First, congratulations to FC Bayern Munich on winning the 2022 German Championship in the Bundesliga, now for the tenth time in a row. That’s a remarkable sporting achievement. The Bayern stadium, the arena named after a major sponsor, is also remarkable. The ‘inflatable boat’ has become an architectural landmark of the city of Munich. The design by the Basel architectural firm Herzog de Meuron consists of pneumatically pre-stressed cushions made of plastic film and can be illuminated in multiple colours. In addition to the club’s red for special occasions, it can also be green (St. Patrick’s Day), EU blue with stars, or rainbow colours. This makes the stadium a glowing attraction, especially at night, and a widely visible landmark. On numerous approaches to Munich Airport, it often signals ‘coming home’ as the first recognisable sign of the city. Read more