Article source: GRAFT

At the foot of the Harz Mountains, in the Schierke district belonging to Wernigerode, a historic and listed ice stadium has been renovated.

In 2013, GRAFT won the European architecture tendering for the reactivation of the former natural ice stadium and convinced the jury with their unique roof construction. The task of the competition was to transform the stadium area into a multi-functional arena. Cultural as well as sport events should be possible throughout the year- independent of weather conditions. The existing natural stone terraces and the listed wooden referee tower were asked to be retained and included into the new design. Sanitary facilities, technical services, administration, and changing rooms as well as the gastronomy should find its place in two functional buildings completing the arena.

Image Courtesy © Michael Moser

• Architects: GRAFT
• Project: Ice Stadion “Arena Schierke”
• Location: Am Winterbergtor 2, 38879 Wernigerode OT Schierke, Germany
• Photography: Michael Moser, Matthias Bein
  
• Client: City of Wenigerode, Germany
  
• Structural Planning: Schlaich Bergermann und Partner
  
• Technical Planning: IMF – Ingenieurgesellschaft Meinhardt Fulst GmbH
  
• Landscape Architect: WES – Landschaftsarchitektur
  
• Fire Protection: HHP
  
• Building Physics: Ingenieurbüro Mark Bartel
  
• Lighting Design: IMF – Ingenieurgesellschaft Meinhardt Fulst GmbH
  
• Construction Supervision: IGS INGENIEURE GmbH & Co. KG
  
• Size: 2,400 sqm
  
• Construction: 2016-2017 Roof 
  

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