Breslau’s city sports arena (“Stadion Miejski“), was one of the venues for the UEFA 2012 European Football Championships. The centrepiece of Breslau’s new sports and recreation complex, it is also a UEFA Category 4 (elite) stadium.

With its flowing, sculpted form, this 39m high stadium sits on a slightly raised base that houses all the central facilities and a car park. Visitors enter the stadium via a wide, upward sloping ramp surrounded by a dynamic, opaque exterior skin. A fine Teflon mesh, stretched over five rings inclined at different angles, encases the massive stadium bowl, making a strong statement without detracting from the appeal of the promenade and single-tier stand. The outer skin also serves as a screen for a richly coloured lightshow thanks to the bespoke lighting system.