sb 1/2021 (english) by IAKS

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55th year ISSN (Print): 0036-102X ISSN (Internet): ISSN 2198-4271

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Editorial DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB, Whether we find ourselves in the depths of winter or in high summer the likelihood is our lives are still under severe restriction. The pandemic has disturbed the rhythm of daily life and nowhere is this more acute than in sport and physical activity. Never have sports and recreational facilities had a more vital role to play in the health and wellbeing of communities, yet in so many countries they have been closed or access severely limited for much of the past year. There is light and hopefully over the next six months we will see our venues open once again, and in light of lessons learned from the pandemic these community assets will be on the front line of the battle to improve the health of our communities and leave us better prepared for future public health challenges.

meeting spaces and extensive catering provision will ensure that it delivers much more for the local and regional communities. The business model is based on a “commercially driven and community focused” approach, with the maximising of revenues enabling a comprehensive community programme along with delivering an operating surplus.

There is however a paradox that needs to recognized and planned for. At a time when sport and physical activity will be promoted as a key component of an everyday healthy lifestyle, like never before, we will also find that the public funds, often required to support / underwrite community facilities, will be in much shorter supply. Unless the political recognition of the importance of sport and physical activity is accompanied by the required funding package, business modelling for community sport and recreational facilities will need to be revisited. A much greater commercial emphasis may be needed to ensure the long term sustainability of facilities and to enable future investment.

The Upper Skeena Recreation Centre British Columbia, Canada is a venue that is truly rooted in its local community. It took tremendous commitment from the First Nation community to deliver this replacement for the old venue of 40 years. The new venue’s design reflects the values and expertise of the community. There is a strong emphasis on wood which is locally sourced. The glulam structure over the ice rink creates a warm and inviting space.

This issue of “sb” highlights some really exciting new venues where the design is community led and of a quality that will provide a level of experience to, encourage repeat visits, attract new audiences and assist in delivering a viable operation. The new Lee Valley Ice Centre in the UK is a twin Olympic-sized pad venue that will not only cater for the high level of demand for ice activities but the fitness gym, dance studios,

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The Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre in Hamilton, Canada brings together a host of facilities under one roof where a key feature is connectivity, both internally and to the outside. The high degree of glazing allows natural light to permeate the internal areas and minimizes energy costs. The highlight for me has to be the “Four Seasons” feature which sees a summer splash pool become an ice rink in winter.

As a martial artist (in an earlier life) I am drawn to the Nagano Budokan in Japan. A modern building which honours and respects the Japa nese martial art traditions. The dojos for the different disciplines provide quiet and dignified spaces and the main hall, a wonderful event arena. With each edition of “sb” I learn so much and the list of venues to visit gets longer. I hope that you are similarly inspired.

Shaun Dawson Chief Executive Lee Valley Regional Park Authority IAKS Member

SPORTS HALLS AND ARENAS NEWS

PROJECTS

2021 IOC IPC IAKS Architecure Prizes jury..............................4 New IAKS Vice President.......................................................................6 New IAKS Treasurer...................................................................................6 IAKS Expert Circle for outdoor sports surfaces.................6 New IAKS members....................................................................................8 Co-op Live Arena in Manchester................................................. 10 Lee Valley Ice Centre in London................................................... 12 Triple-section hall in Leverkusen................................................. 14

BIT Sports Centre in Liangxiang................................................... 32 Atelier Alter Architects

Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre in Hamilton..................36 MJMA

Multifunctional shooting hall in Ruit.......................................40 Kauffmann Theilig & Partner

Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton.................. 44

PROJECTS

Hemsworth Architecture

Nagano Prefectural Budokan in Saku City...........................48 Jordal Amfi Arena in Oslo.................................................................. 16

Mitsuru Senda

Hille Melbye Arkitekter

School centre sports hall in Gloggnitz....................................52 La Fontaine multisports complex in Antony.....................20

Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes

archi5 and Tecnova Architecture

Europapark Sports Center in Groningen...............................54 Puskás Ferenc Football Academy in Felcsút.......................24

VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism

Dobrosi Architects

GNU Sports Centre in Porto Alegre............................................56 Alice Milliat Gymnasium in Bordeaux......................................28

Santini & Rocha Arquitetos

Marjan Hessamfar & Joe Vérons architectes associés

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2021 IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZES INTERNATIONAL JURY DECIDES IN JULY

Who will be choosing the winners of the IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes in 2021? This year’s jury is manned by renowned international personalities. New to the adjudicating process is Laura Munch (Realdania) from Denmark. She can count on the teamwork with long-standing jury members Gilbert Felli (IOC), Mark Todd (IPC), Gary Conrad Boychuk (IAKS), Klaus Meinel (IAKS), Ernst-Ulrich Tillmanns (4a Architekten) and Wolfgang Becker (Rif University Sports Centre). Wolfgang Becker is a specialist in operations and program development. Since 1986, he manages the Rif University and Sports Centre. From 2001 to 2013, he was also manager of the Salzburg football stadium „Red Bull Arena“ before becoming member of the stadium‘s directorate. Wolfgang holds a master degree in physical education and psychology from Innsbruck university. He is a licensed football coach for the highest Austrian league. Wolfgang gives lectures as an Assistant Professor at the University of Salzburg. Laura Kristine Bjerre Munch works as Head of Projects at Realdania Foundation. She focuses on the development of common spaces regarding physical activity, inclusion, social relations, and sustainable urban life. She has been involved in numerous projects regarding physical activity for a broader realm and has an extensive experience from working within the fields of the built environment and politics of sports and recreational life. Laura has formerly worked for the Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities and amongst others, she has been involved in the IOC IAKS award winning projects “Athletic Exploratorium” in Odense “Herning Football Experiment” and “StreetMekka” in Copenhagen. Laura holds a Msc in Humanities and Social Sport Sciences and is a graduate in Organisation and Management from Copenhagen Business School. Gary Conrad Boychuk is one of Canada’s foremost designers of multi-purpose mid-size spectator venues. He has been involved in over 120 sports and recreation initiatives throughout Canada and the United States. Conrad has extensive experience in the public consultation process and the development of master plans and feasibility studies that reflect broad-based community needs while recognizing and responding to financial and economic impact. Conrad is Canada’s national representative on the International Union of Architects’ Sports and Leisure Group. 4

Gilbert Felli has been working as IOC Senior Advisor since 2014. Among many other positions within the IOC (1990 to 2014), he acted as Olympic Games Executive Director, being responsible for the running, coordination and follow-up of all Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games activities, from the candidature phase to the actual holding of the Games. Gilbert has a diploma in architecture, and worked several years in construction business in Switzerland before switching to the sports world. Klaus Meinel has been responsible for the management of IAKS since 2003. In 2015 he was appointed IAKS Secretary General. In 1997 Klaus joined the IAKS headquarters in Cologne as a scientific staff member. From 1995 to 1997, he was a technical officer at the German Association of Landscape Architects in Bonn and Berlin. Klaus holds a diploma in landscape architecture after having visited universities in Hanover (Germany) and Tours (France) from 1988 to 1995. Ernst-Ulrich Tillmanns founded 4a architects in 1990 after having worked for five years with Behnisch and Partners. 4a architects are an international architectural practice with offices in Stuttgart and Moscow. They focus on planning, constructing and rehabilitating buildings in the public sector. During the last 25 years, 4a architects have realized numerous leisure and thermal pools, sports and health-oriented buildings, cultural and educational facilities as well as hotels. Ernst-Ulrich gives lectures home and abroad at conferences and other occasions. Mark Todd is a disabled person with 25 years of experience regarding accessibility for people with a disability. Mark provided all accessibility advice to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In recognition of this work, he was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2013 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Mark also acted as Accessibility Expert to the Sochi 2014 Games, to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Rio 2016 Games and PeyongChang 2018 Games and is currently advising Tokyo 2020. Mark is co-author of the IPC Technical Manual on Accessibility and sits on their Accessibility Expert Panel. sb 1/2021

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NEW IAKS VICE PRESIDENT

NEW IAKS TREASURER

TOM JONES, SENIOR PRINCIPAL AT POPULOUS

HOLGER KORTBEK, HEAD OF SPORTS FACIL ITIES AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF GLADSAXE

Tom Jones, Senior Principal at Populous, United Kingdom has been appointed new IAKS Vice President at the Executive Board Meeting which was held remotely on November 26, 2020. Being a member of the IAKS Executive Board for already three years he succeeds Gary Conrad Boychuk from Canada.

Holger Kortbek, Head of Sports Facilities at the Municipality of Gladsaxe, Denmark has been appointed new treasurer of IAKS at the Executive Board Meeting which was held remotely on November 26, 2020. Holger succeeds Dr Markus Fischer from Germany.

Tom has a keen interest in how sports and entertainment buildings and events can enhance cities and communities. He has a great passion for sport and has been able to use this in the design and delivery of a number of high-profile projects around the world, including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Emirates Stadium for Arsenal FC and the Olympic Stadium for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

As Head of Sports Facilities Holger manages the sports facilities in the Municipality of Gladsaxe which is located in the east of Denmark. Gladsaxe has about 70,000 inhabitants and stretches over 25 km².

In addition to running major projects, Tom has co-authored the technical guide to Sports Facilities in the Metric Handbook and contributed to a series of international publications. He sits on the Sports Economy Sector Advisory Group for DIT (UK Governmental Department of Industry and Trade).

Previously he has been a part of the team at The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities (LOA Fonden) working with innovation of the facilities for sports and leisure activities. Holger is Vice President of the Danish Association for Sports Facilities bringing together owners, operators and managers of sports facilities in Denmark with the purpose of contributing to innovation in and the development and planning of sports facilities. Since its founding in 2017, Holger sits on the board of IAKS Nordic.

IAKS STARTS EXPERT CIRCLE FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS SURFACES ON 3RD DECEMBER 2020 THE KICK-OFF ONLINE MEETING TOOK PLACE On 3rd December 2020, IAKS members met online for the kick-off meeting of the new Outdoor Sports Surfaces Expert Circle. Under the guidance of Karin Schwarz-Viechtbauer (Austrian Institute for School and Sport Facilities / ÖISS) and Martin Sheppard (Smart Connection Consultancy, Australia), fourteen experts from eight countries discussed current challenges for synthetic turf systems. Karin Schwarz-Viechtbauer introduced the two processes currently ruled by the European Commission, which could have major impact on operators and suppliers of synthetic turf fields. One major concern by the EC toward synthetic turf systems are the PAHs (polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons) in ELT (end of life tires) granules or mulches used as infill material in synthetic turf pitches. Another issue is the use of microplastics as infill on artificial turf pitches. Martin Sheppard underlined that in Australia, synthetic turf fields tend to get a negative public perception, partly because of environmental impact, location problems (“not in my 6

backyard”) connected to noise, light and traffic, and finally also because of misinformation through negative internet sources. He sees a need to better educate architects, engineers and consultants, as well as to improve the field management practice. He also believes that there are big opportunities for the future of synthetic turf systems if the industry understands how to embrace the UN Sustainable Development Goals with its products, and if organizations like IAKS support pro-active communication to inform about pros and cons of synthetic turf fields. www.iaks.sport sb 1/2021

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GEODESIC INNOVATIONS S.L., MADRID (SPAIN)

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As result of their vocation to research and a firm commitment to both the environment and innovation, Geodesic is proud to have developed the most advanced water disinfection and conservation systems based on the electroporation, 100 % chemical free, without adding any salt or other precursors, with a fully modular design which can be scaled to any volume or flow.

For many decades, it has been Karl-Ludwig Theis GmbH’s endeavour to ensure that synthetic sports surfaces retain their function and value. Back in the 1970s, Karl-Ludwig Theis developed Germany’s first high-pressure vortex water cleaning process for the highly effective and environment-friendly basic and deep cleaning of sports surfaces. The company has been under Dipl. Ing. Christoph Hagensieker’s management since 2016. He and his team are available to sports ground operators, municipalities and clubs as contacts for cost-effective system cleaning.

The coupling of Geodesic’s water disinfection system with the remote management platform, CB-OPCON®, simplify and greatly reduce the required maintenance and saves up to 95 % of water consumption and 100 % of chemicals.

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KULTUREVENTS EMDEN, EMDEN (GERMANY)

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Since January 2017 Emden’s municipal Emden enterprises “Kulturbüro Emden” and “Nordseehalle/Neues Theater” have been operating as “kulturevents emden”. Head of culture Kerstin Rogge-Mönchmeyer, in office since 2015, has used her experience in the field of indoor ice rinks to create EISZEIT EMDEN, which, with an ice surface of over 1,000 m2, is the largest temporary indoor rink in East Frisia. In addition to EISZEIT, “kulturevents emden” can boast further multifaceted projects at its main venues, the Nordseehalle Emden and the Neues Theater Emden.

