Jihlava Municipal Arena: Czech Hedgehog-Inspired Sports Complex Opens
The Jihlava Municipal Arena has been inaugurated in the historic Czech town of Jihlava, crafted by the Brno architectural firm CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF. This multifunctional sports facility, which took six years to complete with an investment of €80 million from public funds, showcases a distinctive red and grey triangular facade reminiscent of Gothic design, earning it the nickname 'The Hedgehog.' With a capacity for 5,650 spectators, the arena boasts a 230-metre running track, a food court, a 29-room hotel, and a gym. Inside, an oval arena features a ground floor that is open all around. Co-founder Ondřej Chybík emphasized the building's harmonious connection with its environment. The design transitioned from an original white lamella idea to its present inclusive vision for sports and community gatherings.
Key facts
- Jihlava Municipal Arena opened in Jihlava, Czech Republic
- Designed by CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF, a Brno-based architecture firm
- Construction took six years
- Funded by €80 million public investment
- Arena capacity: 5,650 spectators
- Includes a 230-metre running track on the roof
- Facilities include a food court, 29-room hotel, gym, and sports hall
- Facade inspired by Gothic architecture and city's hedgehog nickname
Entities
Artists
- Ondřej Chybík
- Michal Krištof
- Jiří Richter
- Tomáš Wojtek
- Irena Vojtová
- Urszula Sędziak
- Luděk Šimoník
- Kryštof Foltýn
- Martin Holý
- Ondřej Žvak
- Martyna Bobinska
- Ingrid Spáčilová
- Marek Frait
- Tomáš Wolf
- Denisa Annová
- Laura Emilija Druktenyte
- Magdalena Czopka
- Ondrej Mičuda
- Andrea Rampasová
- Treza Urbášková
- Ondřej Švancara
- Tomáš Dus
- Tomáš Babka
- Zdeněk Sendler
- Lukáš Kijonka
- David Karásek
- Krištof Kintera
- Laurian Ghinitoiu
- Fabrice Fouillet
- Alex Shoots Buildings
- Pavel Bartak
- Nina Vuga
- Ondrej Chybik
- Michal Kristof
- David Chipperfield
- David Beke
- KrištofKintera
- CHYBIK + KRISTOF
- Maxime Delvaux
- Pavel Barták
- Lukáš Kenji Vrábel
Institutions
- CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF
- Jihlava Municipal Arena
- The London Bowl
- City of Jihlava
- HC Dukla Jihlava
- ArchDaily
- Gemo
- Grupeto
- AED Project
- Times New Realism
- Kovostal
- CH+K
- Chybik + Kristof
- Bomma
- Tech-fabrika
- David Chipperfield Architects
- Dezeen
- CHYBIK + KRISTOF
- CHYBÍK + KRIŠTOF Architects
- BOMMA
- Dukla
- Azure Magazine
- mmcité
- designboom
- Red Dot Design Awards
- Elle Decoration International Design Awards
- BIG
- Heatherwick
Locations
- Jihlava
- Czech Republic
- Brno
- Prague
- Czechia
- India
- Tirana
- Albania
- Milan
- Italy
- Smetanovy Sady
- Vysočina Region
- Tolstého 4679/21, 586 01 Jihlava 1
- Madrid
- Spain