# Ribbed Arenas Upi-2m'S Award-Winning Arena Zagreb in Croatia By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-zagreb References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/13/arena-zagreb-by-upi-2m/#more-51169) & [worldarchitecturefestival](http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/news-detail.cfm?newsId=118) The modern, rib-like structure that is the Arena Zagreb in Croatia won the title of Structural Design of the Year at the 2009 World Architecture Festival in Barcelona. Arena Zagreb is made of a polycarbonate facade and steel roof. The structure is suspended from 86 curved, [reinforced-concrete columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-brown) that vary in height between 27m and 39m. Arena Zagreb was conceived by ArchitectUPI-[2M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-ject-audio-system). The stadium is a [multi-functional structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre) **Implications** - Arenas have a reputation for being epic in nature and therefore patrons of such places appreciate the over the top architectural designs that many award-winning arenas like this one in Croatia have. Companies who wish to give their users a pleasurable experience should consider implementing interesting architectural designs in order to take the visual appearance of the company to new heights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Epic Arena Designs:** Opportunity for companies to implement interesting architectural designs for a visually impressive experience. - **Polycarbonate Facades:** Potential for companies to explore the use of polycarbonate facades in their structures for a modern and innovative look. - **Multi-functional Structures:** Advantage for companies to create multi-functional structures that can cater to various needs and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of architecture to create unique and visually striking designs. - **Event Management:** Potential for disruptive innovation in event management to create versatile and multi-functional venues. - **Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in construction to explore the use of innovative materials like polycarbonate for facades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Ukranian Multi-Sports Venue Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolchyno-ice-center.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Modern Football Museum Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-liga-portugal.md) - [Elevated Sleek Grandstand Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deportivo-zanatepec.md)