Dr. Schutz specializes in sport flooring for over 60 years. It offers systems and services for the renovation and maintenance of resilient floors, as well as resin and wooden sport floors. The company is represented worldwide and recommended by all leading floor manufacturers. It serves professional sports halls and gyms in municipalities and schools, as well as other commercial and public facilities. Dr. Schutz coatings meet all sports floor norms and enable the renovation, redesigning and upgrading of new and existing floors, without tearing them out, dirt and noise. This saves resources and makes an important contribution to the environment.

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NICHOLAS MATTHEWS, HAWTHORN EAST (AUSTRALIA)

ALLAN COCKERELL, BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA)

Nicholas Matthews is a Chartered Engineer with Australia’s leading sport field of play specialist, SPORTENG. He has a decade of experience across sport and recreation facilities in both private and public sectors. Prior to SPORTENG, Nicholas worked with Australia’s largest local government contributing to sustainable land development. He has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland and a keen interest in working with individuals from adjacent industries.

Allan is the Managing Director of J H Cockerell, specialist aquatic engineers, an Australian based company founded in 1976 with his father. For almost 50 years, Allan has been involved in the design of Australian public pools and their water treatment plants. He has worked with State Health Departments in an effort to significantly improve their guidelines for water quality in public pools and in so doing highlight the importance of using the DIN 19643 standard. In recent years, much of his work has been audits and reports on a wide variety of substantial public pool design defects such as: inadequate water circulation in pools, ineffective filtration, substantial pool water loss and non-compliance of pools with FINA standards.

TODD MCHARDY, ESSENDON (AUSTRALIA)

DAN FERGUSON, ST KILDA / VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA)

As Founder and CEO of BlueFit, Todd McHardy builds a family culture that became vital in surviving the COVID lock-downs. Now operating 35 facilities in five states of Australia, the company is focussed on „Inspiring Community Activity“ through a range of programs beyond traditional health club membership and swim school. BlueFit is passionate about this industry and builds partnerships with local government, creating youth pathways from trainees through to management. Todd has welcomed investment into the group to allow further measured growth, utilising an executive group that now includes family, home-grown talent, industry leaders and Australia’s greatest Olympian, Ian Thorpe.

With qualifications in Sport and Urban Planning and more than a decade working in government, not-for-profit and private consulting, Dan Ferguson could have set about selling himself as a one-stop-shop for all of your consulting needs – but that’s not his style.

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Dan is a firm believer in #CollaborationOverCompetition – that’s why he founded „theCommunityCollaborative.“ – a strategic consultancy that acts as a vehicle to harness the collective power of our industry. Partnering with carefully selected collaborators, “tCC.” curate a bespoke team specific to project needs and specialise in the sport, recreation, health, social policy and urban planning fields.

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DRAWING TOGETHER TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND MULTIFUNCTIONALITY CO-OP LIVE ARENA IN MANCHESTER, UK

Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed the Royal BAM Group (BAM) as its preferred construction partner, and global architecture design firm Populous, to lead the world-class team including BuroHappold, ME Engineers, Vanguardia, Turner & Townsend and Deloitte. The new 23,500-capacity venue will be the largest arena in the UK, bringing GBP 350 million private direct investment into the city and significant economic benefit. The move will create 3,350 constructions jobs, starting from November 2020, and 1,000 roles and apprenticeships on completion of the venue. The arena will be located on the Etihad Campus and continues the regeneration of the Eastlands area started by the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The construction project, the single-largest in the city, will give the regional economy a much-needed boost following the devastating impacts of the Covid pandemic and will boost the local economy by over GBP 1.5 billion over the next 20 years. The Etihad Campus is within a regeneration priority area and was selected due to its suitability, availability and viability for the proposed arena. The site is well connected to the centre by non-car modes, with significant sustainable transport connections to the city centre and beyond. Populous’s designs envisage a venue that also provides both a physical and emotional centre for the Eastlands 10

community. The cutting-edge LEDs integrated into the façade will also create a seamless aesthetic between event and non-event modes, day and night. This design approach extends to the spaces outside the building. Next to the arena there will be a new canal-side space with food and drink offerings that will be available for the public to enjoy on both event and non-event days. The inclusive hard- and soft-landscaped routes to the venue will also help to create an exciting approach experience for audiences and the local community. Inclusivity is at the heart of the design: The venue is aiming to be certified for the “Attitude is Everything Gold Standard” on opening. The proposed arena will aim to be the most sustainable UK arena and one of the most sustainable in the world. www.populous.com sb 1/2021

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TWO FRIDGES TWIN-PAD LEE VALLEY ICE CENTRE IN LONDON, UK Designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects on behalf of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA), the new GBP 30 million venue includes London’s first ever Olympic-sized twin-pad ice centre. It will replace the existing single-pad Lee Valley Ice Centre which, after 36 years of use, is nearing the end of its operational life and struggling to meet demand.

The facility will include two Olympic size ice rinks with capacity for 800 spectators, a gym and exercise studio, a multi-purpose studio and a café. The current Lee Valley Ice Centre is one of the most popular ice-skating venues in the UK. The new building will double the capacity to 557,000 visits per year. Locating the ice rinks to each side with the circulation and support spaces between, allows the building to be reduced to the minimum footprint possible. Further area savings have been made by closely following the curvature of the ice pads with the building line on the external corners. The massing concept responds to its context by adopting the principle of a pavilion within the Regional Park, with a consistent architectural language to each elevation. A heavy weight plinth to the lower portion of the elevation responds to the flat surroundings and anchors the building within the landscape. The plinth forms a podium, above which sit the ice halls, which are contained internally with insulated cladding panels to create two environmentally control “fridges”. 12

The two fridges are wrapped by a copper-hued, metal-clad band. The band is separated from the plinth, with a flowing curving lower edge revealing the internal volumes and creating the impression it is floating within the landscape. Movement data analysis showed that the location and orientation of the existing ice centre on the site interrupted key circulation routes through the park. Although larger in size, the new facility has been rotated and sited in a way that natural movement through the green spaces has been restored, the landscaping strategy creating a welcoming gateway to the neighbouring Leyton Marsh. Energy efficiency in the new ice centre will be maximised through high performance insulation and highly efficient air source heat pumps. Roof mounted photovoltaic panels will generate energy for the new centre and melted ice will be filtered through reed beds and then used to create new wetland habitats on site with an emphasis on biodiversity enhancement. www.faulknerbrowns.com sb 1/2021

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TRIPLE-SECTION HALL FOR ELITE SPORTS SCHOOL “NBSO“ LANDRAT-LUCAS-GYMNASIUM IN LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY In the historical context of the disused railway repair works, a new urban district is being built on around 70 hectares in the Opladen district of Leverkusen. The new nbso triple-section hall will mainly be used for school games by the Landrat-Lucas-Gymnasium (secondary school) as an elite sports school and, as a place of assembly, will provide space for up to 600 people. The façade of the new hall is equally attractive and open on all sides. It is articulated with large areas of glazing extending across the entire width of the building, alternating with equally high brick surfaces on the north and south sides. The construction method using brick façades is derived from the listed neighbouring structures (industrial buildings such as the boiler house, storehouse and water tower). A completely open access zone is being created on the Industriestrasse side. From the fully glazed foyer, visitors to sports events, users of the weights room and of the meeting and teaching room access the stand level via two open staircases. Via the same stairs, athletes using the hall reach the basement, where the changing rooms and other ancillary rooms are located. For visitors to sports, school and other events, there is a direct link between the foyer and the hall. Stand level In the centre of the stand is the reception area for spectators, from where they have access to the fixed and 14

retractable stand seats. For sporting events with spectators, a refreshments area can be created here. On the north side of the stand is a meeting and teaching room for sports theory lessons. The weights room is located on the south side of the stand. The central reception area and the access corridor to the stands are also used for training purposes: run-up sprints can be practised in the access corridor, for example. The spacious glazing of the façades on this level and the glazing towards the hall enhance the quality of stay during sports theory lessons and weight training in the fitness room.

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Location Oslo, Norway Client/operator Kultur- og Idrettsbygg Oslo KF Architects Hille Melbye Arkitekter NO – 0182 Oslo www.hmark.no Landscape architects Bjørbekk & Lindheim Ice hockey board Vepe Oy www.vepe.fi Authors Magnus Sandberg Johansen and Robin Rakke (Hille Melbye Arkitekter) Kristina Bødal (Kultur- og Idrettsbygg Oslo KF) Photos Einar Aslaksen / Pudder Agency Official opening October 2020 Construction costs NOK 694 million (EUR 66.6 million)

TRANSPARENT, COMPACT AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT NEW JORDAL AMFI ARENA IN OSLO Built upon the footprint of its forerunner – the legendary Jordal Amfi – the new Jordal Amfi arena has a spectator capacity of 5,300 with a gross internal area of 14.500 m² distributed between four floors and including the stands. Hille Melbye Arkitekter have designed and optimised the arena for national and international ice hockey events, while it can also host other sports and events. The facility is located in the north-west corner of Jordal sports park in Oslo. On the base level, the arena is directly connected to an adjacent training venue for ice hockey, the Jordal Ungdomshall (youth arena). The arena project is part of a larger transformation of Jordal sports park, including the reopening of a previously culverted river. The park is surrounded by a dense urban setting and situated just 2 kilometres east of the city centre.

the surrounding landscape, made it a unique and very site-specific arena. Oslo’s history lovers urged that the new arena should inherit some of the design characteristics that gave the old Amfi its legendary status.

The new competition venue at Jordal preserves a long and valuable tradition of ice sports in the area. The original, open-air Amfi was inspired by ancient theatres and built to host the Oslo Winter Olympics in 1952. Its dramatic intimacy, with steep and asymmetrical stands trimmed by

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band changes direction abruptly to accommodate the roof shape above the stage building of the original Jordal Amfi. The old Amfi, like many other arenas of the past generation, operated as an introverted black hole in its surroundings, only opening to the public for occasional events. In contrast, the new arena communicates with its surroundings by having a high grade of transparency. Everyday indoor sports activities are visible directly from the surrounding streets and park via transparent façades, hoping to inspire passers-by. Its physical interaction with the enclosing terrain creates spaces that encourage multiple user groups to engage in recreational activity. Sloping terraces support its inviting character These architectural steps seek to make Jordal Amfi an arena in the park, not a closed box with a park surround18

ing it. The elevated terrain that surrounds the complex makes the design guidelines quite different from those of most other arenas that stand on a level surface. It allows spectators to enter directly on the floor level that is above the assigned seating in the stands. On each floor, the slabs are extended beyond the outline of the façade to create entrance forecourts braiding into the sloping landscape. The limited space of the site has made the arena space very compact and intimate. The spectator viewing area is divided in a lower and an upper stand that are levelled with the elevated terrain. The lower stand is symmetrical while the upper terrace is asymmetrical. The lateral gap between them is kept to a minimum so that the spectator mass is as concentrated as possible, which is essential for the spectator atmosphere. The concrete stand itself is sb 1/2021

curved in planar view, not faceted in straight lines, which makes all seating places more equal, no matter whether they are placed on the main stand, in the curve or at the short end. Spanning the arena space are 60 m long steel trusses with curved bottom chords. These shapes empower the dramatic bowl impression of the stands, rising upwards away from the rink. Smart energy and ventilation system The complex is built to passive house standard and has several solutions classifying it as a highly energy-efficient arena. Climatic zones, energy management systems, automatic sunshades, solar panels, a green roof and 30 geothermal energy wells make the arena three times more energy-efficient than its forerunner. New Jordal Amfi was one of Norway’s first fossil-free construction sites. sb 1/2021

The thermal gain from both the refrigeration of the ice rink and heat recovered from the ventilation system are used to heat several functions in the arena. The system is connected to the adjacent training hall which increases its flexibility and energy gain. A geothermal system consisting of thirty boreholes ensures that the heat stored in summer can serve the building in winter. Thus, the arena is 95 % self-sufficient with thermal energy. To reduce its energy consumption, the venue is divided into three main climatic zones. The arena space is separated from the surrounding warmer functions by a physical barrier with climatic properties. The open arena space itself is divided into two climatic zones; the ice rink and the surrounding viewing area. The spectator stands are ventilated via vents below each seat. Several ventilation systems can be adjusted to suit the current climatic impact and different numbers of users in the arena. 19

GOLDEN NUGGET LA FONTAINE MULTISPORTS COMPLEX IN ANTONY

Location Antony, France Client/operator City of Antony Architects archi5 FR – 93100 Montreuil www.archi5.fr Tecnova Architecture FR – 75005 Paris www.tecnova-architecture.fr Author archi5 & Tecnova Architecture Photos Sergio Grazia Official opening 2018 Construction costs EUR 14.3 million

