CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON SERBIA’S NEW NATIONAL STADIUM, DESIGNED BY FENWICK IRIBARREN ARCHITECTS

With a circular shape and a unique and original facade consisting of four “rings” that will include garden areas, the new Serbia ´s National Stadium stands as a highly efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly project. The construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. The venue will be located on the outskirts of Belgrade.

Aiming for both Belgrade residents and tourists to enjoy this natural setting, FIA’s project will transform the Serbiás National Stadium into one of the most innovative of football stadiums. The main goal is to make these spaces usable all year round. Thus, thanks to this design and the creation of garden areas within the different rings that make up the stadium, akin to elevated gardens, the Serbiá´s national Stadium will provide the city and its surroundings with a green and natural facade, featuring three levels of landscaped gardens encircling the entire stadium.

INNOVATIVE COOLING SYSTEM

Thanks to FIA design team ´s experience in sustainable projects, as demonstrated by the development of the three stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, this project aims to offer an entirely energy-efficient design , smart in its operation, and environmentally friendly.

One of the notable aspects of the National Stadium of Serbia is its heating and cooling system. Based on “district cooling” technology (a large-scale, highly efficient network of hot and cold water that services the stadium), the system will cover all the venue’s heating and cooling needs, including preheating for domestic hot water and chilled water. Additionally, it will provide cooling to the building’s TIC rooms as a base load to promote simultaneous heating and cooling of the facility during the winter period.