Client
Team
Snøhetta : architect




Program
Building surface area: 116,160 m²
Arena surface area: 2,750 m²
Capacity: 2,500 seats
Modular stage measuring 250 m²
Construction budget: $297 M €
Scenographic work budget: $24 M €
Creation of the ESport Arena
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Missions
Scenographic design (spaces and operations)
Design and technical development of stage machinery systems / seats, grandstands, platforms / audiovisual / multimedia / stage lighting
Visibility studies
Scenography
The Krafton Arena is a modular arena dedicated to professional esports, concerts, and shows. The scenographic design is centered around a reconfigurable stage placed in the middle of the public space, similar to a “Vineyard” concert hall. This concept embodies two major ideas: the feeling of immersion for players and proximity to the audience.The Arena is primarily designed for Esports competitions, particularly competitions for PUBG, the publisher’s flagship game, but it is also designed to adapt to other games or other uses such as concerts, fashion shows, performances, and conferences. The project also aims to provide ideal conditions for TV/internet media broadcasting, with dedicated spaces for live streamers, camera positions, and state-of-the-art audiovisual infrastructure.The modularity of the space is based on motorized stage lifts and telescopic seating sections that allow for quick and easy capacity adjustments. The building’s high frame is equipped with a network of technical walkways and attachment points to meet all event rigging requirements. A central
video cube allows for the broadcasting of media and match images.
Missions
Scenographic design (spaces and operations)
Design and technical development of stage machinery systems / seats, grandstands, platforms / audiovisual / multimedia / stage lighting
Visibility studies