Barcelona Chooses Japanese Firm Nikken Sekkei To Renovate Camp Nou

Japanese architecure firm Nikken Sekkei, in collaboration with Joan Pascual-Ramon Ausió Arquitectes, has been chosen to design the new Camp Nou stadium for FC Barcelona, according to Nicolás Valencia of ARCH DAILY. The winning team was chosen over three other finalists: HKS + COX + Batell i Roig Arquitectes; BIG + IDOM + BAAS Arquitectes; POPULOUS + Mias Arquitectes + RCR Arquitectes. The new design intends to complement the "recently unveiled New Palau Blaugrana," the basketball arena that will be designed by HOK and TAC Arquitectes. The jury that made the decision was composed of five members of the club, three members of Col.legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya and a member of the City Council of Barcelona. The stadium renovations are expected to be completed in '21 (ARCH DAILY, 3/8).