# Color-Changing Stadiums The Slovenia Sports Park Stozice is a Weather-Sensitive Structure By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-park-stozice References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/22268/sports-park-stozice-sadar-vuga-kss-mysi-ofis/) & [sadarvuga](http://www.sadarvuga.com/) Behold the new [Sports Park Stozice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greater-bay-area-sports-centre) in Slovenia. It's big, it's bold and it's an eco-friendly force to be reckoned with. The Sports Park Stozice was designed by Sadar Vuga Architects and merges a [football stadium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-united-3), multi-purpose sports hall and a [big shopping center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sports-park) together. Defining architectural features of the sports park include its sunken-into-the-ground construction (which makes it look like a big crater) and its special-finish facades that can change color depending on weather conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weather-sensitive Facades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create weather-responsive materials and coatings for buildings. - **Multi-purpose Sports Facilities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design versatile sports spaces that can accommodate different events and activities. - **Eco-friendly Stadiums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop sustainable construction techniques and materials for sports venues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate smart materials and designs into building projects. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new experiences and revenue streams by combining different sports and entertainment elements. - **Sustainability and Green Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop eco-friendly solutions for the construction and operation of sports facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Architectural Sports Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-international-football.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Football Stadium Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selman-strmasi-stadium.md) - [Industrial Landmark Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse.md) - [Hybrid Football Stadium Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tammela-stadium.md) - [Sustainable Future Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-stadium.md) - [Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suoyuwan-barracuda.md) - [Wooden Resilience Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukushima-united.md)