futsal, handball, athletics, basketball, volleyball, numerous other sporting competitions, and various concerts, exhibitions, fairs, conventions, and congresses.

The shopping center and Arena Zagreb share a series of services such as a joint parking lot, multiplex cinema, wellness center, numerous restaurants, cafes, and stores.

History

The Croatian Government and the City Government of Zagreb held a public tender for the construction of a sports hall in order to host games in the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship, and later for numerous other sporting, cultural, and business events.

They selected the consortium composed of property developers TriGránit (from Hungary) and Ingra (from Croatia). The TriGránit/Ingra offer was initially approved on April 25, 2007, but the signing of the final contract was delayed because of Mayor Milan Bandić expressing discontent with the conditions. The Consortium engaged studio UPI-2M from Zagreb, specially for this project to create and produce a unique design for Arena Zagreb. The construction of the sports hall finally started on July 20, 2007, and was completed as planned on December 15, 2008.[4][5]

Architecture

Resembling a giant rib cage around the building, 86 large pre-stressed, pre-fabricated concrete curved columns form the main façade, connected by a semi-translucent polycarbonate envelope that allows for various light effects. It’s one of the landmarks of Zagreb already, along with the cathedral.

Developing spatial and functional characteristics to enable maximum flexibility of the venue was vital during the schematic design stage. The telescopic system of 4,550 seats was a critical element in allowing different configurations and quick turnaround between events. The singular vision also led to provision of spacious facilities for athletes, other performers and event managers, a concept for simple and fluid visitor circulation, a mix of catering facilities and designing in smaller, mutually independent zones that could all be used at the same time. Getting the acoustics right was important too. The steel roof structure had sufficient bearing capacity to enable the suspension of additional stage equipment. The roof structure is close to the structure of a suspension bridge, which is an uncommon approach (in arena design) anywhere in the world. The roof ’s bearing structure is only 45 cm high, over a span of 110 m, because it is suspended from the upper side of the roof outside and can not be seen from the interior. This solution was made feasible by contemporary cable production technology – the span is suspended on cables that have a diameter of just 66 mm. Each cable can carry 400 tons. The capacity of the hall is 16,500 seats and 22,400 for concerts.[6]

Arena Zagreb won the Structural Design of the Year award at the 2009 World Architecture Festival.,[7] and Grand spectacle award at Global BBR 2010[8]

