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International magazine for sports, leisure and recreational facilities

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

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2021 IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZES

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Editorial DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB, This edition of “sb” is a showcase for the winners of the 2021 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes, which are being awarded during the 27th IAKS Congress.

The IAKS Congress addresses the development of healthy and sustainable communities, and so do the IOC IAKS Award, the IPC IAKS Distinction and the IOC IPC IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Professionals. The architecture competition identifies and promotes trends for transforming communities and urban areas into places of active living for all, as well as building sustainable facilities that contribute to a better quality of life for everyone.

Since these are the most important international architecture prizes for sports, leisure and recreational facilities, the award-winning projects also contribute to a greater knowledge of how we can build for healthy and sustainable communities in the future.

The topic seems more important than ever, as countries are re-opening at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the sports and leisure sector is, like many others, healing the wounds and trying to balance a paradox: that on one hand the sector is a great part of the answer to the nations’ quest for health-promoting solutions, and on the other hand it faces funding challenges as governments worldwide search for ways to recover from the pandemic.

By looking to the prize-winning projects and by discussing their qualities and potentials, we can find the inspiration to keep on developing the physical structures that frame and anchor our local communities and the social and recreational aspects of our everyday lives.

Throughout history, sport and recreational life have had the ability to bring people together, build up identities, foster friendships and strengthen local communities.

connected; humans, nature and the c­ limate”.

Connectedness as in “we need to find a ­balance in how we can live together”.

Each of the awarded projects possesses in an exemplary way different kinds of answers to how architecture, sport and recreational life can help us to connect local to national and global agendas, first and foremost by providing facilities that connect people by promoting an active life-style.

The enhanced focus on the architectural, technical, accessible and sustainable quality of the facilities undoubtedly contributes to a continuous emphasis on the importance of prioritizing the development of adequate and high-quality areas and spaces that can continue to bring joy and support healthy and sustainable communities.

As the built environment is responsible for about 40 % of all carbon emissions in the world, we face an enormous challenge in seeking to contribute to a net-zero-emission and resilient society. The first is a huge task that requires technical innovation and structural changes at a global level. The uphill task requires that each of us asks ourselves “How can I contribute to a sustainable community?”

Being an international forum for the sharing of insights and knowledge, IAKS provides a platform for further investigation, innovation and connectedness between national grass-root organisations, knowledge institutions, private sector companies and local facility managers among others.

The IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes give us the opportunity to highlight the most interesting projects around the world, from which we can learn and build the future together.

Laura Kristine Bjerre Munch Member of the 2021 competition jury

When we talk about sustainability in the ­holistic Brundtland definition, connectedness is a key feature. Connectedness as in “we’re all

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2021 IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZES IOC IAKS AWARD GOLD

IOC IAKS AWARD BRONZE

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...................................................... 6

Pep Park 100 M PEP. . ...................................................................... 38

Populous

Outer Space arkitekter

Ariake Gymnastics Centre............................................................ 10

Streetmekka Aalborg. . .................................................................. 42

Nikken Sekkei + Shimizu Corporation

JAJA Architects

Copenhill.............................................................................................. 14

Paracelsus pool and spa facility.. ............................................. 44

BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

Berger+Parkkinen Architekten

Aquaticum WATERPARK............................................................... 18

Camp del Ferro Sports Centre.................................................. 46

BORD Architectural Studio

AIA Activitats Arquitectòniques and Barceló-Balanzó Arquitectes and Gustau Gili Galfetti

Bend Pavilion. . ................................................................................... 48 Opsis Architecture

IOC IAKS AWARD SILVER

Clayton Community Centre....................................................... 50 HCMA Architecture + Design

Queensland Country Bank Stadium...................................... 22 COX architecture and Counterpoint Architecture

Golf Exécutif Montréal Clubhouse........................................ 52 Architecture49

Hidden Creek Community Center.. ........................................... 26 Opsis Architecture

Helsinki Olympic Stadium............................................................ 28 K2S Architects and Architects NTT

IPC IAKS DISTINCTION

Parc des Saphirs Ice Rink............................................................... 30

Ken Rosewall Arena.. ..................................................................... 54

ABCP Architecture

Cox Architecture

Rod Laver Arena............................................................................... 32

Coogee Surf Life Saving Club................................................... 56

COX Architecture

Allen Jack+Cottier

Concord Community Pop-Up Park........................................... 34

Freiham Sports Park. . ..................................................................... 58

PWL Partnership

Georg Scheel Wetzel

Ruit Multifunctional Shooting Hall. . ........................................ 36

Almeauen Flowpark...................................................................... 60

Kauffmann Theilig & Partner

Maier Landschaftsarchitektur

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IPC IAKS DISTINCTION

ADVERTORIALS

Minoru Centre for Active Living............................................. 62

Inclusive fitness course................................................................ 80

HCMA Architecture + Design

TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner

Bemax Arena..................................................................................... 64

New concept for recycling artificial turf. . ........................... 82

DBA

Polytan

UFRJ Rugby, Hockey and Swimming Centre..................... 66

Fitness trail in the Grugapark Essen.. .................................... 84

Effect Arquitectura

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New event hall at Tillypark........................................................ 86 NÜSSLI Group

New artificial turf from old plastic waste?. . ...................... 88 FieldTurf

Urban outdoor furniture............................................................. 91 PLAYPARC Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau

IOC IPC IAKS AWARD FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GOLD

Low Line Sports Park..................................................................... 68 Zeng Wujingting

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Project designs.. ................................................................................ 92 News from the IAKS Network.................................................. 98 New IAKS Members..................................................................... 101

Moyobamba Sports and Recreation Center. . .................... 72 Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales BRONZE

Sports science & digital art arena.......................................... 74 Ryo Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Utagawa and Yuki Saito

PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES

The Granville Gateway................................................................. 76 Narita Reyes Ico

Articles............................................................................................... 106 Company index from A to Z. . ................................................... 111

Varso Sport......................................................................................... 78 Marlena Michalska, Anna Czapla and Filip Gawin

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PRIZE-WINNING PROJECTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IOC, IPC AND IAKS AWARD INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE PRIZES At the festive gala on 26 October 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) present the much-coveted medals for exemplary sports and leisure architecture.

Experts from the architectural world gather to recognize facilities that push the envelope of sporting and leisure facilities. Five Gold, seven Silver and seven Bronze winning facilities are pegged to receive the prestigious accolade. Seven additional facilities receive the IPC IAKS Distinction for accessible sports facilities. Showcasing the future of sports architecture, five student projects are awarded for their originality and inventiveness.

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Five exemplary projects have been selected in ­Canada, ranging from golf courses to community centres.

Australia is also strongly represented with tennis courts, clubs and stadiums. Focusing on tomorrow, the jury has selected a significant number of sustainable projects that are in sync with the environment, an important theme in the sporting world, which also is the theme of the IAKS Congress “Developing healthy and sustainable communities”.

The jury had their work cut out, with 86 projects in contention from all corners of the globe. Countries included Canada, Japan, Montenegro, Peru, Syria and the USA, showcasing extraordinary design and functionality. Among the winners this year were interesting and eye-catching projects such as community parks, ice rinks, and an acclaimed ski resort on top of a waste-to-energy plant.

IAKS in partnership with the IPC strongly emphasizes inclusion, and hence several projects have been given a distinction for accessibility. These projects are based in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Montenegro, Sweden and the UK. The projects focus on diverse aspects of well-being and active living, working towards inclusion in every sphere.

Special praise Certain architectural firms have been commended multiple times for their extraordinary work. Both HCMA Architecture + Design and Opsis Architecture are recognized in two categories with projects in Canada and USA respectively, while Australia-­ based COX Architecture is represented three times.

Mission, competition and benefactors The IOC IAKS Awards and the IPC IAKS Distinction are the most sought-after prizes for sports, leisure and recreational facilities. Since 1987, the architecture prizes have been presented every two years in recognition of firms and facilities for their exemplary design, function and innovation. sb 5/2021

The IOC IAKS Award brings to public attention exemplary buildings and complexes that integrate ­ sensible sustainability and innovation, strong f­unctional ­ planning and exceptional architectional design.

The IPC IAKS Distinction aims at increasing the accessibility of all sports and leisure facilities and architectural structures to offer all people opportunities to practise and view sport freely and without barriers.

Eligibility Newly built facilities were entitled to enter the competition.

The eligibility also extended to facilities with extensions, modernizations, rehabilitation or conversions of existing buildings. The facilities had to be erected between 1 Janu­ ary 2016 and 31 December 2020 and had to have their doors open to the public for at least a year in order to be in the running for the award. Temporary venue infrastructures (e.g. demountable or relocatable infrastructure for major sports events) were also eligible to enter the competition.

Competition categories Submissions were classified into the following six categories:

International interest in the Architecture Award for Students and Young Professionals For the sixth time running, the IOC, IPC and IAKS are presenting the Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Professionals for innovative designs and strategies for sports and leisure facilities. This competition is a great platform and targets young architects, landscape architects and designers who are still studying, or fresh professionals who are in the first years of their careers.

Submissions with interesting designs and concepts came from all around the world, including Burkina Faso, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, South Korea, and Switzerland among others. The 2021 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Professionals highlights concepts by architects and designers who will be spearheading architectural spaces for active lifestyles.

The jury awards the Gold medal to a project in China, the Silver medal goes to Peru, and three projects from Canada, Japan and Poland receive the Bronze medal. www.iaks.sport/architecture-prizes

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Location London, United Kingdom Client/operator Tottenham Hotspur Architect Populous London, United Kingdom www.populous.com Author Populous Photos Hufton & Crow, Edward Hill Official opening April 2019 Construction costs GBP 800 million (EUR 939 million)

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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM STADIUM IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM With a total capacity of 62,062, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the biggest club stadium in London and, by incorporating a fully retractable pitch, the first in the world to be custom-built to stage football and NFL games. Populous’ design showcases its unique ability to accommodate the technical and operational requirements of the world’s two most popular sports, and to host concerts and a range of other events. The South Stand fan zone features food stalls, Europe’s longest bar and a ­microbrewery.

The stadium is situated on a tight urban site.

The design built on the traditions of placing spectators close to the pitch at English football stadiums and the quality of customer

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home goal at the southern end of the stadium, along with stands angled at the maximum allowable gradient on the other three sides of the stadium, helping the crowd feel as though it was “on top” of the pitch. The front row of seats is no more than 8 m from the pitch area, placing fans closer to the pitch than at any comparable modern stadium.

The spectator spaces were designed to provide an enhanced offer of experiences that encourage fans to arrive earlier before matches and stay later. Central to this philosophy is the South Stand atrium space, incorporating a range of food stalls, Europe’s longest bar (65 m), and the world’s first microbrewery within a football stadium.

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was developed. In this, the grass pitch divides into three sections to sidestep the columns supporting the South Stand when it is retracted, uncovering an artificial playing surface beneath. The artificial pitch is used to stage NFL games and other events such as concerts, ensuring that the football playing surface is kept in peak condition.

A visitors’ centre is located in the southwest corner of the site, incorporating a Grade-II listed Georgian property as part of the museum and shop area.

Additionally, the club’s new headquarters are incorporated at the northern end of the development site, with a bridge link to the stadium’s north stand.

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steel cable-net structure, braced back to a compression ring running around the perimeter of the roof.

The façade of the stadium is composed of a mixture of perforated aluminium panels, double and single glazed panels and pre-cast concrete wall panels.

Mixed-use functionality The robustness of the stadium’s structural solution facilitates an anticipated lifespan of more than 100 years.

During this time, its state-of-the-art functionality will ensure that the building will not become obsolete. Additionally, the mixed-use functionality of the venue also ensures the building is well used throughout the year, not just during the football season, helping to justify the high resource and carbon content of a facility such as this.

A post-tensioned concrete frame enabled the stadium to have a much larger column grid than is usual, reducing the number of required columns. The reuse of sitewon aggregate and the strategic on-site batching of in-situ concrete further reduced the embodied carbon of the building and the construction waste on the project.

The stadium’s operational energy usage is greatly reduced by the careful grouping together of heated and unheated ­spaces and correctly orientating the stadium so that the majority of these spaces are in the east and the west of the building.

The full development scheme includes a new visitor centre, gym, supermarket and sixth form school. It is a hive of activity 365 days a year, with stadium tours, retail, first-class conference and banqueting facilities, public cafés and a planned hotel bringing an estimated two million visitors per year.

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Commitment to inclusive spectator experience The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is designed to be a stadium for everyone, and the needs of supporters with disabilities and other specific requirements have been accommodated throughout the building.

There are 74 enlarged accessible parking spaces in the stadium’s basement. The ticket offices are fully accessible. The home ticket office has level access; its counters are lowered and fitted with induction loops.

The entire stadium perimeter is made accessible by five lifts that can transport supporters from street level (Level 0) to podium level (Level 1). The stadium has four dedicated accessible entrances for home fans and one accessible entrance for away fans. All entrances are served by multiple lifts transporting supporters to the viewing areas.

The building features more than 250 dedicated elevated wheelchair positions around the stadium bowl and 500 ­easily accessible seats, with 66 fully accessible toilets. Additionally, there are three changing places facilities across the site.

The seating area within the stadium is fully covered by a radio-based assistive hearing system. The system allows supporters of varying hearing impairments access to audio descriptive commentary. Hearing loop systems are also fitted into every catering kiosk.

The Sensory Suite is located in the North Stand, block 416, and offers a comfortable and calming environment for supporters on the autistic spectrum or with sensory impairment conditions to watch a match, complete with a tactile wall, a bubble tube and several other pieces of sensory equipment. Attendees are also presented with a sensory pack on their first visit, complete with club-branded ear defenders and several other tactile sensory toys. sb 5/2021

JURY VERDICT The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a major 62,000-seat stadium set into a compact urban site in London. Its placement within north Tottenham is a catalyst for renewal and regeneration of the area. The stadium is a huge insertion into the existing Victorian context and the architecture is notable for its outward tranquillity. However, once inside the facility, it is clear that this is a highly animated and energy-charged realm for spectators at all price points. The bowl is an extremely well-designed space with a close and intimate relationship with the field. The structure that supports the roof is sophisticated in its design and innovative in its engineering. The jury was impressed by the commitment to the spectator experience. This is designed with an understanding of persons with a disability. There are a significant number of elevated wheelchair positions, a radio-based assistive hearing system and a sensory suite for fans on the autistic spectrum.

Unique socialising features that add an additional layer of fan enjoyment include Europe’s longest bar (at 65 m) and the world’s first microbrewery within a football stadium. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is not only an exceptional facility for watching sports and other events, but also a hugely successful regional entertainment destination. For the overall experience provided by the stadium, the jury is pleased to award the project both an IOC IAKS Gold Medal and an IPC IAKS Distinction. sb 5/2021

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Location Tokyo, Japan Client/operator Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Architect & Principal Designer: Nikken Sekkei + Shimizu Corporation Tokyo, Japan www.nikken.co.jp www.shimz.co.jp Author Nikken Sekkei + Shimizu Corporation Photos Ken’ichi Suzuki, ©SS Official opening October 2019 Construction costs YEN 20.5 billion (EUR 157 million)

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ARIAKE GYMNASTICS CENTRE GYMNASTICS CENTRE IN TOKYO, JAPAN The Ariake Gymnastics Centre is designed to perform a dual function: first, it serves as a temporary facility for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Post-games, after removing the spectator stands, it will be converted into a permanent exhibition hall. In contrast to earlier days dominated by massive steel and concrete structures, Nikken Sekkei and Shimizu Corporation have designed a lighter and gentler facility in harmony with nature.

Expansive semi-outdoor public space The site is located in the midst of a vast, wide-open landscape along a canal of Tokyo’s Bayside. Yet the design also needed to take into account the residential environment of the medium-rise and highrise condominium buildings in the vicinity.

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of the building to reduce initial and running costs, utilizing the open space under the deep eaves that connects the huge arena to its surroundings and acts as an “engawa” or verandah in traditional Japanese architecture – a space where people are protected from bright sunshine and where they can enjoy nature with a comfortable sea breeze. The large congregation space outdoors has additional benefits in mitigating COVID-19 transmission.

Light building In order to achieve a light gymnasium, the extensive and generous use of timber throughout the building became the main theme of the project. The material was also selected to reflect the memory of the site which was formerly a timber storage pond. Timber is used wherever possible, specifically in the roof frame structure, façade, spectator seats and exterior walls, while carefully considering the characteristics of the wood in each application. sb 5/2021

The ceiling’s wooden frame was designed to reduce the weight of the overall structure. The concourse space, where spectators approach the arena, is intentionally placed outdoors. The wooden façade takes into account acoustic and thermal insulation properties. Function, structure and space are tightly combined to achieve beauty and richness in simplicity. Embodying the essence of traditional Japanese wood architecture, the design aims to please spectators and athletes from all over the world.

Roof span one of the largest worldwide In order to harmonize the architectural design with structural mechanics and to ensure construction rationality, the structural system features cantilever trusses and a beam string structure. The wooden roof spans approximately 90 m, making it one of the largest in the world.

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to a steel frame, but as the structure itself, leaving them exposed in the ceiling over the arena.

A bespoke jointing method was developed to ­enable components to be split into pieces for transport and assembly. The fire performance and safety of the roof structure was verified through simulation of the shape of the arena space, and the same applies to its ventilation system and possible exhibition hall layouts in legacy mode. The 12,000 bench seats surrounding the arena are made of laminated Japanese cedar; the warm hues of wood embrace the interior space.

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Serving the roles of both heat and sound insulation, the exterior walls curving out over the exterior concourse are clad with slender timbers milled from trees cut in the thinning of cedar forests. The concourse floor is covered with highly water-retentive wood-chip paving that uses scrap wood. Inside the interior court linking the upper and lower levels, laminated Japanese cypress wood is used for the stairway treads. Throughout the building, the types of wood and construction methods used are carefully balanced according to requirements, and every possibility was explored for various uses of wood, from small scale to large: comprehensive works adequate for a facility of this magnitude.

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JURY VERDICT The Ariake pavilion hosted the gymnastics competitions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

In legacy mode, the centre will be used as an exhibition hall.

Located in Tokyo’s Bayside, it is – along with other venues – part of an Olympic precinct.

The quality of the architectural design, the use of wood, the design of the temporary seating and its integration into the environment impressed the jury. By utilising long, horizontal flowing lines, the design keeps the building height low.

