UBS Arena for UEFA EURO 2008TM, Zurich
Sometimes bare figures are best able to express the size and importance that a project has assumed. A real battle for materials was needed to create a total of 16 UBS Arenas for Public Viewing at EURO 08: 2,500 tons of system components for grandstands, portals, stages and platforms had to be transported and then assembled in all regions; 200 tents for catering, sponsors and VIPs with a total area of almost 65,000 square feet appeared as if by magic; 150 large containers for offi ce and storage purposes as well as toilets were available; 1,290,000 square feet of cladding covered the arenas and these were surrounded by 7 feet tall fences stretching for over 4 miles.
The specialists from NUSSLI were responsible for coordinating this mammoth task. They coordinated the construction with authorities and partners – at 16 different locations, with 16 completely different sets of conditions and for the most part at the same time. However, the effort was worthwhile and ensured that lots of people will remember the EURO 2008 soccer festival in their region for years to come. NUSSLI therefore helped Public Viewing in Switzerland develop its original event character, with a new culture of experiencing things together emerging.
UBS Arena for UEFA EURO 2008TM
UBS Arena for UEFA EURO 2008TM
UBS Arena for UEFA EURO 2008TM
UBS Arena for UEFA EURO 2008TM
