Arup Italia Wins Competition to Redesign Florence's Stadio Artemio Franchi
Arup Italia, in collaboration with Mario Cucinella Architects, Laura Gatti, Luciano Cupelloni, and Systematica, has secured the redesign competition for Florence's Stadio Artemio Franchi. This initiative, unveiled at the Salone dei Cinquecento, seeks to update the iconic stadium originally created by Pier Luigi Nervi between 1929 and 1932. The comprehensive plan features a park-integrated Campo di Marte, innovative elements such as a 'large horizontal blade' roof, separate stands, a museum, an auditorium, 28 new skyboxes, and a 5,000 sqm hospitality area. Backed by the Recovery Fund with €95 million and an additional €50 million requested, construction is set to commence in autumn 2023 and conclude by 2026. Mayor Dario Nardella lauded its elegance and commitment to sustainability.
Key facts
- Arup Italia leads the winning consortium for the Stadio Artemio Franchi redesign.
- The project was presented at the Salone dei Cinquecento with notable guests.
- The masterplan includes a new roof, museum, auditorium, and skyboxes.
- Construction is slated to start in autumn 2023 and finish by 2026.
- Funding comes from the Recovery Fund: €95 million announced, plus €50 million requested.
- The technical-economic feasibility plan has been submitted with nearly 120 documents.
- A new tram line and 3,000-space parking lot are part of the project.
- The design aims to preserve Nervi's original structure while adding modern amenities.
Entities
Artists
- Pier Luigi Nervi
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Giancarlo Antognoni
- Giovanni Malagò
- Roberto Mancini
- Gabriele Gravina
- Dario Nardella
- David Hirsch
- Mario Cucinella
- Laura Gatti
- Luciano Cupelloni
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Arup Italia
- Mario Cucinella Architects
- Systematica
- Fondazione CR Firenze
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Fondazione Nervi
- Fiorentina
- Ordine degli Ingegneri
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Istituto per il Credito Sportivo
- SkyTg24
- SkySport
- Coni
- Figc
- Artribune
- Comune di Firenze
- ACF Fiorentina
- Pier Luigi Nervi Project Association
- Ordine degli Architetti di Firenze
- Ordine degli Ingegneri di Firenze
- Palazzo Chigi
- Ministero dei Beni Culturali
- Ordine degli Architetti
- Associazione della Stampa Estera in Italia
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Campo di Marte
- Salone dei Cinquecento
- Curva Ferrovia
- Curva Fiesole
- Tribuna Maratona
- Tribuna d'Onore
- Piazza della Libertà
- Rovezzano
- Rome
- Stadio Artemio Franchi
- Piazza Libertà
- Viola Park
- Bagno a Ripoli
- viale Paoli
- via Mannelli
- Largo Gennarelli