When did construction begin on the Avicii Arena?
Construction began in 1986 and took two and a half years to complete. The venue officially opened on the 19th of February 1989 under the name Stockholm Globe Arena.
Questions about Avicii Arena
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the support system for the Avicii Arena?
Architects from Berg Arkitektkontor AB designed the support system using a MERO space structure. This engineering feat allowed the arena to hold 13,850 spectators for ice hockey games.
Why was the Avicii Arena renamed in 2021?
A decision arrived in 2021 to rename the arena Avicii Arena to honor the late Swedish DJ who died in 2018. To mark the new identity the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra recorded For a Better Day with vocals by fourteen-year-old singer Ella Tiritiello.
What is the diameter of the spherical Avicii Arena building?
The building stands as the largest spherical structure on Earth with a diameter of 110 meters. Its inner height reaches 85 meters inside the steel, concrete, and glass shell.
How many passengers can each gondola carry at the Skyview attraction?
Two spherical gondolas carry up to 12 passengers each along parallel tracks on the south side. Skyview opened in February 2010 as an exterior inclined elevator system.