sb 2 2018 (english)

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52nd year ISSN (Print): 0036-102X ISSN (Internet): ISSN 2198-4271

International magazine for sports, leisure and recreational facilities

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STADIA AND SPORTS GROUNDS

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Editorial

A STADIUM FOR TOMORROW IAKS recently published its research paper into ‘Future Trends 2020 for Sports and Leisure Facilities’, which looks at trends in the development of venues around the world and how sustainable solutions can be developed to suit the particular requirements of a site and its users.

Some of the trends identified in the research included the diverse development of market segments, the international harmonisation of demand and the development of public space as leisure facility.

The stadium is a fascinating building typology which draws people together in a way that few other buildings are able to achieve. The theatre of a live sports event creates lasting memories for spectators, and the challenge for architects and designers is to develop experiences that can respond to the requirements of changing demographic trends in society. They can also become a destination in their own right, through greater connection with the public realm and integrated urban planning, which can be a positive catalyst for urban regeneration.

The new venues presented in this current issue of ‘sb’ show many of these characteristics in projects of various scales and sports. The Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia is a multi-functional venue designed to host rectangular and circular field sports and concerts. It is constructed on the site of an old cement works and is connected to the central business district with a new

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pedestrian bridge as well as new train and bus stations.

The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain is a redevelopment of the ori­ ginal La Peineta stadium and also incorporates a new train station that will serve the wider neighbourhood of Rejas.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA is North America’s first LEED Platinum professional sports stadium. Its architecture aims at connecting fans to the city’s landscape and offering a natural visual impact of the stadium.

The Clubhouse for Eindhoven Hockey Club in the Netherlands is a smaller-scale development for a local hockey team and sports club, which focuses on the sustainable use of timber to create its distinctive form.

The Ski flying hill in Oberstdorf, Germany has to satisfy the unique demands of its sport, but also includes a panoramic lift linking to an aerial viewing platform and a ski museum showcasing the history of winter sport.

I hope that you enjoy exploring the opportunities for new stadia in this issue of the magazine!

Tom Jones, Senior Principal, Populous IAKS Executive Board member

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PROJECTS

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium in Doha. . ........................................... 4 Skatepark in Bonn’s Rheinaue park........................................ 6 Selhurst Park in London................................................................ 7 Sports and entertainment roofscape in Austin................ 8 Multipurpose event arena in Dwarka. . ................................ 10 Functional building at Meesche sports facility.. .............. 12 New IAKS members....................................................................... 14

Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. . ...................... 18 Cruz y Ortiz

Optus Stadium in Perth.. .............................................................. 24 HASSELL and Cox Architecture and HKS

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta....................................... 28 HOK

The stadium of tomorrow............................................................ 32 Tom Jones, Senior Principal, Populous

House of sports in Bezons.......................................................... 36 Engasser & associés

Clubhouse of Oranje-Rood hockey club in Eindhoven. . ......................................................... 40 diederendirrix

The Heini Klopfer ski flying hill in Oberstdorf............... 42 Renn Architekten

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DESIGN CONCEPT FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 RAS ABU ABOUD STADIUM IN DOHA, QATAR The unique stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first demountable, transportable and reusable stadium of its kind which enables a sustainable re-use. Together with Fenwick Iribarren and Hilson Moran schlaich bergermann partner further developed the first ideas into an innovative concept.

The stadium can easily be demounted after the quarter-final and re-established into many small stadia on a different location. Therefore, the building represents an exemplary alternative to other sports venues for mega events.

special construction also enables a reduced CO2 footprint due to less construction material and waste. Hence, the Global Sustainability Assessment System awarded the concept a 4-star certificate already during the design phase.

The structure consists of a steel frame evoking the picture of a high-bay warehouse separated in different blocks, which e.g. include the stands, stalls, and sanitary fittings.

All elements are placed in modified, certified shipping containers. The ceiling panels as well as the grandstands can also be easily stacked and transported. Due to the local transport connection to the airport and the geographical position at the coast, the construction site is also predestined for re-use after the World Cup.

The modular system has been approved by FIFA for large scale events which turns the stadium into a milestone within the development of mega sport venues. The 40,000 seat stadium will be venue of games preceding the quarterfinal of the World Cup 2022. The construction work already began in order to the stadium to be finished in 2020, two years prior the opening game.

(Renderings: Š Fenwick Iribarren Architects)

All individual elements can easily be dismantled and transported as certified shipping containers from the harbour located in the direct neighbourhood. At the same time this

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TRAFFIC HUB SKATEPARK IN BONN’S RHEINAUE PARK, GERMANY In Bonn’s Rheinaue park, a modern skatepark is being built on the site of a former youth traffic training school. The plans for the project have been produced by Landskate GmbH design office in Cologne in close cooperation with skateboard club SubCulture e.V., the departments of the municipality of Bonn, and future users.

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This leisure sports facility includes zones for the “street” and “park” skateboard disciplines that will be included in the programme of the Olympic Games for the first time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Owing to the users’ long stays and their particular needs, such factors as creativity, ambience quality and an overall inspirational atmosphere are integral aspects of the design.

The skatepark is intended not only as a venue for sporting activity, but also as a hangout for young people.

As a leisure sports facility for various trend sports, the skatepark is also designed for use on inline skates, stunt scooters and BMX bikes, i.e. for all user groups, from beginners to professionals. These sports constitute an alternative source of exercise for children, adolescents and adults and are thus targeted at the whole family.

The total sum of EUR 860,000 is being financed with an investment grant for the promotion of sport from Bonn’s sports department and with funds from SubCulture.

Stage one of the project is due for completion in the late summer 2018, with the other two stages following in the course of 2019. www.lndskt.de sb 2/2018

DESIGN FOR CRYSTAL PALACE’S MAIN STAND SELHURST PARK, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM KSS’s designs for the new main stand pay homage to the club’s formative years, taking cues from the barrel-vaulted arch and transverse section lines of the old iconic Crystal Palace exhibition hall on Sydenham Hill.

The five-storey ‘centrepiece’ incorporates the soaring wings of the Eagle, reflecting the club’s proud history in a dramatic reimagination and redevelopment of the stadium.

As well as increasing the capacity from 26,000 to 34,000, the plans also include improved facilities for disabled supporters, premium hospitality services, entertainment facilities for more than 2,500 fans, a FIFA- and sb 2/2018

UEFA-compliant pitch, museum and new community facilities.

The designs for the 13,500-seater stand will not only maintain the essence of the famous Selhurst Park ground, but also retain and enhance one of the best atmospheres in English football. www.kssgroup.com 7

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CHESSBOARD SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ROOFSCAPE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA The 120,775 m² East Austin District is an entirely new sports and entertainment neighborhood tailored to celebrate world-class sports and cultural experiences under one checkered roofscape. Located at the site of Rodeo Austin, BIG’s vision of the East Austin District is a world of worlds for sports fans, music festival-goers and adventurists, capturing the distinct spirit of Austin with the city’s first pro-sports stadium and largescale music arena.

Inspired by local vernaculars including the Jefferson Grid, the individual buildings in East Austin District are arranged as a chessboard of different functions, appearing as a latticed roofscape from above. Offering more than protection, the rooftop covered in red photovoltaic panels could someday allow the self-sufficient district to share its energy resources community-wide-powering East Austin’s electricity and economy.

At the center of the district, a 40,000-seat stadium is designed for large-scale soccer and rugby matches, music festivals and other major events, and is connected to the 15,000-seat multi-purpose arena that will serve as the home for Rodeo Austin, musical acts, basketball, hockey and other programs. The stadium and arena are conjoined by 17,650 m² state-of-the-art premium facilities 8

and support functions, optimizing efficiency and cost.

Though separate in program, the individual buildings are unified by all-wooden interiors based on the local barn and porch vernacular, tapping into Austin’s characteristic style and warmth.

Sandwiched between buildings and connecting the entire district, the eight courtyards never go off-season for the community. At the district’s edge, various buildings for Austin’s burgeoning retail, shopping, dining and hospitality scene as well as 2,600 m² of youth facilities complete the new ecosystem by providing job opportunities as partnerships with local business owners and schools and community programs. www.big.dk sb 2/2018

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AS IF WRAPPED IN A SAREE MULTIPURPOSE EVENT ARENA IN DWARKA, NEW DELHI, INDIA The IICC India International Convention and Expo Centre consists of an event arena, an exhibition centre, the convention centre, and mixed area with retail space, commercial office space, hospitality and entertainment.

The multidisciplinary international firm IDOM in a joint venture with CP Kukreja Architects won the commission for the IICC following a competition in January 2017. Developed largely under a public-private partnership model, the project will provide world-class facilities for national and international events upon its completion in 2025.

Situated in the north-eastern corner of the site, the arena benefits from unobstructed views from the main arterial roads and has an important relationship with the convention centre located adjacent to it. Together, they are the focal point of the IICC complex.

Acting as a gravitational point in the development and inspired by the arts and crafts of India, the vision for the arena is an elegant and delicate structure despite its scale. The building is thus gracefully wrapped in a permeable skin reminiscent of a saree which masks the volume within.

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The space formed in-between acts as a buffer zone creating a gradual approach to the main building and provides social spaces for the visitors.

The veil Inspiration was drawn from Indian culture, festivals, patterns and crafts in the design of the permeable skin of the arena referred to as ‘the veil’.

The skin portrays a leaf geometry derived from a traditional Indian textile pattern, while the light festival of Diwali provided the incentive to equip the mesh with LEDs, enabling captivating light displays to animate the façade during celebrations. The lights are also a metaphor of the stones used in the embroidery of sarees and jewels on the crown.

The arena features a retractable roof which opens in a dynamic motion providing a 69 m central opening. The sb 2/2018

form and geometry of the roof is inspired by the mandala. Clad in ETFE cushions, the eight retractable segments of the roof move back in a synchronised motion on curved rails resembling a camera diaphragm movement.

General layout The multipurpose arena defined by the geometry of its seating bowl has a circular plan with its 20,080 capacity laid out over three tiers. The arena floor allows for a range of sports, concerts, speeches and exhibitions to take place.

The building is arranged over seven floors including two basements and a technical fourth floor. The ground floor houses front-of-house and back-of-house areas; the first floor is largely dedicated to VIP and VVIP facilities and the second and third floors serve as circulation levels providing access to the middle and upper tiers respectively. sb 2/2018

The circular plan of the arena allows it to be integrated harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and water features which shape the access points to the building.

There are eight entrances around its perimeter with four dedicated for public use and others assigned to VIP, mobility-impaired, artists/teams and services.

The inner faรงade defined by its long narrow openings wraps the built volume and features display screens which broadcast information and events occurring within the arena. This faรงade is further given character by the curved external stairs that provide access to various zones and offer panoramic views of the complex.

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INVITING FUNCTIONAL BUILDING AT MEESCHE SPORTS FACILITY, GERMANY Schulitz Architekten has been awarded 1st prize in a competition for the design of a functional building for a sports facility. The new clubhouse is positioned at the interface between the approach road and the sports facilities as a clearly defined cube, while also outwardly and openly displaying its main functions via incisions. The spacious terrace merges on the same level with the clubroom and, as a single unit, forms a place of arrival and encounter. As a welcoming opening, it is part of the cube and for Schulitz Architekten a key, inviting design feature.

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The design deliberately arranges all functions on a single level in order to keep walking distances short and barrier-free. The stand to the north of the functional building is continued to the south in the form of roofed seating steps and thus forms a gentle transition to the terrace.

The outer surface of the cube has been given an identity-imparting façade of weathering steel. The outdoor surfaces created by incisions into the building’s volume, such as the façade facing the store and the undersides of the roof, are given a different, uniform appearance.

The clubroom can be subdivided with a partition wall in order to hold smaller meetings and workshops. The terrace and outdoor store have been given spacious roofing.

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NEW IAKS MEMBERS

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RE-MATCH A/S HERNING (DENMARK)

FREMDENVERKEHRSGESELLSCHAFT ZELL AM ZEE (AUSTRIA)

Without leaving any waste from the original components Re-Match provides sport arenas and stadiums the opportunity to dispose of their used synthetic turf without nega­tively effecting the environment. Re-Match will pick up your old synthetic turf for less than what you would pay in disposal fee at the landfill. This means, you will be able to dispose of your old turf in an environmentally friendly way and save money at the same time.

Re-Match’s mission: protecting the environment by recycling used synthetic turf.

Fremdenverkehrsges.m.b.H. & Co. KG Zell am See (FREGES) is the operator of and client for various municipal sports, leisure and tourism facilities in Zell am See and is wholly owned by the municipality of Zell am See.

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MICHEL DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTING GMBH & CO. KG, ANDERNACH (GERMANY)

HW INGENIEUR CONSULT GESELLSCHAFT FÜR BAUBETREUUNG MBH, GRAFSCHAFT-RINGEN (GERMANY)

Michel Development & Consulting has been specialising in internet-based projects, products and applications for 15 years. The BÄDER SUITE (POOL SUITE) is the company’s latest product that constitutes an all-round solution for the online planning, management and booking of swimming and aquatics courses, events, applications and vouchers. The BÄDER SUITE is a modular online system for pools and thermal spas that makes going digital efficient in compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.

Founded in 1995, HW Ingenieur Consult GmbH has its head office in Grafschaft-Ringen. As a service provider in the construction sector, HW Ingenieur Consult provides professional construction management ranging from the invitation of tenders, the compilation of specifications, pricing, participation in contract award, performance monitoring, coordination, on-site project organisation, deadline monitoring, cost controlling and quality management through to warranty support.

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The sports facilities of FREGES currently comprise an indoor pool, an indoor ice rink and three lakeside lidos.

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HARO sports flooring & protective walls:

LIFE-NESS BÄDER RADEVORMWALD GMBH (GERMANY) Bäder Radevormwald GmbH is wholly owned subsidiary of the municipality of Radevormwald and majority shareholder of Stadtwerke Radevormwald GmbH. With over 5,000 square metres of total surface area, the lifeness leisure centre is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Oberbergischer Kreis (district). Located in the centre of Radevormwald, the facility covers a large range of sports, a modern sauna zone and a diversified programme of play opportunities for younger users in the adjoining Nessi Kinderland.

