Here’s to good neigh­bor­liness

Slats

The inte­gra­tion into the protected land­scape of the Olympic Park was a parti­cular chall­enge. The 3XN team hid the three trai­ning ice rinks under an arti­fi­cial hill that conti­nues the exis­ting paths of the park. The oval, asym­me­trical shape of the arena with its green roof blends in well with the natural surroun­dings and conti­nues them.

The external appearance is charac­te­rized by vertical pilas­ters that curve upwards and empha­size the glazed entrance areas. Each of the 260 slats has an indi­vi­dual geometry, giving the façade a simple yet complex dynamic. This creates a unique connec­tion between the deli­cate histo­rical struc­tures and the new buil­ding.

Meeting point

The SAP Garden wants to be more than just an arena for major events. It aims to become a lively and popular social meeting place for the commu­nity: The public ice rinks are open to schools, clubs and recrea­tional athletes, which streng­thens the local sports infra­struc­ture.

The Gaming Garden also provides eSports fans with a new home for digital compe­ti­tions of almost all kinds. Restau­rants, stores and the roof terrace create addi­tional oppor­tu­ni­ties to use the space all year round.