FIFA World Headquarters

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Architect: Tilla Theus

Date: 2006

Project Type: Corporate Buildings, Stadiums and Arenas

Size/Scope of Project: 312 panels, 97,000 ft²

A custom version of woven Omega metal fabric literally encircles the FIFA World Headquarters with the elegance and precision of a world class soccer player. The fabric, woven of stainless steel and anodized aluminum rods is installed with 90 degree changes of direction with a custom combination of extended loop and spring tensioning system.