Architectural mesh Eiffel 20100 in the Puskás Aréna

Puskás Aréna Stadium

The facade of the Puskás Aréna is made up of a stainless steel mesh that covers the stadium with a surprising lightness. This mesh, spanning nearly 19,500 m², was designed and manufactured by Codina Architectural, and its choice responds not only to aesthetic considerations but also to the functional needs of the project. The selected model, the Eiffel 20100 mesh with a matte finish, was developed through a manufacturing process that took six months, ensuring every detail was perfectly adjusted.

The installation consists of 229 panels, each 4 meters wide by 29 meters long, with a weight of nearly 100 kg each. The fastening system, an adapted version of the TF-60, ensures that each panel is perfectly tensioned and anchored, without detracting from the overall composition.

What’s fascinating about this mesh is how it interacts with light and the surrounding environment. Depending on the position of the sun and the viewer's angle, the facade transforms: sometimes it appears opaque, other times it becomes more translucent. This constant change adds a sense of dynamism and volume to the structure, without losing its lightness.

At night, the mesh nearly disappears, allowing the architectural lighting to project the essence of the stadium. Beyond its visual appeal, the mesh also fulfills essential technical functions: it acts as solar protection, helps to attenuate sound, and protects against wind and rain. A solution that perfectly combines functionality, aesthetics, and performance.