Stockholm Globe Arena Fastigheter AB (SGAF) has selected a project team to reimagine Avicii Arena in accordance with previous decisions made by the Stockholm City Council.
HOK will be the lead architect for the renovation and they join a team led by project manager and premium experiences company Legends International.
“Avicii Arena is a significant and wonderful landmark in Stockholm and has a long and storied history as a premier destination for concerts, entertainment and hockey,” said John Rhodes, Director of Sports + Entertainment at HOK. “We are honoured to have the opportunity to collaborate with Legends International and SGAF to infuse the arena with new offerings and energy that will elevate the spectator, athlete and performer experience.”
The venue, which opened in 1989, serves as Sweden’s national hockey arena and hosts diverse events and concerts. The project will ensure that the building remains a destination for major events while enhancing the fan and spectator experience and aiding SGAF in repositioning existing spaces to generate revenue.
“Avicii Arena is an iconic venue, which our team are privileged to be helping SGAF reimagine,” said Martin Jennings, Managing Director UK & Head of Global Planning for Legends. “We have brought together a great combination of international design and project expertise, combined with local know-how, to help SGAF make Avicii Arena a landmark venue for live entertainment and top-tier ice hockey for years to come.”
