The World Village of Women Sports

Danish architects BIG, in collaboration with British structural and civil

engineering firm AKT, Swedish consultant Tyréns and German climate

engineers Transsolar have just been awarded first place in a design

competition in Malmø, Sweden for a 100,000 m2 first of its kind sports facility.
The World Village of Women Sports seeks to create a natural gathering

place for the research, education and training in all areas connected to the

development of women’s sports. Located in the center of Malmø, the 100,000 m2

facility will create a regional landmark and new attraction for the area.

The winning design was chosen among five submissions by a jury, comprised

of the founder and main financier of the World Village of Women Sports,

Kent Widding Persson, the co-founder and entrepreneur Mårten Hedlund,

City of Malmø Architect,Ingemar Gråhamn and Architects Mats Jacobson

and Cecilia Hansson together with representatives from the City of Malmø.