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For more than half a century, Hamberger has been developing and producing one of the most important pieces of sports equipment: the flooring. HARO’s PROTECT Light, the new generation of area elastic protective walls, sets new benchmarks once again.

All-in-one solutions for sports and multi-purpose halls that exceed all current standards, guarantee to comply with official regulations and also allow a fast and cost effective installation, are now possible. That’s for sure!

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WIBRE ELEKTROGERÄTE EDMUND BREUNINGER GMBH & CO. KG, LEINGARTEN (GERMANY) As a leading manufacturer of exterior and underwater lighting, WIBRE offers an extensive assortment of recessed spotlights and surface spotlights for a diversified range of lighting projects. The spotlights are developed and manufactured solely in Germany, at the company’s headquarters in Baden-Württemberg. The product range covers spotlights for practically any application under and above the water. Lighting is provided for pools, fountains, buildings, bridges, parks and much more besides all over the world. www.wibre.de

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Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG P.O. Box 10 03 53 · 83003 Rosenheim · Germany Phone +49 8031 700-240 · Fax +49 8031 700-463 E-Mail info@haro-sports.com · www.haro-sports.com

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NEW IAKS MEMBERS

MARION LEDERMANN, MELLRICHSTADT AND COBURG (GERMANY)

N-ICE GROUP, BRALIN (POLAND)

Marion Ledermann founded her PlanungsbĂźro Ledermann over 25 years ago. Her experienced team of landscape architects handles the design and modernisation of all kinds of sports facilities. Thanks to its close cooperation with specialist planners from the concept stage through to construction supervision, the firm offers everything from a single source and is noted for its transparent decision-making processes and cost planning.

The n-ICE Group is acting in the business of making and equipping ice rinks. In response to market needs for a professional ice resurfacing machine dedicated to small and medium-sized rinks, n-ICE Group has designed and fully manufactured in 2010 a new innovative model of machine for the maintenance of ice at an affordable price.

Thanks to new technology used in the ice resurfacers n-ICE, the machines are extremely economical to run. www.n-icegroup.com

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HSR HOCHSCHULE FĂœR TECHNIK RAPPERSWIL (SWITZERLAND)

KEERAPA ACTIVE, ACCRA (GHANA)

The core competences of the Institute of Environmental and Processing Engineering (UMTEC) of Rapperswil University of Technology (HSR) in Switzerland can be found in the fields of water and waste treatment. The team investigates dewatering behaviour, develops disposal methods and assesses environmental impact. The laboratory facilities are equipped with modern devices for process studies, while equipment for sampling and monitoring is available for fieldwork.

Keerapa Active is an all-encompassing and inclusive movement for sport and recreation in Accra, Ghana.

The group aims to provide affordable quality diversified parks, sports and recreational facilities that provide a fun environment for all ages and interest groups.

www.hsr.ch

www.keerapaactive.com

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TIM WALTERSCHEID, SANKT AUGUSTIN (GERMANY)

STEFFAN ROBEL, BERLIN (GERMANY)

Tim Walterscheid is in his second semester in his Bachelor of Engineering course on Sustainable Engineering Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS).

Before studying, he completed a course of training as a structural mechanic in shipbuilding. A passionate icehockey player, he works part-time as an ice maintenance specialist at the ice rink in Troisdorf where he is responsible for maintenance and repairs, and ongoing rink use.

Landscape architect Steffan Robel is the founder and owner of A24 Landschaft in Berlin. He has successfully established his firm with projects that mainly showcase the interplay of the landscape with the urban environment. His designs have received national and international awards. He teaches at various universities. Robel studied in Berlin and the Netherlands.

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Big size doorsets Assymetrical double leaves Special CS80 frame + Counterframes customized to each wall thickness Electromecanical locks managed through domotic system

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Location Madrid, Spain Client Ayuntamiento de Madrid Operator Club del Atlético de Madrid Architects Cruz y Ortiz Santas Patronas nº36 ES-41001 Sevilla www.cruzyortiz.com Staff Blanca Sánchez (Lead architect), Teresa Cruz, Óscar Mínguez, David de Cos, Giordano Baly, Miguel Velasco, Sergio Mota, Fco. Javier Moreno, Pablo Ortiz, Rodrigo Ruiz Structural engineering Schlaich Bergermann Partner Schwabstraße 43 DE-70197 Stuttgart www.sbp.de Author Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos Photos Knut Stockhausen Luis Asín Official opening September 2017 Construction costs EUR 300 Millions

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BIG BLANKET WANDA METROPOLITANO STADIUM IN MADRID Atlético Madrid’s new Wanda Metropolitano stadium by Cruz y Ortiz arquitectos in collaboration with engineers Schlaich Bergermann Partner is the result of the extension of the old athletics stadium of 1994. Apart from the completion of the stands, the most striking alteration of the structure is already visible from a distance: the canopy inspired by the spoked wheel principle is dynamically placed over the stands and, thanks to its cantilevered form, not only protects the main stands but also creates a roof with a large overhang.

The old building had been designed to host athletics meetings and football matches and had an approximate capacity of 19,000 spectators. CyO received the commission to boost its capacity to 68,000 spectators and thus turn it into a football stadium with the 5-star rating awarded by UEFA making it eligible to host European competition finals.

The new stadium’s footprint measures 54,537 m² and the entire grounds cover 88,150 m². With the new extension, CyO proposed a double design objective: firstly, that it retains its familiar, iconic

image and, secondly, that the extension combines harmoniously with the old design.

Close to the touchline In the design of the new stadium, one priority has been to make sure the spectator has good visibility and proximity to the pitch and the ­players, whilst complying rigorously with UEFA and FIFA recommendations regarding uses. The ­closest point to the touchline is in the north-eastern corner where the stands will be barely 5.89 m from the pitch. The extension also imposes a series of very specific conditions regarding sb 2/2018

technical requirements like safety in the event of evacuation and the requirements necessitated by the atmosphere that football matches generate.

is intended solely for parking. The stadium provides 4,000 parking spaces for fans (1,000 inside the building and 3,000 outside.)

The concrete, which is responsible for the load-bearing structure of the building and its final form, contributes to the main characteristic of uniformity and homogeneity.

Extension of the stands The original stadium initially only had a stand on the west side. The extended stadium now has a complete ring of stands surrounding the entire pitch as is normal for football stadiums: the lower stand, the middle stand, a little higher up, and the upper or third stand.

Between the second and the third there is a space for the private boxes.

Underground floors The new football pitch was built lower than the original pitch to bring spectators closer to the pitch without disturbing visibility conditions. The most important uses of the stadium have been accommodated in the original stand, given its symbolic nature, such as the area for players, presidency, VIPs and the press.

In the extended area, as well as providing the necessary spaces for services for spectators such as bars, toilets, and shops, the construction of two underground floors has been planned, the first of which responds to the needs of the lower stands and parking while the second sb 2/2018

CyO opted for the solution in which the stands would not be accessed via corridors but through the upper part of the last row. This means that, from the waiting areas, spectators enjoy a full view of the pitch on their way to their seats. In this way, a full view of the stadium, an all-around audience and an audience very close to the pitch have been achieved in order to generate plenty of atmosphere during the match.

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Iconic roof The roof is one of the iconic elements of the new stadium and was realised in collaboration with engineers Schlaich Bergermann Partner. For CyO the roof is the formally important element that completes the stadium. It is a harmonising element that unites both parts, the first or former part and the extension, covering the whole of the new building and all spectator areas. The roof measures roughly 286 m from north to south and 248 m from east to west. Its total surface area is around 46,500 m².

The main structure of the roof is composed of an exterior double compression ring of steel and an interior double traction ring and two groups of radial cables. The net thus formed is covered using tightened membranes on the warped quadrilateral formed of a high cable and another 20

lower one corresponding to consecutive brackets. The distance between the compression and traction rings is approximately 57 m. Both rings are doubles, allowing the necessary height of the roof to be divided in two.

From the compression ring some cantilevers have been produced by tightened membranes that reach the outer perimeter of the old stand and extend around the whole stadium. Its wavy shape and variable height generate a certain movement to adapt to the needs of the building.

The outer gutter is red (a colour associated with AtlĂŠtico Madrid) and its visibility as well as the hiding of this red colour throughout the perimeter is important to define the image of the stadium. The result of this process is a light roof that protects 96% of the spectators of the stadium and rests on the stands like a big blanket adapting sb 2/2018

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to different situations and uniting the old with the new.

Its design is included in the typology of tensile structures.

All of this is covered by membranes of fibre glass and PFTE, a translucent material that has been used in other large stadiums like MaracanĂŁ and the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The design of the roof also helps to retain and amplify the sound coming from the stands. In order for more sun to reach the grass, the structure does not cover the pitch. To ensure the best possible lighting, the floodlights are integrated into the interior ring of the roof. In relation to the pitch, the roof has a minimum height of 45 m and a maximum of 57 m.

Cameras and internet The stadium has a series of camera systems intended to offer television operators and spectators quality broadcasting, reinterpreting the broadcasting of matches. The stadium has 96 preconnected points for sports broadcasts to meet the needs of the cameras of the different operators participating in a sports broadcast. These 96 points are distributed all over the stadium to provide complete coverage.

Moreover, the stadium includes other important systems, not related to television broadcasts, such as goal-line technology obligatory in European competitions and the tactical and media coach camera systems designed to obtain technical data from the games.

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Spectators have internet access from their seats as well as from anywhere inside the building. 1200 WiFi aerials have been positioned in the stands to give internet access to spectators. Spectators shall be able to access information on the match in real time as well serving as transmitters of information by streaming through social media.

Lighting for home team The functional, decorative and emergency lighting is all 100% LED. The architectural lighting has been executed with LED RGB lights that allow the architectural elements to be tinted in any colour. These lights are controlled by a programmable system and thus permit the variation of the lighting depending on the information that the club wants to transmit, e.g. when AtlĂŠtico scores a goal.

The interior VIP spaces will also have a light control system that allows independent scenes to be generated in each room, adapting each space to the needs of the moment.

Video scoreboards and ribbon board All four screens use exclusively LED technology. They are composed of three video scoreboards (north, east and south) and an all-round screen located under the edge of the middle stand. The latter constitutes a novelty in Spain, as it is the first 360Âş screen installed in a stadium.

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THREE QUESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECT

ANTONIO CRUZ Founder of Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos

What will be the primary trend in stadium design in the future?

Versatility and multifunctionality as well as the ability to adapt to all kinds of different usages to ensure utilisation 365 days in the year.

What is your favourite sports facility?

And why?

Wanda Metropolitano, as this is the facility we have had the longest involvement with in our career. It is one of our greatest achievements.

What is your favourite sport and club? What does this sport mean for you as an architect?

Football, because the sport is accessible to all and is played almost everywhere in the world. It is no accident that the FIFA World Cup is considered one of the main events in the world for bringing people from all walks of life together.

Atlético Madrid is my favourite team at the moment.

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Location Burswood, Perth, Australia Client/operator VenuesLive Architects HASSELL Level 1, Commonwealth Bank Building 242 Murray Street AU-Perth WA 6000 www.hassellstudio.com Cox Architecture 360 Murray Street AU-Perth WA 6000 www.coxarchitecture.com.au HKS www.hksinc.com Lighting Designer and Supplier Philips Lighting To view the lighting case study of the Optus Stadium, please visit www.philips.com/optusstadium Author HASSELL COX HKS Photos Peter Bennetts Official opening January 2018 Construction costs AUD 1 Billion (EUR 635 Millions)

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‘FANS FIRST’ APPROACH OPTUS STADIUM IN PERTH The HASSELL COX HKS design acknowledges the unique sporting, cultural and Aboriginal heritage, and the Stadium Park landscape provides a spectacular vista across the Swan River to the city of Perth. Revitalising what was once the waste ground of the city into a vibrant new public park, the development reconnects the city to its environmental and original cultural links with the river. The multi-purpose 60,000-seat stadium is already attracting global recognition as a world-class venue.

Set within a 30-hectare Stadium Park located on the banks of the Swan River, the Optus Stadium design is based on a commitment to a ‘fans first’ approach. This has resulted in an innovative design ensuring an exceptional event atmosphere and home-ground advantage that delivers an unsurpassed visitor experience. The ‘fans first’ approach is about more than just the fans who enter the gates of this world-class venue but relates to the whole community which has been part of the creation of this uniquely Western Australian building. Combining an appreciation of this historic piece of land and culture and the sporting prowess of the city and State, it provides a true icon for all people of Western Australia.

Stratified façade The bold simple form of the stadium with its stratified bronze-anodised façade tells a story of the land, reflecting the unique geology by day as a shimmering form rising from the river, ever-changing during the tracking of the day to a dynamic radiant, pulsating light form by night, reflecting the drama of the home team and events inside this modern coliseum.

The multi-purpose stadium accommodates Australian-rules football, cricket, Rugby Union and League, football and entertainment events. The coliseum seating ‘bowl’ maximises the fans connection to the field of play,

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creating a unique atmosphere for fans giving them exceptional views from anywhere in the stadium.

Up to 10,000 extra seats are designed to increase the seating capacity within the existing structure. Drop-in seats add flexibility and thus enable the operator to host major events consistent with the requirements for Commonwealth Games and international athletics.

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video screens using the latest technology are the largest stadia screens in the southern hemisphere. More than 1,000 TV screens are strategically located throughout the interior of the stadium so fans never miss the action.

A lightweight fabric roof covers over 85% of seats and responds to Perth’s climatic conditions. At night, it presents a spectacular glowing halo effect. State-of-the-art team facilities include flexible warm-up and recovery areas.

