Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung
Victoria
Marvel Stadium’s interiors were upgraded to enhance the visitor experience, add value, and improve operations to create a year-round destination. Reuse was a priority, ultimately 67% of the existing Stadium structure was retained while F&B offerings were increased by 40% within the existing footprint.
Conceptually, the interiors drew upon the stadium’s physical and emotional connection to Melbourne, fostering a sense of community ownership. “Our People, Our Place; Made in Melbourne” was the guiding concept for the design.
Interventions over the four levels provides new gender-neutral change facilities, modern amenity including sensory rooms, prayer rooms and bathrooms. Extensive expansion of the F&B offers on three levels are crowned with the new private function rooms and outdoor terraces.
The result is a uniquely Melbourne stadium, repurposed as a vibrant and vital sports and entertainment destination for the future.
The world-class renovation has transformed Marvel Stadium into a 365-day destination, delivering one of the best fan experiences in Australia. The design unlocks the stadium’s year-round potential, underpinning Victoria’s major events calendar and benefiting the community through daily patronage. The new ‘Stadium Square’ entry is a state-of-the-art fan zone for events like the Super Bowl and NBA live-site parties. With upgraded function spaces, diverse dining options, and inclusive facilities for fans and players alike, the redevelopment revitalises Marvel Stadium as a premier sports and entertainment venue and a day-to-day destination within the City of Melbourne
Neil Stonell, Partner in Charge
Simon Anson, Project Director
Mun Ching Wong, Project Architect
Gareth Servant, Design Lead
Amanda York, Interior Design Lead
Clare Fairey, Senior Interior Designer
Lauren Levy, Interior Designer
Eck Bala, Graduate of Architecture
Fleur Christian, Design Architect
Michael Thorpe, Design Architect
David Fraser, Design Architect
Kieran Ward, Design Architect
James Yan, Design Architect
Gilbert Yeong, Design Architect
Kay Chen, Design Architect
Han Chua, Design Architect
Rose Fan, Graduate of Architecture
Elise Fancourt, Design Architect
Irena Galanos, Graduate of Architecture
Laura Harrison, Graduate of Architecture
Emma Lubbers, Graduate of Architecture
Alex MacDonald, Design Architect
Paul Mak, Design Architect
Sarah Mason, Design Architect
Sohan Mitra, Graduate of Architecture
Will Nguyen, Graduate of Architecture
Ann-Marie Randall, Graduate of Architecture
Pete Spence, Graduate of Architecture
Alison Tsoi, Graduate of Architecture
Rebecca Walsh, Design Architect
Gregory Yeo, Graduate of Architecture
Merridith Bergstrom, Interior Designer
Kate Mahdiani, Interior Designer
Josh Stellini, BIM Manager
Alan Tier, BIM Manager
Christopher Rossetto, BIM Manager
Connor Davy, BIM Manager
Joachim Clauss, Sports Architecture Lead
Chris Smiles, Sports Architecture Lead
Anya Lee, Graduate of Architecture
Michael Bryson, Graduate of Architecture
Jefa Greenaway, Design Architect
Grimshaw with Smartform and Greenaway Architects, Architecture / Interior Design
AURECON, SMEP Engineering + Facades
ARUP, Pedestrian Modelling, Fire, Traffic, Waste and Logistics, Sustainability, Security
Oculus, Landscape Consultant
BuroNorth, Wayfinding and Signage
VillageWell, Placemaking
Marshall Day Acoustics, Acoustic Consultant
Mott MacDonald, AV/ICT
Food Services Design Australia, Kitchen Design
Morris Goding Access Consulting, Accessibility and Universal Design
NDY Light, Lighting Consultant
Philip Chun, Building Surveyor
Vipac, Wind Engineering
WT Partnership, Cost Consultant
Urbis, Town Planner
Greenshoot Consulting, Traditional Owner Engagement
Safe Design Australia, Safe by Design
PWC, Project Manager