Olympiahalle, Multi-purpose hall in Am Riesenfeld, Munich, Germany
The Olympiahalle is a multi-purpose hall in the Am Riesenfeld district of Munich's Olympiapark, designed by Behnisch & Partner with Frei Otto. Its sweeping translucent grey roof is suspended by cables from tall concrete pylons, draping over a glazed lower facade with dark vertical mullions and gold-toned framing. A gold band above the west entrance reads "OLYMPIA-HALLE, EINGANG WEST". The arena seats 12,597 or holds up to 15,273 without seating.
The Olympiahalle was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics, where it hosted gymnastics and handball. It was designed by Behnisch & Partner, authors of the overall Olympic Park plan, with Frei Otto as partner architect. A €50 million conversion from late 2007 to 2009 enlarged the hall and added a VIP area, restaurant and the underground Kleine Olympiahalle; most work ran during ongoing events.
The name refers to the 1972 Summer Olympics, for which the building was constructed. Visitors today see a multi-purpose venue where international artists perform and sports events take place.
The hall is located in the Olympic Park and is easily accessible by underground. Wheelchair spaces are available, and the interior allows flexible adaptation to different types of events.
Below the main hall is the Kleine Olympiahalle, a separate space with 4,000 seats for smaller events. This additional area operates independently from the upper floor and considerably expands the range of uses for the complex.
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