The Stadium Park, open year-round to the public, incorporates a covered community arbour linking the stadium station to the Swan River, an amphitheatre, children’s playgrounds, picnic areas and a boardwalk. A community sports oval is available for public use on non-game days and a network of walking and cycle tracks weaves throughout. Landscape design around the precinct is inspired by the six seasons of the local indigenous people, providing wind and shade protection.

Giant video screens Cox Architecture aimed to create the most welcoming and comfortable environment possible. Optus Stadium includes the widest range of hospitality options in any sports venue within Australia including the innovative locker room, coaches club, sky terraces, corporate suites, club lounges, a 2,000-person function room, retail and over 50 food and beverage outlets. Two 340 m² giant

The form of the stadium station was underpinned by functional pedestrian planning, allowing for the safe and rapid transfer of passengers with the design taking into consideration patron comfort, providing shelter connecting to a community arbour provided in the precinct. This landscaped forecourt collection area allows for easier crowd control and is able to support other community functions on non-event days. sb 2/2018

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APERTURE OF A CAMERA MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM IN ATLANTA

Location Atlanta, Georgia, USA Client/operator Georgia World Congress Center Authority www.gwcca.org Architects HOK 300 West 22nd Street US - Kansas City, MO 64108 www.hok.com Author HOK Photos AMB Group Official opening August 2017

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Conventional retractable roofs feature utilitarian, sliding panels. For the design of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the team around HOK found inspiration in the way sunlight passes through the oculus in the roof of the Pantheon in Rome. Made up of eight triangular ETFE “petals” that move together along 16 individual tracks, the semi-transparent roof opens and closes like the aperture of a camera.

The design of Mercedes-Benz Stadium creates an architectural landmark in the heart of Atlanta. The 71,000-seat stadium is home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and the MLS’s Atlanta United FC. Inspired by the oculus in the ancient Roman Pantheon, the stadium’s retractable roof is the centerpiece. Designed as the signature element rather than a utilitarian cover, the roof provides a radical departure from the kinetic roofs of other sports facilities. It features eight triangular ETFE covered petals that move in unison along individual tracks, aiding in passive cooling strategies. The 16 tracks (two per

petal) allow the roof to open and close like a camera aperture.

Roof mechanization The roof may appear to rotate open but this is an optical illusion: it opens by the movement of the eight “petals” that slide open in a straight line. Four 220-m-long primary steel trusses span between concrete “mega-columns”.

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Each of the moving petals cantilevers 60 m inwards towards the center of the stadium and provides a roof-covering when the petals are in the closed position. The movable petal structures are powered by eight mechanized “bogies” which drive the petals along an inner rail and are attached to the outer uplift rail by six roller mechanisms. In the closed position the petals lock together to form a water tight seal. Each petal structure is clad with air-inflated ETFE “pillows”, totaling more than 13,350 m² of ETFE in the petals alone.

World’s first halo video board A first-of-its-kind HD “Halo Board” is built into the roof offering fans a rich, immersive and theatrical 360-degree viewing experience. Wrapping the perimeter of the oval-­ shaped roof is a high-definition, 360-degree halo video board that gives fans an immersive, theater-in-the round experience. The one-of-a-kind video board is the largest in any of the world’s stadiums (nearly six stories high and sb 2/2018

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328 m around) and provides clear views from every seat while preserving the beauty of the roof. An additional video display – a 30.5 m-high mega column – is wrapped with a 3D video board, and there are 2,000 TVs throughout the venue. More than 6,438 km of integrated fiber-optic cable supports the technology-driven, interactive game-day experience inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Window to the city The stadium’s transparent ETFE façade is a continuation of the roof and features angular, wing-like exterior sections, a reference to one of the two home teams – the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons. The transparency of the façade creates a “window to the city” that provides floor-to-ceiling views of Atlanta’s downtown skyline while connecting fans to the city’s landscape and offering a natural visual impact of the 186,000 m² stadium.

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The window to the city is more than 16 stories high and encompasses 2,106 m². The stadium’s transparent ETFE façade, including the window to the city, creates a seamless visual connection from the roof’s ETFE pillows to the building’s structure. There is more than 31,526 m² of ETFE used throughout the project. The design team selected this transparent material because of its highly sustainable nature and the visual connectivity it creates.

Fan experience Designed to be scalable to host some of the world’s top sports and entertainment events, the stadium is easily reconfigured to accommodate games for the Falcons, matches for Atlanta United, the city’s Major League Soccer franchise, and for world-class events such as Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, FIFA World Cup sb 2/2018

matches, and major concerts and performances. Retractable seats surrounding the field and an automated curtain system attached to the roof comes down to bring soccer fans close to the pitch, while an entirely digital stadium platform creates opportunities to customize content for each anchor tenant.

A wide variety of seating options provide fans with ­different ticket prices, vantage points and levels of service. Amenities include a technology lounge and the 100 Yard Club, a row of concession stands that is bookended by bars and that stretches as long as the field itself.

stadium. A cistern helps recapture and reuse rainwater.

This helps protect the neighborhood from flooding and provides rainwater to irrigate trees throughout the city.

The site has more than 4,000 solar PV panels. The focus on sustainability extends into the community through connections to public transit and the creation of urban farming areas and open recreation spaces.

In addition to serving as an anchor for the downtown tourist and entertainment district, the stadium will catalyze changes in surrounding neighborhoods. District-scale thinking enables the building to share resources with nearby developments.

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THE STADIUM OF TOMORROW REDEFINING THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE Author Images

Tom Jones, Senior Principal, Populous Populous

Populous was recently asked by National Geographic magazine to collaborate on an article about future trends in stadium design and to explore the elements that are contributing to the rapid evolution of this building form. Tom Jones, Senior Principal at Populous, is pleased with his vision of how stadium experience can be redefined.

As technology advances and demographic changes take place, architects need to be able to respond to the transition in fans from just being spectators at events to being active participants in the match-day environment. This means that we need to start by designing experiences rather than just the location of a seat in a seating bowl in order to allow live events to compete with other leisure opportunities.

Architecture is the means by which we create physical and digital space for these experiences, as well as taking advantage of new technology which can help stadia to improve the presentation of a live event and enhance the match-day experience. Stadia also need to respond to the key challenges of sustainability and environmental design.

We are increasingly seeing the move of new stadia back into the centre of urban areas, following a period of time when they were banished to the freeways running around the periphery of cities. This gives new opportunities to integrate the stadium back into the urban environment and allow it to act as a catalyst for urban regeneration, 32

creating a destination that will attract interest and activity throughout the week.

We identified the following key themes which we believe will shape the nature of the stadium of tomorrow and redefine the stadium experience: Multi-purpose venues The significant investment required for the construction of a stadium means that it needs to maximise its operations and optimise its revenue generation. This means that venues are looking to find ways of transforming to host a range of different sports and other commercial activities, as well as providing additional attractions outside of its primary use. The new stadium for Tottenham Hotspur has been designed to host both Association Football and American Football for the NFL, offering bespoke facilities that will help to service both forms of football. A double-height conference and banquet space has also been provided, which offers hospitality on a match day, but will drive a fully-fledged conference business on non-match sb 2/2018

days. This business is also supported by the construction of an adjacent hotel, which can host players and support staff for sporting events and delegates for business networking events. The provision of a market place and onsite micro-brewery linked to a new public square will also lead to a range of activation opportunities outside of match days.

Self-sufficient ecosystem Stadia are often very large structures and as such careful thought needs to be taken on the embodied energy that is used in their construction. Sustainable strategies were developed during the Sydney Olympic Games where rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation were used to reduce the use of water and energy during the Games.

These ideas were developed further in the London Olympic stadium, where significant portions of the stadium were constructed from recycled materials. The roof space of a stadium offers huge opportunities for energy collection and the design for the new South Stand for Fulham will incorporate photovoltaics on the roof, which will help to contribute to a 35% reduction in carbon emissions for the project. The roof also shelters a stunning roof terrace and garden which provides sweeping views up and down the river. Green planting on the faรงades will also be incorporated to reduce solar gain and sb 2/2018

improve the overall amenity of the riverside-facing spaces within the stadium.

Digital infrastructure Some of the biggest advances in technology relate to the size and scale of digital infrastructure and the development of a digital network that supports and promotes new user experiences in and around the stadium. The development of comprehensive mobile and Wi-Fi networks is starting to provide full connectivity for fans, which in turn will provide digital information guiding fans along the transport networks to the stadium and then circulating around the stadium itself. Large-scale LED screens are increasingly being used on both the exterior faรงades of stadium and inside the seating bowl to communicate with fans and provide opportunities for interactions through digital apps and touchscreen interfaces.

LED boards now wrap around the perimeter of the pitch and around various levels of the stadium and allow the possibility to vary the look and feel within the stadium through digital displays. External faรงades can also be animated with programmable LED lighting and effects that can be fully coordinated with match-day presentation within the seating bowl to create an integrated visual environment.

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Interactive fan experience A combination of advances in digital technology and the move for architects to design stadia within a comprehensive BIM environment means that a whole new range of opportunities are being opened up to enable fans to interact with venues in more ways than just the traditional physical visit to the building. Tottenham Hotspur have utilised a full range of virtual and augmented reality as part of their engagement with fans as they head towards opening their new stadium. Hospitality sales have been driven out of a VR sales suite, rather than the more traditional mock-up of a hospitality box, with interactive 3D walk-throughs and augmented reality also utilised to enable customers to get a much more realistic perspective of the new stadium before they buy their tickets.

They have also recently launched their general admission sales with a digital platform that allows fans to explore each individual seat in an online 360-degree bowl environment, which provides interactive seat views on their mobile phones.

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possibilities for hosting sports and entertainment events and developing a transformable venue. This was a key factor for Tottenham Hotspur in developing their innovative moving pitch that provides a natural grass surface for Association Football and artificial grass for American Football. Significant investment in modelling and prototyping the fully-automated pitch trays was undertaken to ensure that the dynamic performance of the playing surface and behaviour of the joint between moving sections of pitch was fully understood and compatible with the sport, ahead of construction. The speed of changeover provided by the automated system was also a key concern in being able to offer optimum flexibility in event planning and transitions between sports and surfaces, which will open up new options for promoters in scheduling events.

Automated amenities As part of the technological revolution in society, people are becoming increasingly reliant on their smartphones to direct, organise and even pay for purchases. Digital apps are now commonplace and the role of cash in transactions is steadily reducing, as younger generations grow up without an understanding of how a cheque, notes or sb 2/2018

coins would be used in a transaction. Tottenham Hotspur have taken the bold decision to make their new stadium a completely cashless venue, which will require fans to pay for food and drink and other retail purchases with a digital device. This opens up opportunities for varying the commercial offers within the stadium during an event and for fans receiving information and offers during a match that can be linked to the outcome of a game or future event. Digital signage in retail areas and around concessions can also be linked to the same digital platform and adjust pricing and offers according to the commercial environment.

Connecting the stadium One of the big advances in the design and planning of stadia has been to see how they can be fully integrated into urban environments and move away from being standalone object buildings that only come to life on a match day. The new South Stand for Fulham FC includes the opening-up of a new river walk along the river Thames, which will restore a section of river walk that is currently interrupted by the existing stadium. This river walk will be activated by the food and drink concessions from the stand, which open out to the new boardwalk sb 2/2018

and which will also serve fans on a match day. New residential apartments act as a book-end to the new stand, while hospitality lounges within the stand will transform into meeting rooms and offices that will provide activity outside of a match day.

Transport The movement of spectators to and from a large stadium can provide one of the most challenging logistics associated with the planning of an event. As road networks struggle to cope with the pressures of increasing traffic and local residents battle to find parking close to home on a match day, public transport solutions have become increasingly important in making transport to an event a safe and comfortable experience. The selection of Stratford for the London Olympic Park was heavily influenced by the extensive public transport network that linked this area with the rest of the city, and the ease with which large crowds move into and out of the Queen Elizabeth Park is a testament to the efficiency and diversity of this network. Linking the Olympic Park with local, national and international public transport networks only serves to enhance its reputation for successfully hosting major events.

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GREEN BASE HOUSE OF SPORTS IN BEZONS

Location Bezons, France Client/operator Sadev 94 – Municipality of Bezons Architects Engasser & associés 10 bis rue Bisson FR-75020 PARIS www.agenceengasser.com Engineers Incet Ingénierie et bâtiment www.incet.fr Author Engasser & associés Photos Mathieu Ducros, O‘Pictures Official opening September 2017 Construction costs EUR 7.3 Millions (incl. EUR 1.2 Million for sports grounds)

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The sports centre combines a wide variety of elements from different briefs, i.e. already existent gyms, swimming pool and indoor tennis courts with new multi-purpose halls, a boxing gym, a bodybuilding gym, two dojos, a football pitch with stands, outdoor tennis courts and a clubhouse. The new building is located to the west of existing buildings. Engasser & associés unite the whole with an entrance hall acting as a bridge to all the facilities.

The new building is located in the extension to the park that occupies the north portion of the plot. Like an extension of this park, the ground floor is composed of an anti-graffiti glazed concrete façade doubled by a hedge of climbing plants, 50 cm thick at a height that corresponds to that of the entrance hall. This green base divides the building in two and lightens it. Composed of plants requiring little maintenance, it isn’t a plant wall but a hedge growing from the ground.

Hanging timber centre The wooden centre stands on the green base, two constituent floors of the building (reception, offices and sports rooms) totally clad in timber.

The façades are livened up by large timber spines that give rhythm to the cladding’s shadows and extra thickness. They are generously glassed on the two best orientations favourable for practicing sport, i.e. the north and northeast, allowing athletes to enjoy a bright, open atmosphere overlooking the park.

Bright reception area With its generously glassed-in façade and roof, the central entrance hall admits natural light to the core of the sports centre. Being walkthrough, it offers an uninterrupted view of the football pitch, and its double height (nearly 8 m) creates an immediate rapport with the bar on the first floor. The caretaker’s lodge, located sb 2/2018

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near the entrance, and a wide reception desk in the hall make it possible to monitor the access points and to guide visitors.

homogenous, soft light. The dojos are lined with cushioned walls. The other halls are lined with head-high acoustic panels.

