Sweden: Will Malmö Stadion be commemorated? Proposal has been made

source: StadiumDB.com; author: Paulina Skóra

Sweden: Will Malmö Stadion be commemorated? Proposal has been made Malmö FF supports a proposal from the Malmö initiative to establish a memorial site for Malmö Stadion, which is set to be demolished. After nearly 70 years of serving the people of Malmö, the stadium will be torn down and replaced by a new multisport building and a modern arena for football and athletics.

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A new era ahead

The design competition attracted four international architectural teams tasked with creating an accessible, welcoming, and sustainable stadium for athletics and football, suitable for both national and international events. The winning project envisions a venue that integrates daily sports activities, international competitions, and urban life into one cohesive architectural form. The competition jury included representatives from the city of Malmö, Skanska, AFL Architects from Manchester, and a designer from Populous.

The new stadium will be built on the site of the current Malmö Stadion and will serve as a state-of-the-art athletics and football facility, capable of hosting international events. It will have seating for over 8,000 spectators with the option to expand if needed. The design features a low, lightweight superellipse-shaped structure with a transparent, dynamic facade made of light ceramic louvers inspired by the surrounding architecture. The ground floor will be dedicated to stories of records and sporting achievements, and the entire complex will be integrated with urban spaces, connecting parks, walking paths, and open areas.

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The new stadium, like the old one, will be white and have a fluid form. It is meant to be a sculptural icon of the city but also a human-scale, welcoming place, said Jonas Elding of Elding Oscarson. The design aims to minimize climate impact – combining concrete and wood in the construction, reusing some facade elements from the current stadium, and installing solar panels on the roof. The building will be energy-efficient without compromising functionality. Everyday use is also a key focus; the foyer spaces will serve sports clubs, schools, martial arts classes, spontaneous sports activities, and residents year-round.

Malmö Stadion© groundhopping.de

A place for memories

Alongside the new stadium plans, a proposal has been put forward by the Malmö initiative to create a memorial site for Malmö Stadion. Malmö FF supports this initiative and encourages as many people as possible to vote. The idea is to create a place where people can pause and remember Malmö Stadion – a venue that hosted both World Cup and European Championship football matches and was the site of numerous national championships (SM-guld). Many also cherish memories of evenings spent at speedway and athletics events.

The proposal emphasizes preserving the memory of many remarkable sports achievements by local and international sports stars. The aim is to commemorate unforgettable goals and world records. The initiators suggest that the memorial site be located on the square currently situated between Eleda Stadion and Malmö Stadion. It could take the form of a commemorative plaque or a smaller model of the stadium, accompanied by explanatory text available in multiple languages for foreign visitors.

Malmö Stadion© groundhopping.de

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