With is external concourse, the design attempts to avoid the impenetrable exterior found on many large-scale facilities. The design demonstrates the new potential of wood, responding to the construction and sustainability criteria stated in the Tokyo 2020 candidature file. sb 5/2021

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COPENHILL ACTIVITY AREA ON TOP OF A WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, opens as a new breed of waste-to-energy plant topped with a ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wall, embodying the notion of hedonistic sustainability while aligning with Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025. CopenHill is a 41,000 m² waste-to-energy plant with an urban recreation centre and environmental education hub. The designers at BIG have turned social infrastructure into an architectural landmark.

CopenHill is conceived as a public infrastructure with intended social side-effects from day one. Replacing the adjacent 50-year old waste-to-energy plant with Amager Ressourcecenter (ARC), CopenHill’s new waste incinerating facilities integrate the latest technologies in waste treatment and energy production. Due to its location on the industrial waterfront of Amager, where raw industrial facilities have become the site for extreme sports from wakeboarding to go-kart racing, the new power plant adds skiing, hiking and rock climbing to thrill seekers’ wish lists.

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height order, creating an efficient, sloping rooftop fit for a 9,000 m² ski terrain.

At the top, experts can glide down the artificial ski slope with the same length as an Olympic half-pipe, test the freestyle park or try the timed slalom course, while beginners and kids practice on the lower slopes. Skiers ascend the park from the platter lift, carpet lifts or glass elevator for a glimpse inside the 24hour operations of a waste incinerator.

Client/operator Amager Ressourcecenter

Hiking and running trail leads to viewing plateau Recreation buffs and visitors reaching the summit of CopenHill will feel the novelty of a mountain in an otherwise-flat country.

Official opening October 2020

Architect BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group Copenhagen, Denmark www.big.dk Author BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group Photos Rasmus Hjortshoj SLA

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Non-skiers can enjoy the rooftop bar, cross-fit area, climbing wall or highest viewing plateau in the city before descending the 490 m tree-lined hiking and running trail within a lush, mountainous terrain designed by Danish Landscape Architects SLA. Meanwhile, the 10,000 m² green roof addresses the challenging micro-climate of an 85 m high park, rewilding a biodiverse landscape while absorbing heat, removing air particulates and minimizing stormwater runoff.

Beneath the slopes, whirring furnaces, steam, and turbines convert 440,000 tons of waste annually into enough clean energy to deliver electricity and district heating for 150,000 homes. The necessities of the power plant to complete this task, from ventilation shafts to air-intakes, help create the varied topography of a mountain; a man-made landscape created in the encounter between the needs from below and the desires from above. Ten floors of administrative space are occupied by the ARC team, including a 600 m² education center for academic tours, workshops and sustainability conferences.

Tallest artificial climbing wall in the world Rather than consider ARC as an isolated architectural object, the building envelope is conceived as an opportunity for the local context while forming a destination and a reflection on the progressive vision of the company. CopenHill’s continuous façade comprises 1.2 m tall and 3.3 m wide aluminum bricks stacked like gigantic bricks overlapping with each other.

In-between, glazed windows allow daylight to reach deep inside the facility, while larger openings on the southwest façade illuminate workstations on the administrative floors. On the longest vertical façade, an 85 m climbing wall is installed to be the tallest artificial climbing wall in the world for new world records to be broken with views inside the factory. At the bottom of the ski slope, a 600 m² après-ski bar welcomes locals and visitors to wind down once the boots are off.

Formerly a piece of infrastructure in an industrial zone, CopenHill becomes the new destination for families, friends and celebration, one that is economically, environmentally and socially profitable.

JURY VERDICT CopenHill is an absolutely unique facility that sets a new set of standards when it comes to the programming of highly technical buildings. Not only is CopenHill the cleanest waste-to-energy plant in the world designed with the latest knowledge and technologies, but it is also a facility for alpine skiing in the middle of the otherwise flat city of Copenhagen. A tall, sloped roof provides an outdoor artificial ski slope, hiking slopes and a climbing wall, publicly accessible to all, across generations and physical abilities. Located at an industrial waterfront, surrounded by concrete and parking lots, the creative use of the 9,000 m² roof has resulted in a highly impressive facility for leisure and sports activities. The jury finds that CopenHill is an outstandingly innovative facility, demonstrating how future city infrastructures can be of benefit to everybody on more than one level.

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AQUATICUM WATERPARK WATERPARK IN DEBRECEN, HUNGARY Location Debrecen, Hungary Client/operator Aquaticum Debrecen Kft. Architect BORD Architectural Studio Budapest, Hungary www.bordstudio.hu Author BORD Architectural Studio Photos Tamas Bujnovszky Official opening June 2020 Construction costs HUF 9.5 billion (EUR 27.4 million)

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BORD Architectural Studio’s design was inspired by the impressive natural surroundings. The architectural concept focuses on the life-giving aspect of water and the surrounding forest.

Water and flora appear on both horizontal and vertical surfaces of the spa: the water in the pools, the lawn, the water curtains and the plant-covered walls. The 5,624 m² water surface creates an artistic composition of “folded up” spaces, introducing the visitors into this immersive water world as if entering a grand oasis. More than half of the energy is derived from renewable energy resources.

Debrecen is not only the second most popu­ lated city in Hungary, but it is also the cultural and scientific centre of the region. The city’s first public baths were built in 1826 in the neoclassical style. In 1932, thermal water was found by chance during drilling for oil and this was then piped into the Nagyerdő forest to create a spa.

The new spa is in the same location as its predecessor and it is connected to the already existing building of the Aquaticum Waterpark.

City leaders wished to have a popular, iconic spa that is generally suitable and available for all age groups, with a special focus on families – which has been emphasized throughout the entire regional development programme.

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JURY VERDICT Compared to other water parks, the Aquaticum Waterpark in Debrecen is an architectural gem.

An orthogonal structure arranges the large water areas and various water attractions, while the areas of paving are minimised. This gives this large complex a clear layout, and bathers can easily find their way around. Located in the middle of a park, it is interspersed with green spaces. Walls covered in vertical greenery create an additional atmospheric connection. A light, walkable steel structure extending as a long walkway with platforms high above the main pool array is ideal for sunbathing, thus creating a walkable three-dimensional structure with views across the park of the adjacent forest. The development is entirely barrier-free. All in all, the Aquaticum Waterpark is an innovative, forward-looking and architecturally accomplished solution for this type of construction assignment.

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grove. The active connection with nature was a high priority during the project. The trees, the volumes of the nearby forest and the clearing are also pieces of the mosaic just like the three-dimensional mass of water.

The main visual cuboid is open and permeable on all sides and incorporates a number of functions such as a 4 m deep swimming pool, an adventure pool with a 400 m long slide, a water-cave, another swimming and teaching pool, a thermal water pool, a relaxation zone, and bars. A sunbathing terrace features a breathtaking view on the forest. The triangular openings were inspired by the negative space we would create by using our hands to part open a waterfall.

Variety of pools for different age groups The fan-favourite kids’ water theme park was inspired by the animation “Treasure Planet” with its pirate boat sailing in between stars. A variety of pools appeal to all children of all ages: a kids’ pool, baby pool, spray park, wave pool, three thermal water pools, a lazy river and a kids’ theatre. sb 5/2021

Facilities are naturally designed in an inclusive way, dressing rooms, pools and the rooftop terrace are fully accessible to special needs and pavements were selected carefully in order to create an easy-access environment.

Economic operation One of the operational conditions of the complex was that its maintenance and operation cost cannot be higher than the previous building’s. The new Aquaticum easily achieved this in its first year as visitor numbers quadrupled during 2020.

Renewable energy solutions were the focus of BORD HVAC Engineering in its planning for the spa’s vast requirements.

The heating system uses the heat of the thermal water.

The heat can be recycled with heat exchangers arranged in paral­lel to preheat the heating return piping of the spa’s central heating system. The heat exchangers of the district heating can be hydraulically arranged in series in the system.

The proportion of renewable energy is in general 50 % and can increase to up to 70 % (on a hot summer’s day for example).

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QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM Location Townsville, Australia Operator Stadiums Queensland Client Department of State Development Architect COX architecture www.coxarchitecture.com.au Counterpoint Architecture www.cpoint.com.au Author COX architecture Photos Andrew Rankin SB Creative Co Official opening February 2020 Construction costs AUD 250 million (EUR 162 million)

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RUGBY AND FOOTBALL STADIUM IN TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA The Queensland Country Bank Stadium took a year to design and only two years to build. A fan-focused seating bowl and food-and-beverage facilities create an optimum game experience. The stadium accommodates up to 25,000 patrons for sporting events and 40,000 patrons in concert mode. The community-based design includes event plazas for game-day and general community use. Designed in association with Counterpoint Architecture, architecture firm COX worked in a deeply collaborative process with HPW, Stadiums Queensland, WATPAC and the North Queensland Cowboys.

Townsville is dominated by key geographic features: Castle Hill, Magnetic Island and Mount Stuart.

The team developed a horseshoe-shaped stadium that opens towards the city and M ­ agnetic Island to the northeast to avail of the afternoon sea breeze. The scheme developed an open northern community plaza to welcome arrival from the nearby hotel and entertainment precinct. Bridge connections were arranged to exclude vehicular traffic for major events and provide a stronger walkability to and from the city centre. The chosen site was a disused rail yard adjacent to a protected waterway.

The design allows views into the stadium from the city to support active engagement ­ rather than a fortified form. It provides a terraced seating/standing arrangement at the northern end to reflect the community feel of the previous stadium. Additionally, it supports an end-stage concert arrangement that minimizes seat kills and a single large video screen.

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concourse level is via a gently sloped ramp that provides a heroic entry and negates the requirement for stairs and lifts. Community plazas are provided at the north and south of the stadium to allow pre-event activities. The northern plaza includes a common area inside the ticket line for family activities. The western stand includes a variety of corporate offerings including sky terraces with panoramic views. A field club is provided with a corporate offering directly adjacent to the field of play with connectivity also to media rooms and player warm up facilities.

Challenging climate conditions The climate in terms of wind speed is a significant influence on the design. Townsville is within a cyclonic region. Wind loads are about 50 % higher than in Brisbane and 100 % higher than in Sydney and therefore the weight of steel required in response to these conditions is proportionate to these increased loads. The architectural and engineering teams have delivered a roof structure that responds efficiently to the wind but also provides an overarchingly light and elegant expression.

Inspiration from the form and narrative of pandanus tree In place of conventional trusses, the innovative “pandanus” steel roof design features a bespoke “folded plate” form which cleverly uses steel bracing in the plane of the roof and between the roof backstays and the seating bowl’s steel rakers to stabilise the unique structural system. The ridges in the folded plate provide the structural depth necessary to support the cantilevering roof and roof-edge sports lights, and to safely resist cyclonic winds. The folded plate form results in a single layer of structure and cladding: visually crisp and clean.

The roof could be fabricated from straight standard sections and safely and rapidly erected with large sections of the roof preassembled at ground level and safely lifted into position with minimal temporary propping. The final steel weight for the roof structure of 60 – 70 kg/m² compares favourably with international benchmarks, which is remark­ able due to the high cyclonic wind conditions it addresses.

Intermittent membrane “kites” are arranged around the perimeter of the bowl that provide a sense of enclosure and define the stadium in the sun. LED lighting projected on the kites provides drama and theming to the stadium.

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Stormwater run-off management was employed to protect the water quality entering Ross Creek. About 500,000 litres of rainwater storage from roof run off is used for irrigation, toilet flushing, post-game wash down and cooling tower water demand on match day.

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JURY VERDICT Designed as an intimate venue for football, rugby and special events, Queensland Country Bank Stadium is a key part of an urban renewal strategy for the city of Townsville.

The stadium’s integration into the site and its vision are exceptional.

The stadium planners recognised the importance of maintaining views north towards Ross Creek and the city centre by “unwrapping” the upper seating bowl and creating a much more approachable building façade. The structure of the stadium is unique, using triangulated or kite forms to frame and support the outside structure. This theme is carried into the building with a particularly appealing visual relationship between the roof structure and the seating bowl graphics.

The social and commercial spaces in the stadium are well designed and significantly enhance the overall spectator experience, including exceptional efforts to accommodate a broad range of people with a disability such as multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

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­democratic in philosophy but also practical in delivery of equitable and accessible movement without stairs or lifts required for this circula­ tion. The strategy allows access to accessible seating locations around the venue that give patrons choice in terms of observing the field.

All ramp grades to all footpaths are compliant. Tactile indicators are provided to all stair landings as raised and contrasting elements. Non-slip surface is provided to the extent of concourse.

All gate locations have wheelchair-width provision gates. The stadium offers different ways of vertical transportation: lifts, ele­ vators, and stairs. Lifts are provided as alternative way of accessing the concourse where no accessible ramp can be provided. Escalators and stairs are designed with a minimum of 30 % contrast tactile and stair nosing from the finish floor colour. All front-of-house service counters include a dropped-down zone to facilitate wheelchair user transaction heights. The seating positions for visually impaired and blind spectators are located on the same side of the stadium as the commentators to facilitate the audio description of the match.

Accredited changing places facility “Changing places” is an emerging requirement associated with people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, as well as older people. To allow use of toilet facilities in safety and comfort, many people need to be able to access a facility which has more space and the right equipment, including a height-adjustable changing bench and a hoist. The changing places facility installed includes a full-sized change table, ceiling hoist and shower – by the time of the official opening to be an Australian Stadium first.

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HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER RECREATION CAMPUS IN HILLSBORO, USA

Location Hillsboro, OR, USA Client/operator City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department Architect Opsis Architecture Portland, OR, USA www.opsisarch.com Author Opsis Architecture Photos Christian Columbres Photography Official opening November 2020 Construction costs USD 29.1 million (EUR 24.5 million)

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The Hidden Creek Community Center is the social, recreational and cultural hub of Hillsboro – a growing suburban city and home to high-tech industry located west of Portland, Oregon, USA. Development of the community center and 80,937 m² park with second-growth forest completes the vision of a recreation and athletics campus that complements the adjacent sports complex. Opsis Architecture envisioned the facility as a retreat and extension of the natural park setting that strives to intensify the site experience.

Courtyards for gathering and recreation are combined with visual and physical connections to the park and forest. The cruciform plan orients the community spaces to open up to the park, with recreation spaces and an outdoor futsal court engaging with the woodlands. The future aquatic addition will extend from the locker rooms and contain an 8-lane 22.86-m lap pool and 557 m² recreation pool. The potential to rent the community wing independently from the recreation wing was realized with a sliding metal screen wall – recalling the west sunscreen – that can be extended to separate the wings for enhanced rental and revenue capability.

Diversity through inclusion and accessibility The Hidden Creek Community Center carefully considered the various aspects of universal design to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that is inviting, safe and comfort­ able for all the various ethnic groups and individual identities that comprise Hillsboro – the most diverse community in Oregon. Cultural imprint gallery walls, multilingual wayfinding graphics, material warmth and openness with acoustic attenuation were fully integrated to create a facility that welcomes all ages, abilities and ­ethnicities. sb 5/2021

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JURY VERDICT This project successfully creates a social, recreational and cultural hub for the citizens of Hillsboro. Offering a transparent, welcoming and accessible architecture, it reinforces the community’s values of inclusion, health and well-being. The jury was impressed by the facility’s cruciform plan, strengthening the visual and physical connections from the entrance and community and recreation spaces to the surrounding park and forest and making it look like an extension of the natural park setting. Hidden Creek Community Center is also a remarkable demonstration facility for innovative construction systems that highlight the sustainable, aesthetic and experiential attributes of cross-laminated timber. The jury welcomed its design embracing the efficiencies and inherent aesthetics of prefabrication and mass timber construction, while reducing the project’s carbon footprint significantly. This community centre is an outstanding achievement.

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Biophilic design The warmth of the wood structure and finishes reinforces a biophilic design that blurs the line between inside and out, blending the facility harmoniously into the forest backdrop. The exterior skin comprising custom profiled metal panels recall the color and texture of tree bark peeled back to expose the inner layer and warmth of the spruce cross-laminated timber.

Innovative and sustainable green design The site-specific response with innovative prefabricated construction systems were key design generators. Insulated tilt-up concrete walls in combination with CLT panels reduced the construction time by several months. This carbon sequestering construction avoided 1,380 metric tons of CO2 while improving occupant health and well-being. Multiple strategies were employed to conserve energy, water and natural resources with the overall energy use 30 % less than a comparable project type. This included a 95.9 KW (DC) photovoltaic system with a bifacial photovoltaic canopy on the community room that generates energy and offers shade and rain protection.

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HELSINKI OLYMPIC STADIUM MODERNISATION OF THE OLYMPIC STADIUM IN HELSINKI, FINLAND

Location Helsinki, Finland Client /operator The Stadium Foundation Architect K2S Architects Ltd. Helsinki, Finland www.k2s.fi Architects NTT Ltd. Helsinki, Finland www.n-r-t.fi Author K2S Architects & Architects NRT Photos Tuomas Uusheimo Official opening August 2020 Construction costs EUR 337 million

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The Helsinki Olympic Stadium built in 1938 is an iconic landmark. After 80 years, its core functions – sports and events – have evolved along with the contemporary needs of its facilities. K2S together with Architects NRT have worked on the stadium’s preservation plan with simple forms and expressions. K2S first designed a new wooden canopy for the building in 2005, followed by 20,000 m² of multifunctional spaces for events and activities, including the visitor centre. The preservation plan included restoration efforts and combining the preserved areas with new interventions, additions and premises.

During its lifespan, the stadium has undergone several changes and extensions, creating valuable historic layers. The architecture is a combination of the pure functionalism of the 1930s and the external appearance of the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. In order to preserve the iconic form and respect the previous historic architectural layers of the stadium, the functions that did not easily fit within the existing building frame were placed underground.

The underground extension includes new multipurpose premises, sports facilities, logistical spaces, technical spaces and an indoor running track. In addition to the underground extensions, the stadium had to undergo changes to improve public safety and comfort. New entrances to the

stands and the public galleries under the structures ensure the free flow of the public during events. A new steel structured canopy with wood strip cladding covers the stands almost entirely. Track and field, seats and lighting were replaced in order to meet the IAAF and UEFA standards.

Sustainable approach Sustainability has been a central aspect in the refurbishment, especially through conservation. Efforts were made to avoid unnecessary demolition work. For example, the original concrete structures have been reinforced with carbon fibre strips and traditional reinforced concrete strengthening methods.