On the ground floor the hall gives access to the bodybuilding room, toilets, offices and premises for sports associations. With the lift and central staircase, it links all the sports rooms located on the upper floors.

The halls are built with pre-poured concrete slabs providing the sports areas with handsome volumes without intervening pillars. The ceilings are offset, enabling the insertion of light fixtures and acoustic panels between the slabs. Each hall has two exits and areas for changing rooms and storage space.

The reception, cafeteria and bar areas at the core of this atrium are organised directly with three briefs for the sale of beverages and snacks via a counter and three-directional glass partitions, towards the hall on the mezzanine, to the stands of the football pitch, and to the terrace, an extension of the swimming pool’s sun deck.

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Generous space in the annexes The hallway leading to the sports halls is located on the façade side, giving rise to well-lit, friendly foot traffic and a panoramic view of the outdoor sports fixtures.

The bodybuilding gym has direct access to the entrance hall and is wide open to the outside. It has a glass wall onto a small patio created along the swimming pool façade by a hedge that reproduces the base principle of the sports centre. It forms a kind of landscape in front of the bodybuilding room. sb 2/2018

THREE QUESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECTS

GAÉTAN ENGASSER Engasser & associés

Which theme will dominate sports architecture in the near future?

The feature that invigorates a sports facility is light. It firstly has to be glare-free and controlled for the practice of sport – often a big topic here in the north. At the same time, it is also essential in the corridors and concourses, making them places of encounter and for socialising.

Another theme is the relationship with urbanity, as sports halls often have large dimensions. We enjoy working on integrating them well in their contexts, imagining an architectural game between a “base” well anchored in the ground and earthen, and a “hat” or a kind of lantern mounted on the base.

The football pitch has been laid over a previous one, making it possible to conserve part of its original shape whilst enlarging it. It also made it possible to place the stands up against the building.

The roof over the stands is composed of a light frame supporting a metal cover with timber cladding on the underside. Although the stands’ 300seat capacity abuts against the sports centre’s building, it is entirely independent in its use.

The running track has been located between the football pitch and the tennis courts, enabling the separation of the two areas and preferential access. Three new tennis courts have been placed at the end of the plot with the best possible sun exposure for play. The clubhouse is located near these new courts so as to create a tennis hub.

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Today – and I believe this is new in the brief and in the design – customers are increasingly requesting projects with mixed, hybrid use, attaching buildings to a sports hall and particularly residential units.

A sports hall with a flat on its roof, in front of it, behind it or next to it.

Facilities for sport form an active base with offices and/or dwellings on top.

This hybridity seems to me to be the future norm.

Which is your favourite sports facility? And why? Which is your favourite sport and favourite club? What does this sport mean to you as an architect?

As for sport, I love energetic sports and racket sports – like table tennis, badminton and squash – fast-moving and associated with rapid movement and reflexes. I love the intensity, the tension and the fact that certain sports activities call for a mental strength that is capable of making all the difference. A match can be turned upside-down in a matter of minutes. I also like the physical intensity that these sports develop and the automatic responses that they necessitate.

As an architect, as a sportsman on paper, I love martial arts. It’s always a magical moment, as these sports are associated with a spirit, a kind of meditative power that calls for a special space, a special structure, a special light. I also like climbing, which is on the advance today and allows unusual features in our sports projects: very high corridors, chimneys, a showcase to the outside world.

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ROUNDED CORNERS Location Eindhoven, The Netherlands Client/operator City of Eindhoven Architects diederendirrix architecture & urban development Dommelstraat 11 NL-5611 CJ Eindhoven www.diederendirrix.nl Project architects Paul Diederen, Joost Roefs Author diederendirrix Photos Arthur Bagen (www.arthurbagen.nl), Pieter de Ruijter Official opening 2016 Construction costs EUR 3 Millions

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CLUBHOUSE OF ORANJE-ROOD HOCKEY CLUB IN EINDHOVEN Diederendirrix architecture & urban development has designed a striking pavilion for Oranje-Rood hockey club. The large canopy built from laminated wooden joists in a triangular grid, supported by a few pillars, is extraordinary. The structure extends from the outside inwards and creates a special interior with an unobstructed view of the pitches.

Oranje-Rood originated from a merger between the successful top-class Oranje-Zwart sports club (first division champions three years in a row from 2014 to 2016) and EMHC recreational sports club. This new start called for a new, modern clubhouse, which was festively opened in September 2016.

wedge-shaped area between the hockey pitches, the pavilion stands on a plinth consisting of an overgrown slope on one side and a stand with 1,600 seats on the other. Underneath, comfortable changing rooms and a physiotherapy room have been integrated to meet the requirements of top-class sports accommodation.

Splendid view of all hockey pitches The clubhouse was given a distinctive triangular shape to fit it carefully into the context. The architects rounded the corners to give the façade a certain softness, so that the building appears less harsh and detached. Located on a

Located on the raised level is the luxurious canteen, which offers a view of the club’s eight hockey pitches. The very large canopy keeps spectators dry while watching the matches outside. There is room for a business club on the pavilion level. sb 2/2018

Smart and sustainable building The smart façade has been given a wooden cladding – not a uniform flat finish, but with vertical ribs of lightgrey, preserved pine slats 132 mm apart, forming a uniform ribbed pattern across the façade. The vertical slats accentuate the rounded corners. Since the view of the building is almost always from an angle, the façades and the receding canopy have a tactility that makes the pavilion more inviting and gentler.

The building’s very light grey enhances its lightness and friendliness. Natural wood allowed to age would have created a mottled grey effect after a certain period, especially at the transitions between the canopy and sb 2/2018

façade. Hence the choice not to use hardwood, but modi­fied pine treated with a light grey stain as to retain its beauty in the long term. The façade builder mounted the boards and slats in prefabricated panels on the rear structure, with the fastening on the reverse of the panels so as to leave the rhythm of the ribs undisturbed by visible fasteners.

The interior is also dominated by concrete and wood, including the long bar. As the project’s client, the City of Eindhoven set high sustainability goals. The Energy Performance Coefficient is 0.3 thanks to the building’s triangular shape, the solar panels on the roof and the high insulation standards.

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READY FOR TAKE-OFF THE HEINI KLOPFER SKI FLYING HILL IN OBERSTDORF The modernisation of the 43-year-old flying hill by Renn Architekten has comprised the demolition and replacement of the judges’ tower, removal of the chairlift and construction of a new incline elevator, and the reorganisation of the infrastructure in the outrun area with the associated stadium and open grounds.

Location Oberstdorf, Germany Client/operator Sportstätten Oberstdorf Architects Renn Architekten Burgstraße 4-6 DE-87538 Fischen im Allgäu www.renn-architekten.com Author Renn Architekten Photos Eren Karaman Official opening June 2017 Construction costs EUR 11.8 Millions 42

The Heini Klopfer ski flying hill is Germany’s only ski flying hill and one of five facilities of comparable size worldwide. The thematic aim of the modernisation project was to stress flight. The top of the flying hill has therefore been given the abstract design of an eagle’s eyrie, while a red band traces the hill’s inrun. The static horizontal band at the top of the hill plunges into the sweeping curving geometry of the inrun and recalls an eagle launching into flight. The colour has been taken from Oberstdorf’s iconic corporate identity, which has been in existence for many years.

Close-to-slope flight curve The existing take-off table has been shortened to a length of 45 m. The new take-off table has been set 7.5 m back and 5 m higher. As a steel structure, it has been mounted on the existing pre-stressed concrete of the inrun tower. The rooms at the tower have been extended. The profile of the landing area slope has been

remodelled and adapted to the requirements of a close-to-slope flight curve. The outrun area has been enlarged and a stand has been built with standing room in the open grounds. For major events, this can be temporarily extended to the surrounding terrain. So that the overall facility can be used for tourism outside competition times, a new, fully accessible passenger incline elevator has been installed from the stadium up the hill to the entrance to the inrun tower.

Take-off substructure For the take-off substructure, the steel load-bearing structure takes the form of a bridge of pairs of V-shaped tubular steel supports, each with head- and baseplate elements. Above these is a girder grid of HEB sections fitted at the same height with steel studs to supplement the composite concrete slab. The girder grid has been curved to follow the geometry of the take-off substructure. The structure’s footprint measures 550 m². sb 2/2018

Take-off table and inrun curve The steel load-bearing structure for the newly built structure carrying the take-off table consists of in some cases pairs of V-shaped tubular steel supports with longitudinal girders resting on top. The trusses have been produced in a curved shape to match the geometry of the take-off table. As a continuation of the steel truss structure on the existing cantilevered box girder of reinforced aerated concrete, the substructure for the new inrun track, superstructures and extensions and of the continuous band sb 2/2018

following the curve of the inrun over its entire length takes the form of a steel structure.

Judges’ tower The steel load-bearing structure for the judges’ tower consists of a 3-dimensional truss of rectangular and square hollow sections. The load-bearing structure is composed essentially of a reclining truss with a total length of 31.5 m, a system width of 4 m and height of 3 m. The trusses serve as the access structure and accommodate functional spaces.

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PROJECT PREPARATION AS A FACTOR FOR SUCCESS IS COST-EFFECTIVE SPORTS FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FEASIBLE? Author

Master of Business and Engineering, Dipl.-Ing. Architect Immanuel Geis PROPROJEKT Planungsmanagement & Projektberatung GmbH, DE-Frankfurt am Main, www.proprojekt.de

Successful construction projects benefit from a deliberately implemented concept phase in which project goals are defined, risks are minimized, and informed strategic decisions are made. The project preparation outlined here gives an insight into the factors essential for the success of sports venue development.

Five phases of project preparation

Bigger, more expensive and more time-consuming – inevitably?

Large-scale projects such as stadiums and arenas are often initiated without a detailed preliminary design, without any cost considerations, or primarily for political reasons, although the legal requirements in the construction industry and European procurement law have become considerably more complex and restrictive in recent years.

To prevent such projects from repeatedly exceeding their time- and cost-frames, the relevant structural and operational challenges of modern, flexible and sustainable sports facilities should be identified and coordinated at an early stage. The five phases outlined here are intended as the best-possible preparation for the redevelopment of existing or development of new sports venues in order to make construction economic and efficient.

Project objectives: needs assessment and sport development strategy At the beginning of each construction project it is essential to carefully specify the goals. To determine the 44

quantity, quality and implementation conditions, an iterative communication process should be defined. This yields a detailed survey of demand for an evaluation of current and future trends and the identification of strategic targets. For sports clubs with several locations as well as for cities and municipalities, a long-term sports development strategy is highly recommended. When we consider that sport is highly important for a location and its economy and plays a major role in society, the issues of professionalisation, the relationship between the individual and organised sport, the future of mass and elite sport, and the associated functional and construction challenges need to be discussed and coordinated with their respective needs.

Risk management: test planning and site potential analysis To reduce project uncertainty, the surveyed demand should be converted into a planning study to verify the functional and structural specifications. For new construction projects, a site potential analysis should be carried out in parallel. On the basis of a general methodological approach – such as a weighted evaluation matrix sb 2/2018

Example of a weighted evaluation matrix as part of a site potential analysis

Profitability analysis: examples of expenditure and revenue

– general, spatial and structural criteria are discussed to yield a transparent recommendation for an optimal new construction site.

project’s realisation as a public-private partnership should also be assessed. In addition, funding or donors must be identified and contacted.

Cost and revenue potential: profitability analysis A project’s economic viability is crucial in addition to its technical feasibility. In a profitability analysis, the expenditure generated should be set against the anticipated revenue in order to identify surpluses or shortfalls. Complemented by risk surcharges due to the early project phase and estimated increases in the construction price up to the time of contract award, the results provide a first insight into the economic viability of a project and allow critical feedback with the project objectives previously defined.

Involved parties: tendering, implementing and operating model Project financing has a direct effect on the tendering, implementing and operating models. Publicly financed projects with a certain project volume generally need to be tendered in single-contract awards on a national or European level. However, in exceptional cases the award of all services to a so-called general contractor can also be considered. Compared to conventional single-contract awards, this option is associated with higher financial expense, as significant cost and deadline risks are transferred to the general contractor. On the other hand, it provides the client with a single contractual partner who is responsible for project coordination.

For public projects, an indirect profitability analysis is also recommended. Hence, all cash inflows and outflows triggered by the project can be compared, including measurable non-monetary effects that nevertheless have an effect on the project, such as its image, public awareness and its identity.

Models and funding: project financing As sports venues are usually publicly funded, specifications and restrictions of EU state aid law and European public procurement law apply in most projects.

The latter in particular has a direct effect on project financing. In addition to the possibility of financing and operating a project in the conventional way, the sb 2/2018

Cost-effective construction is possible!

With consistent consideration of the above-mentioned elements, it is possible to realise construction projects economically and on time. For the outlined concept phase, the involvement of a project manager is recommended for expert advice at an early stage.

Usually a period between six and twelve months is needed for project preparation – a wisely invested effort to order to stay on target with construction costs and deadlines.

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PPG INSTALLS CRASH BOLLARDS SECURITY STRATEGY FOR ALLIANZ ARENA IN MUNICH The standard of security required in the public realm is rapidly rising. This is especially true of high-profile football stadiums, such as the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Large volumes of spectators, worldwide media presence and also suitably high standards expected of structural security call for particularly effective, complete perimeter protection strategies.

Location Munich, Germany Author Kira Lichte Photos Perimeter Protection Germany GmbH Johann-Reineke-StraĂ&#x;e 6-10 DE-33154 Salzkotten sales@perimeterprotection.de www.perimeterprotection.de

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The Allianz Arena provides a total of 75,000 seats for Bundesliga matches. The outer protection of a stadium must be designed to ensure that the huge flows of vehicle and foot traffic can be reliably protected, controlled and monitored in and around the stadium. Among other things, this is to prevent stampeding, commotion and overcrowding and permit swift and trouble-free evacuation, e.g. in fires. But threats are changing. Increasingly aggressive terrorism

and vehicle-ramming attacks on crowds constitute serious, additional risk factors.

