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Eventim’s Milan Arena Launches Next Construction Phase
The Arena For Milan, CTS Eventim’s estimated €180 million ($198 million) project in Italy, has entered the next phase of construction.
On Nov. 28, CTS Eventim CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, Milan mayor Giuseppe Sala, and world-renowned architect Sir David Chipperfield attended the ground-breaking ceremony on site.
According to a press release sent out by the European live entertainment giant, “the Arena For Milan will strengthen Milan’s standing as a global center of culture,
entertainment, and sporting excellence.
“It will be a place where diverse cultures converge, talent shines, and athletes secure their place in the history books. Beyond its architectural magnificence, the Arena reflects Milan’s commitment to sustainabilitY, and a greener future with an innovative design, energy-efficient systems, and responsible resource management.”
The project’s partners were highlighted during the ceremony, including Sir David Chipperfield, and the international design firm Arup, as well as Italian underground and special engineering company TREVI, which laid the foundations.
A consortium of expert Italian construction companies Itinera, and Vianini, which goes by the name of ETERIA, will now lead the above-ground construction phase.
Comments:
Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CEO, CTS Eventim: “This groundbreaking ceremony marks the
next step of an extraordinary journey for Italy’s live entertainment scene. We extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Sala for his support and dedication to this project. Together with David Chipperfield and Arup, we envision this new landmark as a cultural and sporting hub that will showcase Milan to the world. The new arena also aligns perfectly with our venue strategy. Our extensive expertise in managing venues of this caliber will ensure it integrates seamlessly into Milan’s cultural landscape and EVENTIM’s global live entertainment and ticketing network.”
Sir David Chipperfield, Architect: “The new Arena will be a major contribution to the public infrastructure of the city, and the result of a collaborative process and enthusiasm from all sides. The form of the building is rooted in Milan’s rich cultural heritage. It echoes the elliptical form of the city’s former Roman amphitheatre, giving a contemporary expression to a historic archetype and creating a new place for gathering and collective entertainment. I look forward to seeing it become an anchor for the new neighbourhood of Santa Giulia and enrich the public realm of the city of Milan.”
Giammichele Melis, Project Director, Arup: “We are really excited to celebrate this important milestone to launch the project toward its completion. We have worked closely with CTS Eventim and David Chipperfield to design a spectacular venue which has been conceived with ambitious energy efficiency and sustainability targets. Our current statutory site supervision role gives us the opportunity to keep supporting CTS Eventim and the whole team to see this project through.”