Stadium SV Darmstadt 98

1100 Architect led the comprehensive redesign of the “am Böllenfalltor” Stadium, home to local soccer team, SV Darmstadt 98. The project modernized the nearly 18,000-seat venue with new canopies, upgraded concourses, and improved circulation to enhance the fan experience. A new entry plaza offers a public gathering space before and after matches, strengthening the stadium’s civic presence. In addition to improving amenities, the redesign strategically increased capacity and integrated new advertising space. A new training facility and administrative headquarters were also added to support team operations. Together, the interventions create a welcoming, functional, and future-ready home for the club and its supporters.

Player tunnel painted in bold blue with “Wir Lilien” text, framing the exit toward the pitch and the stadium seating beyond.
Angled perspective of the grandstand with covered seating, highlighting the extensive roof structure and blue-and-white seating arrangement.
Detailed view of the stadium’s steel roof truss system, showcasing intersecting beams and corrugated panels designed for strength and lightweight durability.
Rows of blue and white stadium seats beneath structural steel beams, creating a rhythm of lines and color.
Concrete concourse beneath stadium seating with open walkways and stair access.
View from the pitch of the opposite grandstand, showing tiered seating and roof canopy.
Covered seating section with blue and white patterned seats and structural steel roof trusses.
Front façade of the Merck Stadium featuring large glass panels, steel supports, and bold signage.
Exterior stadium view with angled roof, steel supports, and sponsor signage on white façade.

Publications:
Hickman, Matt. “In Darmstadt, Germany, 1100 Architect Gives a Soccer Club’s Campus a Top‑Tier Revamp.” Architectural Record, Summer 2024 (published online July 19, 2024).
Center for Architecture, NYC – Built by New York (01/10/24 – 05/04/25)
“Neues Markenerlebnis für die Gäste: Hospitality Concepts of SV Darmstadt 98 and VfB Stuttgart.” Stadionwelt INSIDE 3/2023 (Stadionwelt, Brühl).

Modern concession bar with blue branding, wooden shelving, and gold signage under exposed ceilings.
Hospitality hall inside the stadium featuring long tables, black chairs, and large windows letting in natural light.

Hein, Rainer. “Umbau des Stadions am Böllenfalltor in Darmstadt.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, October 25, 2017.
“Nachhaltiges Bölle.” P‑Stadtkulturmagazin, July/August 2023. Accessed July 30, 2025.

Press conference room with blue walls, team crest backdrop, and rows of white desks with black chairs.
Concrete structure beneath the stadium stands, showing angled steel supports, stair access, and modern functional design.

Typology: Recreation, Civic/Cultural
Services: New Buildings, Renovation, Masterplanning
Service Phases: 1–7 + Artistic Site Supervision
Size: 243015 SF
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Project Team: Gunter Weyrich, Philipp Venema, Katharina Herzog, Patrick Klügel, Larissa Fahl, Angel Illescas, Luise Kaut
Photography: © Jean-Luc Valentin

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