A focal point for meeting and practising sports, the multisports complex designed by archi5 with Tecnova architecture houses two separate parts, one for the middle school and the other for clubs and municipal organisations. The challenge was to create an integrative project and unite the two facilities that operate independently, even though they share some spaces such as a climbing wall, martial arts dojo, boxing hall, multipurpose hall, and offices. There was a strong political will locally for a new urban ambition for this neighbourhood. The context is mixed with linear apartment blocks on one side and the park’s exceptional p lanted heritage on the other. The project includes a clearly-defined theme (nature) for individuals and the community as a whole. It is as much an expression of form as function, visible in all aspects of the building and on all scales. The building takes the area’s vocabulary into account and complements the urban environment by injecting new impetus into the setting. It has become an attractive landmark for residents on a scale with the neighbourhood. The project uses mystery to sharpen curiosity and interest. This is manifested by the choice of this mineral shape as a large, multi-facetted mono-

lith, i.e. a mysterious, precious stone planted in the landscape that contrasts yet harmonises with the setting. The fascinating structure of this “gold nugget” is framed by greenery. The roof serves as the fifth façade. Powerful ties with nature The complex shapes a landscape out of which the urban feature of the climbing hall emerges. The building is one with the green environment and stands out from the neighbouring buildings. Here, nature is not expressed by plants, i.e. there is no plant cover that is not in accordance with the building’s scale or inappropriate to the context of the venue. Its unusualness gives it its identity, its landmark status. In this new landscape a central incision opens onto the Bièvre valley and clearly separates the

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two sides of the sport centre and ensures natural light in the gymnasiums and concourses. This incision is like a canyon, exploiting the building’s scale. It is an invitation to unravel the mystery of the precious rock and heightens the subtle permeability between the interior with the exterior. It is the key to a closer reading of the building that reveals its transparency as one approaches it. The analogy with nature is not just a formal one. It is deeply grounded in the building’s structure by the choice of noble, integral materials which will only improve with time. The skin is composed of a copper, aluminium and tin alloy. It will not rust, will retain its bronze colour and will take on a more matted sheen with age. Taking the outside in The sports centre is structured by a play of transparencies and visual vents, which blur the borders between outside and inside, so that the surrounding greenery is ever present. The openings are framed and highlight striking features on the inside and outside. The orientations have been chosen for the sporting activity. The walls are covered with wooden slats, and the taut canvas ceilings respect the dimensions of the facets. The natural lighting, spacious volumes, and atmospheres generated by the unvarnished material are conducive to the peacefulness necessary for practising sport. A balcony-like partial mezzanine has been created for the public and offers views of the sports halls. 22

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Location Felcsút, Hungary Client/operator The Foundation for Felcsút Youth Football Development Architects Dobrosi Architects Ltd HU – 1034 Budapest www.dobrosi-epitesz.hu Support structure design Pond Mérnöki Iroda Kft. Garden and landscape architect Pagony Kft. Sports technology design Ausrto-Sport-Szer Kft. Author Dobrosi Architects Ltd. Photos Tamás Dobrosi (Dobrosi Architects Ltd.) Official opening October 2018 Construction costs EUR 30 million

FOOTBALL IN A GOTHIC SETTING SPORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTRE AT PUSKÁS FERENC FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN FELCSÚT The appearance of the long and hall-like building façade of the sports and conference centre in Felcsút is mitigated by the silhouette of the buttresses with ornamental plants and trees extending up to the roof. The 120 m long sports complex melts in its surroundings when viewed from the park with the pond. From these buttresses – similar to the external buttresses of Gothic churches – a roof structure evoking the canopies of interlaced trees begins. Dobrosi Architects have suspended the roof structure over the interiors as a single, all-encompassing “expanse of sky”. The Puskás Ferenc Football Academy – one of the priority institutions for youth football education in Hungary – was established in 2004 with the restoration of the former small noble mansion and its utilisation as a residential dormitory. During the following ten years, the construction of the group of buildings in the mansion’s surroundings was gradually completed with the handover of the medical wing, the restaurant and then the centre court for the academy: the Pancho Arena.

However, over time, further developments became necessary for academic teaching and research. Winter workouts required outdoor grass training grounds with heating, while a sports pavilion and gymnasium were needed for fitness exercises and general physical education. The continuous expansion of the academy’s international relations also made this small town in the Váli Valley ideal for conferences, for which the provision of the appropriate infrastructure was an essential issue.

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Exploiting a 6 m height difference In the area north of the Pancho Arena, construction works began in 2015 with the addition of two grass football pitches together with the associated farm and service buildings. In addition to the wood chip boiler with a capacity of 3 MW required for winter heating of the pitches, the latter buildings also include the workshops and storage rooms for the academy’s maintenance equipment. There are offices on the first floor of the building which is virtually linked to the 150-seat stand of the adjacent practice pitch. The construction works for the area were defined from the beginning by the principle that, in addition to the functions requiring a large floorspace, the largest-possible green area should be provided. With the exception of the dormitory’s “castle park” with its primordial trees, the academy does not have a large enough and suitable park or recrea tion area. The slope of the Váli Valley and the resulting 26

approximately 6 m height difference for the site meant that both the boiler house and the planned sports centre could be accessed from the upstairs level of their western façades, allowing for an effective and functional separation of staff, coaches / instructors, academic students and guests. Designed for close cooperation with separation on demand The sports centre building is divided into three parts which are designed for close cooperation but which can also be completely separated on demand. The southern hall provides space for athletic and strength training machines utilised by academic fitness training programmes. The northern hall – of the same size and structure as the southern part – consists of a standard handball court, which has a 250-visitor stand and is also suitable for the holding of academic events and celebrations. Beneath the vaults of the reinforced concrete supports of the roof structure, the two courts are connected by a 4-lane, 90 m running track that plays an essential role sb 1/2021

in academic training plans in terms of the development and measurement of speed, agility and explosiveness.

foliage with an intimate shadow effect – inspires visitors to explore the zigzagged spaces.

Offset pillar grid layout The service functions for the sports complexes are similarly arranged: on the ground floor (at the level of the courts) there are changing rooms with separate infrastructures (six rooms), coaches’ changing rooms and offices, as well as the necessary storage and equipment rooms. However, the main entrances upstairs do not open into separate and smaller lounges, but – separated by exciting, undulating walls – into the uniform, forest-like air space of the halls. Due to the offset pillar grid layout, the curved plywood support structure bridging the 31 m span above the playing area stretches over the halls as a mesh vault – and extends beyond the inner pillar row, establishing a kind of counterweight, into the separate spaces of the anterooms. The secondary roof structure is interrupted by unique skylights starting from the entrances: the special atmosphere of the lights – filtering through the

The northern side of the building complex ends at the conference centre. The building wing, which can be connected to the gymnasium for larger events, has a 250-seat audito rium and a 120-seat auditorium with a heating kitchen, a café, and a presidential meeting room. The place of arrival, the north-western corner of the building, is marked by a dome running beneath a single roof; along this, the road leads to the “valley” on the northern side of the complex, inside a ring of vegetation climbing the hills formed by the retaining walls on the two sides.

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Location Bordeaux, France Client/operator Bordeaux City Council Architects Marjan Hessamfar & Joe Vérons architectes associés FR – 33000 Bordeaux www.hessamfar-verons.fr Author Marjan Hessamfar & Joe Vérons architectes associés Photos Arthur Pequin Official opening 2018 Construction costs EUR 2.5 million

SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN FORMER COVERED MARKET ALICE MILLIAT GYMNASIUM IN BORDEAUX The old Victor Hugo covered market has been converted into a sports facility by architects Marjan Hessamfar & Joe Vérons. A multi-purpose gym, a dojo, and a dance and fitness studio occupy the entire ground floor. Special attention has been paid throughout to the lighting, transparency and spaciousness of the sports areas. With the Alice Milliat Gymnasium project, Bordeaux City Council wanted to offer the neighbourhood a new high-quality sports facility and shops, while enlivening the existing façades of the building. The vast complex built in 1962, comprising a market, sports centre and car park on the Cours Victor Hugo, suffered from a lack of

visual clarity when viewed from the Cours Victor Hugo and from a lack of connection between the interior of the building and the street. The design pursues three main intentions: to bring more natural light into the heart of the building; to make the sports facility more visible,

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while remaining sympathetic to the original architectural design; and to reclaim the public space immediately in front of the building. Glass box In the gap created by the demolition of the existing market and shops, the architects decided to install a glass box. The fragility of this entirely glazed structure is in marked contrast to the stark concrete architecture of the existing building. The attention paid to the design of the glass box, and particularly the use of ultra-clear glass and refined materials such as brass and wood, gives the gymnasium a touch of sophistication. Sports areas The spacious double-height sports hall directly behind the reception area occupies a central position at the heart of 30

the building. It opens onto the reception area and receives abundant natural light thanks to the mesh façades and the windows in the upper section of the lateral partition walls, which are sound-proofed and thermally insulated. On either side of the multi-purpose hall, the dojo and the dance and fitness studio have the same volume and the same thermal and sound insulation systems. The lower parts of the partition walls between the sports halls have storage spaces and wooden benches, which also contribute to the acoustics of the room. The dojo is equipped with a flat wooden shelf where shoes can be stored before users step out onto the tatami floor. The façades overlooking the street admit abundant natural light. To leave as much room as possible for the sports facilities, the changing rooms are in the basement. They are accessed via a lift and two staircases on the east and sb 1/2021

Ground floor plan 1 Reception area 2 Multi-purpose sports hall 3 Dojo 4 Dance and fitness studio 5 Shops

west sides of the complex. The four changing room and sanitary units are assigned to the activity areas. All facilities are directly adjacent to a large room containing lockers. Signage The choice of the colour blue for the floor forms an ideal background for signage that reflects the identity of the facility, symbolised by directional signs inspired by a sports track, which curves along the walls and continues on the floor, clearly showing the layout of the sports areas and changing rooms. The design of the stairs and the brass used on the steps provide a sense of continuity with the rest of the building. Urban continuity The façade is part and parcel of the redesigned pedestrian experience in this protected area of Bordeaux. The main sb 1/2021

façade features shops intended to re-energise the street. The position of the entrance to the sports hall, with its sliding glass doors, in the centre of the façade on the Cours Victor Hugo, provides a strong sense of continuity from one section to the next. During the day, the central position of the main entrance makes it easy to identify, and by night the glass box becomes perfectly smooth again, appearing to passers-by as a transparent block of great simplicity nestling under the imposing concrete structure. Following on from the shops, the sports facility has a simi lar façade, but the fact that it is set back from the Cours Victor Hugo gives it a greater sense of privacy. The façade of the car park above with its iconic car is very well known among the residents of Bordeaux and therefore creates a sense of identity.

„AMPLITUDE“ BIT SPORTS CENTRE IN LIANGXIANG The severe long winter forced the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) to expand the campus‘s infrastructure for indoor sports. Atelier Alter Architects have added about 15,692 m² of sports space featuring a 3,000-seat basketball stadium, 10-lane swimming pool, gymnasium, martial arts hall, and spaces for boxing, taekwondo and table tennis. The project’s austere metallic architecture statement, along with its parametric syntax, expresses the science and technological aesthetics that BIT strives for. Located in Liangxiang, the satellite city of Beijing, the BIT Sports Centre, along with the BIT Stadium, frame an entrance to the new BIT campus. With its background of an engineering school focused on military science, the Beijing Institute of Technology consciously counter-balances its heavy loaded polytechnic studies with art and sport.

