Renovation of the iconic 1948-built Santiago Bernabéu Stadium adds a sophisticated steel louver facade and retractable roof to fully shield its playing field, known as “pitch” in Europe. The overhaul includes a patented field storage system that allows the venue to seamlessly switch flooring for different sports events and other functions. Upgrades also include expanded capacity to up to 80,000 spectators, modernized architectural finishes and a state-of-the-art operating system that brings it all together.

“Changing times bring new demands and the need for transformation, which is why the Bernabéu has undergone the most ambitious refurbishment in its history to face the future with confidence in an increasingly competitive and challenging industry,” says Julio Tojo, director of Infrastructure at Real Madrid, Spain’s professional sports club. “The result is a venue that celebrates the region’s history, passion for sports and spectatorship.”