Perimeter Protection Germany GmbH, the German subsidiary of the global Perimeter Protection Group (PPG), was thus commissioned by the Allianz Arena in April 2017 to provide protection for the stadium’s perimeter. The aim was to effectively secure the north and south sides of the site against terrorist attacks with vehicles sb 2/2018

such as trucks. The west and east sides are protected from such attacks by a motorway and buildings. The whole project was to be completed by the end of July.

PPG has a good reputation on the strength of previous high-security projects, e.g. for the Jewish Community in the centre of Munich.

Together with well-known Munich engineers BPR Dr. Ing. Schäpertöns Consult GmbH & Co. KG, PPG implemented a solution consisting of a mix of 70 fixed and retractable M30 crash bollards manufactured by the company in Germany. The bollard systems certified to international standards PAS 68, ASTM and IWA 14-1 stop vehicles at different impact velocities, according to their classification. The Perimeter Protection Group supplies different retractable and fixed crash bollards to suit varying security requirements. Foot traffic is allowed to sb 2/2018

move freely while vehicle traffic is barred. Ready-to-install bollard units with separate control boxes allow quick and easy installation in all climate zones. They feature fast action and shallow foundations. Crash bollards offer reliable operation and are of course low on maintenance. When lowered, they can be easily driven over, conforming to bridge class SLW 60, without hindering service vehicle traffic. Nevertheless, they effectively bar access areas with longer access routes, even obstructing heavy goods vehicles such as trucks, by extending out of the ground in seconds in emergencies.

Alfons Trapp, PPG Sales Bavaria, sums up: “Thanks to the professional cooperation of everyone involved, the project was completed smoothly and on time. The implemented solution is not only secure, but also visually emphasises the aesthetic of this architectural masterpiece.”

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WHAT TO DO AGAINST VANDALISM ON THE PERIMETER OF THE STADIUM? PATENTED SOLUTIONS FOR CARD READER DEVICES Author and Photos

Karl Gotschlich Maschinenbau Gesellschaft m.b.H., Feistlgasse 6, AT-1210 Vienna, www.gotschlich.at

Stadium operators are faced with the problems of damage caused by vandalism. Even card readers are being increasingly targeted by vandals. The Austrian company Gotschlich has developed solutions for this.

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The stadium itself is effectively sealed off after a game with structural measures. Perimeter fencing prevents illegal entry. Surveillance cameras are usually concentrated on the building envelope. In the best-case scenario, there is also a continuous online link to a security service during match-free weekdays and in the off-season. The area is also additionally secured with intelligent fences or pressure-sensitive sensors in the surrounding lawn or gravel bed.

The turnstiles set up for checks of persons provide basic protection. The turnstiles with their solid design usually survive even the fiercest of attacks unscathed. However, this is a different story for the card reader, which is often installed with poor protection. Nevertheless, larger stadiums shy away from the time-consuming task of removing all readers at the end of a game and storing them at a secure location. Moreover, many models cannot be easily unplugged.

Today’s electronic security systems from well-known manu­facturers operate reliably. However, even when surveillance services respond immediately to an alarm, it is still rarely possible to prevent intruders, usually masked, from causing considerable damage.

For high-quality electronic equipment, the damage caused by a large-scale case of vandalism can quickly add up to several tens of thousands of euros. Furthermore, a complex access control system that has been severely damaged cannot easily be repaired in just a few days. sb 2/2018

The Austrian stadium expert Gotschlich has patented various innovative systems for preventing damage and disruption: Card readers are mounted to the front of turnstiles in cut-outs so that they can easily be retracted into the interior of the robust box once the ticket reading process is concluded; there they can be closed off behind a solid stainless-steel cover acting as a kind of safe for card readers. This process only takes a few seconds and can be cranked manually or, at the touch of a button, electrically. The reader is returned to its operating position in the same way before the next game.

The door of this quasi-safe in the turnstile panel can be opened by security personnel. Switches and displays present information on the authorization or rejection of each ticket currently being checked. Admission can be stopped immediately and the drive of the turnstile bars switched to “outward rotation.� The ticket inspector can contact a supervisor via an intercom module.

Using the same principle, the important switching and information modules on the rear of the turnstile, i.e. in the interior of the stadium, can also be protected.

These security systems have been in successful use for many years in numerous stadiums of top league clubs in Italy, Switzerland, Russia and Poland.

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Once the game is over, the entire box folds back into the interior of the turnstile and the protected front side is locked additionally behind the solid stainless steel cover.

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Location Düsseldorf, Germany Client/operator Winterwelt GmbH & Co KG Stockumer Kirchstraße 7 DE-40474 Düsseldorf www.deg-winterwelt.de Design and supply of ice rink equipment Ice-World Ice-Business GmbH Moortwiete 2N DE-25479 Ellerau www.iceworld-icebusiness.de Authors Robert Buchner Peter Gallin Photos Ice-World Ice-Business GmbH DEG-Winterwelt AG 2017/2018 Hässelbarth und Freunde GmbH Photographer: Frank Tusch Official opening 11/2017

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GIGANTIC “DEG-WINTERWELT” (WINTER WORLD) IN DÜSSELDORF In the 2017/2018 season, the ‘DEG-Winterwelt’ was staged for the first time at Düsseldorf’s Corneliusplatz. In terms of size and design, it is probably the most impressive new mobile ice rink recently installed in a German city centre. This multifunctional ice rink with its breath-taking design takes the fun of ice skating to a new level.

The challenge of integrating the ice rink into the listed architecture of the square and integrating the historic fountain has been brilliantly mastered, the operator claims.

The 1,700 m² facility was served by three separate refrigeration circuits and three cooling units. For ice maintenance a WM Compact resurfacer with a heated garage was used. For the technology of the ice rink, the customer opted for the folding aluminium piping from Ice-World.

Ice skating “après-ski” in Düsseldorf Comparing it with the rinks in New York, a Düsseldorf newspaper concluded that the “DEG-Winterwelt” outshines the ice rinks in Central Park and at the Rockefeller Center.

Ice-World Ice-Business achieved this with two large ice rinks connected by an ice rink around the iconic fountain at Corneliusplatz. The “DEG-Winterwelt” in Düsseldorf‘s Königsallee was open for 70 days and also offered space for curling in addition to the large areas for ice skating. The strategy, which also incorporated sb 2/2018

the historic façades of Corneliusplatz, included an alpine chalet with space for around 160 guests, a refreshments stand for snacks and beverages and a big screen showing promotional commercials and live shots of the action on the rink.

Figure skating was performed by clubs from Düsseldorf and the surrounding region. There were theme parties like fancy-dress skating during Carnival and dancing to traditional German music in the big alpine chalet. German-style curling took place every evening.

Top ice hockey league club lends its name The “DEG-Winterwelt” is named after the popular local ice hockey club “Düsseldorf Eislauf-Gemeinschaft” (DEG), which plays in Germany’s top league. In view of the size and location of the planned project, the club had no hesitation in joining the project and lending its name.

Groups such as companies celebrating their Christmas parties enjoyed playing on four separate rinks alongside the main rink.

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In spite of the bad weather, visitor attendance levels were much better than those expected by the operator. The event will therefore probably be repeated over the next ten years. In the operator’s view, visitors will continue to enjoy this truly unique event in Königsallee, Germany’s famous up-market shopping street in the heart of Düsseldorf.

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DEMOUNTABLE AND SUSTAINABLE

ALVEOSPORT IS BACK IN PRODUCTION

A temporary sports hall disassembled after two years of use and rebuilt in exactly the same design and dimensions in another municipality – only 13 kilometers away. It is a situation that occurred in the Lorentzweiler and Strassen municipalities in Luxembourg. A textbook example of a demount­ a­ble and circular building by the temporary buildings specialist Neptunus. Just like in Lorentzweiler, the existing sports hall in Strassen required thorough renovation. Because this renovation would take at least 18 months, the municipality of Strassen was looking for temporary accommodation. In their search for a suitable solution, a delegation from Strassen visited the temporary sports hall in the neighboring municipality and was immediately charmed by the demountable sports halls that Neptunus had built there.

Sekisui Alveo, European manufacturer of high-quality poly­ meric foams, has resumed deliveries of Alveosport, their high-performance underlay for artificial turf. After recovering from a factory fire in late 2016, the company is now delivering its highly regarded shock pad once again.

It was fortunate that the end of the rental period was in sight in Lorentzweiler, which also meant a great opportunity for the municipality of Strassen. The temporary sports hall is completely demountable and can therefore be moved – like a sort of LEGO system – to a new location. That is exactly what happened. All materials were transported from one municipality to another and rebuilt. Even the building plan could be reused. All installations such as heating, fire alarms, ventilation and lighting were also reused, as well as the sports floor and sports equipment such as turn racks, basketball hoops and scoreboard. Sustainable reuse at its best and a cost-effective solution for the municipality.

The factory has now been rebuilt, the damaged machinery replaced, and commissioning successfully conducted. At the heart of the Alveosport production process is a very special machine built exclusively for Sekisui Alveo. This machine represents unique technology – there is none other like it available anywhere in the world. It cuts with precision the patented groove pattern into the foam rolls.

Alveosport excels in terms of installation, technical performance and environmental impact. Installing the shock pad is fast and easy. It can be done in one day under almost any weather conditions and requires neither special machinery nor skilled personnel. Sports performance is optimised. The shock pad provides excellent shock absorption, energy restitution and ball rebound uniformly across the entire pitch.

The cushioning significantly reduces the risk of injuries. And in terms of environmental performance, Alveosport releases no harmful chemicals or gases known to pollute the soil, water, or air – and at the end of a long service life of the artificial grass component, the Alveosport shock pad can be reused.

This sports hall of the ‘Flexolution’ type complies with the latest energy and environmental standards. The adapted wall panels ensure optimal acoustics in the hall.

Considering maintenance, replacement cost and service life, an artificial turf pitch with good, strong fibres and with a shock pad turns out to be the best long-term investment. Alveosport shock pad can be reused when a pitch is renovated.

Neptunus B.V. www.neptunus.co.uk

Sekisui Alveo AG www.SekisuiAlveo.com

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LABOSPORT ACQUIRES NZSTI

LUZHNIKI STADIUM IN MOSKAU

Labosport, a leader in sports surface testing, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI), the leading turf consultancy in New Zealand. NZSTI serves three main markets, namely research & consultancy, professional training and testing services. The company headquartered in Auckland has 14 staff in five locations.

Around the globe people are looking forward with anticipation to the football World Cup in Russia. Kick-off is on 14 June 2018 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. With a seating capacity of around 81,000, it is one of Europe‘s largest arenas.

Originally established as a research institute in 1949, NZSTI has grown to be recognised as the No. 1 sports turf consultancy in New Zealand, providing testing and construction advice to a wide array of councils and sports associations.

The company stands apart by being the principal private training establishment accredited under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework for the delivery of professional training in sports turf operations management.

NZSTI is affording Labosport access to the New Zealand market, enabling it to considerably reinforce the Group’s position in Asia and Pacific. With its world-class turf expertise, NZSTI is improving Labosport’s ability to serve its core markets, from bottom-of-the-range sports pitches to iconic stadia.

Aurélien Le Blan, Labosport CEO: “We are extremely pleased to welcome NZSTI to Labosport. This investment provides the Group with a unique opportunity to expand its growing expertise in natural turf and its footprint in Asia.

The institute has unparalleled experience and an unmatched reputation for scientific excellence. We look forward to further developing its service offering for the benefit of its customers and key business partners.”

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For HAURATON, the World Cup started here four years ago: The Baden-based drainage technology firm was involved in the full-scale modernisation of the magnificent stadium and has done an excellent job of preparing the drainage systems for the games of the future. The company’s Service Channel range puts in a stellar performance on the pitch and allows cables and wires to be laid extremely quickly and in various configurations.

The entire reconstruction of the drainage system was personally overseen, from the sketches and specifications to the selection of the appropriate SPORTFIX product range with channels, sand traps, soft kerbs, ditches and water jump kits, right through to delivery and expert, timely installation in various zones of the huge sports complex.

In strict compliance with all guidelines and quality requirements, around 400 metres of SPORTFIX channels, 450 metres of RECYFIX PRO 100 and 415 metres of FASERFIX SUPER were fitted. The Service Channels offer flexible ways to quickly gain approval for structural changes to sports facilities, industrial plants and exhibition halls. Designers are thus using more secure systems that can be adapted to new situations in no time. These systems use non-flammable channels made of fibre-reinforced concrete.