The project responds to the horizontality of the site with the panoramic landscape of the Yan-Shan mountain chain in the background, the modernist and post-modernist campus at the core, and the ambitious urban parks in the foreground. The project bases its tectonics on “amplitude” and “trajectory projection” in extending its formal

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Location Liangxiang/Beijing, China Client/operator Beijing Institute of Technology Architects Atelier Alter Architects CN – Beijing www.atelieraltercn.com

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Team Yingfan Zhang, Xiaojun Bu, Zhenwei Li,Kai Qin, Ping Jiang, Wei Huang, Tongwei Liu, Dehu Du, Jiahe Zhang, Ran Yan, Lairong Zheng, Jiaming Mei, Lidong Song, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Jingshi Zhang, Bida Wei, Wei Xiong, Weidi Chen, Xiaoqing Guo, Xueyun Da, Bo Huang, Leilei Ma, Hui Cao Author Yingfan Zhang

Photos Weiqi Jin, Highlite Images, Atelier Alter Architects Official opening 2018 Construction costs USD 23,449,011 EUR 19,275,087

e xpression on a flat site, allowing the free flow of people and thoughts. The parametric expression of the project addresses the historic context of Beijing by reinstating the greyish monolithic tone in the materiality of Hutong architecture and the Great Wall. The undulating roof of the project recreates the curved terrain of the Great Wall in a modern architectural idiom. Connecting sport and campus life The entrance promenade sandwiched between the swimming pool and basketball hall connects the north and south campuses. The glass façade of the basketball hall at the southeast corner merges street life with the BIT Sports Centre, redefining the urban context of the intersection with vitality and inclusiveness. The compressed and continuously human-scale opening at the swimming 34

Section 1 Swimming pool 2 Entrance promenade 3 Basketball hall 4 Gym

pool links the sports centre to the central campus square. In section, as programme interfaces are designed to be transparent, vertical permeability is achieved by nesting programmes within one another. The programmes located next to the swimming pool – taekwondo, table tennis and the testing centre – on the second, third and fourth floors, all have different openings overlooking the swimming pool and share its skylight as a supplementary light source. As the basketball hall seating is elevated, the base slab offers more flexibility by linking the sports programmes and integrating them into campus life. The third-floor platforms are placed at strategic points in space overlooking the basketball hall, entrance promenade, swimming pool and the campus beyond. sb 1/2021

Interdisciplinary dialogue on science, architecture and art Da Vinci’s drawing of his “flying machine” was the initial inspiration for the project. It attempts to build a floating “flying machine” with a “trajectory parabola” derived from engineering studies. Three sets of trajectory parabolas are drawn across the sky to obtain three sets of double curvature surfaces. Each set of curved surfaces forms an undulating volume for the roof of the building, with the deviations between the undulating volumes being sealed with glass wall to create clerestories for the building. The undulating volumes are constructed as space frames, which are covered with standing-seam roofing on the top and lined with tessellated aluminium panels underneath. sb 1/2021

Constraints in construction The parametric design of the project gave rise to major challenges during its execution. The huge cantilever was exposed to wind uplift on the site. A wind tunnel test was performed to understand the wind load and obtain a suitable structural design. Wind-resisting clips were used to secure the standing-seam panels on the roof. Rainwater runoff posed a substantial problem for the convex part of the roof’s topology, as water accumulation might have caused flood and leakage. The design solution was to place more catchment basins in the convex gutter and increase drain pipe size accordingly. In order to prevent heavy snow from falling directly onto the ground, the design modified the slope of the roof’s topology so that the roof retains the snow before it melts into the gutter. A snow guard was installed. By reshaping the curvature of the roof, the amount of steel was reduced enormously. 35

FOUR-SEASON USE BERNIE MORELLI RECREATION CENTRE IN HAMILTON, ON, CANADA Location Hamilton / ON, Canada Client/operator City of Hamilton Architect MJMA CA – Toronto, ON www.mjma.ca Author MJMA, Amanda Chong Photos Shai Gil Scott Norsworthy Official opening December 2018 Construction costs CAD 22,125,875 (EUR 14,226,100)

The Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre is designed to create a unified environment that not only links to existing structures on site but also joins the site to neighbouring attractions. The centre, occupying the site’s northeast corner, adjoins the heritage Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool along its south-east edge, forming a continuous façade along the new east-facing elevation. Together, the centre and pool occupy a hockey stick–shaped footprint that wraps around parking to the south, while to the north it frames an outdoor recreation area visually contiguous with the large plaza outside the adjacent Tim Hortons Field (CFL Stadium). Alongside existing facilities, the centre expands the area’s recreation amenities into a fully rounded health and wellness district at the heart of the city, an area of “blue-collar” single family houses. Within the new centre are a leisure pool, a multi-use gymnasium and walking track, rentable rooms and activity rooms including dedicated youth and seniors spaces, and a commercial kitchen, café and lounge with views overlooking exterior program elements. Outside, the centre offers

a park space that connects it to both the pool and the secondary school that shares the site, as well as a summer splash pad that doubles as a winter skating loop. Overlapping public use This project is anchored by the two large public halls of the natatorium and gym, naturally lit and inviting communal rooms that reflect the local site materiality of Southern Ontario hardwood forests sb 1/2021

and the textured limestone of the Niagara Escarpment that is the dominant land form of the city. The important central room overlooking the park is the large community lounge. This democratic space invites overlapping public use by seniors, high school students, fitness class users and parents and connects directly to the park. Views to the sky Over 60 m of skylights flood interior spaces with natural light. Electrical light demands are significantly reduced while direct light and views are optimized. Despite the building’s large footprint, views to the sky are visible throughout the building. Shadows from passing clouds drift across materials and surfaces, shape-shifting and animating the space throughout the day. The active and lively gymnasium provides users with optimal performance daylighting, while leisure spaces offer more diffuse lightsb 1/2021

ing opportunities, creating spaces for quietude, reflection, teaching and socializing. Situated within the deciduous forest region of southern Ontario, the oak wood ceilings mirror the site’s natural history and local geography. The ceiling’s abstract geometry recalls the texture of a forest canopy while its colour and natural grain elevate the interior spaces. The iconic Niagara Escarpment is a dominant natural feature that weaves through the City of Hamilton. Its exposed limestone face is a defining aspect of local history and identity. This natural wonder is reflected across the interior spaces with large limestone-clad walls. Natural daylight filtered in from the skylights above highlight the stone feature, exposing the unique natural graining and character of this material. 37

Creating a “natural extension” The massing of the new recreation centre extends the form and the unit masonry materiality of the e xisting heritage Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool in a subtle and differentiated way. A lower ribbon of glazed circulation transitions into a transparent vertical reveal to the existing structure, allowing for a new elevator, entrance, accessible washrooms, and stair connection to the existing facility. This link permits uninterrupted accessible admission from the parking lot directly to the existing pool’s upper surround seating level with new wheelchair viewing platforms. A sorely needed servicing area, mechanical well and maintenance enclosure are neatly tucked behind the two buildings. The overall urban solution is one of unity and sensitively integrates modern design and heritage infrastructure. 38

A summer splash pad, a winter skating loop, and a fall reflecting pond This project anticipates the re-urbanization of South-East Hamilton, creating a new urban face to King Street – planned as the main light rail transit avenue leading to the centre of the city. It creates generous public open space for the community that doubles as a summer splash pad, a winter skating loop, and a fall reflecting pond, connecting this new civic space to Tim Hortons Field’s public plaza across Cannon Street. In addition to reinvigorating the heritage structure, site strategies included the development of a rainwater management system. The BMRC embeds a series of sustain able strategies including: natural daylight harvesting through strategic skylight and glazing locations; heat island reduction; a pool dehumidification and heat recovery system; low-flow fixtures; LED programmable and dimmable fixtures with daylight and occupancy sensors; and, triple-glazed high-performance glazing. sb 1/2021

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Main entry vestibule Secondary entry Accessible entry + link to heritage Jimmy Thompson Pool Multi-purpose room Café / lounge Kitchen Youth room Gymnasium Dance / yoga studio Admin Men’s change area Women’s change area Universal change area Natatorium Viewing gallery

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Location Ostfildern-Ruit, Germany Client/operator WLSB Württembergischer Landessportbund e.V. WSV Württembergischer Schützenverband 1850 e. V Architects Kauffmann Theilig & Partner Freie Architekten PartGmbB DE – 73760 Ostfildern www.ktp-architekten.de Structural planning Furche Geiger Zimmermann Tragwerksplaner Author Kauffmann Theilig & Partner Photos Roland Halbe | Stuttgart Official opening July 2017 Construction costs EUR 4.6 million

SHOOTING HALL WITH INWARD VIEWS AND DAYLIGHT MULTIFUNCTIONAL SHOOTING HALL IN RUIT Anyone who associates shooting sport with the basement rooms of a shooting club will be delighted by the high-grade fully accessible architecture of Kauffmann Theilig & Partner whose building makes an entirely different impression. The dimensions of the airgun hall have been chosen to accommodate two single-court sports halls, which can be used independently thanks to a partition curtain. The extensive glazing of the ground floor allows inward and outward views and serves as an inviting gesture. The training centre of the Württemberg Shooting Association (Württembergischer Schützenverband 1850 e. V.) is part of the campus of the Württemberg Sports Federation (WLSB) at the Ruit Sports School location in Ostfildern.

door sports facilities. A total of 20 shooting lanes are divided into two spatially separate units. The small-bore range with 2.5 m headroom also permits simultaneous pistol shooting at a range of 25 metres.

Sporting activities in two halls A 50 m small-bore facility is located underground on the east side of the site. The layout of the facility and the required noise protection necessitate its location below ground. At the same time, the space thus freed up above ground offers scope for building extension or the provision of out-

The airgun sports hall on the west side of the site has space for two sets of 20 lanes, each 10 m long. The chosen hall height of 7 m is also suitable for a variety of other sports. This dual use yields economic and organisational advantages and integrates competitive shooting into the spectrum of sports on the campus.

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Although this installation is also located on sublevel 1, its upper half projects above ground, thus allowing inward views and admitting daylight. Rapid change of use For the airgun hall, the sports hall equipment rooms in the basement have been embedded in the terrain, as are the two bullet traps on the north and south sides with the possibility of rapid changeover from shooting to general sport. The availability of daylight and natural ventilation benefits the use of the building as a general sports hall. Between the small-bore facility in the east and the airgun facility in the west is a compact entrance block organised on three levels: the entrance level with sales office and meeting facilities, the changing and storage facilities on sublevel 1, and technical and ventilation plant on level 1. Wooden structure with inward views permitted by all-round glazing All parts of the building below and in contact with the ground are made of reinforced concrete, as is the green roof above the small-bore facility. The roof over the airgun hall and the central service building has an efficient wooden structure. This is especially true of the roof above the airgun hall, as the span of 30 m calls for sufficient building height for the load-bearing structure. This is accomplished with six wooden trusses providing an alternation of open and closed components about 4 m apart. The open components are glazed, thus admitting daylight into the depth of the hall and at the same time making natural ventilation possible. Lageplan

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Location Hazelton, BC, Canada Client/operator Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Architects Hemsworth Architecture Inc. CA – Vancouver, BC www.hemswortharchitecture.com Design team John Hemsworth, Principal Dean Shwedyk Author Hemsworth Architecture Photos Ema Peter Aerial photo is a still image from film by Jaye Akizuki for Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. Official opening 2019

TIMBER-FRAMED ICE RINK UPPER SKEENA RECREATION CENTRE IN HAZELTON The Upper Skeena Recreation Centre houses an NHL-sized ice rink with seating for 500 spectators, a large gymnasium and fitness centre, changing rooms, and a community room with views into both the rink and gym for social events and gatherings. Hemsworth Architecture favoured a construction of locally harvested and produced wood. Sited between the Skeena river and the Roche de Boule mountain in the Canadian Province of British Columbia, the remote north-western community of Hazelton has long served as an important social centre for many of the surrounding First Nation communities. With few social amenities, the closure of the town’s arena that stood at the heart of the community for over four decades was a devastating blow to the region. The

original arena had to be evacuated for fear of structural collapse. The new Upper Skeena Recreation Centre is a testament to the heroic commitment undertaken by the entire community to strengthen the social fabric of the region that was put at risk by the decommissioning of the old arena. An anonymous CAD 3 million gift endorsed the sb 1/2021

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The new facility is a source of collective pride, reflecting the values and expertise of the community it serves. Initially conceived as a prototype for remote communities that are facing similar situations across the country, the building’s design illustrates the versatility and innovative use of wood products.

Use of wood creates warmth and community hub All of the wood products used in the project were locally harvested and produced in British Columbia. The innovative design of the glulam structure provides a long clear span over the ice rink and works in tandem with the prefabricated roof and wall panels to create a warm and inviting space. These prefabricated panels were built on site using local labour while the glulam structure was manufactured in a factory in south-eastern British Columbia.

The multi-faceted program has made it possible to run the facility year-round. What had been meant to be a seasonal facility can now host ice hockey and basketball events at the same time. The extended opening times are a significant benefit from the operational aspect.

In addition to being cost-effective, this construction methodology provided an opportunity to support the local economy, provided trades training, and dramatically reduced the construction schedule as compared to a more conventional, steel-framed building.

nancing. The funding for the building came from federal fi and provincial governments, who provided CAD 8 million and CAD 4 million respectively for the project.

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FOUR QUESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECT JOHN HEMSWORTH Principal Hemsworth Architecture

There are three different options for constructing an ice rink from timber: using truss, arch and clear-span-and-bracket systems. Which system has been chosen for Hazelton? A modified glulam post and beam structure was designed as a cost effective means of achieving the long span required for the arena, as a wood truss would be cost prohibitive due to the large number of intermediate wood to steel connections required. In order to make the wood structure cost competitive to a steel one, the span to depth ratio of the structural members needs to be similar. With a simple point load glulam structure, the depth of the beams required becomes prohibitively large, and consequently expensive. Therefore for this project, an innovative three beam cantilevered system was developed using canted columns to reduce the span and re-distribute the bending loads. The beams of the resulting glulam structure have a similar depth to a comparable steel structure and consequently were cost competitive.

You demonstrated that a new recreation center can be built in wood for roughly the same cost as a fabricated steel structure. Can you state more reasons why you opted for the materials chosen? Wood was chosen for a number of reasons. The use of wood has a long history in public buildings across British Columbia and plays an important role in the local economy. Compared to steel, there is a large, highly skilled workforce who are familiar with the wood construction throughout B.C. This allowed for use of local labour in the construction of the arena, which both helped to make it economically feasible, and provided employment in the region. As a locally sourced material, the embodied energy of wood is significantly less than steel and will sequester carbon. Additionally, the inherent warmth of the wood creates a rich, welcoming environment for both users and visitors alike.

