Nordicum - Real Estate Annual Finland 2011 | Page 17

Mission:
Tampere
aniel Libeskind is leading the design of
the new Central Arena in the city of Tampere, Finland. The effort involves redefining the original concept as well as designing the major buildings and the multi-use arena. The arena will be realised on a deck which
covers a railway network below.
NCC Property Development brought in
Studio Daniel Libeskind in search of a more
refined architectural concept. The design will
maximise external views, which will add value
to both the users of the facilities and the people
in the surrounding areas. The city plan is slated to go forward in spring 2011.
Libeskind feels that the project is a fantastic opportunity to work in Tampere on an urban scale. He is quite taken with the city itself, saying that it is a historical city which has
a strong ambition to make its mark in the 21st
century as well.
“Here we have a concept which combines
sports and leisure with logistics and urban planning. It really should be something spectacular,”
Libeskind says, adding that he is very excited
about the undertaking and feels that the project
is rolling along rather nicely.
“The project has been received very well
and we are cooperating with City committees,
architects and planners to build something great
here.” b

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