An impossibly thin sheet of glass and gold that reaches for the infinite in Milan’s skyline.
Stadium in Munich, Germany.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Look for the four massive gold-painted steel buttresses; they are the external stabilizers that allow the tower to be so slender.
The base of the tower in CityLife park at noon to see the sun catch the gold buttresses and the cold-bended glass ripples.
Office headquarters; the surrounding CityLife park and the base pavilions are open to the public.
The building is modeled after Constantin Brancusi's 'Endless Column,' intended to represent a modular unit that could repeat forever.
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Design & Structure
Isozaki and Maffei placed all elevators and cores at the ends to allow for a thin, transparent sheet that light passes through.
Triple-glazed panels affixed to a curved steel frame, giving each six-floor section a pillow-like 'billowing' appearance.
The tower is stabilized by external buttresses and 62 concrete columns sunk 101 feet into the ground to resist wind and seismic loads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Allianz Arena?+
Allianz Arena was designed by Herzog & de Meuron. It is located in Schwabing-Freimann, Germany.
Where is Allianz Arena located?+
Allianz Arena is located in Schwabing-Freimann, Germany. Its coordinates are 48.2188°, 11.6248°.
Can I visit Allianz Arena?+
Allianz Arena is a real building in Schwabing-Freimann that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.