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After 42 years of operation, the former ice rink was condemned to closure. Can you describe the efforts and commitment undertaken by the entire community, especially for funding the new facility? Ice rinks are at the heart of the community of most small communities across Canada, acting as the main social gathering space for their resi dents. In the case of the former ice rink in Hazelton, it was a critical place that joined a number of dispersed communities across the region and the loss of it was a large blow to the community. Once the former rink was condemned, a local fund raising committee was created and led by Dr Peter Newberry, a local doctor whose work in rural medicine has been recognized at the national level. The steering committee consisted of representatives from several local First Nations, both local and regional government bodies, and the local ice hockey and figure skating associations. This diverse committee helped to raise both local money, and secured a significant private donation from an anonymous donor whose contribution enabled the community to satisfy the requirement of securing a third of the overall project cost to unlock matching provincial and federal funding. The local Gitxsan First Nation made a significant contribution to the project and were intrinsic in securing both the preliminary funding and in actively participating in the negotiations with all levels of government for funds.

Which measures were necessary to establish a year-round operation? The basic ice rink program was augmented by the inclusion of a community room capable of hosting a multitude of events, a full scale gym, and fitness centre. By creating a facility with a wide range of facilities and community services, it allowed the building to be used year round and fulfill the diverse needs of a small remote community.

TRAINING, PREPARATION AND MENTAL FOCUS NAGANO PREFECTURAL BUDOKAN IN SAKU CITY

Location Saku city, Nagano Prefecture, Japan Client Nagano Prefecture Operator Joint Venture of SHINKO SPORTS CO.LTD. and NTT FACILITIES, INC. Architects Mitsuru Senda www.ms-edi.co.jp Author Mitsuru Senda Photos Mitsumasa Fujitsuka Shohei Wada Official opening March 2020 Construction costs JPY 6.22 billion (EUR 49.2million)

The Nagano Prefectural Budokan is situated in Saku City (Nagano Prefecture) to maximize the potential of the surrounding environment. Nestled between Mount Asama to the north and Yatsugatake Mountains to the south, the area is rich in natural beauty, where the budokan aspires to be a place of serenity in which martial arts and nature become one. Paying tribute to the long tradition of judo, kendo (Japanese fencing) and karate, Mitsuru Senda architects designed the facility to become a key center for martial arts. Spaces for motion and stillness There is a strong conscious drive to have a duality of spaces for the motion and stillness inherent in martial arts. Athletics requires spaces for motion, which manifest as competition and tension, and stillness, for focus and mental calm; this need is taken to further extremes in martial arts. The element of stillness requires space for meditation, akin to prayer. Traditional spatial compositions in Japanese temples and shrines were highly inspirational in the design of this sporting facility for martial arts. The distinctive feature is the long ramp, covered by a gabled canopy, leading to the entrance. The ramp exhibits a universal design and continues on to the audience seating on

the second floor. The benches near the ramp offer a view of the multi-purpose park and serve as waiting areas. The concourse around the spectator seats on the second floor can be used as a running track. The main dojo, judo hall, and kendo hall are modelled on traditional Japanese temples and houses with large gabled roofs. Spatial composition The building is designed for foot traffic to flow and interact along a north-south axis aligned with Mount Asama. Flanking the axis on the lower floor are the main dojo on one side and the judo and kendo halls on the other. In the space between the dojos are the entrance lobby, a courtyard, and corridors, serving as insb 1/2021

termediate domains which are each independent yet promote mutual interaction. Eight meters wide, the long, narrow lobby doubles as a gallery where books on martial arts as well as commemorative objects from various championship events are displayed. The space is designed for everyday use and leisure for local residents, even on nonevent days. Dojo can also host concerts and ceremonies The main dojo is equipped with martial arts flooring and fixed seating for 1,500 spectators. The ceiling references traditional Japanese residential architecture in a hybrid structure of steel rods and timber to create an atmosphere worthy of a martial arts center. The location of the judge’s seat is a key consideration in a sb 1/2021

martial arts center, and here it serves as a focal point for the space. Aside from martial arts, the dojo with its parquet flooring can also serve as a multi-purpose arena that will hold 3,000 people for music festivals and other events. The judo and kendo halls are each separate, standalone buildings connected to the core gallery. Between the two buildings is the courtyard. Timber from Nagano Prefecture, including cedar for the flooring and Japanese larch for the walls, is used in the kendo hall. The 5-m high ceilings of the judo and kendo halls function as acoustic reflector panels to amplify the cries of kiai and kakegoe delivered to the competitors. The ceiling in the kendo hall is in the Japanese lattice style. The west side opens onto the garden, with movable doors which can be closed during competitions. 49

Gardens to focus the mind Martial arts and their environment are related to training, preparation, and mental focus. The four gardens at the Nagano Budokan offer outdoor spaces for these requirements. The west garden (“Garden of Serenity”) is a garden for attaining calm before a match or lesson. The expanse of lawn and deciduous trees convey the seasons in this relaxing space. The center garden (“Garden of Exhilaration”) includes stone arrangements and greenery to embody the excitement of going into a match or lesson. The east garden (“Garden of Meditation”) is the place where the martial artist can focus until freed from all distracting thoughts. The stone slab reflects natural phe50

nomena – the ever-changing demeanor of Mount Asama and plant life throughout the day and in response to weather conditions. The courtyard (“Garden of Training”) is located between the judo and kendo halls and floored with wood for practice or preparation. Open to the public In general, many martial arts facilities tend to be closed for the public except for major competitions or events. This budokan was designed to be open and approach able, welcoming people even if they are not (yet) interested in sports or martial arts, encouraging them to drop in, walk around and feel inspired to take up one or other of the sporting pursuits. For that reason, the main dojo and other halls have an open architecture enabling people to roam freely, with walkways for a jog or a stroll. sb 1/2021

Small Ninja House

Referee Room

Broadcast Room

Waiting Room

Referee Room Coaches Room

Main Dojo

Locker Room

Stage

Judo Hall Audience Seats

All-Access Changing Room

Courtyard

Coaches Room

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First Aid

Storage

Meeting Room

Reception Room

Kendo Hall

Small Lounge

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：Circular Play System ：Small Ninja House ：Community Hole (Playground Equipment / Furniture)

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：Calligraphy Artwork ：Budo Library

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EXERCISE SPACE ON ALL LEVELS SCHOOL CENTRE SPORTS HALL IN GLOGGNITZ Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes is implementing the ambitious educational programme of the new open and integrative school in three dimensions. The new secondary school has a strong bias towards sport. As a spacious volume visible on all floors, the sports areas form the spatial and conceptual focus of the square floor plan. Location Gloggnitz, Austria Client/Operator Municipality of Gloggnitz Architects Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes FR – 93100 Montreuil www.feichtingerarchitectes.com Author Isabella Marboe Photos David Boureau and Hertha Hurnaus Official Opening August 2019 Construction costs EUR 20.54 million

Like all rural communities, Gloggnitz with its popu lation of 6,000 is a municipality that is battling with a dying village centre. In order to strengthen the location, the three previously separate schools (primary school, new secondary school and special needs centre) have been concentrated in an attractive, shared new complex. School centre’s ground floor symbolises openness The ground floor is fully glazed and therefore visually permeable inwardly and outwardly. The entrance is located close to the centre in the north-west, overlooking a large public forecourt. The projecting first floor forms a broad canopy, creating a weather-protected entrance zone and drawing inwards those arriving. It marks the tran-

sition from the public outdoor area to the interior of the school. Load-bearing structure As a spacious, 7.88 m high, visible volume, the spatial and conceptual centre of the square floor plan is formed by the three sports areas. Domed skylights illuminate this open and central space with natural light. Covering it is a filigree, optimised, three-dimensional steel frame with a 30-metre unsupported span. The rooms adapted to the various activities – the general sports hall, gymnastics hall and climbing wall – extend through all levels from the basement to the roof terrace. The space above them forms the airy centre of the foyer: glass balussb 1/2021

trades and fine suspended rope nets as fall protection and ball stop netting create a space that is visually permeable throughout. The sports areas are bordered on two sides by seating stands behind glass balustrades, turning the sports hall, gymnastics hall and climbing wall into a stage. Clear and legible structure The ground floor is the public area: at the entrance there are two cloakrooms, and all special needs and other classrooms are arranged in a ring around the open sports and exercise space and are readily accessible for external use from the foyer or the side entrances. All classrooms of the three school types are located on a common level on the first floor, arranged around the wooden roof terrace with prism-shaped lantern skylights above the sports space. These articulate this large, shared open space for all, which can also be used as an “outdoor classroom”. Around this open courtyard, the school centre is organised on the cluster principle: classrooms that can be opened up are grouped around a so-called “market place”, which merges into the open circulation zone. In this way lessons can take place in an open space situation involving several classes. All areas thus become sb 1/2021

the setting for shared learning and interaction across school types. Rooms flooded with natural light The central air space is illuminated via glass elements integrated into the structures on the terrace. Alternatively, illumination is achieved from above via the glazed decking and the side glazing. The side glazing permits sight lines between the terrace on the first floor and the sports rooms on the first basement floor. Ventilation During lessons, the classrooms are mainly supplied with natural fresh air via automatically controlled window sashes. Their regulation is based on constantly measured CO2 values in the classrooms and thus ensures efficient, energy-saving, natural ventilation. During the breaks and overnight, “shock ventilation” is carried out for a rapid air change. Three vents per classroom are integrated into the façade. Used air is extracted in the equipment rooms of the sports halls. Sound-insulated overflow elements in the classroom walls and the permanently open stairwells create a defined ventilation route. 53

Location Groningen, Netherlands Client/operator Municipality of Groningen Architects VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism NL – 1018 BH Amsterdam www.venhoevencs.nl Design team Manfred Wansink, Ton Venhoeven, Cécilia Gross, Arjen Zaal, Robbert Bron, Arjan Pot, Eliza Mante, Ed van Waveren, Mateja Pipan, Ayelt van Veen, Oscar Sanders, Erik Brusse Landscape architect Martijn Al Author VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism Photos Ossip van Duivenbode Official opening November 2018

FOR EXERCISE AND EXAMS EUROPAPARK SPORTS CENTER IN GRONINGEN Combining noisy areas for sport and exercise with spaces that require quietness was a major design challenge for architects VenhoevenCS. On top of this, the location called for earthquake-resistant construction. The sloping terraces of the surroundings however came in handy as they provide opportunities for sport and play. Europapark Sports Center is the place to be for students practising sport in Groningen. Located at the Helperpark with its sloping terraces that already provide plenty of opportunities for exercise, Europapark complements its surroundings by adding sports facilities. Occupying 5,000 m², the sports centre features a large sports hall, gym, dojo, dance room and multifunctional room. The walls of the dance hall can be fully retracted. Together with the terrace, this creates an informal theatre. Besides the “regular” facilities, the energy-neutral building houses additional rooms for

education. The students of Noorderport College benefit from classrooms, exam rooms, a restaurant and a fitness room. The construction of the new sports complex goes a long way towards revitalising the new Europapark urban area. The Europapark sports complex is owned by the municipality of Groningen. The sports hall can be hired by the day and is suit able for all indoor sports. The hall’s open and airy character makes it attractive for events with large numbers of visitors. sb 1/2021

Sports centre exudes sport Sport is present and clearly visible in all parts of the building. Outdoor sports activities take place on the outside terraces and most training rooms are located around and are visible from the forecourt. To prevent distraction due to direct daylight, the sports and gymnastics halls are not situated along the façades. However, these spaces are also linked to their surroundings via strategic sightlines.

Smart layout The combination of spaces that generate noise (sport) and spaces that require quietness (education) was a major design challenge. The result is a smart layout of all required spaces, which also benefits the utilisation of the building. To provide Groningen with a future-proof and sustainable building, possible extension of the building has already been integrated in the design.

Inside, all spaces are bright and without unnecessary details. It is all about functionality, the reflection of daylight, and views of the park and the surrounding greenery. By choosing the right orientation and daylight for all different types of use, each room has its own character.

Europapark has been built in an area where earthquake-resistant construction is required. This has led to a number of specific constructions, such as extra reinforcement in the floors and foundations, extra-strong steel stability frames and dilation between the surrounding slope and the building.

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Location Porto Alegre, Brazil Client/operator Grêmio Náutico União (GNU) Architect Santini & Rocha Arquitetos BR – 90430-000 Porto Alegre www.santinierocha.com.br Design team Vicente Brandão, Henrique Rocha and Júlia Hamman Author Santini & Rocha Arquitetos Photos Marcelo Donadussi Official opening 2020 Construction costs BRL 4.5 million EUR 696,000

CLUB ACTIVITIES IN NEW SPLENDOUR RENOVATION OF GNU SPORTS CENTRE IN PORTO ALEGRE The original structure of the former gymnasium has been upgraded with modern materials. Santini & Rocha Arquitetos have adapted the building to new uses while respecting the history of the sports centre and social hub. The “Grêmio Náutico União” (GNU) sports club has a long tradition. Founded in 1906 by a group of six youngsters, keen rowing enthusiasts, the organisation currently operates facilities in four locations. Its 60,000 members and 450 e mployees make the club the third-largest in Brazil. Commemorating its history was also a key factor in the renovation of the former gymnasium. The facility at the tennis club in the Petrópole district is the new headquarters of the GNU.