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COMPANY INDEX FOLLOWING SERVICES AQUATIC CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT

DISPLAY AND SIGNAGE SYSTEMS

Anti Wave....................... 56 Benz............................... 56 Berndorf......................... 56 Bright Buildings................57 Eurotramp....................... 58 hsb..................................59 Kernig..............................59

ENGO............................. 58 Signgrass........................ 62

ARTIFICIAL TURF Kutter..............................59 Labosport....................... 60 POLYTAN.........................61 Porplastic.........................61 Signgrass........................ 62 Stargum.......................... 62 STRABAG........................ 62 Trofil............................... 62

CEILINGS, WINDOWS, WALLS Bright Buildings................57 CCSC...............................57 ISP...................................59 IST...................................59 Nagelstutz und Eichler..... 60 Vector Foiltec.................. 62

CHANGING UNITS, CLOTHES LOCKERS Benz............................... 56 eccos pro.........................57 Neptunus........................ 60 Spieth............................. 62 Universal Sport............... 62 Züko............................... 63

DRAINAGE, ATHLETIC TRACK BORDERS ACO............................... 56 ANRIN............................ 56 Hauraton........................ 58 Labarre............................59

ELASTIC LAYERS, PROTECTING SURFACES BSW................................57 KRAIBURG.......................59 Kutter..............................59 Melos............................. 60 Polytan............................61 Porplastic.........................61 Schmitz Foam..................61 Sekisui Alveo................... 62 Spieth............................. 62 Stargum.......................... 62 Trofil............................... 62

GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT

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ASB................................ 56 Benz............................... 56 BFGW..............................57 Eiden & Wagner...............57 Eurotramp....................... 58 Gütegemeinschaft........... 58 Spieth............................. 62 Weinberger..................... 63

ASB................................ 56 BSW................................57 Conica.............................57 Descol..............................57 Gerflor............................ 58 Hamberger..................... 58 Herculan......................... 58 ISP...................................59 IST...................................59 KRAIBURG.......................59 Labosport....................... 60 Polytan............................61 Porplastic.........................61 Sekisui Alveo................... 62 Stargum.......................... 62 Trofil............................... 62 Weinberger..................... 63

IRRIGATION

HYBRID TURF

LIGHTING

EuroSportsTurf................ 58

heiler...............................59 INTERGREEN....................59 Kutter..............................59 OSRAM........................... 60 STRABAG........................ 62 Vector Foiltec.................. 62

ICE RESURFACERS ENGO............................. 58 Ice-World Ice-Business.....59 WM GmbH..................... 63 Züko............................... 63

MOBILE FLOORINGS, COVER SYSTEMS BSW................................57 ENGO............................. 58 Gerflor............................ 58 Hamberger......................59 Holz-Speckmann..............59 Ice-World Ice-Business.....59 Spieth............................. 62 Trofil............................... 62 Universal Sport............... 62

INDOOR SPORTS FLOORING

BSW................................57 KRAIBURG.......................59 Kutter..............................59 Labarre............................59 Novoter.......................... 60 Signgrass........................ 62

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE heiler.............................. 58 Hörger.............................59 INTERGREEN....................59 Kutter .............................59 Labarre............................59 POLYTAN.........................61 Porplastic.........................61 SMG............................... 62 STRABAG........................ 62 Trofil............................... 62

INDOOR EQUIPMENT

MULTI-SPORTS COURTS DSGN concepts................57 Eiden & Wagner...............57 Herculan......................... 58 Labosport....................... 60 Playparc...........................61 Sekisui Alveo................... 62 Signgrass........................ 62 SMC2............................. 62 Stargum.......................... 62

NATURAL TURF heiler.............................. 58 INTERGREEN....................59 Kutter..............................59 Labosport....................... 60 Signgrass........................ 62 STRABAG........................ 62

heiler.............................. 58 INTERGREEN....................59 Kutter..............................59 PERROT........................... 60 STRABAG........................ 62

ICE SPORTS EQUIPMENT AST................................ 56 ENGO............................. 58 GfKK.............................. 58 Ice-World Ice-Business.....59 Universal Sport............... 62 Züko............................... 63 sb 2/2018

OUTDOOR SPORTS FLOORING

REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, ICE RINKS

SPORTS GROUND CONSTRUCTION

TEMPORARY, LIGHT­ WEIGHT STRUCT­URES

AST................................ 56 BSW................................57 Conica.............................57 Hamberger..................... 58 Herculan......................... 58 IST...................................59 KRAIBURG.......................59 Kutter..............................59 Labosport....................... 60 Melos............................. 60 Polytan............................61 Porplastic.........................61 Schmitz Foam..................61 Sekisui Alveo................... 62 Signgrass........................ 62 Stargum.......................... 62 Trofil............................... 62 Weinberger..................... 63

AST................................ 56 ENGO............................. 58 GfKK.............................. 58 Ice-World Ice-Business.....59 Novoter.......................... 60 Züko............................... 63

ACO............................... 56 ANRIN............................ 56 CCSC...............................57 EuroSportsTurf................ 58 Hauraton.........................59 heiler.............................. 58 INTERGREEN................... 58 ISP...................................59 IST...................................59 Kernig..............................59 Kutter..............................59 Labarre............................59 Melos............................. 60 Novoter.......................... 60 Polytan............................61 Porplastic.........................61 Schmitz Foam..................61 Signgrass........................ 62 SMC2............................. 62 SMG............................... 62 STRABAG........................ 62

Neptunus........................ 60 PM Engineering................61 SMC2............................. 62 Vector Foiltec.................. 62

PERIMETER BOARDS, NETTING AST................................ 56 ENGO............................. 58 Universal Sport............... 62

PLANNING AND DESIGN ArenaProjekt................... 56 Bright Buildings................57 Brinkmann + Deppen.......57 Calles - De Brabant..........57 DSGN concepts................57 geo3............................... 58 Kernig..............................59 M3 Architectes............... 60 Pätzold + Snowadsky...... 60 RAUMKUNST...................61 STRABAG........................ 62

POOL CONSTRUCTION, CERAMICS Agrob Buchtal................. 56

POOL CONSTRUCTION, STAINLESS STEEL Berndorf......................... 56 hsb..................................59 Zeller.............................. 63

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ROOFING SYSTEMS PM Engineering................61 SMC2............................. 62 Vector Foiltec.................. 62 waagner biro.................. 63

SANITARY, HEATING, AIR CONDITION­ING, ENERGY RECOVERY GfKK.............................. 58 Kernig..............................59 Novoter.......................... 60 SEW................................ 62

SECURITY SYSTEMS, FENCING Benz............................... 56 INTERGREEN....................59

SPORTS AND PLAY EQUIPMENT, SPORTS GOODS Anti Wave....................... 56 Benz............................... 56 CCSC...............................57 Eiden & Wagner...............57 Eurotramp....................... 58 Gütegemeinschaft........... 58 INTERGREEN....................59 Playparc...........................61 Spieth............................. 62 STRABAG........................ 62 Universal Sport............... 62

TESTING, QUALITY ASSURANCE BFGW..............................57 DSGN concepts................57 Gütegemeinschaft........... 58 ISP...................................59 IST...................................59 Labosport....................... 60

TICKETING, ACCESS SYSTEMS eccos pro.........................57

TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION SPORTS GROUND EQUIPMENT...................

ANRIN............................ 56 Benz............................... 56 Eiden & Wagner...............57 Gütegemeinschaft........... 58 INTERGREEN....................59 Novoter.......................... 60 Polytan............................61 Porplastic.........................61 Signgrass........................ 62 SMG............................... 62 STRABAG........................ 62 Universal Sport............... 62

hsb..................................59 Neptunus........................ 60 Nüssli.............................. 60 Pellikaan......................... 60 Vector Foiltec.................. 62

SPORTS HALL DIVIDERS. waagner biro.................. 63

STANDS, SEATING ENGO............................. 58 INTERGREEN....................59 Nüssli.............................. 60 waagner biro.................. 63 Weinberger..................... 63

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COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z In the Professionals & Profiles section, members of the IAKS can publish news on a half-page in three issues per year. In addition, they also appear with their logo and contact details in the address list and directory of trades in each issue. At the

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ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 320 24755 Rendsburg, Germany Phone +49(0)4331 354600 info@aco-online.de www.aco.com

ACO SPORT® includes drainage systems and components for sport, play and leisure facilities.

They ensure that water is rapidly drained so that the sporting facilities can be used throughout the year safely and securely.

AGROB BUCHTAL Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH Buchtal 1 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany Phone +49(0)9435 3910 agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de

Deutsche Steinzeug Group is focused on its core competences in the business field of ceramic covering materials (wall and floor tiles, swimming baths and facades). Their products, which are predominantly manufactured at locations in Germany, make them distinct from their competitors. They have a comprehensive range as well as a depth of expertise in various project areas together with a targeted consultancy service.

ANRIN GmbH Siemensstraße 1 59609 Anröchte, Germany Phone +49(0)2947 97810 info@anrin.com www.anrin.com

ANRIN – a company from Germany, addresses the subject of drainage techniques innovatively and competently. Millions of manufactured and laid ANRIN drainage channels bear testimony of the experience on which specifi ers, dealers and contractors can rely. Repeatedly new, creative developments and improvements to the channel systems and gratings as well as in the interlocking and jointing techniques underscore the company‘s know-how in drainage technology.

Anti Wave International Pty Ltd 65 12th Ave, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4067 Phone +61 4 12 172 636 anti@anti.to www.anti.to

Anti Wave is dedicated to the design, innovation and production of the world’s finest performance swimming, water polo, leisure, pool deck and pool programming equipment. Anti Wave swimming racing lanes were first patented in 1975 and used in the World Swimming Championship in the same year. Since then Anti Wave products have continued to set the standard around the world for product quality and design and innovation. The Anti Wave MAXI Racing lane has been installed in most top aquatic centres around the world including FINA World Cup and Olympic Games.

ArenaProjekt i Sverige AB Box 300 14 200 61 Limhamn, Sweden Phone +46(0)40 6271380 info@arenaprojekt.com www.arenaprojekt.com

ArenaProjekt create the necessary conditions for the planning and construction of the arena or stadium by providing services like programming, feasibility studies, concept design, preliminary design, cost estimations, event customisation and quality insurance, ArenaProjekt are then involved throughout the feasibility study and design process, providing assistance to meet with all clients and stakeholders’ requirements, ensuring correct logistics, proper planning and the right technical requirements. All this in order to create the most well-planned and cost-effective arena possible.

ASB GlassFloor Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH Fabrikstraße 14 83371 Stein, Germany Phone +49(0)8621 987410 info@asbglassfloor.com www.asbglassfloor.com

ASB is renowned for its ongoing global successful supply and install of high quality squash courts, also available in glass. The ASB GlassFloor is the next big thing to come from ASB. This floor offers the unique ability of individual marking lines for every sport via LED marking lines, full screen advertising and is available in any color. The ASB GlassFloor is a high performance sports floor with a life expectancy of 70 years, a truly revolutionary and elegant floor for event and multi purpose sport halls.

ASPG Germany GmbH Fährstraße 36 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany Phone +49(0)211 30329720 info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de

Artificial turf, indoor sports floorings, mobile floorings, cover systems

AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH Lechhalde 1 1/2 87629 Füssen, Germany Phone +49(0)8362 909190 hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at

AST Eis- & Solartechnik GmbH is a company of the group “Elektrizitätswerke Reutte AG” (Electric company) with headquarters in Reutte/Tyrol and since 1986 supplies communities, cities, event organizations, public swimming pools as well as customers from various other branches with solar units and ice rinks.

Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG Postfach 220 71350 Winnenden, Germany Phone +49(0)7195 69050 info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de

BENZ manufactures high-quality sports equipment in Winnenden, Swabia, and backs up these innovative products with an outstanding selection of aftermarket items. The company’s philosophy, which is also the aspiration of its employees, is “Quality is our discipline”. Putting this into practice in its daily work and all coming projects is a challenge that BENZ is happy to accept.

BERNDORF Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH Leobersdorfer Strasse 26 2560 Berndorf, Austria Phone +43(0)2672 836400 office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com

Berndorf Bäderbau has been a leading manufacturer of stainless steel swimming pools since 1960. Berndorf Bäderbau has built over 6.500 swimming pools throughout Europe in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Thanks to its outstanding technical and optical characteristics, stainless steel is the ideal material for constructing commercial and municipal swimming pools.

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BFGW Bundesfachgruppe Wartung – Sicherheit für Sport- und Spielgeräte e.V. Waldstraße 9 Since its founding in 1984, the BFGW has been an association devoted entirely to safety in 51145 Köln, Germany the operation of sports, play and leisure facilities. Its work is based on the specifications of the Phone +49(0)2203 301001 relevant DIN/EN standards, the guidelines of the GUV accident insurance institutions, and the info@bfgw.de German Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG). www.bfgw.de Bright Buildings designs and builds transparent, dynamic buildings with retractable and lockable roofs and façade frontages for clients in the leisure, retail and sports industries. The specialist in tailor-made building and space solutions for indoor and outdoor activities on a single site maximises the positive impact of daylight. After over 3,000 transparent structures, the skills of the family business are now in the hands of the fifth generation. Bright Buildings B.V. designs, produces and builds worldwide within the agreed deadline and budget.

Bright Buildings B.V. Sourethweg 17 6422 PC Heerlen, Netherland Phone +31(0)45 5470856 i.grimbergen@brightbuildings.eu www.brightbuildings.eu

Since 1991, Brinkmann + Deppen, an engineering office for sports and outdoor facilities in Sassenberg, has been a byword for top-level expertise in all areas of sports facility and stadium construction, building construction, and the design of parks and open spaces. We are the ideal contact throughout Germany and across Europe for design and project management in the fields of sports facility and stadium construction, parks and open spaces, building construction and expert opinions.

Brinkmann + Deppen Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten Lappenbrink 35 48336 Sassenberg, Germany Phone +49(0)2583 2172 info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de

BSW is one of the leading suppliers of products made of polyurethane-bound rubber granulate.

Using their material Regupol®, BSW produces numerous elastic, protective and absorbing products for a variety of applications. The BSW product range focuses on the production of elastic sports floorings, insulation products and foams. BSW produces the world famous judo mats, BSW Tatami, other sports mats and customised moulded parts in compound foams.

BSW Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk GmbH Am Hilgenacker 24 57301 Bad Berleburg, Germany Phone +49(0)2751 8030 info@berleburger.com www.berleburger.com

Calles De Brabant delivers the quality and service that you expect. Customers’ changing requirements have stimulated the company’s on-going development. By working together with Calles De Brabant, you benefit from the industry’s latest services, technologies and breakthroughs.

Calles - De Brabant Landschaftsarchitekten Friedhofsweg 21 50259 Pulheim-Brauweiler, Germany Phone +49(0)2234 433220 mail@cdeb.de www.cdeb.de

Chongqing Geckoking Sports Science and Technology Co., Ltd., is a holding subsidiary of Chongqing China Sports Construction and Engineering Co., Ltd. (CCSC). It is a professional enterprise, dealing with the manufacturing, supplying, and construction of climbing facilities, and marketing. The company specializes in over 300 various climbing venues and climbing competition walls at home and abroad. Since the installation of its first climbing wall in 1999, the company has been contracted to build and supply it’s panels, holds and expertise to some 15 countries and areas.