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The building was constructed in the 1930s, expanded and re-envisioned for the 1952 Olympic Games, and has since undergone a number of modifications. The jury welcomed three areas of focus during the recent refurbishment and expansion. The first is a general architectural upgrading which helped to restore and refine the iconic design quality, most notably with the expansion of the roof without impacting the exterior design. The stadium also underwent a significant accessibility upgrade so that it can function with the same level of inclusiveness as a newly designed facility. However, the jury was most impressed by the commitment to make the stadium a facilitySection that(A-A) 1:1000 can promote and accommodate daily sports programmes and not only spectator-oriented events. The Helsinki Olympic Stadium upgrade and expansion builds on Finland’s pride in this exceptional piece of their sports heritage and continues to make it relevant and meaningful. sb 5/2021

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Special attention was paid to accessibility in the refurbishment of the Olympic Stadium. During the planning phase, representatives of the Finnish Association of People with Disabilities, the Finnish Paralympic Committee and the Finnish Sports Association for People with Disabilities were consulted on accessibility issues. Significant improvements were made, and all the new premises of the stadium are completely accessible.

Special attention was paid to signage to make sure that the texts are readable also for those with visual impairment. Although improving accessibility in historical buildings is a difficult task, the designers managed to increase the number of accessible spectator seats by 150.

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Location Boischatel, QC, Canada Client /operator Boischatel City Architect ABCP Architecture Québec, Canada www.abcparchitecture.com Author ABCP Architecture Photos Stephane Groleau Official opening January 2020 Construction costs CAD 2.8 million (EUR 1.9 million)

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PARC DES SAPHIRS ICE RINK ICE SKATING RINK IN BOISCHATEL, CANADA The Parc des Saphirs Ice Rink aims to develop an urban park on the outskirts of a wooded area on the edge of the Royal Québec Golf Club. As part of a larger urban park project providing opportunities for physical and family activities, the project offers a protected playground in both winter and summer, to benefit as many people as possible.

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provide a protected playground that can be used as an ice rink in winter and doubles as a deck hockey or basketball court in summer.

The service building acts as a visitor reception area, being a changing room, but also as a common room for various activities. It is fully supported by a light timber frame structure and covered with spruce siding that marks its relationship to the large roof.

Strategic use of wood The service building has a light frame structure as the rink cover on the other hand and uses a combination of glulam timber and steel to increase span without breaking the budget.

The design of the rink’s roof was the hardest challenge. The objective was to give an impression of lightness while exploiting the full potential of wood. The adaptability expected for this building prompted the team to develop a project that could accommodate both winter and summer sports while ensuring maximum usability of the service building.

The glulam timber structure in tandem with the steel tensioning system permits a free span of 28 metres, despite its relatively low thickness. The geometry of the structure allows drainage on both sides of the roof, facilitating rainwater management. This large wooden veil rests on a steel colonnade extending on both sides of the playing surface. Without any additional elements, the bracing of the entire roof structure is integrated within the steel support system.

The unique shape of the roof is intrinsically innovational. The main trusses’ variable girths are sized to minimize wood volume across the structure. Each truss is constructed using two identical pieces of wood assembled to conceal the connections between the trusses, tie rods and columns. Dozens of hidden connectors are ­ needed to connect trusses and columns. Angled in two different directions, columns are supported halfway between two trusses. The columns are off-kilter in all directions, yielding breathtaking results. sb 5/2021

JURY VERDICT The “Parc des Saphirs” skating rink is remarkable for its simplicity. Located in an urban park, it consists merely of a protective roof over an ice rink and a service building.

A beautiful, structurally reduced wooden structure spans the sports surface.

The roof is supported by a row of slender V-columns forming a graphic zigzag pattern. This elegant stiffening eliminates the need for the bracing typical of industrial buildings.

All the details are finely elaborated. The sports area is open to all sections of the population and can be used both in winter for ice sports and in summer for hockey and basketball.

The service building is also highly versatile. A beautiful little gem has been created that impresses with its timeless, elegant design.

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ROD LAVER ARENA REDEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPURPOSE ARENA IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Location Melbourne, Australia Client/operator Development Victoria Architect COX Architecture Melbourne, Australia www.coxarchitecture.com.au Author COX Architecture Photos Peter Clarke Photography Official opening September 2019 Construction costs AUD 241 million (EUR 154 million)

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Rod Laver Arena is one of the top entertainment venues in the world by ticket sales and attendance levels, averaging more than 200 events annually, and is the pre-eminent venue within the Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct. In 1988, the original COX-designed arena opened and, thirty years later, COX were re-appointed to design the upgrade. In line with the State Government’s vision, the core philosophy was to redevelop the facility that will uphold its legacy while leveraging existing assets.

Four key design principles The redevelopment applied four design principles. The first embeds the arena within the park, opening connections to the wider ground plane and surrounding garden. The second brings order to backof-house areas in a way that improves capacity in an ever-expanding event landscape. The third introduces the idea of town squares, adding to public engagement and establishing the arena as a place for the people. The final principle ensures a contextual echoing of the original design, with curves begetting curves, ensuring new elements enhance existing structures.

Pragmatic upgrades The project can be understood in two elements, the first an upgrade to existing facilities and the second encompassing public realm and built additions. The design addresses pragmatic requirements and delivers innovative infrastructure while maintaining sensitivity to the masterplan.

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JURY VERDICT The project has achieved two objectives. It has upgraded existing arena facilities and encompassed public needs and newly built additions. The jury believes that the project responds to the need for a sustainable business model, integrating new spectator needs and the project’s overall social viability. The four key design principles – embedding the arena within the precinct, elevating the back-of-house to improve capacity, suggesting a new town square and ensuring the contextual echoing of the original design – impressed the jury. The project also achieved certification by implementing specific initiatives and sustainability metrics. By embedding economically sustainable development principles throughout the design of the upgrade, sustainability was prioritised and retained to achieve this outstanding result within a context of the existing 30-year-old building fabric, dated services and a vast internal volume. sb 5/2021

Extensive modifications have extended the loading dock to accommodate up to 21 semi-trailers, ensuring the arena as one of the only venues in ­Australia with the ability to host the world’s biggest touring acts.

A floating pavilion Designed to float above the pedestrian concourse, the new Eastern Pavilion delivers a new identity. A human-scaled pod links a new public entry and retail frontage to the perimeter of the building. Above, the curved form constructed from steel frame, concrete and glass façade cladding contains new patron dining and lounge facilities. Touching the existing structure lightly, its sculpted form is connected by bridges to the arena via a light-filled atrium, allowing circulation and natural light.

In order to create a continuous architectural language across all additions and achieve harmony with the original architecture, the idea of contemporary pod additions that “plug” into the existing structure was incorporated. The design of the pod and pavilion façades is distinctive, incorporating elements representing themes of context, climate and configurability.

The overall design solution across the venue responds to and complements the surrounding parkland and urban structures, integrating into its context and strengthening the precinct through enhanced infrastructure, technology, sustainability, variety and amenity, providing a venue that is vibrant, appealing and inviting.

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CONCORD COMMUNITY POP-UP PARK Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Client /operator Concord Pacific Developments Inc. Architect PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada www.pwlpartnership.com Author PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc. Photo Brett Ryan Studios Official opening September 2019 Construction costs CAD 1.2 million (EUR 814.000)

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INTERIM PARK IN VANCOUVER, CANADA In less than a year from inception to completion, a 1.4 ha underutilized asphalt expanse was transformed into a lush, vibrant interim park at northeast False Creek.

The park’s spontaneous, playful and informal character is expressed through PWL Partnership’s compelling design intervention. Its success is evident in how visitors feel uniquely welcome to shape and activate the park, instilling meaning and ownership in a place defined by its impermanence.

This portion of the historic 1986 World Exposition site remained static for over 30 years. Residents anticipated a green space similar to other parks along the seawall to the west and south. However, several socio-economic and environmental conditions – including the future removal of the on-site viaducts – caused delays.

A unique opportunity to create an interim waterfront park arose because a perma-

nent park could not be built until that infrastructure is dismantled. In less than a year, PWL Partnership transformed a neglected expanse of hardscape into a progressive, urban park beloved by the community and inspired by the site’s history and neighbourhood vision. Despite its ultimate success, the Concord Community Park site presented various obstacles: the temporary nature of the park, a highly contaminated area capped by sb 5/2021

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e­ xisting asphalt, and the pressure of an aggressive timeline. The project team embraced these constraints, resulting in innovative sustainable design principles mixed with fun, and practical and economic solutions.

A safe, engaging, multi-purpose green space driven by the community A robust community co-design process that leveraged local insight and community and neighbourhood needs was crucial in shaping the vision. Despite the publicly accessible park technically being a private land parcel, the inclusion of all peoples was a priority. To ensure this was achieved, the design process included developing an innovative park attendants’ program to engage Indigenous youth and members from the local community in the park’s stewardship.

The park is fully embraced by residents, who have established deep relationships with other park users and expressed an improved quality of life. The park not only expands open space access in an increasingly high-density area but also provides a setting for people to engage in a variety of outdoor activities safely. Not surprisingly, the pandemic increased its popularity, hosting more users than ever as people sought out open spaces where they could be together while staying apart. This increase in use revealed capacity planning inherent in the design. If the park’s significant social media presence is any indicator, its impact will be long-lasting and emblematic of this time and place. sb 5/2021

Concord Community Pop-up Park is a very fine example of how a temporary urban park can promote physical ­activity, recreational life and social cohesion in a local community in need of space for leisure activities and community life. A leftover landscape of concrete, asphalt and gravel has been transformed into a progressive, urban and green park that, despite its temporary nature, exhibits high quality in the execution of the design. Modular systems ensure not only flexibility during the park’s lifetime, but also a reuse or re-purposing of materials. A local co-creation process has resulted in a highly inclusive, accessible and multi-­ generational programme that offers a wide range of functions supporting an active lifestyle and users’ overall quality of life.

The jury welcomes the mix of passive and active recreational spaces, offering a harmonious urban park that addresses citizens’ everyday lives with inspiration and creativity.

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RUIT MULTIFUNCTIONAL SHOOTING HALL TRAINING CENTER FOR SHOOTING SPORTS IN RUIT, GERMANY

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

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Anyone who associates shooting sport with the basement rooms of a shooting club will be delighted by the high-grade fully accessible architecture of the building designed by Kauffmann Theilig & Partner whose building makes an entirely different impression. The dimensions of the airgun hall have been chosen to accommodate two single-court sports halls, which can be used independently thanks to a partition curtain. The extensive glazing of the ground floor allows inward and outward views and serves as an inviting gesture.

The training centre of Württembergi­ scher Schützenverband 1850 e. V. (WSV) (Württemberg Shooting Association) is part of the campus of the Württemberg Sports Federation (WLSB) at the Ruit Sports School location in Ostfildern.

Sporting activities in two halls A 50 m small-bore facility is located underground on the east side of the site. The layout of the facility and the required noise protection necessitate its location below ground. At the same time, the space thus freed up above ground offers scope for building extension or the provision of outdoor sports facilities. A total of 20 shooting lanes are divided into two spatially separate units. The small-bore range with 2.5 m headroom also permits simultaneous pistol shooting at a range of 25 metres.

The airgun sports hall on the west side of the site has space for two sets of 20 lanes, each 10 m long. The chosen hall height of 7 m is also suitable for a variety of other sports. This dual use yields economic and organisational advantages and integrates competitive shooting into the spectrum of sports on the campus. Although this installation is also located on sublevel 1, its upper half projects above ground, thus allowing inward views and admitting daylight.

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Between the small-bore facility in the east and the airgun facility in the west is a compact entrance block organised on three levels: the entrance level with sales office and meeting facilities, the changing and storage facilities on sublevel 1, and technical and ventilation plant on level 1.

Wooden structure with inward views permitted by all-round glazing All parts of the building below and in contact with the ground are made of reinforced concrete, as is the green roof above the small-bore facility.

The roof over the airgun hall and the central service building has an efficient wooden structure. This is especially true of the roof above the airgun hall, as the span of 30 m calls for sufficient building height for the load-bearing structure. This is accomplished with six wooden trusses providing an alternation of open and closed components about 4 m apart.

The open components are glazed, thus admitting daylight into the depth of the hall and at the same time making natural ventilation possible.

The compact and barrier-free access in the building span between the halls enables access for everyone and guarantees the shortest possible distances to all uses within the building. The building and the entire campus are barrier-free (elevator, automatic doors, one level, barrier-free toilet).

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The concept is a 100-m-long park with a name that encourages people to be active. The park is only 4.5 m wide and is thus an exciting “line” to explore. The park contains an obstacle course, climbing mountain, dance floor, trampoline, ping-pong table, outdoor gym and more.

The long-term goal of Pep Parks is to encourage physical activity and cultivate enjoyment of exercising outside, and to make such opportunities available. The elements are carefully designed to stimulate the imagination – there is no single right way to play, exercise or move around. sb 5/2021

Blurring the lines between play and exercise By using an unusual aesthetic expression, the park aims to appeal to people who do not usually go to playgrounds or outdoor gyms. The park invites people to exercise together across boundaries of age, so all family members can enjoy it. An important part of the Pep Park concept is that the programme is open to everyone, regardless of (dis)ability.

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JURY VERDICT The jury finds that Pep Park 100 M PEP in Solna, Sweden, demonstrates how we can design facilities for exercise, play and physical activities for children from the child’s point of view. At Pep Park there’s no single right way to play, exercise or move around, but the overall aim is to provide children the opportunity and inspiration to live active and healthy lives. Measuring only 4.5 x 100 m, Pep Park 100 M PEP demonstrates how intelligent design can encourage both spontaneous and planned activity, keeping construction costs down and without compromising the quality of the outdoor area. Pep Park 100 M PEP is executed in a universal design accessible to all – in all details of the ‘activity-line’: from the implementation of ramps, handrails and contrast markings to apparatus and equipment adapted to different ages and (dis)abilities and a signposting system at a height that is readable from wheelchairs. The abundance of details that lower the inhibition barrier for all and secure full accessibility underline Pep Park 100 M PEP’s outstanding quality.

All in all, Pep Park 100 M PEP, the jury believes, explores the border zone between exercise and play in a very natural and simplified way and helps to enhance the quality of urban areas and parks in terms of facilities encouraging physical activity for children. This project represents an extraordinary approach aiming at ‘leaving no one behind’ and is awarded both an IOC IAKS Bronze Medal as well as an IPC IAKS Distinction.

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materials have been chosen to be accessible to wheelchair users. The gym equipment has also been selected and adapted based on these criteria. The material used in the park is environmentally friendly impregnated wood. All plants are edible, both for humans and animals.

Royal patronage Generation Pep initiated the Pep Park project together with consultant firm Fabege and the municipality of Solna Stad. Generation Pep is a non-profit organisation founded through an initiative by the Swedish Crown Princess couple and is led by former elite athlete Carolina Klüft. Its supporters – many actors among them – want to ensure that all children, regardless of where they live and who they are, remain as healthy as possible, which is also one of the tenets of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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STREETMEKKA AALBORG STREET SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTRE IN AALBORG, DENMARK

Location Aalborg, Denmark Client/operator Game NGO Architect JAJA Architects Copenhagen, Denmark www.ja-ja.dk Author JAJA Architects Photos Rasmus Hjortshøj Official opening February 2018 Construction costs DKK 21.4 million (EUR 2.8 million)

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The former laboratory building is a unique setting for GAME Streetmekka Aalborg.

The production building from 1963 testifies to the industrial history of the neighbourhood with its raw and distinctive character, almost demanding to be conquered by urban street culture. JAJA Architects’ main concept was to merge the informal nature of street activities into the existing laboratory building frames and create spatial “experiments” that inspire new connections between the many different activities.

The laboratory building consists of two sections, originally housing different ­functions: The Experimental Hall and the Laboratory Wing. The original design of the sections reflects their past industrial purpose, natu­rally resulting in very different spaces which represent very different potentials.

With a pragmatic approach, JAJA linked the GAME Streetmekka activities with the space that offers the necessary conditions and opportunities. The Experimental Hall with its height and spaciousness is the perfect setting for bouldering, parkour,

basketball, and street soccer. The activities with practical and acoustic requirements such as the dance hall, sound studio, street kitchen and office spaces are placed in the Lab Wing. The outdoor area is organized as a gigantic streetscape with calisthenics area, parkour track, and a boulder rock while the façade of the laboratory building becomes a living canvas for street art.

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JURY VERDICT Streetmekka Aalborg is a great example of how to rethink leftover space and inject new life and change into an urban area.

What once was an empty industrial building is now a living activity hall, giving new life to both the facility and the neighbourhood. Retrofitting disused buildings for social purposes is possibly the most sustainable conversion strategy at all. The jury highly appreciates how the architecture and atmosphere of the facility invites users to try out and engage in several activities. The informal character of Streetmekka Aalborg makes it a place where one feels welcome, whether you are an athlete, by-stander, someone coming only for social activities or someone seeking a place to perform their physical activities. The jury hopes that the Streetmekka strategy will find emulators in many countries worldwide. sb 5/2021

to play and experiment with new forms of movement, social meetings, and surprising happenings. Echoing the purpose of its past, the aim has been to create a thriving and dynamic “street laboratory”!

Social meeting place for the local community What makes GAME Streetmekka Aalborg special is the backbone of GAME: the many volunteers and role models who run the place and make a big difference for the local children and young people. The weekly open training sessions are run by volunteers from the local community and many new and surprising social communities have bloomed since the opening. “FoodMekka” is one of them, and here people across age, language and culture meet to cook and discuss food. In this way, the unique approach has been to transform an old industrial building into a vibrant street sports and culture epicenter for the city that also creates a social change.

GAME Streetmekka Aalborg is thus a great example of how to rethink excess space and create a new life and changes in a new urban area. The place is visited every day by school classes and in 2019 GAME Streetmekka Aalborg was the most visited of the four GAME Streetmekkas in Denmark with more than 50.000 visitors.

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PARACELSUS POOL AND SPA FACILITY Location Salzburg, Austria Client Stadtgemeinde Salzburg, KKTB Kongress, Kurhaus & Tourismusbetriebe Salzburg Operator Tourismus Salzburg GmbH (TSG) Architect Berger+Parkkinen Architekten Vienna, Austria www.berger-parkkinen.com Author Berger+Parkkinen Architekten Photos Philipp Kehrer Christian Richters Official opening October 2019 Construction costs EUR 46.5 million

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WELLNESS CENTRE IN SALZBURG, AUSTRIA The Paracelsus pool and spa facility represents a visionary architectural project by Berger+Parkkinen in the historic centre of Salzburg. The building’s outstanding impact is a result of the dialogue between the new spaces and existing surroundings — the baroque gardens known as the Mirabellgarten, the old town and the surrounding mountains.