Visible roof structure The wooden structure of the roof has been treated and kept visible, with emphasis on the details of wooden joints. The modern lighting for competitions and the new metal sandwich roof create the contrast that highlights the unique structural solution. At its entrance, a large blue pergola in the club’s colours welcomes members, visitors and athletes. The member’s entrance is identified by the volsb 1/2021

ume of concrete and exposed blocks. The central entrance opens on event days. When entering the gym, the flow of athletes is separated from those of visitors, but discreetly, without confinement. New partition elements engage in dia logue with pre-existing ones along with glass railings and black aluminium frames. There is a contrast between the more sober and enclosed external area and the gym interior, which is warm and cosy. Visitors access the gym on the top floor and are rewarded with a complete and panoramic view. A new bar has been added to reception. Accessibility as main design element Special seats have been installed in the accessible toilets. The inclined ramp conforms to the relevant standards. Wheelchair users and their attendants enjoy exclusive areas. Access is universal. The changing rooms have all been renovated, and new multipurpose rooms have been created – for physiotherapy treatment and other consultations. The gym also houses areas for other activities, such as table football. sb 1/2021

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MOBILE COMPLETE SOLUTION COMBINATION OF SPORTS FLOOR AND NET SYSTEM FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY Location Friedrichshafen, Germany Author Marius Löhr, Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co KG, DE – 33790 Halle/Westf., www.speed-lock.com Photos Günter Kram

The “VfB Friedrichshafen” – one of the most successful teams in Germany’s first Volleyball division – have been playing their home matches on a mobile “Speed-Lock“ sports floor since the end of 2020. The decisive factor for the flexibility of the overall system is the mobile net post system which is specially adapted to the volleyball floor. After the move to the new home venue, the company Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG from Halle/Westfalen supplied both – the sports floor and a customized mobile net post system. The modular “Speed-Lock M1“ volleyball sports floor consists of three layers that are firmly bonded together. The separate installation of elastic layer, load distribution board and PVC sports flooring is unnecessary. Since the 58

top layer does not have to rest and acclimatize – as is the case when laying roll material – long waiting periods during the installation can be avoided. The patented “Speed-Lock“ connection is also easy to install and thanks to dimensionally stable aluminum profiles ensures a robust and secure bond between the individual modules. Thus, the area of approximately 600 m² can be laid ready for play by five fitters within two and a half hours. sb 1/2021

Completely mobile Essential for the flexibility of the overall system is the mobile net post system which is specially adapted to the mobile volleyball floor. Tailor-made fastening elements that “disappear“ underneath the construction make it possible to use the sports floor as a holistically mobile system in almost any hall. In the current venue of the “VfB Friedrichshafen”, the use of the mobile system is essential, because there are no sockets for the net posts in the sub-floor. sb 1/2021

Two- or three-coloured modules for the subdivision of the zones, as well as the factory-made lining of the sports floor and a wedgeshaped edge border, which is firmly connected to the modules, complete the performance spectrum of the “Holz-Speckmann“ company. The combi-elastic sports floor is particularly gentle on muscles and joints and serves to ensure the safety of the athletes. The system is tested and certified according to DIN 18032-2 as well as EN 14904:2006 and meets the high requirements of national and international volleyball competitions. 59

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A NEW ALTERNATIVE IN SPORTS HALL CONSTRUCTION SMC2 PROVIDES FIRST PERMANENT SPORTS HALLS IN GERMANY WITH A TEXTILE BUILDING ENVELOPE Locations Griesheim and Augsburg, Germany Author SMC2 (www.smc2-construction.com) Photos Andia on behalf of SMC2

In 2020, the first permanent sports halls in Germany with a textile building envelope were opened in Griesheim in southern Hesse and in Augsburg. The hall solutions designed and realised by SMC2 with a wooden structure and roof and façade made of textile membrane convinced the building owners, operators and users above all with their low investment costs, the short construction time and the use of natural daylight. Nowadays it is important to meet the need for renovation in many existing sports halls and the growing demand for new hall capacities, while taking tight budgets and short time windows into account. For this purpose, SMC2 offers turnkey and needs-based sports and leisure facilities with low investment and operating costs. After the concept of the „open air gymnasium“ has already proven itself at many locations, closed and slightly heated lightweight halls have now also developed as a real alternative for municipalities and clubs in Germany! 60

Griesheim: Germany‘s first permanent hall with a textile envelope for club and school sports In Griesheim there has been a demand for new hall capacities for many years. Ultimately, it is thanks to the commitment of TuS Griesheim, who, together with the city and the district as school authority, realised this 2-field sports hall with a 7 m playing height on an old tartan field. The choice fell on the sustainable hall concept from SMC2, which corresponds to DIN 18032 and is around three times cheaper to build than a conventional sports hall! sb 1/2021

Thanks to the point-elastic sports floor and the various sports equipment, the hall can be used for both school sports and ball sports in clubs. Augsburg: Natural daylight for optimal playing comfort in a real all-year tennis hall In the impressive 6-court tennis hall in Augsburg, too, natural daylight falls into the hall all year round thanks to the translucent textile membrane in the roof area. And that with an even distribution without any glare. In the evening hours, the ultra-modern, glare-free LED lighting designed for 700 lux switches on. This guarantees the best and professional conditions for a tennis match in the hall with a height of 9 m above the net. A heating system with dark radiators is installed for the winter months and cross ventilation provides fresh air in the summer months. Inexpensive, fast and sustainable solutions In addition to the excellent light and thermal comfort (no overheating in summer, no cooling effect in winter), the textile building envelope offers acoustic properties that sb 1/2021

greatly reduce the echo effect and thus offer pleasant acoustics. By saving artificial lighting as well as complex cooling and ventilation systems and an efficient needsbased temperature control, SMC2 halls also offer economic advantages in operation. The application of the BIM method (Building Information Modeling) from the design phase enables the 3D modeling of all building elements and reduces costs and production time. The construction method developed by SMC2 also offers quick assembly within a few months. In addition, SMC2 has investigated the environmental impact of its halls in order to minimize it by using materials with a low ecological footprint. From this follows, for example, the use of wood for the structure: It is the only building material with a positive CO2 balance, as it binds CO2 during its growth and comes from sustainably managed forests in Europe with FSC certification. The steel and the textile membrane used are recyclable and complete the hall‘s exemplary life cycle. 61

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LIGHT DOMES ILLUMINATE THE PLAYING FIELD SCHLOSSBERG SPORTS HALL IN STEPHANSKIRCHEN Location Stephanskirchen, Germany Author Wolfgang Hertinger, Regiolux GmbH, DE – 97486 Königsberg, www.regiolux.de Photos www.peters-fotodesign.com

The school gymnasium, which was in need of renovation and was too small, prompted the municipality of Stephanskirchen to replace it with a new building at almost the same location. The new sports hall now offers enough space for PE lessons for the directly adjoining primary school as well as for the sports club. With the unusual ceiling construction above the playing field, the lighting design and acoustics were particularly important. 28 light domes and the light strips in the façade illuminate the entire playing field. In the compact building designed by Wimmer Architects, the ground floor houses ancillary rooms, the changing room and the sports area. The fitness room and the spectator gallery on the upper floor can be reached via the stairs or the elevator. This enables the new building to be used by two sports groups at the same time. From the gallery, visitors get a great view of the entire playing area and the unusual ceiling construction. Lighting design and acoustics were particularly important for the ceiling design. In addition to the important structural analysis, the incidence of light through the 28 light domes is of particular importance because they illuminate the entire playing field together with the light strips in the façade. 62

Exciting underside of the ceiling and uniform illumination of the playing field The roof structure above the 15 x 27 m sports area consists of a grid of laminated beams. Asymmetrical, pyramidshaped light shafts are set into these fields to conceal the beams. The angles of each light shaft vary, with a total of four different types that are combined with each other. The truncated pyramids were covered with plasterboard, which is partially perforated for acoustic reasons. These surfaces are also arranged asymmetrically, which further enhances the visual appeal. At the upper end, ball impact-resistant luminaires have been integrated into the light shafts to provide high illuminance levels. The modulation results in an sb 1/2021

exciting underside of the ceiling, but also provides uniform illumination of the playing field. Light field of three luminaires In the sports hall, a special atmospheric effect is created by the integrated panel lights, which act like skylights. High luminous intensities were required to illuminate the approximately seven-metre high hall and the large playing field with a uniform brightness – especially since the black floor offers no reflective surface. Electrical designer Wolfgang Weingart solved this task by combining three sports facility luminaires from Regiolux into a square light field. This light field could be integrated precisely into the pyra mid-shaped domes. A solution that now provides even more light than required. Thermally safe installation The „sportler“ sports facility luminaires from Regiolux were selected for the light fields. They could be fixed to the ceiling with the ball impact-tested mounting brackets without no extra work. At the same time, it was important to ensure safe thermal installation. This is why the lumisb 1/2021

naire is not flush with the ceiling, but rather has been mounted at a considerable distance to provide sufficient circulation volume that allows the heat to be distributed in the suspended ceiling. The squared timbers used as the supporting substructure for the luminaire holders were deliberately not posi tively bolted to the wooden ceiling, but rather aligned with spacers for levelling. In this way, the air can circulate around the luminaires and the ambient air that is heated during operation can be dissipated into the uninsulated ceiling cavity. Illuminance levels to suit every type of sport The flat, one-metre-long housing of the “sportler” luminaire was provided with luminous fluxes of 21,900 lm for the sports hall. High-quality LEDs with neutral white light (4,000 K) achieve good colour rendering (RA≥80). With two lighting technologies (wide beam and narrow/wide beam) and IP40 protection rating, the luminaire is ideally suited for the appropriate lighting of sports facilities. It is dimmed by DALI to achieve different illuminance levels to match the respective sport. Since the sports hall is used for club sports in the evening, high lighting density is guaranteed even in the dark. 63

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FINALLY PROFITABLE! DIGITAL SPORTS FLOOR MADE OF GLASS REVOLUTIONIZES ARENA CONCEPTS Author Photos

ASB GlassFloor DE – 83371 Stein a. d. Traun, www.asbglassfloor.com Conny Kurth and ASB GlassFloor

Many cities yearn for a modern multifunctional arena, yet their implementation is quite the challenge. Largest sticking point: profitability. Competitions up to the 3rd league have to be staged in a way that is suitable for TV broadcasting. A suitable floor must be available for every type of sport. And when staging concerts or other events, another floor is required. The different portable floors are expensive, and set-up and conversion times laborious and long. And yet, there is a solution available: the digital sports floor made of glass, developed by the German company ASB GlassFloor. More and more municipalities and private investors rely on the floor by the Bavarian company when building a sports hall. Sustainability, digitalization, new training- and marketing possibilities as well as enormous flexibility in the creation of the entire surface gives venue operators a whole lot of reasons to decide for the ASB MultiSports, which, due to its joint-friendly properties, offers even more added value for the athletes. The floor is more expensive to purchase than a conventional hall floor, but this additional investment quickly pays for itself. The special feature: the lines are not permanently 64

marked on the floor, but are incorporated underneath the glass surface as LED lines. Thus, at the touch of a button, a wide variety of sports game lines can be individually displayed, or many small training fields. Gone are the days of great line confusion. When school sports, professional training, sporting events and cultural events often have to be accommodated in one hall, this flexibility brings a decisive advantage. The durability of an ASB GlassFloor sports flooring is over 70 years, on which you can easily hold different events in one and the same day. sb 1/2021

Managing Director Christof Babinsky explains: “An ASB GlassFloor sports flooring costs considerably less than several portable sports floors. But what is more important is the time savings. More events can take place thanks to the elimination of conversion times. An ASB GlassFloor sports flooring may add 1 to 2 per cent to the overall cost of the property, but at the same time it provides a 20 to 30 per cent increase in revenue.”

school in France relies on the qualities of the “ASB MultiSports”, which creates a clear environment for autistic athletes through the individual line configuration and offers tremendous added value. The certified sports floor is FIBA, ITF and IHF accredited, approved for the Handball Bundesliga and complies with the European standard EN 14 904:2006 for area-elastic sports floors.

With a 70-year lifespan, lower maintenance and cleaning costs, unrestricted use in all disability sports options, which allow operators to access additional funding pots, decisions are increasingly taken in favour of ASB GlassFloor. Especially since new possibilities for advertising and animation make refinancing easier.

The glass floor is also available in a full-LED version, where the entire surface is underlaid with LEDs that transform the playing field into a giant screen. For the first time, sport, entertainment and advertising are intertwined in the focus of the spectators. In the battle for Olympic relevance, which is vital for survival, this model opens up a unique opportunity for many sports to position themselves for the future.