CCSC Chongqing China Sports Construction Engineering Co.,Ltd Huayan Climbing Park, No 28 Hualong Avenue, Jiulongpo District 400052 Chongqing, China Phone +86(0)23 63870882 www.geckokingclimbing.com

Conica AG from Schaffhausen in Switzerland is a global market leader for the construction of synthetic sports surfaces in all climatic conditions. Every year, more than 250 tracks are installed worldwide onto a surface of two square kilometers. CONIPUR and CONICA sports surfaces are highly regarded throughout the world. The innovative product portfolio includes intelligent system solutions for running tracks, multipurpose facilities, sports halls and indoor athletic facilities.

Conica AG Industriestraße 26 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland Phone +41(0)52 644 36 00 info@conica.com www.conica.com

DSGN CONCEPTS conceptualises and designs urban movement space. They understand public space as a stage for the creation of new lifestyle- and motion cultures. Their claim is it to develop unique sites with a maximum of function in addition to an individual design. Because of their long lasting connection to the skateboard culture and parkour scene they have an insight regarding the users’ needs, and know how to translate these into a design from materiality to different shapes.

DSGN CONCEPTS UG Hansaring 17 48155 Münster, Germany Phone +49 251 961915-73 info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de

eccos pro are the experts for integrated admission and payment systems in hotel and recreational facilities. eccos pro develops networked system solutions from hardware and software.

As a full-service provider, eccos pro offers complete solutions from one source, ranging from financing and implementation consultation through to after sales support.

eccos pro gmbh Nevigeser Str. 100 42553 Velbert, Germany Phone +49(0)2051 2086200 info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com

TURNBAR®, the brand for high-grade sports and leisure equipment made of metal, is a product of Eiden & Wagner Metallbau GmbH. It is an example of our skills in design, planning and execution.

Eiden & Wagner Metallbau GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 4 54634 Bitburg, Germany Phone +49(0)6561 947 080 metallbau@eiden-wagner.de www.eiden-wagner.de

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ENGO GmbH Srl Handwerkerzone Nr. 7 39030 Terenten (BZ), Italy Phone +39(0)472 546157 info@engo.it www.engo.it

ENGO produces for more than 30 years boards for various types of sports plants: from lightstructured boards for inline and public skating to professional boards for ice hockey in fibreglass. ENGO also has been designing and producing ice-preparation machines (ice resurfacer) for rinks of any size and use for more than 30 years, and for over 20 years electrical ice-preparation machines.

EuroSportsTurf GmbH Leibnizstr. 12-14 89231 Neu-Ulm, Deutschland Phone +49(0)731 1411 6555 info@eurosportsturf.com www.eurosportsturf.com

As the market leader for reinforced pitch systems, EuroSportsTurf offers a unique full-service concept for the highest demands on pitches in professional sports. From extensive professional sports ground construction, through research and development of new systems to sustainable support. As a long-term partner of its customers in professional sports worldwide, the company takes on their problems and develops individual processes and solutions to achieve the best pitches 365 days a year!

Eurotramp - Kurt Hack GmbH Postfach 1146 Zeller Straße 17/1 73235 Weilheim / Teck, Germany Phone +49(0)7023 94950 eurotramp@eurotramp.com www.eurotramp.com

Eurotramp is a worldwide leading company specialized on building trampolines with more than 50 years of experience. We produce high quality products for professional competitions as well as leisure time and outdoor products. Our high quality standard as well as the ambition to innovation, best possible customer relationship and excellent reliability are mirroring in every single Eurotramp trampoline. Not for nothing top athletes all over the world do trust in our trampolines and our service every single day.

geo3 GmbH Uedemer Straße 196 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany Phone +49(0)2823 419910 kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de

Since its founding in July 2000, the company has been specialising in the design and construction of outdoor sports facilities. This can involve the modernisation of natural or artificial turf, cinder or synthetic playing surfaces, the conversion of cinder pitches into artificial turf (for which there has been growing demand in recent years), or the design of new sports facilities.

All the required work for each location and task is performed from a single source.

Gerflor Mipolam GmbH Postfach 14 65 53824 Troisdorf, Germany Phone +49(0)2241 25300 gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de

Gerflor is recognized as a specialist and a world leader in resilient flooring solutions. Taraflex® Sports Flooring are designed for safety and comfort. Their multi-layered construction includes 100% pure vinyl, a reinforced fiberglass grid and closed-cell foam backing to provide shock absorption, help fight fatigue, deliver consistent ball bounce, and protect against skin burns.

GfKK – Gesellschaft für KältetechnikKlimatechnik mbH Dieselstraße 7 50859 Köln, Germany Phone +49(0)2234 40060 info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de

GfKK is a plant construction, distribution and service specialist in industrial refrigeration, process refrigeration, refrigeration/air conditioning and ice sports refrigeration. Numerous ice sports facilities bear the company’s signature.

Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte Adenauerallee 134 53113 Bonn, Germany Phone +49(0)228 926593-25 info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de

The sports equipment quality association “Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte e.V.” brings together eight experienced sports equipment manufacturers. The association thus stands for assured and certified quality in the inspection, maintenance and construction of sports equipment. This quality guarantees safety – for users as well as for sports hall operators.

Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG Rohrdorfer Str. 133 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany Phone +49(0)8031 7000 info@hamberger.de www.hamberger.de

With the floor covering brand name “HARO”, Hamberger Industriewerke GmbH in Stephanskirchen near Rosenheim has grown to become the German market leader for parquet. Under the brand name HARO SPORTS, portable and fixedinstalled elastic coating sports floors have been produced at the company’s Sports Floor Division since 1958. HARO SPORTS Flooring give decision-makers and investors the opportunity to receive comprehensive advice on the best flooring solution for sports and multi-purpose halls, from a team of experienced experts.

Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG Werkstraße 13 76437 Rastatt, Germany Phone +49(0)7222 9580 info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com

The history of HAURATON is a history of innovations. Since the development of the first drainage channels in 1958 HAURATON products set the benchmark worldwide. HAURATON offers a special range of products for stadiums and sports grounds, which are designed especially for the demands of sports facilities. The channels made from recycled plastic are constructed so as to prevent the sportspersons from injuring themselves. The products conform of course to all international standards at the same time.

heiler GmbH & Co. KG Bokelstraße 1 33649 Bielefeld, Germany Phone +49(0)521 947150 info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de

heiler engages in professional sports ground construction and has acquired a list of big-name clubs as references for its services. heiler specialises not only in the construction of new sports grounds, but also in the conversion of existing cinder playing surfaces.

Herculan BV Energieweg 6 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherland Phone +31 (0) 183 35 47 00 info@herculan.com www.herculan.com

For 25 years Herculan B.V. are developing, manufacturing and supplying seamless polyurethane sports and recreational surfacing products and systems. The systems include indoor sports floors, athletics tracks, multipurpose play- and sports areas, tennis courts and children’s playgrounds. Herculan BV provides an impressive wide range of high-quality polyurethane sports flooring systems. Worldwide renowned for durability, comfort, safety and performance! The Herculan sports surfaces are eco-friendly, seamless and meet all the latest European Standards. sb 2/2018

Over 135 years of experience in timber stand behind Holz-Speckmann, the manufacturer of the mobile SPEED-LOCK floors. The highly productive timber wholesale forms the basis for the development and production of innovative products. Holz-Speckmann produces SPEED-LOCK floors with state-of-the-art CNC machines. The permanent quality control ensures highest precision and durability of the floors.

Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG Weststraße 15 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany Phone +49(0)5201 189215 info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com

HÖRGER builds and sells cleaning machines for sports facilities and particularly special-purpose cleaning machines for synthetic running tracks, artificial turf surfaces and paved surfaces.

Hörger Maschinen e.K. Langenstraße 2 21781 Cadenberge, Germany Phone +49(0)4777 931373 info@hoerger-maschinen.de www.hoerger-maschinen.eu

The enterprise group of HINKE Schwimmbad Österreich/Germany constructs highly modern swimming pools made of stainless steel. hsb is one of the leading swimming pools construction companies in Europe. Municipal swimming pools in all parts of Europe prove our efficiency and bear witness to the proverbial hsb-quality.

hsb austria gmbh Dr. Scheiber-Straße 28 4870 Vöcklamarkt, Austria Phone +43(0)7682 2831 office@hsb.eu www.hsb.eu

We rent and sell mobile ice rinks including the necessary equipment and complete technical implementation. It does not matter whether you want a gala ice rink in the premium segment, a city skating rink, a professional ice hockey rink or a whole fun ice park. We deliver!

We can also summer! From the inventors of the energy saving mobile aluminum ice rink there is now also a mobile water game with jets for inner cities during the summer time: The PlayFountain®

Ice-World Ice-Business GmbH Moortwiete 2N 25479 Ellerau, Germany Phone +49(0)941 4644880 r.buchner@iceworld-icebusiness.de www.iceworld-icebusiness.de

INTERGREEN AG has been building sports facilities of all sizes for over 40 years. Small, regional and large, internationally active clubs appreciate our skills and experience and the quality of our work. INTERGREEN AG has developed machines, processes and systems that pursue a single goal: that of building high-quality sports facilities that are reasonably priced.

Geschäftsstelle INTERGREEN AG c/o Science to Business GmbH Hochschule Osnabrück Gebäude ED Raum 0104, Emsweg 3 49090 Osnabrück, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de

The ISP GmbH is operating a laboratory, in which material testing of synthetic sports surfarces, artificial turf systems, impact absorbing wall coverings and sports hall floor systems is performed. ISP`s laboratory is accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17025. The ISP expertise also includes the certification testing of all kind of synthetic sports floor systems for indoor and outdoor use, key stage inspections of installation works, assessment of existing sports facilities, and quality monitoring of building materials.

ISP GmbH Südstraße 1A 49196 Bad Laer, Germany Phone +49(0)5424 8097891 info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com

IST Leipzig is a German test Lab for tests of sports flooring systems accredited according to EN ISO 17025. The scope of the lab ranges from tests of indoor sports floors, artificial turf systems and synthetic surfaces up to test of playground surfaces. Padded walls and safety against ball throwing are tested as well. Tests are performed both as lab-test and as field-test in the builtin final state: lab-tests for testing systems or components, field-tests for the installation quality.

IST – Institut für Sportbodentechnik Equipagenweg 25 04416 Markkleeberg, Germany Phone +49(0)341/354 29 53 mario-kunze@gmx.net www.sportboden-leipzig.de

Construction Project Management is the core business of our company. For us, project management is the objectives of our clients, economically and efficiently. Our mission is to realize short construction, sustainable building quality within budget We specialize in real estate in the sports and leisure center area.

Andreas Kernig Building Consultant Albersloher Weg 10 48155 Münster, Germany Phone +49(0)251 23948850 info@andreaskernig.de www.andreaskernig.de

KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG is an independent enterprise in the KRAIBURG Holding. SPORTEC® rubber flooring products and elastic layers from KRAIBURG Relastec are proven products refined by continuous further development. A wide range of users - including system providers, specialist distributors, architects and builders of sports facilities - benefit from the advantages they provide. All SPORTEC® products are manufactured in proprietary environment-friendly processes utilizing upwards of 90% recycled rubber materials.

KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG Fuchsberger Straße 4 29410 Salzwedel, Germany Phone +49(0)8683 701 340 sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec

KUTTER is an innovative and high-performance company that not only plays a leading role all over southern Germany in classical gardening and landscaping, but is also a top-rate and reliable operator in specialised fields such as sports facility construction, golf course construction and synthetic surface technology.

Hermann Kutter Landschaftsbau Sportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG Buxheimer Straße 116 87700 Memmingen, Germany Phone +49(0)8331 97730 info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de

Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG was founded in Hamburg in 1904 and is a renowned gardening, landscaping and sports ground construction company. Herbert Labarre GmbH offers its customers skilled, punctual and expert consultation, price quotation and execution.

Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG Alsterdorfer Str. 514-516 22337 Hamburg, Germany Phone +49(0)40 596036 info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de

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Labosport International Technoparc du circuit des 24 Heures 72100 Le Mans, Frankreich Telefon +33 243 47 08 40 contact@labosport.com www.labosport.com

Labosport is a test institute for surfaces certification and consultancy that provides thorough coverage of the sports surface life-cycle and a unique offer ranging from laboratory testing to on-site diagnosis. With its multidisciplinary team specialising in chemistry, engineering, agronomy, sports performance and materials science, Labosport is dedicated to improve the overall quality, safety and durability of sports surfaces and equipment. Its engineers and consultants work on projects ranging from iconic stadia to community playing fields.

M3 Architectes 15, rue Wurth-Paquet 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Phone +352 26 44 74 1 mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu

M3 Architectes is currently led by five associates, Jos Dell, Alain Linster, Mary Lucas, Jürgen Simon and Luke Schroeder assisted by a team of 40 employees, including 29 architects. M3 Architectes exercises in most fields of construction, urban planning and interior design.

Melos GmbH Bismarckstr. 4-10 49324 Melle, Germany Phone +49(0)5422 94470 info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com

For more than 70 years, MELOS have been developing know-how in rubber technology. In the granules product area, MELOS major activity is the manufacture of synthetic granules for running tracks and drop protection systems in playgrounds. MELOS also manufacture infill granules for artificial turf systems.

Nagelstutz und Eichler GmbH & Co. KG Industriestraße 16 45739 Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany Phone +49(0)2368 69030 kontakt@ne-paneeldecken.de www.ne-paneeldecken.de

A Nagelstutz und Eichler (NE) metal ceiling is elegant, functional and often a genuine source of inspiration for architects, designers and clients. Let us help you re-discover the potential of metal as a material – whether you are looking for ceiling systems for acoustics, ball impact protection or air conditioning applications. NE is the leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor aluminium and steel ceiling systems in Germany. As a manufacturer, we have been developing and refining our ceiling systems for 60 years. Our affection for technical detail and our high standards of quality are our daily motivation for supplying you with the best system on the market.