The Paracelsus pool and spa was conceived as a three-dimensional landscape with the building’s main elements forming a clearly legible vertical layering. A central, ­linear staircase leads from the main entrance in a continuous motion through the three basement floors to the large skylight of the bathing hall. The somewhat introverted plinths of the facility contain on three floors the city’s health and spa services and the pool’s changing rooms. The entire roof level, used for the sauna facilities and their spectacular outdoor pool, features a view of the entire city. Between these introverted layers the swimming level is entirely glazed.

Connecting inside and outside A continuous band of large, storey-high glass elements creates a fluid connection to the surrounding cityscape and garden. The materialization of the waterscape is provided by ceramic surfaces, water and light, bordered from above by the wavy ceiling, which is made of ceramic and aluminium. The parametrically shaped ceiling landscape integrates the various technical and spatial requirements into a continuous architectural statement and emphasizes, with its different heights, the variety to be found in the spatial and atmospheric context. A layer of ceramic louvres surrounds the building, screening it from passers-by. sb 5/2021

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JURY VERDICT The “Paracelsus Bad & ­Kurhaus” in Salzburg is a vertically organised pool, spa and health building. Its large spatial programme on a relatively small site made it necessary to stack the functions, the outcome being an exceptional building. A large staircase leads through it, accessing level after level. Floor-to-ceiling glazing on the bathing level gives bathers beautiful views of the town and the Kurgarten. The spa and wellness area on the roof is the complex’s main attraction.

Thanks to the height of the building, the views from this level with its terraces in front are even more spectacular.

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Smart design solution in an urban context The project offers a concept for vertically organized leisure and health facilities in dense urban neighbourhoods. Particularly noteworthy is the facility’s careful integration into the sensitive and protected architectural environment at the northern edge of the Kurgarten and Mirabell Palace with its baroque gardens. Special requirements imposed by ICOMOS had to be taken into account, as did the implementation of a clearly sustainable and energy-efficient building concept. The project planning aimed for a highly efficient building from the very beginning.

A comprehensive sustainability analysis was performed, the first time ever for an indoor pool in Austria. The goal, achieving the highest level of certification for sustainability, klimaaktiv GOLD, was met. Due to its accessibility and universal design, the Paracelsus pool and spa is a recreational oasis in the middle of the city for all residents, offering an ideal combination of physical relaxation and cultural stimulation.

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CAMP DEL FERRO SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS COMPLEX IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

Location Barcelona, Spain Client/operator UTE PM Camp del Ferro AESA-CPC-FCP-UBAE-UFEC Architect AIA Activitats Arquitectòniques www.aia.cat Barceló-Balanzó Arquitectes www.bbarquitectes.com Gustau Gili Galfetti www.gustaugili.com Author AIA Activitats Arquitectòniques Photos Simón Garcia Official opening January 2020 Construction costs EUR 16.8 million

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Given the large volume required by the functional brief (three sports courts) in relation to the limited dimensions of the site and the area’s high urban density, it was decided to move much of the sports complex underground. AIA Activitats Arquitectòniques, Barceló-Balanzó Arquitectes and Gustau Gili Galfetti took up the challenge and meticulously designed a building that ensures good lighting, natural ventilation, ease of access and safe evacuation, even of the lower areas.

The decision to shift part of the volume underground not only reduces its visual impact, but also generates an open urban space that is ceded to the city. This space acts as a public foyer to accommodate occasional large influxes of visitors and users, with admission via this concourse or plaza that is also the urban finishing touch to the widened street.

Austerity of resources The selection of materials is based largely on brick, deliberately referencing the old factories, warehouses and workshops that are so numerous in the area. The low-maintenance bare brick façades alternate with empty and full, opaque, translucent and transparent sections and masonry units of different for-

mats and colours with the aim of lightening the whole, giving the built volume a texture, a grain and a vibrant pixelation, while also adapting to the different orientations.

The roof of the above-ground volume features a series of gently curving and inverted vaults, integrating the project locally by repeating the order and presence of similar roofs seen in the neighbouring warehouses. This curved-line finish helps to lighten the volume of the complex and constitutes part of its formal expression.

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the floor plan. One sees not only the superimposition of the sports courts on different levels but also the arrangement of a central volume containing all the smaller-scale elements (changing rooms, storage and services), communications (vertical and horizontal) and installations. This is a compact volume that separates the large-scale elements.

Further intrinsic, deliberate consequences of moving much of the complex underground are the direct gains obtained from the increase in the complex’s thermal inertia by reducing its exposed surfaces. The building’s energy efficiency begins with the design’s volumetric approach. Subsequently, a whole series of measures on a different scale (solar protection, cross ventilation, natural lighting and the use of renewable energies) reduces the energy needed for it to function, earning the centre LEED Gold certification. sb 5/2021

The Camp del Ferro Sports Centre is located in a highly dense urban area of Barcelona. Due to the large volume required by the functional brief with three sports halls and the limited dimensions of the site, the sports centre is semi-underground. This approach reduces its visual impact and generates an open urban space for the city. Its integration into the built environment is successfully achieved through a materiality based largely on bricks and its gently curving roof that references the old factories, warehouses and workshops of the area. Sporting, accessibility and social needs have also been successfully addressed by the project.

The jury also appreciates the sports centre’s response to various aspects of sustainability.

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BEND PAVILION OPEN-AIR COVERED ICE RINK AND SPORTS FACILITY IN BEND, USA The Bend Pavilion elevates the design of an open-air recreation and sports facility into a civic landmark. The high desert climate of Bend, Oregon, USA – recognized as a destination for winter and summer outdoor recreation activities – offers a remarkable natural setting for an all-season sports pavilion located within a parklike setting. Opsis Architecture programmed the indoor support building for reception, skate rental, multi-purpose meeting room, concessions, locker rooms, offices and storage.

Location Bend, OR, USA Client/operator Bend Park & Recreation District Architect Opsis Architecture Portland, OR, USA www.opsisarch.com Author Opsis Architecture Photos Alan Brandt Official opening January 2016 Construction costs USD 9.2 million EUR 7.8 million

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The pavilion roof is designed to visually float – reinforcing its iconic presence – and becomes a welcoming lantern when illuminated. During the winter months, The Pavilion’s NHL regulation ice rink is programmed for youth and adult hockey, open skate dropin, ice skating and curling. In the summer months, the Pavilion provides shade over the demountable sports court to support youth and adult activities such as volleyball, basketball, futsal, skateboarding and rock climbing.

Sloping topography The pavilion is configured with the high roof over the ice rink sloping upward to the south and the street frontage. It is tucked into the sloping topography to visually reduce height, screen views of street traffic and reinforce the parklike setting with open lawn, events shelter and seating area with

fire pits overlooking the ice rink. The lower support building – containing skate rental, offices, multi-purpose room, concessions, lockers and storage – provides an inviting covered entrance and acoustical / night lighting buffer to the adjoining neighborhood.

Materials reference the city’s mill town background The inclined roof with steel girders and trusses is sheathed with a cost-effective painted cement board fascia and plywood slat soffit that provides acoustical absorption and visual warmth and references Bend’s history as a mill town. The perimeter ETFE fabric screen with printed frit pattern mitigates the prevailing wind and solar gain on the ice while maximizing transparency. The support building is sheathed

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JURY VERDICT “The Pavilion” accommodates various activities in a semiopen outdoor facility. In winter, an ice rink is available for youth and adult ice hockey, figure skating and curling.

During the summer, the roof provides shade for volleyball, basketball, futsal, skateboarding and climbing. The southern and western side areas are fitted with transparent weather protection, which also provides an acoustic screen vis-à-vis the neighborhood. Compared to completely enclosed halls, this project features extraordinary advantages in terms of construction and operating costs.

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with painted cement board panels and durable steel plate at the lower surfaces with a wood slat acoustical ceiling at the public spaces.

Significant savings The open-air environment of the pavilion supports community health and well-being. It provides a sheltering place from snow, wind and sun that is well illuminated with the enhanced benefit and experience of fresh outdoor air quality. As a model for fiscal sustain­ ability, it offers significant economic benefits over a conventional facility in both the capital and operational costs. The capital construction costs are approximately 66 % less than an enclosed ­facility with less materials and labor. The energy savings are approximately 15 % annually while the water savings are approximately 20 %.

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CLAYTON COMMUNITY CENTRE MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SURREY, CANADA

Location Surrey, BC, Canada Client /operator City of Surrey Architect HCMA Architecture + Design Vancouver, BC, Canada www.hcma.ca Author HCMA Architecture + Design Photos Andrew Doran Ema Peter Official opening Summer 2020 Construction costs CAD 42 million EUR 28.3 million

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Clayton Community Centre combines three community services – recreation, library, and arts – in a seamlessly integrated facility. Shaped by extensive community engagement, the facility is a catalyst for active living, creativity and learning, all while exceeding sustainability and inclusivity targets. The social fabric of this context informed a design by HCMA that focuses on building community gathering spaces. They support the development of youth as valuable members of the broader community.

The unique mix of programming spaces was generated through deep engagement with the local community. Music stu­ dios, recording studios and a community rehearsal hall are combined with re­ creational facilities including a gymnasium and fitness centre, and a branch library.

These key services are supported by a range of shared social spaces and civic spaces including a community kitchen and associated community garden, a tool sharing centre with a workshop, café, and child-minding, preschool and childcare spaces.

Site and symbiosis The community centre – located in the Clayton Heights neighbourhood of Surrey – situ­ ates itself as an extension of the forest on the site and focuses on these qualities for its design. The roof and building envelope mimic the tree canopy to unify the three civic services underneath, with a leaf-like heavy timber structure that spans the interior. The interlocking members of its pinwheel components metaphorically and structurally gain strength through the interconnection of all components. The wood structure is emphasized through a series of triangular openings sb 5/2021

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in the roof, with clerestory windows that create dappled light, provide natural ventilation and mimic the shadows of a forest.

Beneath the canopy is a space that is responsive and evolving, both physically and with its activities. It is a space for unexpected discovery and learning and a leader in social inclusivity, offering fully universal washrooms and change rooms for Surrey’s diverse and rapidly changing demographic. A leader in both accessibility and universal inclusive design, the facility is the first in the city to be fully universal.

A passive house in an active community Clayton Community Centre is on track to be the first community centre to achieve Passive House certification in North America and to become Canada’s largest Passive House facility. The Centre has reduced energy consumption by 98 % compared to the average performance of similar existing buildings in British Columbia and reduced carbon emissions by 98 % compared to the same building built to ASHRAE code. sb 5/2021

Clayton Community Centre is a unique mix of spaces and programming for social interaction, inclusivity, active living, creativity and learning. The architecture successfully and seamlessly integrates the range of community services. The jury also recognises the forward-thinking funding and operating model integrating sources from traditionally separated public areas. With a very high level of collaboration between designers, client and contractor, Clayton Community Centre will be the first community centre to achieve Passive House certification in North America. Being also a leader in terms of both accessibility and universal inclusive design, this community centre is a masterpiece of civic architecture that inspires and delights the community.

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GOLF EXÉCUTIF MONTRÉAL CLUBHOUSE GOLF CLUBHOUSE IN MONTRÉAL, CANADA The Golf Exécutif Montréal Clubhouse boasts a massive wooden roof of 1,858 m², whose clean lines echo the curve of the driving range. The clubhouse delivers an exceptional experience for golfers who appreciate refinement and cutting-edge facilities. The facility was designed by Architecture49 and includes sheltered driving-range tees, a bar in the centre of a spacious lounge, a vegan restaurant kitchen, state-of-the-art golf simulators, a pro shop, offices and mechanical spaces.

Location Montréal, QC, Canada Client/operator Golf Exécutif Montréal Architect Architecture49 Inc. Montréal, QC, Canada a49montreal.com/en Author Architecture49 Inc. Photos Stéphane Brügger, Golf Exécutif Montréal Official opening June 2018 Construction costs CAD 7.5 million EUR 5 million

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The Golf Exécutif Montréal Clubhouse is located on Nuns’ Island in Montreal, a green oasis in the St. Lawrence River facing downtown. The site used to be an industrial landfill until 1988, so important decontami­ nation work took place, thus helping the community to live in healthier surroundings.

The initial plan was to design a sheltered area that would allow golfers to use the driving range in inclement weather. In order to attract new customers and increase customer retention, the Golf Exécutif Montréal Clubhouse wanted to reinvent the golf experience. By maximizing the golf season to its absolute fullest with a covered range that is lit until 11 pm, revenues are also maximized. The clubhouse allows to host different kind of events, from charity balls to team building activities. A luxuri-

ous private lounge is equipped with all the necessary technology for presentations, seminars and conferences, making it a tool for both corporate and personal events.

Geometric rigour and harmonious site integration The exceptional size of the wooden roof’s cantilevers, dictated by the need to provide adequate shelter from the elements, also led to the creation of a contemplative space for golfers. The plan’s precision is evident in the clubhouse’s ample windows and distinct arrangement of materials: zinc, wood and glass. The building’s curvilinear layout is structured by traffic areas separating outdoor sporting activities and the clubhouse’s interior functions, which are arranged sequentially. sb 5/2021

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JURY VERDICT The golf course with its newly built clubhouse on the outskirts of the city of Montréal impresses with its wooden construction and the design of the covered teeing area for golfers. This arrangement makes it possible, in addition to holding business meetings, to play golf, even in bad weather and all year round, from within a building.

The unique clubhouse stands out with its multi-functionalism and its perfect balance between design, technical necessities and sporting use. The very low building utilising such materials as zinc, wood and glass is impressive with its distinctive forms, transparency and integration into the existing landscape.

The jury appreciates the successful combination of administrative and sporting uses in a golf clubhouse with an extremely appealing design. sb 5/2021

Sustainability and quality as two pillars The black spruce roof structure comes from northern Quebec and is processed in the province. As a prefabricated solution, cross-laminated timber was also chosen for its efficiency and high performance. In addition to their functional importance, the roof overhangs help control heat gain from the sun. The installation of a white roof also serves to reduce solar heat gain.

Particular importance was given to the use of natural materials without volatile organic compounds, hence the omnipresence of wood in the interior spaces (such as maple veneer walls and doors, burnt wood wall covering and furniture). Great emphasis was also placed on the selection of local materials, suppliers and contractors.

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KEN ROSEWALL ARENA TRANSFORMATION OF A MULTIPURPOSE ARENA IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Location Sydney, Australia Client /operator Tennis NSW Architect Cox Architecture Sydney, Australia www.cox.com.au

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The design of the new roof is seamlessly responsive to the original bowl design – all the while being clearly articulated as a distinct addition to it. A light and ephemeral cable net structure works closely with the existing bowl structure to support a delicate PTFE fabric skin. Designed collaboratively with Arup Engineers and Fabritecture, it provides the required shading and protection from the elements.

Construction costs AUD 50.5 million (EUR 31.9 million)

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The Ken Rosewall Arena hosted tennis in the 2000 Olympics Games and was designed

by BDP and BVN in 1997. In late 2018, COX Architecture was appointed to transform the facility to host the inaugural ATP Cup tournament and Super Netball Season games.

The challenge: tennis requires a roof canopy that eliminates sunlight and rain while allowing players and spectators views out towards the skyline. Netball requires the elimination of wind, which is only achievable with a “total” enclosure of the bowl. tion to the skyline – as required for tennis.

To preclude wind – as required for netball – it is enclosed by large hydraulically controlled folding translucent panels, creating a highly animated and changeable façade.

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introducing fresh cool air into the venue, which is drawn into the centre oculus of the roof as it removes hot air. Improvements included 10,000 seats in three grades; among them tip up seats for upper bowl general attendance.

Durability and low embodied energy The removed structures and seats were all repurposed for use elsewhere. Adapting to the climate, the ventilation and LED sports lighting systems were explicitly intended to use minimal energy. The redevelopment ensured that the original concrete bowl and foundations were retained, saving significant embodied energy. It also ensured the social sustainability of the legacy of the 2000 Olympic tennis venue and, with the addition of the PTFE roof and oper­ able windows, created a venue with a large proportion of natural ventilation capable of hosting games and crowds.

The systems for accessibility and universal design were enhanced with improved access, seating provisions, amenities and wayfinding to ensure that spectators and players have an enhanced experience in their journeys through the building. Gender issues were carefully considered specifically with the ability to switch the venue to host netball, a female sport mainly attended by women. sb 5/2021

JURY VERDICT Considering that the Ken Rosewall Arena is an upgrade of an existing ­venue, it still exceeds the minimum standards in regards to spectator facilities. Twelve different entry points cut down unnecessary walking and riding. Once inside, there is a choice of viewing positions around the entire field of play. A complete ring of wheelchair seats is located at the level that provides mid-bowl viewing and is proximate to disabled amenities. It was also noted by the jury that this venue offers high-quality accessibility for wheelchair competitors. There is direct ramped access from the changing rooms to the field of play.

Additional accessible bathrooms were provided close to the tennis courts, cutting the time and energy needed by athletes for a comfort break. This venue clearly deserves the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility.

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COOGEE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB CLUBHOUSE IN COOGEE NSW, AUSTRALIA

Location Coogee / NSW, Australia Client /operator Randwick City Council Architect Allen Jack+Cottier Sydney, Australia www.architectsajc.com Author Allen Jack+Cottier Photos Brett Boardman Official opening December 2020

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One of Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving clubs is transformed to double its capacity for community and surf lifesaver training. The redesign makes the club fully a ­ ccessible and inclusive for the first time in its 113-year history. People in wheelchairs can now be lifesavers. This has been so successful in just three months of operation that ­Coogee SLSC is set to become the pilot site for a state-wide initiative training surf lifesavers of different abilities for other clubs around New South Wales.

Coogee Beach, in Sydney’s southeast, attracts around 4 million visitors a year. The original Coogee Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) was built in 1907 on a rock cliff at the southern tip of the beach and had been extended many times over the years as the club’s role and community engagement grew.

These ad hoc additions resulted in a dysfunctional space with access impediments and no visual connection to the beach for surveillance. In 2016 the clubhouse suffered severe damage during a major storm, prompting plans for its renewal.

Working closely with the client (Randwick City Council) and the Coogee SLSC, the architects redesigned the clubhouse to dramatically improve capacity for training lifesavers and raising revenue to support its work. A new top floor at street level radically replans the interior by moving the kitchen, bar and offices from the beach-facing north wing to the south, using the street-facing western perimeter for bathrooms and concealed storage, increasing the capacity of the main room from 60 people to 200.