The range of project sizes is diverse. In Switzerland, the OYM Performance Center, the most modern training centre in the world, was equipped in 2020. In the BallsportARENA Dresden, the glass floor has already been in place for several years. But also an inclusion

The highlight: both versions can be combined. Anyone who thinks sustainably and profit-oriented can no longer overlook ASB GlassFloor sports flooring when planning an arena and, incidentally, ensures the buzz of spectators and athletes alike.

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OPTIMAL DAYLIGHT SYSTEM OKASOLAR 3D INSULATION GLASS WITH SUN PROTECTION GRID FOR A TRIPLE SPORTS HALL IN LUXEMBOURG Author Photos

Jörg Schäfer, Okalux Glastechnik GmbH DE-97828 Marktheidenfeld, www.okalux.de Camille Dengler

The triple sports hall of the Lycée Edward Steichen International School in Luxembourg uses OKASOLAR 3D roof glazing to master the opposing challenges of adequate sun protection and effective utilisation of daylight. The three-dimensional grid that is integrated into the insulation glass prevents the direct transmission of sunlight into the interior at any time of the day or year. At the same time, the precise geometry of the grid means that Okalux roof glazing is maximally permeable to diffuse daylight, ensuring uniform illumination intensity whatever the weather conditions. Rolling and wooded Clervaux is a popular recreation region for locals and tourists alike. For a long time, however, the older children in the locality were without a secondary school within easy reach. This has now changed with the completion of the Lycée Edward Steichen (LESC) school by Jonas Architectes Associés. The former industrial site of the Bahnhofs viertel district in Clervaux is today home to an exemplary school with a unique emphasis on technology and innovative learning, making it like no other school in the country. Equally exceptional is the architectural concept and aspiration towards quality, sustainability and energy efficiency in the materials used in the roof of its vast sports hall. The school complex comprises a number of wings arranged around a central courtyard. As well as classrooms, a cafeteria and library in the southern section, the north side of the school includes a sports hall with three separate areas. The OKASOLAR 3D daylight system from Okalux Glastechnik GmbH that is used in the roof ensures the maximum transmission of natural light. In essence, this is a lamellar slatted system augmented by three-dimensional crossbars to create a core three-dimen66

sional grid. The main south-facing louvres are constructed using highly reflective aluminium with exceptional solar reflection efficiency. The crossbars are made from a synthetic with a highly reflective coating. The end result is a daylight system that prevents the transmission of direct sunlight at any time of the day or year. Direct sunlight from the sides is blocked even when the sun is low in the east or west. Test measurements underscore the effectiveness of this high-performing combination – maximum reflection of direct incident light as well as optimal permeability for diffuse daylight. In the area of transmission (without glass), the light transmission of the OKASOLAR 3D grid is a maximum of 85 %. In the central shielded area, the g-value is approximately 10 %. Depending on the glass structure, OKASOLAR 3D can achieve up to 0.7 W/(m2K). Moreover, the daylight system is maintenance-free thanks to its protected position between the panes. OKASOLAR 3D is also appealing in terms of design; for this project, the main louvre was implemented using a roll-formed aluminium strip, allowing components of almost any length, while the sun shielding louvre impresses thanks to its uniform appearance with no visible joints. sb 1/2021

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READY FOR TOP SPORTING PERFORMANCES NEW MULTI-SPORTS HALL IN FINSING EQUIPPED WITH DLW SPORTS FLOORING Location Author Photos

Finsing, Germany Frank Selbeck, Gerflor Mipolam GmbH, DE – 53840 Troisdorf, www.gerflor.com © Gerflor

For great sporting moments – the new double-and-a-half-sized gymnasium at the elementary and middle school in the Upper Bavarian community of Finsing is exceptional in many aspects. An eye-catcher from the outside, the hall built over a floor area of 1,900 m² also inspires on the inside with state-of-the-art equipment and top conditions for athletes. When it came to choosing the floor covering, the decision-makers opted for a durable linoleum solution from Gerflor. Spacious design and state-of-the-art equipment Since the existing sports hall was too small and no longer up to date, the municipality of Finsing decided to build a new double-and-a-half-sized hall for the around 475 students of the local elementary and middle school as well as local clubs and sports groups. During a construction period of only 15 months, a multi-purpose hall with state-of-theart equipment, probably unique in the region, was built to a design by architect Markus Heilmaier (Erding). Elastic linoleum flooring with many advantages When it came to the flooring for the interior design of the hall, the choice fell on the elastic linoleum sports floor DLW Colorette from Gerflor. This durable “all-rounder” is characterized by excellent sliding behavior as well as a non-slip, matt surface. The excellent residual indentation of ≤ 0.20 mm also withstands point loads from mat carts, equipment or mobile stands. In addition, the sports flooring meets every requirement of the DIN 18032 and sb 1/2021

EN 14904 sports standards. An added plus is that the “Elephant Grey” colour selected, in combination with the discreetly structured design, conceals traces of use – so the floor looks “like new” over the long term, even with intensive use. Last but not least, the easy-care flooring solution is also convincing in terms of sustainability: DLW Colorette is made from 98 % organic and mineral raw materials and has a recycled content of up to 40 %. Decades of expertise in resilient sports flooring In Finsing, Gerflor was once again able to demonstrate its decades of expertise as the world’s leading manufacturer in the field of resilient sports flooring. In addition to its linoleum sports flooring marketed under the DLW Sport brand, the company also shows off with its top-quality, point elastic Taraflex brand of vinyl sports flooring. The range is rounded off by the fully resilient sport court “PowerGame+” outdoor tiles for outdoor playing surfaces.

Photo: Melos GmbH

Photo: ASB GlassFloor

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

INSPECTION COVERS FOR SAFETY FLOORINGS

IWBF EUROPE ENDORSES OFFICIAL GAMES

Inspecs® inspection inserts for safety surfaces are ready-toinstall inserts for safety surfaces that offer many advantages for the maintenance of the regularly inspected foundation points in conformity with the European standard DIN EN 1176-1:2017.

Another affirmation for ASB GlassFloor and another milestone in the development of indoor sports. The European Wheelchair Basketball Federation IWBF Europe has decreed that the MultiSports glass flooring system from ASB GlassFloor fulfils all the requirements for the holding of official wheelchair basketball games. The IWBF Europe once more made it clear that they are an innovative trailblazer in the development of wheelchair basketball, as well as indoor sports in general. IWBF Europe relies on the expertise of the 25times Swiss Champion in wheelchair basketball, the Pilatus Dragons, as well as the Swiss national team’s coach Nicolas Hausamann. Together they had subjected the glass floor to an extensive endurance test on the premises of the OYM Performance Center in Cham, Switzerland.

When new equipment is installed, the inspection insert is positioned around playground equipment posts flush with the fall protection surface and seamlessly integrated in such a way that a removable maintenance unit is created that is flush with the ground. This allows the inspector to simply open the foundation point from time to time and thus carry out an unrestricted inspection of the underlying foundation points. After the inspection, the inspection insert is simply returned to its original position. There are no annually recurring construction costs and the installation does not have to be barred from use for the post inspections. Intelligent features thanks to Inspecs® inspection a ssignments - Seamless design: continuous fall protection properties conforming to DIN EN 1177: 2018-03; seamlessly embedded - Flexible: ad-hoc testing without logistical preparation during equipment use - Post-adaptable: can be produced for different post geometries and diameters - Theft-proof: the inspection key permits annual inspection and thus secures use during the whole year

In addition to the floor’s significantly improved playability, the possibility of switching the lines on and off at the touch of a button so that only the necessary markings are visible was particularly appreciated. This eliminates the tangle of lines and significantly improves the quality of the game. Mr. Petr Tuček, Secretary General of the IWBF Europe, says: “Judging from the experiences of our members from the Swiss area, and without having looked at the model myself, the IWBF Europe comes to the following conclusion: the new flooring system presented by ASB GlassFloor meets all requirements for the practice of wheelchair basketball. We at IWBG wish to highlight the following positive features:

Take advantage of the intelligent features of the Inspecs® inspection inserts!

- Highly innovative technology with the advantage of single line switching, so that only these are visible. - The possibility of replacing / repairing individual panels should they ever break, without having to replace the entire floor.“

Melos GmbH www.melos-gmbh.com

ASB GlassFloor www.asbglassfloor.com

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Photo: Dr. Schutz

Photo: Yang Hongwei

NEW TRAINING CENTRE IN PEKING

SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION

The quality and perfect condition of a running track are fundamental for athletes’ performance and overall effectiveness. So that this can be ensured in the future, the training centre’s athletics running track, already in use for many years, has had to be removed and replaced. The training centre is part of the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium located in the north of Beijing (south of the Olympic Green with the famous Bird’s Nest stadium). For the Olympic Games, the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium was renovated to host two disciplines in the Modern Pentathlon.

Floors in sports facilities are exposed to heavy loads every day. A sports floor quickly shows scratches or worn line markings. Slip resistance also suffers from wear and tear or incorrect maintenance. In order to renovate such floors and to make them fit again for heavy wear and tear, Dr. Schutz Group has developed the Sport Floor System. With the Sport Floor System, any worn sports floor (sports linoleum, PVC, PU, sports parquet) can be renovated at low cost and little downtime – without having to be torn out and disposed of with the associated dust and dirt.

For the installation of the training centre’s new 400 m running track, the Stobitan® SW system was chosen – a perfectly suited and waterproof sandwich system that meets the standards of World Athletics, DIN 18035-6 and EN 14877. After the old running track surface had been removed and all the asphalt work completed, the material for the approxi mately 10,000 m² site was delivered.

The Sport Floor System consists of coloured and transparent water-based coatings which are applied in two or three steps: 1. The floor is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the subsequent coating. 2. If the design is to be retained, the floor is only lacquered with a transparent coating. If, on the other hand, the design is to be changed or refreshed, the floor is first coated with a coloured layer. Field markings and lines can be reapplied or redrawn on demand. 3. Finally, the floor is given long-term protection with a special on-top coat for sports floors.

First of all, the new concrete slab was pretreated with a special primer. Then the Stobitan® SW track consisting of three different layers was installed. For the right finish, a waterand UV-resistant PU coating was applied. The athletics training centre also comprises two long jump inrun tracks along the east and west straights and a moat outside the north curve. The training centre has been certified by Word Athletics with a class 2 rating.

STOCKMEIER Urethanes GmbH & Co. KG www.stockmeier-urethanes.com sb 1/2021

The advantages of the Dr. Schutz System at a glance: • Savings of up to 50% over new flooring • Drastically reduced downtime • No noise, dirt or dust • 100% carbon-neutral • Long-term protection against wear and tear • Simple adjustment of sports fields and line markings • Safety due to non-slip properties and appropriate gloss grades in accordance with EN 18032 and EN-14904 for sports floors. • Cost-effective maintenance Dr. Schutz GmbH www.dr-schutz-sportboeden.com 69

Photo: Spieth

Photo: Karlsruher SC

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

“TURNWERK“ SOUTHEAST SWITZERLAND

FIRST CARBON-NEUTRAL FOOTBALL TURF

A new gymnastics centre has been built in Mels, Switzerland. In this 1,155 m² former factory hall (33 x 35 m) SPIETH gymnastics equipment and landing pits have been installed. All six competition apparatuses for men, a floor trampoline and a trampoline track have been installed as gymnastics equipment. The hall has also been equipped with height-adjustable training equipment, providing optimal training for younger athletes. On the competition equipment, training can be performed both methodically and under competitive conditions, as several sets of equipment are available in the hall: On one hand for methodical training with landing pits and on the other hand for training under competitive conditions on the mat systems.

After almost four months for construction, the new Polytan synthetic turf pitch at Wildparkstadion football stadium is now finished. But what’s so special about it? Polytan LigaTurf Cross GTzero is the first carbon-neutral football turf for elite and amateur sport. Karlsruher SC (KSC) is thus setting a highly visible example of environmental compatibility and sustainability.

