December 17 – Following a public consultation, the city of Zagreb has issued a tender for the reconstruction of the Kranjčevićeva stadium in Croatia’s capital.
The new stadium will be built on the old, which will be levelled, and rebuilt with a city budget of about €44 million. The City anticipates that work could begin in the spring.
The deadline is 18 months from the moment the builder is awarded the contract. The designs for the stadium have been created by architects Sirrah from Osijek, who designed the Opus Arena.
When completed, the stadium will have four covered, non-connected stands with 11,163 seats and will meet the fourth UEFA category enabling it to host international matches.
When built, the stadium will also be used by Dinamo Zagreb while the reconstruction of its Maksimir Stadium is underway.
“Through a thorough and comprehensive reconstruction, the highest standards of functionality, safety, ecology, and infrastructure have been met. The stadium design combines modern design, sustainability, and functionality. The stadium meets the UEFA Category 4 standards. The entrances are wide, open, and accessible, allowing visitors easy access to the heart of the event. Each stand and part of the stadium has been carefully designed to offer maximum functionality and comfort”, shared by the architectural company Sirrah, which is responsible for the project,” said a Zagreb city statement.
“The stadium’s facade is made from durable aluminum profiles that resemble wood and require no maintenance, while vertical gardens bring elements of nature and connect the stadium with its surroundings. Irrigation is handled by modern wells that collect rainwater. Environmentally friendly materials were used in construction.”
The 11,163 seats include 627 VIP seats and 14 Skyboxess with a capacity of 178 seats. A 1MW solar power plant installed on the stadium’s roof is a step toward sustainability, making the stadium an example of modern and responsible construction.
This is not the first time the City of Zagreb has presented fnew plans or the Kranjčevićeva stadium. Nearly two years ago, the mayor of Zagreb announced that the reconstruction of the stadium would cost €20 million.
Subsequently, a problem was discovered with one of the stadium’s stands and it became clear that all four stands would have to be demolished and rebuilt entirely, which significantly increased the cost of the project. According to initial estimates, the construction was supposed to be completed in 2024, but in the end it never took place.
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