In our design for the stadium complex in Dresden, Germany, the following aspects were determining: We placed three diverse buildings around a public campus, which can be used for various events, including public viewing. The 5-story tower next the street acts as a gateway to the sports-complex. The shop for sports, the gym and the medical practices are located in this 5-story tower, maximizing public exposure and facilitating public access. The public campus extends directly to the athletic ground, due to the spacious design of the entry level with its large openings in the tiers. The openings allow best visitor access and offer space for more than thirty wheelchair users.

Competition with UKL Landschaftsarchitekten / Krebs + Kiefer / Habau Hoch- und Tiefbau GmbH

The goal of the design was to preserve the form and dimensions of the historic suspended chord beams for the motorway bridge but, on account of the increased span, to add inclined supports, thus forming a frame system. An additional aim was to allow pedestrians to experience the bridge. For this reason, the pedestrian areas were developed by reversing the suspended chord beams into an arch from which a light steel walkway is hung. The inner side of this walkway is supported by the beams of the motorway bridge The bridge thus results from the reversal of two complementary structural systems.

The new elevated walkway spans over the Friedrich-Olbricht-Damm and connects the two building complexes with a light-weight truss construction.

The required opening of 9 m height for heavy duty vehicles was achieved by only lifting the floor plate, resulting in a cost-effective and attractive design.