The investment also includes new commercial spaces, hotels and offices beside the existing Söderstadion arena. The large public spaces that surround major arena projects have largely been integrated into the arena.

The has been taking place in various forms in the office for ten years. It was introduced as a parallel assignment in 2002 with subsequent investigations into size and location. In 2007, the project took on more concrete form with a basic procurement procedure for a total contractor being progressed in collaboration with Arup Sport and WSP. Peab won that procurement process and, since 2010, White has been project designing system and construction documentation together with the client, total contractor and other consultancies in shared premises.

A retractable roof makes it possible to hold sporting, concert and other events all year round. For concerts, the arena can accommodate audiences of up to 40,000. Excellent views and closeness to the event provide an outstanding experience.

Tele2 Arena from white view on Vimeo.

The project is a challenge to all of White's areas of expertise: Architects, landscape architects, urban design, environment, social sustainability, art and visualisation. All of this expertise is coordinated by project managers at work meetings and internal workshops which use the White Innovation Process as a framework.

For the arena shell, we are using Generative Components and other digital modelling tools to describe the complex geometry and make it possible to create sketches and visualisations rapidly. In parallel with this, we are also working on physical models and film to try out ideas and illustrate spatial connections.