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L22

ItalyDevelopment & Construction
Architecture & engineeringSpeciality

Lombardini22 is an international architecture, urban planning and engineering firm specialising in large-scale projects across sports and leisure, infrastructure, urban regeneration, mixed-use developments and complex facilities.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, Lombardini22 combines architectural design, engineering excellence and strategic planning to create built environments that are user-centric, environmentally responsive, operationally efficient and sustainable over the long term.

Within the sports and entertainment sector, the firm supports the development and transformation of stadiums, venues and their surrounding districts, bringing together architecture, masterplanning, engineering, operational requirements and the wider urban context.

Our expertise

Lombardini22 helps stadium owners, clubs and other sports organisations rethink venues beyond the boundaries of the traditional stadium, combining architecture, engineering and strategic planning within an integrated approach.

Its expertise covers stadium design and renovation, masterplanning, operational workflows, mixed-use precincts, fan zones and the integration of sports venues within their wider urban environment.

By considering the complete lifecycle of a venue, Lombardini22 aims to balance architectural identity and fan experience with operational efficiency, environmental performance and long-term commercial and urban value.

For ESSMA members, this multidisciplinary approach provides valuable expertise for both new developments and existing venues seeking to modernise, diversify their use and strengthen their connection with the surrounding city and community.

Products & services

  • Stadium & Venue Design: Architectural and engineering design for new stadiums, arenas and sports facilities, combining identity, functionality, spectator experience and operational performance.
  • Stadium Renovation & Modernisation: Strategic transformation of existing venues to improve functionality, fan experience, commercial opportunities and long-term performance.
  • Masterplanning: Integrated planning of stadium sites, training facilities and wider sports and entertainment districts, considering development potential, accessibility and surrounding urban functions.
  • Mixed-Use Precincts & Fan Zones: Development of complementary retail, hospitality, entertainment and public spaces that extend the role of the stadium beyond matchday.
  • Engineering: Multidisciplinary engineering expertise supporting the technical performance, efficiency and long-term operation of complex sports facilities.
  • Operational Workflow Integration: Incorporating venue operations, circulation, logistics and user journeys into the design process to create more efficient and functional facilities.
  • Urban Integration & Legacy Strategy: Connecting sports venues with their wider urban environment and developing strategies that support long-term social, economic and spatial value.
  • Sustainable Design: Environmentally responsive design strategies focused on resource efficiency, building performance and the long-term lifecycle of sports infrastructure.
  • User Experience & Applied Neuroscience: Research and evidence-based methodologies that explore how people perceive, navigate and experience physical environments, supporting more intuitive and user-centric design.

References

FC Internazionale Milano - Inter HQCanottieri Olona 1894