2009-05-15
Swedbank Stadion received the Steel Building Award
BERGS architects and FOJAB architects are one of the winners of the European Steel Construction Award for Swedbank Stadium.
Every two years, the Swedish Steel Construction Institute (SBI) awards the Steel Construction Prize to a building where steel has been used in the load-bearing structure in an innovative and architecturally appealing way. The jury has decided to award Swedbank Stadium in Malmö the Steel Building Prize 2009.
Developer: Arenabolaget Nya Malmö Stadion
Architect: Berg Arkitektkontor / FOJAB architects
Structural steel engineer: Sweco Structures / Ruukki Construction
Steel contractor: Ruukki Construction
In the jury's motivation, the characteristic steel structure and how expressive and dynamic the building appears in its surroundings are highlighted. The prize was awarded in connection with the Steel Construction Institute's Theme Seminar on May 7.