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JURY VERDICT This project stands out as a high-quality upgrade to an existing heritage building more than 100 years old. Previously inaccessible, the old clubhouse now provides access to all areas including the beach viewing point. The Coogee Surf Livesaving Club is now set to become a pilot scheme to train people with different disabilities to become lifesavers in the state of New South Wales. The jury believes this project to be the first of its kind and therefore was delighted to award the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility to such a worthy project. sb 5/2021

Clear line of sight The damaged sea wall was repaired, and future-proofed with the removal of large sea-bed boulders. To the east a new ocean-facing veranda has been added, while to the north, a new wall of windows opens up a dramatic new view of the beach, framed externally like a camera. The club’s iconic swimmers’ clock was restored and incorporated into the new north facade.

The new main room integrates retractable acoustically rated walls that can partition the space into four separate smaller rooms for simultaneous use. The walls stack seamlessly away into the western wall, joining an ecosystem of other services including accessible WCs, serving stations and storage cupboards, all concealed behind pivoting plywood panels. The room can be used for functions such as weddings, parties and conferences.

Meet accessible wayfinding requirements and reinforce the club’s branding A new platform elevator gives full accessibility through the clubhouse for the first time and new sightlines to the beach enable lifesavers with physical disabilities to take part in patrols for the first time. Wayfinding includes high-contrast and braille signage, tactile ground surface indicators and handrails to ramps and stairs.

The architects made substantial savings by retaining much of the existing building and its embodied carbon. For operational sustainability there are: rooftop solar panels for power; low-E glass reducing heat intake; fully operable doors and windows delivering natural ventilation; and water- and energy-efficient fixtures and appliances.

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FREIHAM SPORTS PARK Location Munich, Germany Client /operator City of Munich Department of Education and Sports – Real Estate Management Architect Georg Scheel Wetzel Architekten GmbH Berlin, Germany www.georgscheelwetzel.com Landscape architect Lützow 7 C. Müller J. Wehberg Garten- & Landschaftsarchitekten Author Georg Scheel Wetzel Architekten GmbH Photos Stefan Müller Official opening August 2020 Construction costs EUR 73 million

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SPORTS CENTRE IN MUNICH, GERMANY With its 25,000 future inhabitants, the district of Freiham in western Munich represents the largest urban development project in the city’s recent history. The sports park complements the educational campus in the district’s centre and was commissioned as result of an architectural competition in 2014. Situated just off the edge of the city, the Georg Scheel Wetzel Architects design defines the interface between the urban space and the countryside and serves as a public promenade along this junction.

Freiham Sports Park is the first facility in Munich to enable people regardless of their (dis-)ability to partake in team activities for both amateur sports and clubs alike. The centre has two triple-court sports halls with spectator stands, multi-purpose rooms, a swimming pool, clubhouse and restaurant as well as various outdoor sports fields.

During daytime, it is used by the adjacent schools for physical education indoors and outdoors as well as for swimming lessons.

After school and on the weekends, it is used by a broad number of local sports

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Smooth transition from the urban space to the open countryside The overall connection between the various buildings is established with a shared materiality: both the façade as well as the outdoor paving are made of a light-coloured, slightly charred brick which is reminiscent of the local soils. With the aid of technical modulations in the masonry, the buildings’ volumes are further accentuated. A compact volume-to-surface ratio and the use of sustain­ able building materials contribute to a highly sustainable architecture. To improve climate resilience and precipitation retention, the majority of the roofs have been extensively planted while other parts carry solar collectors for the generation of alternative energy.

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Freiham Sports Park has been designed to create an accessible venue for people with a disability where they can participate in sport alongside their able-bodied counterparts. The jury was impressed that the standards deployed far exceed the requirements of the national building code, offering access to all floors, extra-wide doors for sports wheelchairs and plentiful accessible toilets. Other important consid­ erations were acoustics that enable visually impaired athletes to play football; mini-mising glare; doors that are easy to open; and storage for wheelchairs when transferring to a sports wheelchair. The programme considers the needs of people with a disability and of elderly people wishing to participate at the highest level. It is a worthy recipient of the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility.

ALMEAUEN FLOWPARK SKATE PARK IN BÜREN, GERMANY Location Büren, Germany Client /operator City of Büren Architect Maier Landschaftsarchitektur www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de Betonlandschaften www.betonlandschaften.de Cologne, Germany Author Maier Landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften Photos Ralf Maier Official opening June 2020 Construction costs EUR 280,000

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Maier Landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften have created a skate park in the historic centre of the town of Büren. The Alme brook winding through it was the inspiration for the Flowpark and its notion of the „free-wheeling experience of flow“, in two senses. Firstly, the meandering course of the Alme inspired the shape of the „flowing“ skate park (Flowpark). And, secondly, skateboarders as well as users of longboards, BMX and MTB bikes, inline and roller skates and scooters can enjoy the free-wheeling experience of flow.

These sports revolve around individual exercise and creative appropriation of the available space. The skate park is not only embedded in the landscape like a river (just like the Alme in its floodplain), but also enables users to “go with the flow“, i.e. enjoy a fluid ride. The Flowpark offers classic skate park elements such as curbs (concrete blocks) and rails (handrails) which have been arranged in a way that the fluid driving line for the users is not interrupted.

Thanks to its shallow ramps and elements, very young users can also learn to skate in

this park (even the under-threes) and thus acquire social and motor skills by exercising with their friends and fellow sports enthusiasts.

Inclusion as the basic idea At the planning stage, several participatory meetings were held with future users, with the issue of inclusion in particular playing a major role in the overall strategy. This finds expression in barrier-free access and wheelchair ­ accessibility and the park’s eligibility for wheelchair sports competition (WHC). Skate parks should sb 5/2021

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be equally attractive for activities with skateboards, BMX, scooters, inline skates, dirt bikes and WCMX (wheelchair motocross) and for many other action sports enthusiasts, regardless of gender, age or ability. By virtue of its versatility, the park aims to strike a blow for inclusion and break down boundaries between users. Each sport is practised in its own way and therefore has different expectations of a park, but the basic approach of the various disciplines is very similar.

JURY VERDICT The team behind the delivery of this facility was committed to provide an opportunity for all “roller” sports practitioners to come together in one place. As well as considering the needs of BMX, inline skating and scooters, the requirements of wheelchair motocross drivers have been addressed. The entire ­facility is therefore barrier-free so that wheelchair users can compete in sports. Wheelchair motocross drivers were heavily involved in the devel­ opment of this project from the outset. This innovative venue well deserves the IPC IAKS Distinction for ­Accessibility. sb 5/2021

Input from public participation The elements of the Almeauen Flowpark have been planned in accordance with proposals from workshops. Approaches to elements are designed to be used by wheelchair users who can jump either barely or not at all. The Flowpark has been built using a type of concrete that is easy to maintain and has an expected service life of 30 to 50 years. The concrete material can be recycled and reused.

In addition to inclusion, skate parks also serve to integrate people of migrant origin. Skateboarding brings people together and helps adolescents to find meaning and identity, especially as they grow up.

The outcome is a hang-out created especially for adolescents. Previously, the Almeauenpark has provided more play opportunities for children; but now adolescents, through their advance involvement, have been able to impress their stamp on the new facility.

Thanks to its organic shaping, the Flowpark blends harmoniously into the overall landscape and neighbourhood of historic buildings.

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MINORU CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING RECREATION CENTRE IN RICHMOND, CANADA

Location Richmond, BC, Canada Client /operator City of Richmond Architect HCMA Architecture + Design Vancouver, BC, Canada www.hcma.ca Author HCMA Architecture + Design Photos Hubert Kang HCMA (section) Official opening March 2019 Construction costs CAD 71.5 million (EUR 48.2 million)

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Located in the city centre of Richmond, British Columbia, the Minoru Centre for Active Living replaced three civic facilities that served the community for over 50 years: an aquatic centre, a beloved multipurpose seniors centre and a field house which served the track and field sports community for many years. By consolidating these uses into one iconic destination facility, HCMA created a unique multigenerational hub for physical and mental well-being in the heart of the city.

Marking the gateway to the historic 105-yearold Minoru Park, the Minoru Centre for Active Living cares as much about the outdoor spaces that surround the building as about the interior programmatic spaces. It contains a 6,410 m² aquatic centre focused on health and wellness, a multipurpose seniors community centre, fitness centre, athletic team rooms and judging rooms, a social lobby with food service, event spaces, a spectator viewing deck and various outdoor commu­ nity plazas facilitate gathering and celebration.

The green heart of the city The flowing roof structure and landscape design reference the natural geography of

Richmond as a river delta island city. Reflective of the natural conditions of the river delta, a dynamic planting strategy was developed for the project with strong vegetative cover and a diverse range of native and adaptive plants suited to the area. The hybrid timber and steel curved roof splits in strategic locations to introduce daylight deep into building areas while knitting them into the park beyond.

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Access with dignity Driven technically by the site’s geotechnical requirements, the terraced pool design allows for a functional accessibility and inclusivity innovation: the infinity edge. By creating the option for individuals to transfer out of wheelchairs into the water, the design extends the range of abilities that can access the pools with dignity. High contrast wayfinding & signage facilitates patron circulation through the clearly organized floor plan. The result is a place where a diverse and intergenerational community can mix and interrelate, supporting lifelong learning and wellness for everyone.

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The Minoru Centre for Active Living focuses upon what they call “intergenerational activity” because it is linked to an older persons’ centre. The architects have designed a building where exercise and use by older people and people with a disability are seamless and almost unnoticeable.

The jury was particularly impressed by the attention to detail in relation to extra-large shower and changing cubicles, accessible fitness equipment, gentle landscaping and even charging points for electric scooters and wheelchairs.

This project is worthy of the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility because it perfectly embraces the concept of “inclusive design” to achieve maximum acces­ sibility standards.

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BEMAX ARENA MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPORTS HALL IN PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO Location Podgorica, Montenegro Client /operator Arena B ltd.

Architect DBA ltd.

Novi Sad, Serbia www.dba.rs Author DBA ltd.

Photos Nebojša Nešic Official opening May 2019 Construction costs EUR 5.5 million

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On the initiative of the national basketball association, the idea to transform the small hall of the Morača Sports Center – collapsed and abandoned after decades of insufficient maintenance – arose. Originally used as an indoor pool, the facility was transformed into a modern multifunctional sports hall. The architect Predrag Dmitrovic and the constructors Djordje Zlokovic and Rade Mrdak adapted the building to its new functions without disturbing the original architecture.

The multifunctional sports hall is a hyperbolic paraboloid shaped building with an elliptical base. The multifunctional hall featuring courts for basketball, volleyball, handball and boxing is located on the lower floor level and can serve as a venue for various events such as concerts, gatherings and fairs. Adjacent are the VIP locker rooms, a gym with a view of the river, locker rooms for competitions with toilets and showers, and service facilities (first aid, doping control, sports massage).

On the ground floor level, the ticket counters are located as well as the entrances for visitors, press and VIP users, all with security gates and accessible for people with disabilities. The same level features a VIP lounge and a VIP box. A new cantilever gallery for press and cameras was added.

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JURY VERDICT Bemax Arena in Montenegro was, until recently, a small sports hall and swimming pool that had fallen into disuse and disrepair. The ambitious scheme to re-purpose the facility to make it a modern multifunctional sports hall with high levels of accessibility is a credit to all those involved. The original building gave no consideration to accessibility, but thoughtful redesign has resulted in a highly accessible building that provides access for all possible users, including spectators, athletes, press and VIPs. In a country that does not have a long track record in accessible facilities, the jury believes Bemax Arena is extremely worthy of the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility.

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northern grandstand has been reconstructed, and new telescopic grandstands have been added. The maximum ­ seating capacity is 2,244 spectators with 28 in the VIP area.

The challenge of project was to adapt the required contents to the specific form of the building in a way that the original architecture was preserved, and to ensure the functioning of the facility for daily training of athletes, for hosting national and European competitions, and also to adapt it to the contemporary demands regarding accessibility, fire protection, safety and energy efficiency. To meet the requirements for accessibility, the design included access ramps, elevators and a lifting platform. Among the 245 parking spaces are 13 spaces for people with disabilities.

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UFRJ RUGBY, HOCKEY AND SWIMMING CENTRE UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Client /operator URFJ – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Architect Effect Arquitectura São Paulo, Brazil www.effect.arq.br Author Effect Arquitectura Photos Effect Arquitectura Official opening March 2016 Construction costs BRL 67 billion (EUR 10.8 million)

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The university campus was used before and during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a training centre for athletes. After the games, the new facilities were incorporated into the university as part of the Olympic legacy. The renovation and expansion of the sports centre at the Faculty of Physical Education (EEFD) of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) underlined the importance of one of the most renowned learning institutions of Brazil.

Before the renovation, the university facil­ ities were in a degraded and outdated state – in several respects, e.g. its maintenance, accessibility and compliancy to standards.

The prospect of serving as training centre for synchronized swimming, hockey and rugby opened up the opportunity to renovate and modernize the other areas adjacent to the competition areas, such as changing rooms, classrooms and the medical department. State-of-the art sports equipment was installed such as a pre-moulded steel swimming pool, and synthetic grass pitches with irrigation systems, being the first in Brazil.

The project was based on the premise that the playing areas should be as self-sufficient as possible when it comes to energy. Rainwater is treated and used to irrigate the natu­ ral grass pitch. Solar panels are used to heat the Olympic swimming pool. This ensures the financial sustainability of the institution, reducing maintenance costs and preventing equipment from deteriorating in the future. The facilities are also used for community projects. EEFD already operates in similar projects, such

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JURY VERDICT This project converts a previously inaccessible facility into one in which sports participants can move around and enjoy recreation without barriers. The needs of all those with disabilities were considered, including those with sensory impairments, physical impairments and cognitive impairments. The jury was particularly impressed by the ingenious and innovative signage and wayfinding provision.

This includes tactile maps and the use of colour-contrast and highlighted and tactile floor tiles to guide visually impaired people around the facility. This aspect in particular makes this project a worthy recipient of the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility.

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Guaranteeing autonomy, safety and comfort Both the public areas and the students’ and athletes’ facilities were based on the concept of universal design, in order to simultaneously serve people with the most diverse anthropometric and sensory characteristics. The design allows flexibility of use, being adapted to a wide range of preferences and individual skills and allowing intuitive use.

Embossed tactile maps allow people with visual impairments to identify the environment. The use of colour contrasts attracts the user’s attention more emphatically. More than one form of communication (text and Braille, or sound and image) is applied in the announcements addressed to the public. Floor tiles are highlighted with the use of tactile resources to guide people with visual impairments. Ramps with handrails and non-slip flooring, installation of sensors at different heights that prevent the closing of doors, and sound and light signalling were considered in this framework.

Appropriate structures for access, handling and usage were considered, regardless of the user’s body size, posture or mobility. Wider seats to comfortably accommodate overweight people; lowered counters for the use of wheelchair users and people of short stature; and doors and turnstiles with adequate width for the passage of overweight people and wheelchair users were included in the design.

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LOW LINE SPORTS PARK SPORTS PARK IN JIANYANG, CHINA Design

Zeng Wujingting

The revitalisation of a declining district is at the forefront of the thinking behind this project. Zeng Wujingting is a student at the Politecnico di Milano. The project is located in the core area of the old city of Jianyang, a satellite city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province with a population of about 200,000.

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Although Chengdu is about to host major sports events such as the 2021 Summer World University Games and the 2025 World Games, the old part of the town lacks modern sports facilities. Demographi­ cally, the population is ageing and the entire city is in decline. Large-scale sports events are capable of attracting people’s attention and generating social and commercial value. The people’s demand for basic sports and leisure facilities however must not be neglected, especially in a forgotten urban space.

The project aims to make better use of the existing basic conditions to bring greater social value.

New function for the railway line On the site of the abandoned railway space, this proposal can provide local residents a large number of new sports facilities. The original railway route is widened and transformed into cycle lanes. The wider ground space formerly occupied by the railway can be converted into a variety of sports venues. Based on public participation, the project embraces sports fields for football, basketball, badminton, croquet, swimming pools, skateboarding venues and table tennis. The ping pong table and climbing wall are set up on the water’s edge where water sports can be carried out.

With the rerouting of the railway, the railway line in the city centre will be moved entirely outside the urban area. This leaves a strip of land that can be used in the heart of the urban area.

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JURY VERDICT The design proposal for the Low Line Sports Park in Jianyang impressed the jury with its vision, scope, design response and high level of research.

The starting point of the scheme is the removal of a 70-year-old railway line that runs through what is now the centre of the old city. Significant redevelopment of the old city centre is difficult especially in terms of public access to active living. The railway line represents a unique opportunity to both infuse the old city with a major public amenity and positively impact the urban experience for residents.

The jury noted that the Low Line Sports Park concept incorporates an extremely wide range of facilities and experiences that offer relevance and meaning to the redeveloping urban neighbourhood.

The design includes a sports business complex recognising the need for enhancing the economic vitality of the area and components such as mu­ seums, a heritage park, a rehabilitation garden and an art gallery, reinforcing a cultural sensitivity and historical connection to the area.

The Low Line Sports Park design proposal is a remarkable accomplishment for an architectural student. It is significant in scale, mature in the overall planning and inclusive in terms of intent. The jury found that this project truly deserves Gold.

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an art museum, performance areas for the elderly, playgrounds for children and other facilities. A football field and swimming pool are added to the elementary school and are also open to the public. The children’s play area next to the kindergarten is combined with the rest area for the elderly to accommodate the elderly when looking after children.

smallest amount of demolition and construction, it creates the maximum value for the development of the city.

The introduction of green space, combined with the rainwater collection and recycling system, is capable of effectively changing the microclimate of the area and at the same time contributing to the health of local residents.

Topography and accessibility A ramp with a slope of less than 8 % connects buildings of different heights and activity spaces in series to meet the needs of barrier-free access. This project makes full use of the original topography and original facilities in the city and adaptively gives it new functions. With the

A large number of sports and leisure facilities attracts more people and increases activity. Commercial spaces round up the setting. The model of the joint management of social public facilities and schools also reduces costs and improves utilisation. The programme stimulates vitality, creates employment opportunities and rejuvenates this declining city.