Concerts and events

DateEventAttendanceTypeNote
December 27, 2008Croatia - Russia [9]15,200Sport (Handball)Opening sport event
January 17, 2009Prljavo Kazalište[10]22,400ConcertGrand opening event
January 24, 2009Slovakia - South Korea3,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 24, 2009France - Sweden13,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 24, 2009Hungary - Croatia15,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 25, 2009Sweden - Hungary4,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 25, 2009South Korea - France10,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 25, 2009Croatia - Slovakia15,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 27, 2009Hungary - South Korea800Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 27, 2009Slovakia - Sweden10,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 27, 2009France - Croatia15,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
January 30, 2009Croatia - Poland15,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
February 1, 2009Denmark - Poland8,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
February 1, 2009France - Croatia15,000Sport (Handball)2009 World Men's Handball Championship
March 8, 2009Zdravko Čolić [11]20,000Concert
April 19, 2009Mišo Kovač [12]15,000Concert
April 26, 2009Beyoncé [13]17,190ConcertI Am... Tour
May 11, 2009London Symphony Orchestra10,500Concert
May 23, 2009Tony Cetinski [14]19,000ConcertFuria Tour
May 24, 2009Tony Cetinski [14]18,000ConcertFuria Tour
June 13, 2009Lepa Brena [15]16,500ConcertUđi slobodno Tour
July 4, 2009Croatian Democratic Union Convention [16]10,000ConventionPolitical party convention
September 25–27, 2009Kids Fair 2009Fair
October 1, 2009European Day of the EntrepreneurEvent
October 7, 2009RK Zagreb – Alingsas HK8,500Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 9–11, 2009Weeding Fair 2009Fair
October 14–18, 2009Eko-Etno Fair 2009Fair
October 23, 2009Halid Bešlić23,000Concert
October 24, 2009Halid Bešlić22,500Concert
November 7, 2009Eros Ramazzotti15,000ConcertAli e radici Tour
November 20, 2009Miroslav Škoro20,000Concert
November 27, 2009The Backstreet Boys13,000ConcertThis Is Us Tour
December 11–13, 2009Disney on Ice27,000Show6 shows were held in 3 days
December 16, 2009Parni Valjak21,000ConcertKarlovačko Live
December 19, 2009José Carreras10,000Concert
December 29, 2009"You can do it"8,000Fundraising concert
February 5–7, 2010Weeding Fair 2010Fair
February 13, 2010RK Zagreb – FCK Håndbold9,500Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
February 14, 2010Depeche Mode18,500ConcertTour of the Universe
February 20, 2010RK Zagreb – Fyllingen Handball7,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
February 28, 2010RK Zagreb – BM Ciudad Real15,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
March 7, 2010RK Zagreb – HSV Hamburg15,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
March 8, 2010Miroslav Ilić10,000Concert
March 13, 2010Plavi orkestar15,000Concert
March 18, 2010Rammstein13,000Concert
March 27, 2010RK Zagreb – FC Barcelona13,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
April 9–11, 2010Beauty & Lifestyle Show 2010Fair
April 14–18, 2010Walking with Dinosaurs29,000Show7 shows were held in 5 days
April 23, 2010KK Partizan – KK Hemofarm3,000Sport (Basketball)NLB League Final Four 2010
April 23, 2010KK Cibona – KK Union Olimpija11,000Sport (Basketball)NLB League Final Four 2010
April 25, 2010KK Cibona – KK Partizan15,600Sport (Basketball)NLB League Final Four 2010
May 15, 2010Željko Samardžić11,000Concert
May 20, 2010Za dobra stara vremena13,000Musical
May 22, 2010David Guetta16,000Concert
July 25, 2010Leonard Cohen12,000Concert
September 17–19, 2010Zagreb Auto Moto Show8,000Show
September 24, 2010Guns 'n' Roses[17]15,000ConcertChinese Democracy Tour
October 1–3, 2010Kids Fair 2010Fair
October 16, 2010RK Zagreb – BM Ciudad Real7,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 21, 2010Oliver Dragojević15,000Concert
November 5, 2010Lady Gaga17,000ConcertThe Monster Ball Tour
November 8, 2010Sting and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra10,000ConcertSymphonicity Tour
November 13, 2010Topstars15,000[18]Show
November 17–21, 2010Cirque du Soleil27,000ShowSaltimbanco
November 28, 2010RK Zagreb – SG Flensburg-Handewitt10,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
December 4, 2010RK Zagreb – RK Bosna Sarajevo7,500Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
December 10, 2010Željko Joksimović17,000Concert
December 16, 2010Halid Bešlić and Crvena jabuka18,000ConcertKarlovačko Live
December 18, 2010Đorđe Balašević19,000Concert
December 19, 2010Đorđe Balašević5,000Film Projection"Kao Rani Mraz" Projection
January 21, 2011KHL Medveščak - KAC15,000Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 23, 2011KHL Medveščak - Vienna Capitals15,200Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 25, 2011KHL Medveščak - Olimpija15,000Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 28, 2011KHL Medveščak - Villach15,000Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
February 4–6, 2011Weeding Fair 2011Fair
February 19, 2011RK Zagreb - HCM Constanța7,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
March 5, 2011RK Zagreb - St. Petersburg HC8,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
March 27, 2011RK Zagreb - Rhein-Neckar Löwen7,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
April 6, 2011Slayer and Megadeth4,000[19]ConcertEuropean carnage tour
April 13, 2011Roger Waters17,004ConcertThe Wall Live
May 11, 2011Shakira10,000ConcertThe Sun Comes Out World Tour
June 1, 2011Joe Cocker6,000Concert
July 4, 2011Symphony of a Thousand8,000Concert
September 9–11, 2011Kids Fair 2011Fair
September 15, 2011Youth Sport Games10,000EventClosing Ceremony
September 17, 2011Croatian Democratic Union Convention10,000Convention
September 20, 2011George Michael12,000Concert
September 24–25, 2011Beauty & Lifestyle Fair 2011Fair
September 29, 2011RK Zagreb – IK Sävehof2,500Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 1, 2011Britney Spears & Destinee & Paris8,000ConcertFemme Fatale Tour
October 7, 2011Hladno Pivo13,000Concert
October 8, 2011RK Zagreb - RK Bosna Sarajevo5,500Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 11, 2011Jean Michel Jarre3,000Concert
October 21, 2011Plácido Domingo9,000Concert
October 22, 2011RK Zagreb - FC Barcelona12,300Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 26, 2011KK Zagreb - Panathinaikos BC3,000Sport (Basketball)Euroleague
November 2, 2011KK Zagreb - PBC CSKA Moscow2,000Sport (Basketball)Euroleague
November 8, 2011Rammstein & Deathstars12,000Concert
November 11, 2011Parni Valjak14,000Concert
November 16, 2011KK Zagreb - Žalgiris Kaunas2,000Sport (Basketball)Euroleague
November 17, 2011Lenny Kravitz & Raphael Saadiq5,000Concert
November 21, 2011Tom Jones6,000Concert
November 22, 2011Sade10,000Concert
November 24, 2011KK Zagreb - Brose Baskets2,500Sport (Basketball)Euroleague
November 26, 2011RK Zagreb - Chambéry Savoie Handball9,000Sport (Handball)EHF Champions League
December 8, 2011Tomislav Bralić & Klapa Intrade12,000Concert
December 14, 2011KK Zagreb - Unicaja Malaga3,000Sport (Basketball)Euroleague
December 16, 2011Jelena Rozga & Bajaga11,000ConcertKarlovačko Live
December 22, 2011Dino Merlin20,000Concert
January 8, 2012KHL Medveščak - HK Acroni Jesenice15,200Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 10, 2012KHL Medveščak - Alba Volán Székesfehérvár14,700Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 13, 2012KHL Medveščak - KAC15,200Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 15, 2012KHL Medveščak - EC VSV15,200Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 17, 2012KHL Medveščak - HDD Olimpija Ljubljana15,000Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 20, 2012KHL Medveščak - EC Red Bull Salzburg15,200Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 22, 2012KHL Medveščak - EHC Black Wings Linz15,000Sport (Ice Hockey)Erste Bank Eishockey Liga
January 31, 2012Spain - Slovenia5,300Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 1, 2012Portugal - Azerbaijan2,200Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 2, 2012Slovenia - Ukraine2,200Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 3, 2012Azerbaijan - Serbia2,300Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 4, 2012Ukraine - Spain3,500Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 5, 2012Serbia - Portugal2,300Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 6, 2012Romania - Spain1,500Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 7, 2012Italy - Portugal2,200Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 9, 2012Croatia - Russia14,300Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 9, 2012Spain - Italy14,300Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 11, 2012Croatia - Italy10,000Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 11, 2012Russia - Spain10,000Sport (Futsal)2012 UEFA Futsal Championship
February 17–19, 2012Weeding Fair 2012Fair
March 2–4, 2012Croatian Food and Wine FestivalFair
March 8, 2012Zdravko Čolić17,000Concert
March 10, 2012Mirko Filipović vs. Ray Sefo18,000Sport (K-1)Cro Cop Final Fight
March 24, 2012RK Zagreb - FK Metalurg SkopjeSport (Handball)EHF Champions League
April 14, 2012HT Tatran Prešov - FK Metalurg Skopje500Sport (Handball)SEHA League Final
April 14, 2012RK Zagreb - HC Vardar PRO - Skopje2,500Sport (Handball)SEHA League Final
April 15, 2012RK Zagreb - HT Tatran PrešovSport (Handball)SEHA League Final
April 15, 2012FK Metalurg Skopje - HC Vardar PRO - SkopjeSport (Handball)SEHA League Final
April 21, 2012RK Zagreb - THW KielSport (Handball)EHF Champions League
June 12, 20122Cellos10,000Concert
June 27, 2012Sting5,000Concert
September 17, 2012Il DivoConcert
September 21–23, 2012Kids Fair 2012Fair
October 20, 2012RK Zagreb - FC Barcelona HandbolSport (Handball)EHF Champions League
October 27–28, 2012World Cat Show 2012Show
May 23, 2013Depeche Mode15,969ConcertDelta Machine Tour
July 3, 2014 Top Gear Live Show Top Gear (2002 TV series)
December 20, 2014Marko Perković Thompson24,000ConcertOra et labora (album)
April 11, 2015Ennio Morricone4,000Concert
April 10, 2016UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos13,177Sport (MMA)
May 8, 2016Enrique Iglesias-----ConcertSex and Love Tour
November 9, 2016Justin Bieber18,000ConcertPurpose World Tour
November 25–27, 20162016 Davis Cup final between Croatia Davis Cup Team and Argentina Davis Cup Team45,000 (total)Sport (Tennis)2016 Davis Cup
May 16, 2017Deep Purple10,000ConcertLong Goodbye World Tour