Neptunus GmbH Georg-Glock-Straße 8 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany Phone +49(0)3222 1090176 sales.de@neptunus.eu www.neptunus.de

Neptunus is one of the largest providers of marquees, semi-permanent and temporary accommodation worldwide. With its 75 years of experience, Neptunus supplies marquees and accommodation for top events, in addition to demountable structures for numerous semi-permanent applications. Neptunus has developed temporary sports hall structures with big fl exibility and sustainibility.

Novoter AG Auberg 2 4051 Basel, Switzerland Phone +41(0)61 2715100 info@novoter.com www.novoter.com

Novoter AG, headquartered in Switzerland, provides an innovative turf heating and cooling system which saves up to 80% of the energy costs of conventional systems.

Novoter experts have more than 30 years of experience in planning, coordination, construction and maintenance of natural grass soccer fields and ice plants as well as in heating, cooling and control technology. Experience which leads to innovation.

Nüssli (Germany) GmbH Rothgrund 6 91154 Roth, Germany Phone +49(0)9171 97630 Fax +49(0)9171 976350 roth@nussli.com www.nussli.com

NUSSLI is a leading, international supplier of temporary structures for events, trade fairs and exhibitions. NUSSLI provides customized, integral solutions from the concept to the fi nal implementation. These are characterized by brief implementation times and superior quality.

OSRAM GmbH Marcel-Breuer-Straße 6 80807 München, Germany sports-lighting@osram.de www.osram.de

OSRAM is one of the world’s two leading light manufacturers. With its portfolio, the company covers the entire value chain from components and control gear through to complete luminaires, light management systems and lighting solutions. Together with its subsidiaries Siteco and Traxon Technologies, OSRAM offers complete light solutions for all fields of applications within sports facilities from a single source.

Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Germany GmbH Kaiserswerther Straße 115 40880 Ratingen, Germany Phone +49(0)2102 429060 info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de

Pellikaan specialises in non-housing projects; buildings used for commerce, recreation, and education. As an experienced and unique partner, the company will work closely with its clients and can provide a total package, or a combination of: Design, Build, Finance ,Maintain, Operate, Feasibility.

PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH Industriestraße 19-29 75382 Althengstett, Germany Phone +49(0)7051 1620 perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de

PERROT, the professionals of turf irrigation and good service, and their reliable partners advise on any kind of questions right from the planning stage, concerning offers, delivery and installation, up to the point of commissioning. Individual requirements will be analyzed in a detailed counseling interview with our specialized staff - also on site if required.

Planungsbüro Pätzold + Snowadsky Katharinenstraße 31 49078 Osnabrück, Germany Phone +49(0)541 404320 info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de

On your behalf, we carry out extensive concept planning, demand assessments and feasibility studies. In addition, we support you during all phases of the design and execution of indoor and outdoor facilities, with a strong focus on the sports facility sector. We are known for our experience, dependability and sound judgment. We regularly test and make use of newly developed systems. For the expert performance of wide-ranging tasks. For you, the client.

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Play-Parc Siegfried Strasser has been developing and building playground and exercise equipment for Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH public spaces since 1979. And this has included the successful 4FCIRCLE® series of exercise Zur Kohlstätte 9 equipment since 2001. He runs his company playparc GmbH together with his son Steffen. 33014 Bad Driburg-Siebenstern, Germany Playparc produces and sells four product lines well-known throughout Germany and the rest of Phone +49(0)5253 40599-0 Europe: NEOSPIEL®, 4FCIRCLE®, Replacement parts for all children’s playground equipment and info@playparc.de ® IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND . www.playparc.de PM ENGINEERING SRL, with more than 50 years’ experience, is well known on the international markets with high quality products, fruit of deep researches. All the production phases (design, cutting, H.F. welding ) are carried out inside the factory, using up-to-date and automated equipments. The production process is always subject to careful inspections/tests on the raw materials and on the manufacturing cycle, so assuring high quality products, according to the European standards. The Company is certified UNI-EN ISO 9001: 2008

PM Engineering S.r.l. via V.Monti, 3 20030 SENAGO (MI), Italy Phone +39 02 9989701 texarch@plastecomilano.com www.plastecomilano.com

Based in Burgheim, Polytan has been the leading specialist for outdoor sports surfaces for more than 40 years. The spectrum of services includes the supply of polyurethane raw materials, the installation of synthetic surfaces for athletics tracks, all-weather pitches, elastic layers for synthetic turfs, the supply and installation of traditional and filled synthetic turfs, lining, repairs and the cleaning of sports surfaces.

Polytan GmbH Gewerbering 3 86666 Burgheim, Germany Phone +49(0)8432 870 info@polytan.com www.polytan.de

PORPLASTIC offers comprehensive product and system programme for PUR-bound elastic sports floors, playground surfaces and synthetic turf systems as a complete assembly in accordance with DIN V 18035, parts 6 and 7, and the IAAF guidelines. Products proven in all climates and innovative technical solutions on site.

Porplastic Sportbau von Cramm GmbH & Co. KG Graf-Bentzel-Str. 78 72108 Rottenburg a.N., Germany Phone + 49(0)7472 937970 info@porplastic.de www.porplastic.de

Pulastic sports flooring is a brand of Sika Nederland B.V. We are an innovative organization and unite a variety of activities under one roof, from research and development to manufacturing and installation of polyurethane indoor and outdoor floors, including customer service and consulting.

Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) P.O. Box 420 7400 AK Deventer, Netherland Phone +31(0)570 620744 export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com

RAUMKUNST ZT LLC offers professional support and accompaniment for planning and realization of sports facilities and spaces for assembly. RAUMKUNST ZT LLC possesses decades of experience with project development and construction of sports facilities as well as large scale assembly spaces such as football stadiums, gymnasiums, or track-and-field facilities. Our knowhow encompasses all phases of project development.

RAUMKUNST ZT GMBH SPORTARCHITEKTUR Mondscheingasse 7/1 1070 Wien, Austria Phone +43(0)1956 98 38 office@sportarchitektur.at www.sportarchitektur.at

ProPlay is a commercial sports brand of Schmitz Foam Products, is a 3th generation family owned business established in 1935. Schmitz is the global leader in performance pads with unparalleled engineering, quality and innovation. The first ProPlay pad was produced in 1992.

Today, all products are still engineered, manufactured and distributed on-site and installed in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Schmitz Foam Products BV Postfach 1277 6040 KG Roermond, Netherland Phone +31(0)475 370270 info@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com

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Sekisui Alveo AG Bahnhofstrasse 7 6002 Luzern, Switzerland Phone +41 41 228 92 92 alveosport@SekisuiAlveo.com www.alveosport.com

Sekisui – your global partner Alveosport is made by the Swiss company Sekisui Alveo AG, a European leader in foams specializing in polyolefin foams. The company is wholly owned by Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. in Japan, with a global staff of over 23,000.

As a member of the global Sekisui Group, Sekisui Alveo is able to offer a worldwide network of competence - to the direct benefit of its customers. Contact your nearest representative today, we are ready to find the best solution for your artificial turf sports field.

SEW® - Systemtechnik für Energierecycling und Wärmeflussbegrenzung GmbH SEW® – Systemtechnik für Energierecycling und Wärmeflussbegrenzung GmbH is a manufacIndustriering Ost 86-90 turer of heat and cold recovery systems for all ventilation and air-conditioning systems. SEW®’s 47906 Kempen, Germany energy conservation technology is highly efficient and highly profitable and, by reducing the Phone +49(0)2152 91560 need for heating, refrigeration and recooling equipment, drastically cuts energy consumption info@sew-kempen.de and thus pays its own way. www.sew-kempen.de

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Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV Stökskesweg 13 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherland Phone +31(0)497 572545 info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com

The idea behind Signgrass® is to manufacture a seamless logo, slogan or design up to 4 x 9 meters out of one piece and in fine detail. Th synthetic grass mats can be incorporated at artificial turf pitches, sports grounds, children’s playgrounds, golfgreens and commercial flooring like door mats and exhibition flooring. Signgrass® meets a quality standard which will exceed every expectation and brings numerous possibilities. Strong and durable.

SMC² Parc d’Activités Les Platières, 250 rue du Petit Bois 69440 Mornant, France Phone +33(0) 478676056 lucie.andoni@smc2-construction.com www.smc2-construction.com

Architecture, innovation and environmental preservation are the driving forces of our creativity and our actions to propose solutions to fulfil the economic and ecological demands of today’s society. SMC² designs and constructs covered buildings for sports. When covering a sports field or building a sports installation, every project has its own solution: Multi-sports grounds, indoor football pitches, tennis courts, gymnasiums, bowling pitches, changing rooms, stands, covered school playgrounds, sports centres, swimming pools…

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH Postfach 1150 89265 Vöhringen, Germany Phone +49(0)7306 96650 info@smg-gmbh.de www.smg-gmbh.de

Since 1975 SMG has been dealing with the development of modern machinery for the installation of synthetic surfaces in the sports industry. Also for the maintenance of artificial turf or carpets with granule infilling SMG has already presented the world‘s first innovations since the 80s. For about 35 years SMG has been offering a unique range of machinery. As a pioneer in the special sector „synthetic sports surfaces and artificial turf” SMG disposes of recognized competence and experience since decades.

Spieth Gymnastics GmbH In den Weiden 13 73776 Altbach, Germany Phone +49(0)7153 5032800 info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com

SPIETH Gymnastics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gymnastics equipment and mats. In addition, SPIETH also produces a broad range of judo floors, basketball units, climbing walls and changing room equipment. The product and service portfolio is is rounded of with customised solutions for training centres and freestyle halls.

SPIETH has supplied equipment to many Olympic Games and World Championships.

STARGUM Zakład Przemysłu Gumowego ul. Cieplna 7 73-110, Stargard Szczecinski, Polska Phone +48 91 578 8008 office@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl

STARGUM is one of the leading producers of rubber granules for sport and recreational surfaces such as football pitches, running tracks and playgrounds. With over 30 years of experience in the rubber industry, EPDM, TPE-V, and SBR granules produced by STARGUM are among the highest quality granules on the market. Manufactured in the European Union, our granules meet the highest standards for environmental safety and health, and our flexible, high capacity production ensures we can meet each of our customers’ individual needs.

STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH 44147 Dortmund, Germany Phone +49(0)231 9820230 sportstaettenbau-dortmund@strabag.com www.strabag-sportstaettenbau.com

STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH specialises in complete solutions for indoor and outdoor sports facilities, inclusive of maintenance and care. Numerous projects have been realised in this way – among them, public-private partnerships, inclusive of building construction and financing. We have the right solution for all sports-related requirements.

Trofil Sportbodensysteme GmbH & Co. KG Löhestrasse 40 53773 Hennef, Germany Phone +49(0)2242 933 880 info@Trofil-Sport.de www.Trofil-Sport.de

The production of high-quality mono filaments from hair strength has now been developed at Trofil for 25 years. From granulates through to mono filament production, the refinement (plying, etc.), tufting, right through to lamination, Trofil supplies products for the highest demands, manufactured from a single source, with which Trofil offers flexibility in the product design by directly converting the customer’s specific wishes and requirements.

Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH Waldstraße 8 Since the establishment of Universal Sport in 1982 a worldwide net of sales representatives 71101 Schönaich, Germany has been set up. On more than 3000 m² sport product’s get engineered, produced and stored.

Phone +49(0)7031 75330 With the always present thought of safety, we have revised many of our items, for example info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com Umpire’s Chairs, Tennis Nets and Tennis Posts.

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Vector Foiltec designed, manufactured and installed the first ETFE cladding system in 1981 and has retained our position as markets leaders in this field. We currently manufacture our product under the trademark of Texlon®. Vector Foiltec holds the world’s most comprehensive body of ETFE related research data and continue to bring new and innovative products to the market.

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Waagner-Biro is a steel engineering organisation based in Vienna. Founded in 1854, the tradition-conscious company has amassed nearly 160 years of experience. Today, Waagner-Biro has more than a thousand employees working at some 15 locations in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Waagner-Biro is one of the largest suppliers of stage equipment world-wide.

Waagner-Biro Bavaria Stage Systems GmbH Am Schönbühl 12 92729 Weiherhammer, Germany Phone +49(0)9605 92220 stagesystems.bavaria@waagner-biro.com www.waagner-biro.at

Weinberger is the leading company in the Rhine-Neckar area for screeding, floorcoverings (carpeting, linoleum, rubber and PVC surfaces), parquet, sports floors, net curtains, decorative fabrics, wallpaper etc. In the sports flooring sector, it is the right contact when it comes to special surfaces for outdoor ball games, floor systems for sports and multi-purpose halls, and special flooring for fitness centres/weight training rooms.

Eugen Weinberger GmbH & Co. KG Gutenbergstraße 41-43 68167 Mannheim, Germany Phone +49(0)621 338780 info@weinberger-raumdekor.de www.weinberger-raumdekor.de

WM ice technics in South Tyrol, Italy has been developing and building innovative ice-resurfacing machines for ice surfaces of all sizes for over 30 years. From design through to final assembly, series production takes place on the company’s own premises. Customer requests can thus be accommodated, and quality control remains assured. In addition, WM ice technics and its distributors provide extensive machine commissioning and maintenance services.

WM GmbH Breiener Straße 15 39053 Blumau, Italy Phone +39(0)471 353 332 info@wm-on-ice.com www.wm-on-ice.com

Zeller´s qualified staff are the guarantee for creative, technically sound solutions. On their company premises of 14,000 m², Zeller uses the latest equipment and techniques in the production of the stainless steel elements for your swimming pool.

ZELLER bäderbau GmbH In den Seewiesen 49 89520 Heidenheim, Germany Phone +49(0)7321 93890 info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com

Züko is designing and producing ice-preparation machines (ice resurfacer) . Züko is also proud of its large and efficient workshop. Here, not only municipal vehicles and equipment, which were bought at the ZüKo, but also foreign brands can be serviced.

Züko Deutschland GmbH Vogelherd 23 78176 Blumberg, Germany Phone +49(0)7702 477920 deutschland@zueko.com www.zueko.com

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