Three different types of pits with different depths (specified in brackets) have been installed: an extra-deep pit for swinging exercises (2.20 m), a 20 m² closed landing pit (0.80 m) and two landing pits filled with foam blocks (1.40 m), which together are 83 m² in size. The trampoline area is equipped with two special features: with the help of a bungee cord, somersaults, twists and hand rebound exercises can be trained. In addition, a jumping table can be placed between the trampoline and the landing pit. Thanks to a special adaptation, specific jump training is possible here. In order to create a uniform floor level in the hall to prevent tripping, the installation depths of the pits as well as equipment were individually selected and adjustments were made to the conditions on site. A big challenge in this project was also the saw-tooth roof. With a height of 3.80 m to 6.80 m, the arrangement of the apparatuses had to be checked carefully, since the vaulting table, high bar and ring frame, for example, could only be installed in certain places because of the required headroom. Spieth Gymnastics GmbH www.spieth-gymnastics.de 70

Wildparkstadion in Karlsruhe is the centrepiece of a facility consisting of several sports and training grounds. Renovation work has been underway since November 2018 to create a football-only arena for around 35,000 spectators. A new synthetic turf pitch was installed in an initial construction phase from June to October 2020. “With the KSC fan investment, our fans have made this first step possible,” says Michael Becker, thanking around 1,800 supporters. The pitch will be used by teams from the KSC GRENKE academy. Garden designers and landscapers Becker GmbH from Zuzenhausen were in charge of pitch construction. The special feature of this synthetic turf is that its fibres are made from renewable raw materials. The new LigaTurf Cross GTzero from Polytan has been installed – the world’s first carbon-neutral synthetic turf for football, with filaments consisting of 80% bio-based fibre raw material (PE). LigaTurf Cross GTzero is suitable for professional training facilities, amateur and professional clubs, sports colleges and municipal sports facilities. The carbon-neutral synthetic turf at the Wildpark location is a flagship project for the entire Land, as it is the first of its kind in Baden-Württemberg. In addition, the pitch has been filled with quartz sand, so there is absolutely no microplastic from rubber granulate infill. Polytan GmbH www.polytan.de sb 1/2021

Photo: WM

Photo: SchmitzFoam

NEW PROPLAY-SPORT20 PASSES ALL TESTS

WM PINGUINO GOES ELECTRIC

The start of the new decade saw the ProPlay-Sport20 undergoing a update, this to ensure the world‘s most popular shock pad is future-proof. 2020 turned out to be a year that was demanding in many ways, but the renewed ProPlay-Sport20 passed with distinction.

WM ice technics, the masters of innovative ice resurfacers, are delighted to bring you yet another remarkable breakthrough: from August 2021, the nippy Pinguino will be fitted with an emission-free electric drive.

ProPlay-Sport20 is widely praised for its technical performance and high drainage capacity. As the shock pad is made of remnant foam and it can be fully recycled after end-ofuse, this shock pad also scores well when the environmental impact of an artificial turf system is considered. This is one of the reasons why the demand for ProPlay-Sport20 has grown exponentially in recent years. To uphold its high quality and availability in the future, Schmitz Foam Products decided to revise the composition of ProPlay-Sport20. The well-known and trusted 12mm thick layer of foam flakes is now combined with an 8mm thick foam layer. “This year we started laminating the ProPlay-Sport20 with a polyethylene foam that is specifically produced for Schmitz Foam Products. From 2021, the production of this foam layer is being brought inhouse. By continuing to invest in our processes and products, we maintain control of the supply chain and anticipate the continuing increase in demand for ProPlay,“ explains Ron Lokhorst, Export Manager at Schmitz Foam Products. The adjustment is in line with the aim of governments and industries to make production smarter and more efficient in the coming years in order to make optimal use of scarce raw materials.

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A high-performance, virtually maintenance-free lithium battery powers the eco-friendly drive unit for up to one hour of operation, making the eco-friendly, emission-free ice resurfacer perfect for indoor use. With absolutely no exhaust gas, smells or noise, the WM Pinguino guarantees all skaters a clean and smooth experience on the ice. The period of one hour allows ample time to clean and smooth your ice surface to perfection. The standard charging module charges the lithium battery of the WM Pinguino fully in 3 hours, while a rapid-charge module with one-hour charging time is available as an optional. The WM Pinguino is ideal for surfaces of 800 to 1,000 m2, which it can clean and prepare in just ten minutes. Its potential scope of application ranges from ice resurfacing during events through to mobile ice rinks in parks and shopping centres, for example. The compact WM Pinguino is in no way inferior to the big professionals: it planes ice with the greatest of efficiency, is easy to maintain and, with its up-front driver’s seat, guarantees a high degree of user-friendliness and safety even for inexperienced operators. The WM Pinguino has been on the market since 2018 with petrol and LPG drives and, in these past two years, over one hundred vehicles have been sold. The eco-friendly electric Pinguino can be pre-ordered as of now, and will be delivered from August. W.M. GmbH www.wm-on-ice.com 71

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z IAKS member companies go one step ahead with „Professionals & Profiles“. And position themselves prominently – in print and online. Report on your innovations and references in sb magazine and the IAKS newsletter and on our website. It goes without saying that your architect or supplier logo appears in every issue – and is sure to catch the eye of your business partners.

ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG 24755 Rendsburg, Germany info@aco-online.de www.aco.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

ANRIN GmbH 59609 Anröchte, Germany info@anrin.com www.anrin.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

ASB GlassFloor Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH 83371 Stein, Germany info@asbglassfloor.com www.asbglassfloor.com

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Multi-sport courts

AGROB BUCHTAL Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction; ceramics

Sekisui Alveo AG 6043 Adligenswil, Switzerland info@alveosport.com www.alveosport.com

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Anti Wave International Pty Ltd QLD 4067 Brisbane, QLD, Australia anti@anti.to www.anti.to

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment

Arbeitskreis Trennvorhänge e.V 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de www.arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de

» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH 87629 Füssen, Germany hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at

ASPG Deutschland GmbH 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de

» Indoor equipment » Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice resurfacers Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment sb 1/2021

Avant Sports Industrial Co.,Ltd 518108 ShenZhen, China sales@avant.com.cn www.avantseating.com

» Artificial turf » Multi-sport courts » Stands, seating

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» Architecture and design » Landscape design

Conica AG 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland info@conica.com www.conica.com

Carl Stahl ARC GmbH 73079 Süßen, Germany xtend@carlstahl-arc.com www.carlstahl-architektur.com

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Facades and building envelopes Perimeter boards, nettings Playground equipment Security systems, fencing Sports ground equipment

» Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings » Sports ground construction

DSGN CONCEPTS UG 48155 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de

» Landscape design

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings; cover systems Temporary and modular constructions

Brinkmann + Deppen Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten 48336 Sassenberg, Germany info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de

BERNDORF Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH 2560 Berndorf, Austria office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel

Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG 71350 Winnenden, Germany info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de

Bänfer GmbH 34537 Bad Wildungen, Germany info@baenfer.de www.baenfer.de

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Aquatic equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

campus GmbH Bauten für Bildung und Sport 72764 Reutlingen, Germany info@campus-architektur.de www.campus-architektur.de

» Architecture and design

Dr. Schutz GmbH 53755 Bonn, Germany info@dr-schutz.com www.dr-schutz.com

» Cleaning and maintenance » Indoor sports floorings

eccos pro gmbh 42553 Velbert, Germany info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com

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ENGO GmbH Srl 39040 Vahrn (BZ), Italy info@engo.it www.engo.it

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Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems

EOLED EU 1130 Wien, Austria Telefon +43(0)1877 32970 info@eoled.eu www.eoled.eu

» Lighting systems

Eurotramp – Kurt Hack GmbH 73235 Weilheim / Teck, Germany eurotramp@eurotramp.com www.eurotramp.com

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Aquatic equipment Indoor equipment Playground equipment Sports ground equipment

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GANTNER Electronic GmbH Deutschland 44894 Bochum, Germany info-de@gantner.com www.gantner.com

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Aquatic equipment Changing rooms and equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Ticketing, access systems

GfKK – Gesellschaft für Kältetechnik- Klimatechnik mbH 50859 Köln, Germany info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de

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Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment Sanitary, heating, air conditioning, energy recovery

geo3 GmbH 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de

» Landscape design

Gerflor Mipolam GmbH 53824 Troisdorf, Germany gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte 53113 Bonn, Germany info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de

» Indoor equipment » Sports ground equipment » Testing, quality assurance

Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany info@hamberger.de www.hamberger.de

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Ceilings, windows, walls Indoor sports floorings Mobile floorings, cover systems Outdoor sports floorings

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Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG 76437 Rastatt, Germany info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction

heiler GmbH & Co. KG 33649 Bielefeld, Germany info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de

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Geschäftsstelle INTERGREEN AG c/o Science to Business GmbH 49090 Osnabrück, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Herculan BV 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherlands info@herculan.com www.herculan.com

» Indoor sports floorings » Multi-sport courts » Outdoor sports floorings

ISP GmbH 49196 Bad Laer, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com

» Testing, quality assurance

ISS GmbH 63263 Neu-Isenburg, Germany info@iss4u.de www.iss4u.de

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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment

Bring yourself into conversation! IST – Institut für Sportbodentechnik 04416 Markkleeberg, Germany mario-kunze@gmx.net www.sportboden-leipzig.de

» Testing, quality assurance

Jakob Rope Systems 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland info@jakob.com www.jakob.com

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Keller Tersch GmbH 39218 Schönebeck, Germany info@kellertersch.de www.kellertersch.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Andreas Kernig Building Consultant 48155 Münster, Germany info@andreaskernig.de www.andreaskernig.de

» Consulting

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

Hermann Kutter Landschaftsbau Sportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG 87700 Memmingen, Germany info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de

KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG 29410 Salzwedel, Germany sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Playground equipment

Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 49076 Osnabrück, Germany info@labor-lehmacher.de www.l-l-s.de

» Testing, quality assurance

LIKE-ICE Science GmbH 84069 Schierling, Germany info@like-ice.com www.like-ice.com

» Ice hockey boards » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Outdoor sports floorings

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Labosport International 72100 Le Mans, France contact@labosport.com www.labosport.com

» Testing, quality assurance

M3 Architectes 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu

» Architecture and design

Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG 22337 Hamburg, Germany info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Landskate GmbH 50823 Köln, Germany info@lndskt.de www.lndskt.de

» Landscape design

maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften 51107 Köln, Germany info@maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de

» Landscape design

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MYRTHA POOLS A&T Europe SPA 46043 Castiglione d/Stiviere (MN), Italy info@myrthapools.com www.myrthapools.com

Melos GmbH 49324 Melle, Germany info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction, other systems » Pool construction, stainless steel

NUSSLI Group 8536 Hüttwilen, Switzerland information@nussli.com www.nussli.com

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Sports hall construction Stadium and arena construction Stands, seating Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction

We‘re here to help: Thomas Kick, Marketing kick@iaks.sport Silke Bardenheuer, Member services bardenheuer@iaks.sport

Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Deutschland GmbH 40880 Ratingen, Germany info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de

Planungsbüro Pätzold + Snowadsky 49078 Osnabrück, Germany info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

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Play-Parc Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH 33014 Bad Driburg, Germany info@playparc.de www.playparc.de

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Aquatic construction Aquatic equipment Sports hall construction Turnkey construction

PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH 75382 Althengstett, Germany perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de

» Irrigation systems

Polytan GmbH 86666 Burgheim, Germany info@polytan.com www.polytan.de

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Porplastic Sportbau von Cramm GmbH 72108 Rottenburg a.N., Germany info@porplastic.de www.porplastic.de

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PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) 7400 AK Deventer, Netherlands export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com

Schmitz Foam Products BV 6040 KG Roermond, Netherlands info@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com

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Artifical turf Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

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RAUMKUNST ZT GMBH SPORTARCHITEKTUR 1070 Wien, Austria office@sportarchitektur.at www.sportarchitektur.at

» Architecture and design

REGUPOL BSW GmbH 57319 Bad Berleburg, Germany info@regupol.de www.regupol.com

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SMC2 S.A.S. 69440 Mornant, France contact@smc2-construction.com www.smc2-construction.com

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Ceilings, windows, walls Facades and building envelopes Fixed and retractable roofing systems Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction

Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Mobile floorings, cover systems Outdoor sports floorings Playground equipment

Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherlands info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com

Shenzhen Huadian Lighting Co., Ltd 518108 Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China sales06@hd-leds.com www.hd-leds.com

» Lighting systems

Ceilings, windows, walls Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings

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Artifical turf Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction Sports ground equipment

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH 89265 Vöhringen, Germany info@smg-gmbh.de www.smg-gmbh.de

» Cleaning and maintenance » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

Punto design 156004 Nekrasovo, Russia info@puntodesignru.com www.puntodesignru.com

» Fitness equipment » Outdoor equipment » Sports ground equipment

RICHTER Sportstättenkonzepte GmbH 07629 Hermsdorf, Germany info@sportstaettenkonzepte.de www.sportstaettenkonzepte.de

» Landscape design

Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH 83301 Traunreut, Germany info@siteco.de www.siteco.de

» Lighting systems

Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces » Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

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Spieth Gymnastics GmbH 73776 Altbach, Germany info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Sports ground equipment

STARGUM Zakład Przemysłu Gumowego 73-110, Stargard Szczecinski, Poland office@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl

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Thorn Lighting 6850 Dornbirn, Austria info@thornlighting.com www.thornlighting.de

» Lighting systems

Ice sports equipment Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports ground equipment

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Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports hall dividers

Venuzle GmbH 8010 Graz, Austria hallo@venuzle.at www.manager.venuzle.com

» Digital solutions » Ticketing, access systems

ZELLER bäderbau GmbH 89520 Heidenheim, Germany info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces » Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings

Trenomat GmbH & Co. KG 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@trenomat.de www.trenomat.de

Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH 71101 Schönaich, Germany info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com

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Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings

STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG 32657 Lemgo, Germany urethanes.ger@stockmeier.com www.stockmeier-urethanes.de

Eiden & Wagner Metallbau GmbH 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net

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