References

  1. ↑ Zagreb Arena d.o.o.
  2. 1 2 "Arena Zagreb" (in Croatian). Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  3. ↑ "Arena Zagreb bit će dovršena u roku" (in Croatian). Dnevnik.hr. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  4. ↑ "Gotova Arena Zagreb" (in Croatian). Metro-portal.hr. December 16, 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  5. ↑ "Prelijepa Arena Zagreb konačno završena!" (in Croatian). Dnevnik.hr. December 15, 2008. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  6. ↑ http://www.javno.com/hr-scena/foto--prljavci--ovo-je-bio-koncert-za-pamcenje_225329%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  7. ↑ "Winners 2009". Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
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  9. ↑ Javno.hr(hr)
  10. ↑ http://www.javno.com/hr-scena/foto--prljavci--ovo-je-bio-koncert-za-pamcenje_225329%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D Prljavo Kazalište concert on Javno.hr
  11. ↑ "Zdravko Čolić live in Zagreb Arena". Studioberar.com. 2009-03-08. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  12. ↑ "Ekskluzivni video: S. Ecclestone i Todorićevi pozdravili Mišino trijumfalno ukazanje u Areni - Showbiz - XMag". Index.hr. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  13. ↑ "Beyonce's Father Thrilled with Zagreb's Audience - Music - Bestseller - Dalje.com". Javno.com. 2009-04-28. Archived from the original on 2009-05-02. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  14. 1 2 "Video: Tony ponovio spektakl u Areni, ukupno ga gledalo 35.000 ljudi - Showbiz - XMag". Index.hr. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  15. ↑ http://www.jutarnji.hr/spektakli/estrada/clanak/art-2009,6,14,,166596.jl
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  17. ↑ http://www.jutarnji.hr/koncert-guns-n-rosesa-u-zagrebu--rock--vatromet-i-petarde--zapalili--arenu-zagreb/889529/
  18. ↑ http://www.rtl.hr/indira-kao-tina-turner-clanak-23471
  19. ↑ http://www.net.hr/film-glazba/page/2011/04/07/0002006.html%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
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