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MOYOBAMBA SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER SPORTS MODULE IN MOYOBAMBA, PERU Design

Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales

Moyobamba Sports and Recreation Center is a project designed by Enrique Maximo Galvez Gonzales, a student at the Universidad Científica del Sur of Lima, Peru. The idea was born from the need for sports infrastructure for the Amazonian city of Moyobamba, designed as a module that can be replicated in different places of the region.

The integration into the landscape is achieved in a subtle way by the dimensions and height of the project as well as its materiality. The project’s design geometry is a circle with various rings.

The project features an equipped gym, a swimming pool for recreational use, a small climbing area for children and young people, a running track, a bicycle track, and a cafeteria. Moyobamba is known as “the city of orchids”; the orchid conservation area inside the facility commemorates its importance to the region.

A single level for access facilitates access to the whole complex. The radial distribution pattern helps to reduce the distances between spaces. Local materials such as slab stone as a finish and wood in structural form are used at the perimeter of the project, and bioclimatic factors were considered in 72

the design. Moyobamba being in the higher reaches of Peruvian jungle presents high temperatures in summer. Cross ventilation is important, and the circular shape favours air flow and natural lighting.

Making sport part of everyday live The legacy of the project would involve the construction of more similar modules that provide for diverse disciplines in a single place, while making efficient use of the spaces. Sport in the form of exercising may become part of the local’s daily routine, especially of children and young people.

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Its design draws on the native orchids of the location, and its circular shape favours the admittance of natural lighting and the flow of air. Special attention has been given to the choice of local construction materials. From an economic standpoint, the impact is low for construction and operation thanks to the use of renewable energies and rainwater collection. With only a single floor, the centre will be fully accessible.

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SPORTS SCIENCE & DIGITAL ART ARENA STADIUM AND LABORATORY IN OSAKA, JAPAN Design

Ryo Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Utagawa und Yuki Saito

Young professionals Ryo Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Utagawa and Yuki Saito developed an architectural proposal that integrates a stadium with research & development institutions for sports-related technologies such as sports science, sensor technology and digital technology.

Athletes like to compile and analyse ­ behavioural data in order to break records. The spread of e-sport is pushing the definition of sport into the digital realm. On the other hand, digital technology has had negative effects on people, such as increased technology addiction and digital stress.

The design team believes that the negative effects of these digital technologies can be eliminated by experiencing sports and media art and bringing back them back into the physical realm. According to the three young professionals, the fusion with the digital will elevate sport to a higher level and make it more enjoyable.

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media art and sports events, it is possible to generate more profit than conventional sports facilities.

The facility uses large flights of stairs and slopes to connect the landscape and architecture of the park.

Spaces with various functions are loosely connected by running tracks that continue from the park, allowing use by everyone, from athletes to local residents: A good place for exercising and for events. It will be a unique landmark in the urban skyline of Osaka.

The interior space can be flexibly used as a multifunctional space. For example, by adopting movable seats in the stadium, it is possible to select a mode in which either the court is largest or the number of seats. A buffer area between the research facil­ity and the court serves as an industry-academia collaboration space, enabling access to both functions.

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JURY VERDICT The project, awarded Bronze by the jury, was designed for the city of Osaka in Japan. The design shown accommodates sports-related institutions such as sports technology and sports science, measurement and digital technologies as well as a sports hall. However, the findings of the development and research work can also be presented in this “stadium” as well as in the exhibition space. The jury welcomes this integrative approach in terms of the development of cyber sports and media art as well as the practice of physical sports. The inclusion of the forecourt with opportunities for various sporting activities creates an appropriate place to promote and present digital technology coupled with sporting activities. sb 5/2021

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THE GRANVILLE GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTRE IN VANCOUVER, CANADA Design

Narita Reyes Ico

The Granville Gateway is an entrance into one of the most iconic areas of Vancouver, the Entertainment District. Young professional Narita Reyes Ico transforms two underutilized parking lots and their adjacent green spaces into a cohesive community and recreation centre. This floating forest hovers above the street and is an elevated escape from the city.

The first level of the Gateway is a multifunctional public plaza suitable for activities and events for every season. Above the plaza is a green space that connects the two pre-existing parks, creating its own natural landscape while it simultaneously conforms to the different contours of the urban fabric. The next layer of the Gateway contains the athletic facilities. These program spaces are flexible and can be repurposed to suit a wide range of activities so that the centre can adapt to future recreational trends and innovations, ensuring its longevity. The roof of the building is an outdoor recreational park. A grass field, outdoor court, community garden, and running track overlook the scenic view.

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All visitors are accommodated through the centre’s use of universal single-stall washrooms and change rooms. The building’s circulation has a variety of entry points and is composed of ramps and surfaces at slopes of five degrees or less to ensure everyone’s transportation needs are met.

The façade of the building parallels its surrounding environment. Using concrete and glass, the building is visually incorporated into the city’s urban aesthetic, while the interior contrasts its surroundings by using wood and vegetation. The Gateway takes advantage of Vancouver’s mild climate and uses natural systems of heating and cooling to moderate the building’s sb 5/2021

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t­ emperature. The adjacent buildings provide shade throughout different times of the day and program spaces are organized based on the heating and cooling requirements of various activities. Natural air filtration is provided by the park’s vast amount of indoor and outdoor vegetation.

The building’s roof spans a large space, making it ideal for rainwater collection, which can be used for plumbing and irrigation purposes.

The Granville Gateway is a space for equity and inclusion that supports its community with a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Through the rehabilitation and revitalization of disused space, future urban environments can foster a balanced relationship between ­nature and the city.

JURY VERDICT The jury finds that The Granville Gateway successfully creates new life and space for physical activity in an underused parking facility in an urban setting. Taking advantage of a well-functioning public transport system that has left several under-utilised multi-storey car parks in downtown Vancouver, the project explores in a very innovative way the scope for converting former infrastructural facilities into a recreation and social centre. Thus the project re­ opens access to green spaces that have fallen into disuse due to a lack of accessibility, multifunctional plazas, pop-up spaces for events, and courts for different kinds of ball games, among others.

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VARSO SPORT SPORTS CENTRE IN WARSAW, POLAND Design

Marlena Michalska, Anna Czapla und Filip Gawin

Students Marlena Michalska, Anna Czapla and Filip Gawin at the Silesian University of Technology selected one of the most significant places in the Polish capital to be the site of their project. Its sustainable nature assumes densification of the city while making use of almost none of the natural, undeveloped space. No heavy excavation is needed as the existing underground car park is used and the existing metro station nearby is being renovated.

The complex itself was divided into two individual shapes. The first one has the character of a high-rise building and is located on the edge of the Plac Defilad, along the main road leading to the central railway station. Due to the prestigious nature of the place, the main factor was the desire to create space for all users, not only related to the sports taking place in the second shape, but also fans and passers-by. It was decided to lift the structure on 35-meter columns and to adapt the space under it into a public platform. The city grandstand located there has an integrating function with its open space conducive to meetings for all social groups. One of the three parts of the grandstand faces the city when the other parts turn toward a façade equipped with a transparent LED screen.

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The second part of the complex features a double, translucent façade in bright colours. It contains the sports functions and exhibition spaces which intertwine with each other. Sports and re­ creation rooms of different heights interpenetrate, creating an absorbing arrangement. The football field for twelve players was placed on the roof and is covered with a net referring to the facade.

The sports centre combines additional functions such as offices or a hotel. International sports events will attract visitors and potential new investors. Located in the vicinity of the main railway station, the project supports the idea of the EcoCity based on public transport.

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JURY VERDICT This design brings the subject of sport into the centre of Warsaw and thus into the spotlight and establishes a connection to life in society. A multi-storey, square sports building with several levels offers all opportunities for sporting activities. Transparent façades allow views in and out and underline this project’s conceptual approach. A second, more administrative building is designed as a slab-like high-rise building.

Standing on 35-metre-high supports, it creates a protected public space with a large grandstand facing a large LED screen. The combination of sport and public life makes the VARSO SPORT project worthy of an award. sb 5/2021

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The garden and landscaping show „Nature in Lindau 2021“ inspired – in addition to much worth seeing na­ ture, landscape architecture, horticultural art and culture – with innovative trend sports facilities. Close to nature and free of barriers, a varied fitness course with TURNBAR stations made of 100% stainless steel winds along the shore of Lake Constance. A sports facility that will be used by active locals as well as many ­calisthenics professionals, communities and freestylers. Spectacular moves, athletic achievements and unfor­ gettable moments will be captured in pictures and videos in front of the fantastic panorama.

With the aim of not only offering new, safe training opportunities to already active athletes, but also to encourage more people to do more sports and get fitter, there is often the objection at planning meetings that beginners, seniors, overweight people or people with disabilities do not like to train “in public“ - especially not when a few meters away a calisthenics professional is demonstrating the Human Flag. For this reason, separate areas are often created with senior turntables, low-bar sport equipment or wheelchair dip benches, which actually contradict the idea of holistic inclusion.

The TURNBAR at Lake Constance is a good example that this assumption is wrong in many ways and that a modern sports facility should be placed as present as possible in public. “Nature in Lindau 2021“ was designed to be holistically inclusive – and so is the new sports infrastructure. All sports equipment on the fitness course is accessible without barriers and offers numerous training options, regardless of age or training level.

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Equipment course with much variety The seamlessly grouted fall protection sports floor begins with an open area (for running games, floor gymnastics, Yoga) and winds through an equipment course with different focuses around shady trees to a kiosk with seating. Creative markings, agility patterns, and linework on the sports floor inspire more simple exercises without sports equipment while guiding you from station to station with variety.

Located directly on the West Promenade with an exposed view over Lake Constance stands the heart of the fitness course: a TURNBAR with nine Templar-profile poles, which is just as suitable for numerous fitness exercises or preventive sports as it is for freestyle and calisthenics.

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many different people. It is a popular meeting place where seeing and being seen are just as much a part of the experience as a beginner getting tips and assistance from advanced athletes or passers-by who applaud, motivate and, in the best case scenario, complete a sporting session ­themselves.

Recognition for sporting achievements or progress by likes on social media also contribute to motivation. In front of such a fantastic natural panorama as at the TURNBAR in Lindau, people therefore not only like to train a lot but also take photos and film in order to capture special moments and share it with the world.

This sporting attraction not only attracts trendy athletes from near and far to Lake Constance, but also residents and visitors alike are delighted to have the opportunity to exercise all year round, individually and according to their own schedule, in the fresh air and in idyllic surroundings – with or without a selfie.

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“The full responsibility lies with the waste producer; this means from when it reaches the waste collection point up until its final disposal. Furthermore, the manufacturer must exercise due diligence in the selection and commissioning of third parties. According to the hierarchy guidelines, recycling has priority over ­disposal.” This is what is written in the Circular Economy Act. This paragraph poses new challenges for manu­ facturers of artificial turf systems. In the meantime, more and more solutions for the meaningful use of old turf surfaces are being developed.

The Sport Group, to which Polytan also belongs, now carries out the whole recycling process, from development to reuse, taking a completely new approach to recycling. In the future, the subsidiary company FormaTurf will be able to reuse a turf system, including all its components. This comprises the back pitch, the filament and the infill. Initially, the artificial filler granules of the turf are separated from the sand. These are washed and can be reused on the sports field with a high degree of purity. New products are created from the plastics whether back pitches, blades or infill 82

­ ranulate, which can be used in the sports field construcg tion sector, for example.

Recycling instead of disposal The Sport Group is therefore the only company in the artificial turf sector which can fully complete the recycling process without having to rely on other external companies. As the newest member of the Sport Group family, FormaTurf has a decisive role to play. It is the final missing link in the chain. sb 5/2021

The Sport Group believes that, at the end of its life span, an artificial turf system does not become waste that is difficult to dispose of, but rather a valuable raw material. After it has been processed by FormaTurf it is given a second life.

However, even before this stage is reached, the turf has ­already come a long way. This journey begins with research and development. Even at this stage, Polytan is mindful of environmental compatibility and of making a positive ­impact on the carbon footprint of the sports surface. Take the following example: the company developed a turf with LigaTurf Cross GTzero, which is predominantly produced from renewable raw materials that can be manufactured in a c­ limate-neutral way. After installation, Polytan offers support for the duration of the turf’s life cycle, including care and potential repairs. Finally, the company removes the turf and recycles it as described above. sb 5/2021

Why does the Sport Group go to such lengths?

Christoph Böswald, Managing Director of FormaTurf: “It is our goal to have the entire recycling process under our control. With FormaTurf, we are now completing this cycle and offering our customers a recycling solution in which all materials of the turf system are returned to the cycle.“ But why is the Sport Group going its own way when there are already providers in the artificial turf recycling sector?

Böswald: “We decided to opt for our own solution as we completely believe in our recycling concept. Now we can offer our customers everything from one source. You can track the complete life cycle of your product and have the guarantee of obtaining a high-quality, sustainable turf ­system that will continue on beyond its deinstallation.“

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KEEP FIT – RELOADED FITNESS TRAIL IN THE GRUGAPARK, ESSEN WITH 17 PLAYFIT® PIECES OF APPARATUS Author Contact Photos

Johannes Bühlbecker, More Sports Media playfit GmbH, DE – 20459 Hamburg, info@playfit.de, www.playfit.eu Martin Michalak Fotografie

The Grugapark in Essen is a great example of a sustainably planned and equipped outdoor gym. The ­success of such installations depends on selecting the right location, having an appropriate combination of exercise stations and the quality and safety of the equipment used.

The keep fit movement of the 1970s can be regarded as the forerunner of today‘s fitness boom and the outdoor gym. Trim trails were circular routes three or four kilometres in length along which 15 to 20 exercise stations were installed. The movement wasn‘t targeted at competitive sports, but an affluent society afflicted by obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Outdoor gym This is a recreational facility that updates elements of a trim trail and combines them with features of a playground. Such facilities consist of several complementary installations in public spaces. They serve to supplement the recreational activities in parks and green spaces.

During the 1990s, new trend sports emerged. Jogging in particular enjoyed a boom in popularity. The keep fit movement, and fitness trails especially, faded into oblivion. Many local authorities simply didn‘t have the money to pay for their long-term upkeep.

There are basically three factors that determine the success of facilities like these: the embedding in the environment, choosing apparatus appropriate for the anticipated user groups, and the quality of the installed equipment.

Since the revival of the keep fit movement in Germany, which began in 2008, it‘s common nowadays for a variety of styles of outdoor gym to be installed instead of individual pieces of apparatus.

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The attractiveness of the surroundings (park) and its accessibility play an important role here too. It often makes sense, for example, to tailor the gym specifically to the needs and activities of older people.

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Apparatus that is designed like industrial machinery tends to put people off. A simple, elegant design is much more likely to encourage people to use it. Design considerations are naturally associated with quality and sustainability too.

Grugapark Essen The Park was created on the occasion of the first major Ruhrland horticultural show in 1929. In 2012, the City of Essen developed the “Grugapark 2020 Development Concept“ in order to create modern exercise opportunities for young and old – in the open air and in a secure ­environment.

The result was a very attractive circular trail that connects twelve exercise stations with one another. The fitness trail can be used by people of all ages to test and improve their vitality and motor skills in a fun and enjoyable manner.

The biggest outdoor gym was supplied by playfit®. It consists of 17 pieces of apparatus making it the largest and most varied gym within the park. All parts of the body can be trained here in a goal-oriented or casual way – in the form of balance, strength and endurance training. Some pieces of equipment, like the wheelchair trainer, the duplex shoulder trainer and the arm bike are also designed to be sb 5/2021

used by wheelchair users, thus promoting the principle of ­inclusion.

Several stations offer massaging and fascia training functions for the purpose of relieving tension. These are popular with people with tight backs and tired legs. Instructions on how to use the stations are posted on signs. All equipment meets DIN EN 16630:20 and is TÜV/GS certified.

Successful concept The concept of the Grugapark in Essen meets the health and fitness needs of the community and has cross-generational appeal for all visitors. The fitness trail and the playfit® outdoor gym in particular make an important contribution to health promotion and inclusion. As at over 1,400 other locations throughout Europe, the well-thought-out design of the playfit® equipment installed here means that it continues to demonstrate its everyday practicality even after years of intensive use.

Almost a million people visit the Grugapark each year.

Since the first of the fitness trail‘s training stations opened in 2014, the number of visitors has risen noticeably.

Everything done right!

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NEW EVENT HALL AT TILLYPARK COMBINES SPORTS AND CULTURE BUILT WITHIN 14 MONTHS BY TURNKEY PROVIDER NUSSLI Author Photos

Marike van der Ben, NÜSSLI Group, CH – 8536 Hüttwilen, www.nussli.com Manfred Jahreiss

Sports fans, culture lovers, and visitors to events in Nuremberg, Germany have been looking forward to this for a long time: After construction works lasting around a year, the hall at Tillypark has been available for sports and cultural events with up to 4,000 spectators since August. As a turnkey provider, NUSSLI was ­responsible for the entire large-scale project, including planning services on the 25,000 m² site.

The event hall with a building area of 91 by 55 m and grandstands installed on all sides can accommodate up to 4,000 persons. One of them is a telescopic standing grandstand and can be retracted if required. This creates space that can be used for a stage at a concert or larger gatherings.

Built within 14 months The team from NUSSLI Germany fulfilled the City of Nuremberg‘s requirement for a multifunctional hall that was both functional and suitable for a wide range of sports, yet affordable and quick to build, and constructed it within 14 months. With its „chameleon façade“ made of green and brown slats and the large glass front, the exterior of the hall looks premium and modern.

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For various cultural and sporting events of all scales, up to Bundesliga level The multifunctional use of the event hall was already the focus during planning. The requirements for the building were correspondingly high, which is why the versatile arena had to be planned and designed with the necessary foresight. A two-story annex building with several functional rooms runs parallel to the event hall. The entire hall with foyer and VIP area is fully air-conditioned in line with the state of the art. A training hall is also located between the professional dressing rooms and the hall.

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ideal playing environment in the new Nuremberg hall. In the future, the competitions of the wrestling and dance clubs, as well as rhythmic gymnastics, will also take place here. A special ventilation system ensures that no draughts disturb the sporting action.

Innovative lighting technology for a wide variety of events To ensure that every event – both sporting and cultural – takes place in the best possible light, NUSSLI‘s partner company Lanz Manufaktur Germany GmbH designed and implemented a high-performance LED lighting system. This innovative lighting technology illuminates the games and competitions with glare- and shadow-free functional light.

In addition, the floodlights illuminate the arena in all colours and provide accent and show lighting using a single installation. Hence, this innovative lighting system cuts down on the amount of equipment required for concert organizers, sb 5/2021

and meets the high requirements for both sports and cultural events.

