A stadium wrapped in a glowing, patterned skin—Herzog & de Meuron turning football into a light installation.
Sports stadium in Basel.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Do a full loop: the façade changes character as you move, from opaque day skin to luminous night lantern.
Best at dusk on match day: photograph from the plaza as the façade lights up; daytime, late afternoon for shadow texture on the cladding.
Yes—ticketed for matches and events; tours may be offered seasonally. On non-event days, exterior and surrounding retail areas are accessible.
The façade is a giant graphic system—patterned cladding panels that behave like pixels when lit.
45–120 minutes (or match length)
Design & Structure
Stadium design where envelope identity is a modular system: repeated façade elements coordinated with lighting, branding, and crowd logistics.
Metal cladding and glazing with integrated lighting: materiality is about night presence and durability under heavy use.
Long-span roof and bowl structure engineered for sightlines and crowd loads; façade system adds a secondary layer of environmental and visual control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed St. Jakob-Park?+
St. Jakob-Park was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2001. It is located in Basel, Switzerland.
Where is St. Jakob-Park located?+
St. Jakob-Park is located in Basel, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.5414°, 7.6200°.
When was St. Jakob-Park built?+
St. Jakob-Park was completed in 2001. It was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Can I visit St. Jakob-Park?+
St. Jakob-Park is a real building in Basel 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.