# Football Stadium Renovation Projects OMA Renovates the Selman Stërmasi Stadium in Tirana By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selman-strmasi-stadium References: [oma](http://oma.com/)  Dutch design firm [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-the-kings-at-the-museo-egizio) showed off its plans to renovate the Selman Stërmasi Stadium which is a football stadium in Tirana. The team aimed to transform the surrounding area which is comprised of [geometric high-rise buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja). OMA is expanding the football park into a large development with housing, offices, shops, a hotel, bars, and restaurants which connect the neighborhoods on all sides. Associate at OMA, Kees van Casteren shared, "By integrating the stadium into a new urban development, we wanted to connect two distinct areas of the city through a shared culture of football as well as spontaneous activities." Managing partner David Gianotten added, "[Football](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-liga-portugal) is a cornerstone of urban culture and national identity across Europe and around the world, and we feel it especially intensely here in Tirana." Image Credit: OMA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban-integrated Stadiums:** Renovating stadiums into multi-use urban areas fosters new hubs of activity and community engagement. - **Cultural Connectivity Through Sports:** Using football as a conduit for linking diverse city sections enhances cultural cohesion and social interactions. - **Mixed-use Entertainment Complexes:** Expanding stadium precincts to include shopping, dining, and accommodation shifts traditional sports venues into lifestyle destinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** Innovative designs that integrate sports venues with urban landscapes redefine functional and social architecture. - **Real Estate Development:** Transforming stadium areas into mixed-use developments creates new opportunities for property investors and developers. - **Hospitality and Retail:** The integration of hospitality and retail facilities into sports complexes taps into diverse consumer experiences and revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Football Stadium Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tammela-stadium.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Modernized Stadium Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-bouissou-stadium-stand.md) - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Curved Stadium Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football-centre.md) - [Dynamic Modern Football Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-united-3.md) - [Modern Football Museum Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-liga-portugal.md)