Rapid realization. From drawing board to inauguration in less than two years Just two years lie between the initial idea for the sports and culture hall and its completion. Contributing to this quick completion of the planning and implementation were in particular the authorities, experts, specialist planners, as well as the client, the City of Nuremberg, represented by WBG KOMMUNAL, who worked on and expedited this important and urgent project in a targeted fashion. Also deserving mention: The budget of around 40 million euros was adhered to. The experience and project management of the turnkey provider NUSSLI Germany as well as the construction method utilizing largely prefabricated components also contributed to allowing the versatile Kia Metropol Arena to be realized within such a short period of time.

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NEW ARTIFICIAL TURF FROM OLD PLASTIC WASTE?

INITIAL PILOT PROJECTS AT TSG 1899 HOFFENHEIM AND SV HAMMERSCHMIEDE Author

Rolf Haas, Deputy Chairman of IAKS Deutschland e.V.

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Kai Weber-Gemmel, FieldTurf, kai.weber-gemmel@tarkett.com

Artificial turf pitches are of great importance because they can be put to intense use, are not affected by the weather and are functionally suitable for sport. They are used for training and competition in various sports, including football, hockey, tennis, American football and rugby and on numerous multi-purpose playing surfaces. Depending on the intensity of their use and maintenance, artificial turf pitches have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years, after which the surface has to be replaced. When selecting a new product, there is growing interest in the question „How GREEN is a modern artificial turf?“

The raw material from which the plastic for the production of plastic turf fibres is obtained is a decisive factor. The focus is on how petroleum can be replaced as the raw material for the plastic turf fibre. The research and development department of Morton Extrusionstechnik GmbH (MET) in A ­ btsteinach is working on this challenge. Through its cooperation with ­TotalEnergies, a solution is emerging: Pyrolysis oil as the new raw material Pyrolysis oil is obtained by recycling mixed plastic waste, also known as feedstock recycling. Chemical recycling is a more environmentally friendly alternative to incinerating, landfilling or exporting plastic waste.

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The SURETECTM fibre Morton Extrusionstechnik has developed a new plastic turf fibre with plastics from pyrolysis oil: the SURETEC TM fibre = ­Sustainable – Recycling – Technology fibre. The innovative fibre can consist of up to 100 % recycled plastic and scores on the following points: • The fibre makes a positive contribution to environmental protection, as the raw material used is obtained by recycling ­plastic waste, • reduces carbon emissions, as the plastic waste is not incinerated but converted into a new raw material, • ensures an artificial turf of virgin quality, as the artificial turf fibre made from pyrolysis oil has the same properties as products made from fossil resources, sb 5/2021

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• is transparently certified: independent auditors monitor the ISCC Plus certification (International Sustainability and ­Carbon Certification) and thus ensure the traceability of the recycled content in the product (mass-balance approach).

waste and protect the climate. A great idea: new plastic turf from old plastic waste.”

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim For the first time in Germany, a field with fibers based on SURETECTM technology was installed in the TSG 1899 ­Hoffenheim junior training centre. The author spoke to Rafael Hoffner, Head of IT / Infrastructure at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Fußball-Spielbetriebs GmbH. Question: A new synthetic turf was installed in the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim junior training centre in August 2021. When it comes to fibers, you rely on SURETEC TM technology. Why did you choose this approach?

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Question: To prevent microplastics from entering the environment, the FieldTurf PUREFIELD ULTRA HD has an infill of granulated olive pips. How are the players at the training centre getting along with this new type of organic infill?

Hoffner: “TSG’s youth teams train on the new artificial turf pitch. After the first training sessions, the unanimous verdict was that it is in no way inferior to our other artificial turf pitches.”

Internal plastic turf cycle The artificial turf removed at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is being re-used at a neighbouring club. The EoL (End of Life) artificial turf is mechanically recycled at Morton Extrusionstechnik and converted into EoL agglomerate. This internal plastic turf cycle at FieldTurf is in line with the principles of the European Green Deal to promote efficient resource use and transition to a circular economy.

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Climate-neutral sports facilities These innovations by FieldTurf have been realised not only at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, but also at SV Hammerschmiede. The author spoke to Franz-Josef Eger, owner of Eger & Partner Landschaftsarchitekten BDLA from Augsburg, about the SV Hammerschmiede project.

Question: You have been designing sports facilities and open spaces for more than 20 years and enjoy an excellent reputation as an expert and forward thinker. What has changed in recent years in terms of the goals of design?

Eger: “As landscape architects, we are aware of our responsibility towards society and want to make our contribution to achieving climate policy goals right from the design stage.

The ultimate goal must be the design and construction of sustainable and climate-neutral sports facilities.”

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Question: As a designer, what kind of support would you like to see from government or rather the legislator?

Eger: “I would like to see the political leaders actively follow up on their full-bodied announcements on how the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is to be achieved within certain deadlines. In this context, government should encourage if not insist on sports facility planning that respects the life cycles of construction materials in economic and ecological terms, promotes the use of ­recyclable and ecologically sensible products along the lines of the circular economy, calls for the use of recycled products and strives for a neutral carbon footprint.

As with buildings with the subsidised efficiency house standards, there must be subsidised efficiency sports ­ ­facility standards.” sb 5/2021

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URBAN OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR ALL NEEDS NEW PRODUCT RANGE FROM PLAYPARC FOR MORE STYLISH TIME OUTDOORS Author and Photos

PLAYPARC Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH, DE – 33014 Bad Driburg, www.urbanparc.de, www.playparc.de

Even in the Middle Ages, people of equal status liked to sit together on a bench to spend time together. This preference is still relevant today. Parks and green spaces are home to a wide variety of benches where ­people can sit down to talk to each other or to take a break and rest. Medium-sized company PLAYPARC located in North Rhine-Westphalia has set itself the goal of creating new places for everyone to stay.

In 2021, a cooperation with the Spanish company GRUB FÁBREGAS, which has been engaged in the production of outdoor furniture for 40 years, was established. A new branch of PLAYPARC was born: URBANPARC®, the product area for exclusive and timeless outdoor furniture in public areas. From park and city benches made of FSC-certified tropical wood or recycled plastic to litter garbage cans and functional bicycle stands, bollards or flower pots, this new division offers everything to make spending time outdoors as pleasant as possible.

But not only relaxing, but also improving one‘s fitness is possible at park benches. Innovative fitness benches can be found in the Germany city Dreieich, south of Frankfurt, and in Neu-Isenburg. They invite people to rest there or get their pulse rate up. The fitness bench offers training for everyone: trained people can perform the exercises in three different levels of difficulty, for beginners there are supporting handles on the seat or easier exercises on the back of the bench. sb 5/2021

Patented fitness bench It is based on scientific findings and offers a variety of exercise options through different grip elements, as well as its design, to comfortably and effectively improve their own abilities. An explanatory sign, which also functions as a backrest, includes a full-body program for all major muscle groups, as well as pictures and instructions on how to perform the movements correctly. During the development sustainability was an important issue. For example, only climate-friendly manufacturing processes and sustainable materials are used in its production.

Since 1979, PLAYPARC has been involved in the design and conception of play, recreation and exercise spaces in public and private outdoor areas. Play equipment for all needs and all space requirements, recently also in indoor areas; sports and outdoor fitness facilities in public spaces, such as Calisthenics and Obstacle Course Racing and urban outdoor furniture. More room for movement.

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DOUBLE SPIRAL WITH TRIANGULAR SUPPORT STRUCTURE SPORTS HALL IN PRISHTINA, KOSOVO The new sports hall will be situated next to an existing bus station and its elliptical traffic loop. The proposal by ENOTA & OUD+ Architects puts the building inside this elliptical traffic loop while maintaining the bus station at the focus.

The hall will be positioned on the northeast corner, which preserves the largest possible area for a public plaza serving as a multi-purpose outdoor space used by the neighbouring communities of Kalabria and Dardania. The entire public plaza is free from vehicular traffic. The organic design of various paved and green areas gives the space a recognisable character.

The building is lowered by one floor to hide the service areas underground and to avoid a disproportionately tall building with a doomed roof. The main concourse is easy to reach since it is only one level above ground. This puts the roof only two levels up and makes it accessible to pedestrians, transforming it into an open public space.

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The arrangement of traffic and communication flows around the building is the main driver for the formal concept. A circular spiral is cut into the surface of the plaza, much like one would cut a piece of paper, and then pulled upward to form a loop of pathways around the building. A split double helix facilitates a large flow of people around the building and upwards, providing external access to all parts of the sports hall.

Smaller pockets of public space are created at various intersections of the spiral, allowing the placement of bars and restaurants that serve both the interior and exterior of the hall.

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court or three parallel basketball courts. With the help of extendable stands, this seating arrangement can be enlarged up to 5,000 spectators for high-level basketball competitions. This flexibility will facilitate multi-purpose use of the venue (fairs, concerts and smaller sports club activities).

The structure of the building is divided into two parts. The basement will be constructed with perimeter and

load-bearing walls in reinforced concrete. Above ground, the façade ramps will be supported by a triangular grid of steel columns that follow the irregular ellipsoid geometry. At the roof level, the steel columns will support a compression ring that carries a tensioned cable roof above the main hall.

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By recycling scrap tyres in an ecologically and economically sensible way, KIAS contributes significantly to the sustainable use of natural resources and thus to the protection of the environment.

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LIKE A SKATER’S FLOWING DYNAMIC MOVEMENT SCA ICE HOCKEY ARENA IN ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA The design of the new SCA Ice Hockey Arena in St Petersburg follows the tradition of Constructivism. Architec­ ture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au translates its expressive, open design language into a contemporary context: the filigree framework of its construction, based on Tatlin’s “Monument to the Third International,” is transferred to the flowing, dynamic movement of a person skating around the stadium.

The park is designed for year-round use. It is criss-crossed by two categories of path networks. The first category is straight axes that connect important points in the park and enable quick traversal of the facilities. The second category consists of paths that wind through the park. Various zones for sports and leisure activities are embedded in these path networks.

A spatial steel truss system based on a bi-axial layout composes the lightweight roof structure. The beam layout respects and adapts to the preexisting structural axis around the stadium bowl. It uses predefined support points. Truss directions are aligned with the main cantilevering directions, which creates a more efficient force flow towards the most strongly cantilevering parts of the roof.

Without changing the existing planning inside the arena, a second, transparent cladding is created, which serves as a supporting structure for the overlying, dynamically cantilevered roof shaped like a flattened dome. It will be equipped with solar panels on the side facing the sun and with an LED screen above the main entrance.

The arena’s filigree construction is only interrupted by arches at those points where the stairs to the ring-shaped plinth are placed. This creates a covered arcade that is protected from wind and rain and that can also be used for merchandising shops and food stands. Balconies, which are attached to the thermal shell within these arcades, connect the functional areas inside the arena with the protected outside space and can also be used as lounges and restaurant terraces outside of event times. A transparent media screen made of LED dots inside the glass envelope will communicate the current events over a large area in the space around the arena.

Structural ring and roof structure A structural ring serves as additional support for the roof structure. The ring geometry is differentiated into four segments, which work within the global structural system, and four segments that support only themselves, as well as allowing large entrance openings. The wall-like steel structures support the roof in four different areas around the stadium building. They will be shaped as straight surfaces or reinforce the folded surface geometry with a second layer of structural elements.

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FOR FIRST-TEAM SQUADS, YOUNG TALENT DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SPORTS MULTI-PURPOSE VELODROME IN COLOGNE, GERMANY The Cologne City Council has taken the decision to have the velodrome converted into an all-season, heated arena for the purpose of establishing a federal and state centre for “cycle sport” by the Kölner Sportstätten (KSS) GmbH. Owner and project developer KSS had already been granted federal and state funding for the project, after the concept developed by the world-renowned velodrome architects Schürmann (Münster), KSS and the Sports Council of the City of Cologne won the approval of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and prevailed against strong competition.

Excitement amongst German competitive cyclists is already great. The new NRW velodrome will be a sports arena that meets the highest of international standards and where the German national and Olympic teams will also train. Its multifunctional nature means it will satisfy the longstanding need for a sports arena that can hold 4,000 spectators for cycling events (and 3,000 for ball sports). This solution is much 96

cheaper and quicker than constructing a multi-purpose sports arena of a similar size from scratch. The NRW velodrome is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The main focus when it comes to usage will be on cycling, which will take priority over ball sports.

Gerhard Reinke, Managing Director of KSS, welcomes the decision: “This is a significant step, not only for cycle sport in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia as a whole, but for Cologne as a centre for sport in general. The multi-purpose velodrome will be the new home for many sports, and the KSS team looks forward to a wide range of exciting sporting events.” www.velodromes.com www.koelnersportstaetten.de sb 5/2021

YOU PLAY. WE PLANT. For each newly installed Green Technology artificial turf product, we are dedicating 11 trees to our customers as a thank you for their trust. That’s one tree for each ‘player’ on a team about to put our new sustainable sports facilities to good use. This is how each individual will contribute to our common goal: by making sport even more sustainable without compromising on quality and usability.

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“SPORT IN THE FOCUS 2021“ IAKS AUSTRIA HOSTS CONFERENCE ON DIGITALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

On the 2nd of September 2021, IAKS Austria organised a successful inaugural event at the Technology Centre in the Seestadt district of Vienna. Around 90 participants attended numerous talks, case studies and a lively panel discussion involving high-calibre experts from the fields of politics, the events industry, architecture and urban planning, sports federations, elite sport and sports clubs, new media and product development.

Architect DI Harald Fux (Chair of IAKS Austria), Dr Stefan Kannewischer (President of IAKS International), Mag. Anatol Richter (Senate Councillor and Head of Sport Vienna) and Section Head Philipp Trattner (Head of Section II - Sport at the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport) gave the opening addresses.

“Sport binds us together”: Harald Fux emphasised the importance of sports facilities and their (continued) development in the context of societal change as a whole. The two representatives from the Senate and Federal Ministry explained the political basis for sports development planning and the responsibility the Federal and State Government bears for ensuring its success.

Sustainability and digital innovations in the sports venue construction sector In his keynote speech, Sepp Hackl from the Federal Ministry of the Environment called for decisive action when it comes to sustainability in the sports venue construction sector. He stressed the importance of holistic approaches to sports planning, a spirit of partnership and interdisciplinary co­ operation, and the resultant impact of sports facilities on environmental and social factors.

How the topic of sustainability can be incorporated into club structures at the grassroots sports level was elucidated

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Füchse, Austria’s most sustainable sports club, suggested ways in which theory could be successfully put into practice by setting clear goals and taking one step at a time.

In his talk about the concept and structures of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Sander van Stiphout examined various sustainability aspects within the broader context. Interaction of the sports facility with its surroundings, involvement of the cities and usage in-between sporting events are essential. The social value is increased and “icons of sustainability” created as a result. Dr. Gerhard Schuster underscored this sentiment with examples from the Seestadt venue and the existing infrastructural and conceptional prerequisites that are crucial for the success of sports facilities.

Talks on sustainability in the context of large events and digitalisation by representatives from Rocktopus Events, Venuzle and SignD Identity showed that nowadays, digitalisation and sustainability (must) go hand in hand.

Sport and environment – Sustainable energy concepts for sports venues Christian Siegel (DOSB) outlined scenarios and trends in the field of sport development that take account of c­ urrent matters, such as the impact of corona on the world of sport. In addition to numerous potential opportunities, ­future requirements and guiding principles were deduced as well. sb 5/2021

HARO Sports Flooring & Protective Walls:

Double experience 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.

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In the case studies, the neeom Group, Kuster Energielösungen, ASCR Aspern Smart City Research, Rabmer Gruppe, Huemer Group and App and Move presented projects that illustrate various ways in which sustainable concepts could be implemented in practice.

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The sporting world of tomorrow – Trend sports and initiatives forum The constructive panel discussion, involving spirited audience participation and moderated by Floriam Ram (ÖBSV), covered such topics as trends, sustainability, gender & diversity, digitalisation and (public) infrastructure in light of the drive to promote physical activity.

The groundwork was laid beforehand by Patrick Huber (Trailcenter Hohe Wand Wiese), Dirk Scheumann ­(Schneestern GmbH), Claudia Koller and Caroline Weber (100 % Sport) and Heinz Palme (Padbol Österreich) with their talks on the compatibility of trend and action sport with sustainability and environmental friendliness, as well as the development of sports venues as safe spaces for all.

Conclusion: Sport and the associated infrastructure have an influence on social, societal, economic, regional, g ­ lobal, cultural and long-term environmental factors, causing them to become interwoven. sb 5/2021

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INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES FOR POOLS FROM 11 COUNTRIES IAKS SWIMMING POOL EXPERT CIRCLE PUBLISH BROCHURE ON 27 OCTOBER 2021 Following up on the great success of the brochure “IAKS Future Trends for Pools”, the IAKS Swimming Pool Expert Circle has now compiled international best practices. The paper presents real-life aquatics facilities from various countries – one that is either typical of the country or a prime example of emerging best practice.

And while it is impossible to represent the diversity of a country’s swimming pool design culture in a single project, the experts feel it is helpful to explore the underlying characteristics of each respective market.

Thoughtful planning is key to maximizing the positive impact of aquatics projects. Too frequently, projects fail to achieve their full potential due to inadequate processes during design and delivery. As a preface to the case studies, some of the most common challenges will be discussed, and planning tools to effectively guide a project from idea to completion will be shared. The paper is dedicated to facility owners and others who plan to design and build a new swimming pool in their local community.

The global popularity of swimming and water-based leisure has evolved significantly over the last two centuries.

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people enjoy and interact with the water. This diversity has brought innovation and variation in the approach to the design of public pools.

Brochure out on 27 October 2021 The compilation “International case studies for pools from 11 countries” will be presented for the first time in the course of the “International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum” in Cologne, Germany. In the panel discussion at 1.15 pm on Wednesday 27 October, the expert circle members Dr Stefan Kannewischer, Darryl Condon, Bjorn Aas, and Gar Holohan will discuss the international prime examples. www.iaks.sport/expert-circles sb 5/2021

IAKS UK WEBINAR ON 23 SEPTEMBER LOOKED AT SPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE The webinar on 23 September, “Can our sporting infrastructure support high performance AND target the inactive?“ focused on the challenges that the sports and leisure sector is facing when activating the nation.

Performance Policy Consultant Paul Buxton, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority CEO Shaun Dawson, Executive Director of Sport at the University of Stirling Cathy Gallagher and Commercial and Sports Facilities Director at Loughborough University Jo Simpson asked how sporting infrastructure can support high performance, as well as targeting the inactive parts of the population.

