THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GAME Szymon Marciniak on stadiums, pressure, and emotion – a conversation from the Future Builders series.
As part of our Future Builders interview series, Aluprof speaks with Szymon Marciniak – international football referee and brand ambassador for Aluprof. In this conversation, he shares insights drawn from officiating on some of the world’s greatest stages and takes us behind the scenes of his demanding profession. The discussion also explores the role of architecture—both stadium and urban—in shaping the spaces where matches are played and influencing the experience of athletes and spectators alike.
The interview was conducted in a setting that perfectly matches the topic: Aluprof’s state-of-the-art showroom in Warsaw. Designed to combine innovation with functionality, the space provides an inspiring backdrop for discussions on architecture, design, and the conscious shaping of our built environment. Created with practical solutions and refined aesthetics in mind, it embodies the values Aluprof brings to the industry. The conversation was led by Paweł Gregorczyk, Aluprof’s Brand Communications Manager.
This exchange offers a unique lens through which to view both sport and architecture—focusing on responsibility, precision, and the discipline of emotional control. Marciniak speaks candidly about how to remain calm and self-assured in high-pressure situations and reflects on how stadium design can impact the flow of events on the pitch and amplify the emotional intensity for fans in the stands.
Aluprof also invite you to explore earlier interviews from the Future Builders series, featuring conversations with:
» Maciej Franta, architect (INTERVIEW)
» Agnieszka Kalinowska-Sołtys, Partner and Management Board Member at APA Wojciechowski Architekci (INTERVIEW)
» Vita Teunissen, Partner at SteenhuisMeurs, a leading Dutch research firm specialising in cultural heritage (INTERVIEW)
Future Builders: A platform for dialogue about the future of design, architecture, and urban planning. Through this initiative, Aluprof brings together voices from across the globe—architects, industry experts, and construction professionals—to exchange ideas and shape tomorrow’s built environment.
