Article source: Ulrike Zornow

Grand Stade Lille Métropole – IMAGIC WEAVE® transparent media façade made from 2045 m² of HAVER & BOECKER architectural wire mesh

Nowadays, the demand on modern stadium architecture is becoming increasingly complex.  Besides flexibility and a comfortable spectator experience, the aesthetic and multifunctional ability of a stadium are also major design factors. Excitement within the stadium should be transferred to the outside via media facades. One of the most advanced multi-purpose stadiums that meets these demands par excellence is the Grand Stade Lille Métropole. This innovative building is clad with IMAGIC WEAVE® transparent media facade by HAVER & BOECKER. There are three different areas of varying resolution, each providing the optimum requirement for playing the media required.

The elliptical main façade of the Grand Stade Lille Métropole is covered with 2046 m² of architectural wire mesh manufactured by HAVER & BOECKER. Image Courtesy © Haver & Boecker

• Architects: Valode & Pistre + Pierre Ferret
• Project: Grand Stade Lille Métropole
• Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Boulevard de Tournai, France
• Photographer: Haver & Boecker