Sammy Ofer Stadium – Haifa

The new 30,000 capacity football stadium in Haifa has been designed according to UEFA category 4 standart and to FIFA regulations. As a modern stadium the building is multi- functional and contains sport clubs, restaurants, shops and sport museum in addition to all the facilities for players and fans, in the highest standards.

We believe that a football game is “the best show in Town” and as architects we have to provide the best condition for this to happen.The seats are all covered with a golden roof, made from aluminum shingles. The tiers are designed as a “bowl” to create a special atmosphere. All the seats has excellent views to the pitch and to the large screens on the east – south and north west corners.

The north, east and south tribunes are divided to lower tiers and upper tiers. The vomitories and stairs all start from a mid level that goes all around the stadium.This level, the concourse, contains kiosks and toilets. The entrances system is electronic, very efficient and lets the spectators to their seats in a short time.The western side of the stadium, the “main building”, includes 6 levels. The 1^st is for dressing rooms for 4 teams of players, inspectors and referees. The 2^nd floor is for the media and conference room. The VIP entrance is on the 3^rd floor, as well as the team shops and the sport museum. The clubs and restaurants are located on the 4^th floor. The 5^th floor includes 36 private boxes and the 6^th floor is for the commentators’ booths, T.V studios, the main cameras and control room.

The new stadium acts as a striking new landmark for the city and has gained excellent opinions from spectators, players and UAFA officials.