The new multifunctional arena in the heart of Ekaterinburg, Russia, is being built according to plans by HPP Architects. The city and client, the Ural Mining and Metallurgy Holding (UGMK), have now agreed on one of three proposed designs. The UGMK Arena will be the new home of the Awtomobilist Ekaterinburg ice hockey team and the women's basketball club UGMK Ekaterinburg. Designed as a multifunctional arena, it is also designed as a venue for numerous other sports such as volleyball, figure skating or boxing as well as major international events.