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The modernisation of Berlin's Olympic Stadium through a consortium led by Walter Bau-AG will be completed in summer 2004. Without changing the historical character of the stadium, the reconstruction work will adapt the building to the requirements of a modern arena. The design group ARCADIS Olympiastadion was contracted by Walter Bau-AG to perform the general engineering design.
The renovation will take about four years and cost around € 242 million. The result will be a multifunctional stadium with about 76,000 covered seats, 98 boxes, 15 so-called sky boxes, approximately 4,000 comfortable business seats, and an underground car park for roughly 1,000 cars. All work is taking place while the stadium is in use. During this time, a minimum capacity of around 55,000 to 70,000 seats, depending on the event, is guaranteed. Work is carried out in segments, each segment being completed before the next one is begun with. This demands sophisticated planning and smooth handling. Works will be completed and delivered to the operating company in 2004. The modernised arena will host the final round of the world football championship in 2006.
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