Parma Calcio, an Italian football club, has recently unveiled the official design for their refurbished stadium, Ennio Tardini. The renovation is estimated to cost approximately €138 million and the new stadium aims to be a sustainable, innovative, multifunctional, and inclusive space. The current stadium, Ennio Tardini Stadium, which has a capacity of 22,352, is situated in Parma, Italy, between the town center and the city walls. It was constructed in 1923 and has been the home ground of Parma Calcio since 1913. The new project involves demolishing and rebuilding the stadium to meet the highest international standards.
Studio Zoppini Architetti designed the architectural project, and MIC-HUB collaborated to develop the mobility strategy. By including a sustainable mobility project, eco-friendly construction materials, and solar panels, the project brought environmental sustainability to the forefront of this redesign.
The club is also preparing to launch the Parma Store which will be an official merchandise shop and a museum solely dedicated to the team’s history. The main objective of this project is to create an inclusive space that enhances public interaction beyond football. The new building will have a seating capacity of 21,000 spectators and will be located in the same area as the current stadium, with the aim of becoming a new landmark for the city.
To aid Parma’s return to Serie A, the Ennio Tardini Stadium will be their home for the 2024-2025 seasons, with construction of a new stadium planned to commence in 2025. During the construction period, the club will fully fund a temporary arena with a capacity of 16,000 while their current home venue is demolished and rebuilt. Once Parma moves into their new stadium, the temporary arena will be made available to local sports clubs.
UGLY stadium. For God sake, put seats in the corners.