The event generated great interest from all over the world, from Canada to Europe. It was organized and moderated

by Populous Senior Principal Tom Jones and FaulknerBrowns Partner Mike Hall. If you have missed it, enjoy the full recording at www.youtube.com/user/IAKSeV1965

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GWT, SOLLENAU (AUSTRIA)

BERTOZZI ENERGIEPLANUNG, WINTERTHUR (SWITZERLAND)

With over 30 years of experience in the field of water treatment, GWT is one of the leading facility construction companies in Austria. As a full-service provider, GWT implements public and private swimming pool projects in particular, from conception to implementation. The range of services includes both swimming pool and building and electrical engineering.

Bertozzi Energieplanung GmbH (BEP) have extensive experience in the planning of artificial ice rinks and building technology systems, specialising in ice sports facilities.

Thanks to their integral planning method, various sports facility projects (renovations and new buildings) have been implemented for and with the customer for more than 25 years. BEP know the different requirements and have the necessary know-how to respond flexibly to a project: from conception, development, planning, support to advice.

At three locations in Austria as well as at one location in Switzerland, customers are also supported by service and repair services as well as in the area of ​​advice and delivery of chemicals required for operations. www.gwt.at sb 5/2021

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RC STRATEGIES, ALBERTA (CANADA)

JAMES ELLENDER, SURRY HILLS NSW (AUSTRALIA)

RC Strategies is a Canadian recreation, parks and sport planning firm. We pride ourselves on helping communities get more out of their investment in these services and we are active leaders and advocates for recreation, parks and sport. We are intrigued with the application of geodemographic analysis in our work as well as contemplating how these services can create positive impacts in climate change, social inclusion and overall public health.

James is CEO of ActiveXchange, joining up a data driven approach to planning, investment and delivery across community sport, leisure and recreation. Over his career, James has built an extensive understanding of challenges and opportunities collaboration brings across Private, NFPs, Government, Sport and Health. Today, he is passionate about fostering change – through collaboration – in how the sector is understood, valued and funded to foster earlier activity, intervention and health outcomes for everyone.

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SPORTATRIUM, WEILHEIM AN DER TECK (GERMANY)

Vestland is one of the eleven Norwegian provinces (Fylke), which was created on January 1, 2020 from the merger of several provinces. It has around 638,820 inhabitants in 43 municipalities. The seat of Vestland Fylkeskommune is Bergen. In addition to regional planning, roads and public transport, upper secondary education, dental care, and economic development and innovation, the areas of culture, arts and sports as well as public health and integration are part of the area of responsibility.

SportAtrium considers itself as a full-service provider of outdoor fitness and exercise parks with its headquarters in Weilheim an der Teck. SportAtrium handles every phase of implementation, from planning and construction through to assembly and maintenance.

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Its goal is to optimise outdoor training conditions and thus offer people of all ages and performance levels access to indoor-equivalent training conditions.

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VAUDOISE ARÉNA, MALLEY (SWITZERLAND)

ILUMINADA, OSTERMUNDIGEN (SWITZERLAND)

The Vaudoise aréna is the new sports center in Malley, located close to the city center of Lausanne. With three ice rinks, a fencing and table tennis center and an aquatic center, the modern infrastructure is designed to allow public to play sports and to host various sports events as well as cultural shows.

iLuminada GmbH is a product-neutral and independent light design office with core competences in street, playing field and industrial lighting. With a wealth of experience in the outdoor lighting sector, the office accompanies projects from the study through to implementation.

It has in-depth knowledge of the applicable standards and guidelines as well as of current and emerging technologies. It carries out, plans and records the appropriate light measurements. iLuminada aims at all times to provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly lighting that meets the needs and complies with the applicable standards and guidelines.

The main arena is multifunctional and can be transformed to welcome between 9,600 and 11,000 spectators. There are also 20 business conference rooms, including a 1,000 m² modular room.

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SHERYL FENN, SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA)

RICHIE WILLIAMS, LAKE MACQUARIE (AUSTRALIA)

Sheryl’s experience in the media and entertainment industries spans two decades and several continents. Sheryl has worked with brands in the toy / game & media asset arena. Spending over a decade with the BBC Worldwide as Regional Head of Marketing & Consumer Products across the Asia-Pacific, breaking new ground in China with BBC Worldwide IP. Sheryl has also worked with other global accreditation companies that have included the expansion of franchises & talent management for sports personalities and previously a National Rugby League Player Manager.

Sheryl currently oversees the Directorship & Management of a long established leisure centre facility in Sydney.

Richie Williams has spent all his life in sport, in his for­ mative years as a physical education teacher, professional footballer and football coach. As he diversified his career experiences from education into corporate and small business he aligned these pursuits with sports administration, sponsorships and stadium financing. In these endeavours Richie identified a need to ensure that stadiums had multi-purpose capability to ensure a more diversified offering to communities and offset both capital and operational costs, and deliver ROI to investors and governments.

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SPORTSBUSINESS.AT, MAUERBACH (AUSTRIA)

KK PRODUCTIONS, PIREAUS (GREECE)

sportsbusiness.at is Austria’s largest B2B community within the sports industry for everything to do with sports and business. With numerous tools, companies with an affinity for sports can present themselves to specific target groups and acquire new, valuable and high-quality contacts through the numerous networking opportunities.

KK PRODUCTIONS specializes in the design, construction and management of theme parks according to the highest global standards in order to ensure the safety of both visitors and staff. All of its installations are certified by TUV HELLAS (TUV NORD GROUP).

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At the leading manufacturer of ride-on machines, tractor attachments and tow-behind devices for the maintenance of artificial turf, users will find 360° support in terms of technology and 100 percent know-how. For decades, SMG has set the standards in the development and production of built-in machines for synthetic sports surfaces. This global practical experience resulted in the development of our own machine series for artificial turf maintenance.

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POLYTAN TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY

PLAY + OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT

Polytan, Germany’s market leader in artificial sports surfaces, will once again be taking part in the International Trade Fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities (FSB) this year, scheduled to run from 26th to 29th October in Cologne.

Polytan’s exhibit will be titled “WE MAKE SPORT” and will showcase the company’s entire product range and numerous innovations.

The team of PLAYPARC, with more than 50 employees, has been involved in the design and conception of play, recreation and exercise areas in public and private outdoor spaces since 1979. We are proud to design, plan and manufacture our diverse range of play equipment and outdoor fitness facilities in Bad Driburg/East Westphalia, which are tailored to meet all of our customers‘ needs. PLAYPARC offers both ­individual and standardized solutions.

The company’s sustainability strategy will take centre stage at the trade fair. At the last FSB, the focus was on various products made from renewable raw materials, like the 100-percent climate-neutral LigaTurf Cross GTzero. This year, Polytan will go a step further by highlighting its many sustainability activities.

One of the crowning achievements has been the closing of the material cycle at Polytan. Thanks to the founding of sister company FormaTurf, Polytan offers customers a highly sustainable recycling option – almost 100 percent of a synthetic turf pitch can now be recycled and transformed into new products or, in the case of infill sand, washed and reused on other sports surfaces. As a result, Polytan now provides fully recyclable artificial pitches from the start of their lifecycles to the very end: from the research and development stages through to production and installation and finally on to removal and recycling.

Visitors to the Polytan exhibit at FSB will also be introduced to the numerous innovative artificial turf and sports surfaces products in the Polytan brand universe. Here too, sustainability plays a central role as the company continues to steadily develop its Green Technology strategy. Polytan can be found at the Koelnmesse in Hall 10.1, Stand C010/DO11. We look forward to your visit!

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In the NEOSPIEL® division, we have been selling playground equipment for public spaces, schools and kindergartens since the founding year. The 4FCIRCLE® division deals with sports and exercise equipment for public spaces. Twenty years ago, PLAYPARC was one of the first companies to transform old exercise paths into new outdoor fitness/Calisthenics equipment tailored to the individual needs and requirements of users. We are also currently working in close contact with athletes from the University of Sports in Cologne, getting first-hand input from the Calisthenics scene on what can be improved. Furthermore, we are a committed supporting member of the DCSV (German Calisthenics and Streetlifting Association) and are actively working on planning our equipment in line with demand.

Since 2021, PLAYPARC offers exclusive outdoor furniture under the name URBANPARC®. From parc benches, city benches made of FSC certified wood or recycled plastic, to litter garbage cans, to functional bike racks, bollards or flower pots, URBANPARC® offers everything to make spending time outdoors as pleasant as possible. PLAYPARC is the full-range supplier which individually designs publicly accessible movement and recreation areas.

PLAYPARC Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH www.playparc.de sb 5/2021

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BOSSARD ARENA IN ZUG

URHEA CAMPUS IN HELSINKI

The faster the sport, the better light athletes need to perform at their best. This is exactly what SITECO is now ensuring in the ice hockey stadium in the city of Zug, the Bossard Arena.

The Urhea Sports Campus in Helsinki was extended with an additional building in summer 2021, which contains training and competition halls for several Olympic sports. From 14,000 m² total space, 8,000 m² are dedicated to practical sport, which will be used by 10,000 athletes and students that are studying at the connected Sports High-School and/ or living at the residential building “Urhea Home”.

The Sirius® floodlight not only illuminates the arena brighter and flicker-free for TV broadcasts, but also impresses with its uniformity and glare control - important criteria on highly reflective ice. The floodlight was mounted on suspensions specially developed by SITECO to compensate for the various roof slopes of the hall.

“Excellent light combined with DMX control for sports and events – with Sirius® we have got the perfect package,“ says project manager René Zulauf from mediapark gmbh, Lyssach. Plus: the reliable operation of Sirius®. After all, the city has had to invest a mid-six-figure sum in maintenance and repair of the old lighting over the past ten years. Times that are now gone. Daniel Wiederkehr, Managing Director of Kunsteisbahn Zug AG, thinks: “SITECO has put our sport in the right light.“

The new National Training Center for Artistic Gymnastics is located in the second basement and was developed by SPIETH Gymnastics GmbH in close cooperation with the ­ Finnish Gymnastics Federation and realized together with the local SPIETH dealer “Kerko Group Oy”.

Within one month 170 m² pit, 187 m³ pit foam and 398 m² Landing Mats had been installed. In total eight truck loads full of SPIETH equipment were transported to Helsinki.

Today the gym is the daily training center for the members of the Finnish Gymnastics National Team and a state of the art example for a modern and efficient gymnastics training center.

Under the flag of the Finnish Olympic Committee, the Urhea Campus is now the most significant sports complex throughout Finland. Within six floors new national training centers have been built for following sports: Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Track and Field, Judo, Wrestling and Basketball.

Besides conference rooms and offices it also contains a strength training gym, a general training room, physiotherapy facilities and the Helsinki Sports Medical Center.

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LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH FIBA

WM AUTOPILOT

Junckers has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as Global Supplier of wood flooring until 2024. The announcement by FIBA was signed on 07 September 2021, detailing the multi-event partnership which will encompass FIBA’s elite international competitions in the next three years, including FIBA EuroBasket 2022, FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and 2024 Paris Olympic Games basketball tournaments.

Assistance systems are where it’s all at these days. So why not get in on the action and equip an ice resurfacing machine with a practical assistance system? Masters of innovation WM ice technics present the cutting-edge WM Autopilot, capable of carrying out end-to-end resurfacing completely on its own. The machine is equipped with a positioning system which allows it to cover the whole ice rink on a predefined route and carry out full, driver-free resurfacing of the rink.

And there’s no compromise on efficiency whatsoever – quite the reverse: WM Autopilot is fitted with ultra-precise driving cycles and is also capable of handling non-standard driving patterns such as complex cross-cutting procedures. This leads to considerably less overlap of the work surface and optimal levelling-out of grooves on the ice surface.

Junckers will supply its latest generation professional portable sports flooring system Pro Complete 44 for all three competitions. The basketball courts for FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be custom-made with the unique branding of each event.

Junckers Portable Sports Flooring made in solid hardwood offers a professional, flexible option for a wide variety of sporting events. The flooring system fully conforms to EN 14904 standard with excellent shock absorption and ball bounce. For international level games, a strong and durable floor is essential and a portable, professional grade sports floor from Junckers offers a sustainable choice as it can be used again and again, ideal as many of the large arenas used for big sporting events are temporary structures. As a onestop service provider, Junckers provides the technical solution from start to finish, including advice on choice of portable floor, installation of the flooring system complete with branded court markings and dismantling the floor once the games have concluded. With the new Global Supplier agreement, Junckers and FIBA continue their partnership following Junckers’ role as Official Court Supplier for FIBA EuroBasket 2017, having also supplied its sports flooring systems for FIBA EuroBasket 2009 as well as for the basketball tournaments at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

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The WM Autopilot is a guarantee of accuracy in planning.

The time required to resurface the ice can be calculated with pinpoint precision, and the ice is ready for use sooner. And above all, the ice resurfacing operator can use time that would otherwise be spent on routine ice preparation to get on with other tasks.

The WM Autopilot is controlled by a mobile phone app which allows the operator to set all of the most important parameters such as blade depth or water application. These settings can be changed and fine-tuned at any time, even during resurfacing. The operator can select a variety of cleaning configurations, from a quick clean of the ice right through to classic resurfacing. The vehicle then starts to clean the ice independently, and the time remaining until job completion is shown on the display. The innovative Autopilot function is available for the WM Mammoth, WM evo2 and WM Shira ice resurfacers, and these WM models can also be retrofitted with the Autopilot system at any time.

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TATAMSPORT AT 2021 FSB TRADE FAIR

WOODEN SPORTS FLOORING

TatamSport presents its latest products at the leading International trade fair for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities (FSB) in Cologne.

Just like resilient sports floors, wooden floors in gyms wear out from years of stress and the use of sports equipment, get poor slip test values and become unsightly due to sole abrasion, handball resins and damaged playing field markings. But there is another factor with wood: the risk of injury.

Over the years, notches can become large cracks that flake off and leave users with scratches or even splinters. A risk that a primary school on the Lower Rhine no longer wanted to bear. In order to guarantee the children safe physical edu­ cation, the floor had to be renewed. Replacing the 310 m² hall floor would not only have exceeded the budget, but also meant a long downtime. Therefore, it was decided to reno­vate the floor instead with the Sport Floor System from Dr. Schutz.

In spite of the current situation, and after undertaking a considerable effort to increase its market share, the company will present its wide range of retractable tunnels, dividing curtains for sports halls, crash mats and sports protections and signage for sport facilities at its stand at the FSB, the biggest sports and leisure fair in the world, from the 26th to the 29th of October.

You can find us at the Hall 10.1, stand G-041 and see our products!

Sports equipment that is useful, simple, made from the finest materials and guaranteed to stand up to the most ­demanding tests by our clients.

TatamSport, is one of the best-known and respected manu­ facturers of sports equipment in Spain. It offers solutions for sports halls, athletics stadiums and large-scale sports facilities such as ski resorts, as well as highly specific ­products for elite, performance and unique sports.

At first the surface was thoroughly sanded to remove dirt, old lines and bumps. In the next step, the wooden floor was primed. With the specially developed Floor and Sport Liner from Dr. Schutz, the renovation team then taped all line markings on the floor in order to colour them subsequently with the 2-part PU Line Color range. Thanks to this, all field markings were renewed in record time.

As a last step, the floor was then coated three times with the dedicated Strato 2-part water-based lacquer system for wooden sports floors. The perfectly protected area thus fulfills the DIN 18032 and EN-14904 standards for sports floors, lasts for years and is easy to clean.

The renovation of the entire hall floor only took four days.

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SMG AT THE 2021 FSB TRADE FAIR

AVANT SPORTS AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

At the leading trade fair FSB 2021 in Cologne, SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH once again presents some innovations that allow users in the Track & Turf areas to benefit.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games opened smoothly after a year of postponement. Shenzhen Avant Sports’ grandstand seating system made its debut in the Olympic field again after the last Brazil Olympics. There is a long history between the Olympic Games and Avant Sports. As early as 2008, it participated in the Beijing Olympics. By the Rio Olympics in 2016, Avant Sports became the only seat supplier in China, and now it has perfectly delivered the project of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which is the demountable metal grandstand in Yumenoshima Park Archery Field.

The ClearMatic CM1800, a mobile plant for the treatment, filtration and sludge dewatering of dirty water when cleaning synthetic sports surfaces. The StrukturMatic S130 is a new spraying machine for structured spray coatings, solvent-based, solvent-free and water-based PU-dispersions as well as primer, which replaces the previous model S122 and is available with many new features.

Another new addition to the range is the foldable ball ramp made of aluminum, to measure ball roll and ball bounce for soccer and hockey. The ball ramp is supplemented by the TurfTest TT200, a measuring tool for determining the filling height of infill material in artificial turf.

In the field of towing synthetic turf, the new triangular brush DB1000F was presented, the working width of the DB1000F can be expanded almost infinitely thanks to its ingenious system. The latest SMG patent was presented with the BollerMatic BM1000, a multifunctional platform trolley for tough construction site use. As the market-leading company, SMG has also dealt intensively with the future topic of „Augmented Reality“ (AR), one of the likely most rapid future developments. The deceptively real-looking images of the real machine world of SMG are intended to give the mechanic teams useful information about details of technical components that need to be repaired with digital application scenarios created on the computer. At the booth at FSB, guests are able to experience the first applications live. AR will become the standard in support at SMG and soon also in the entire industry.

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On the whole, the demountable metal grandstand system is divided into three parts: east, west and south, which are U-shaped. Among them, the south grandstand is equipped with media seats, reporter seats, photography/rebroadcast platforms, etc. The bottom function room includes a comprehensive control room, lounge, meeting room, bathroom, etc. The system is fully functional. The east and west grandstands are set up with photography/rebroadcast platforms, wheelchair platforms and barrier-free ramps.

The grandstand design is strictly implemented following the Olympic standards. As Japan is located in an earthquake-prone zone, the seismic performance of the grandstands is particularly important. The overall structure of Avant Sports’ demountable metal grandstand is made of high-tension light steel, and the system’s toughness and seismic resistance are far stronger than traditional concrete stands. Even if there is an earthquake, the personal safety of the audience can be guaranteed. In addition to the basic evacuation passages, spiral staircases and standardized barrier-free passages have been added.

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

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

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction; ceramics

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

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» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

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

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

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Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Mobile floorings, cover systems Sports ground construction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment Playground equipment

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

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

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

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

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

DSGN CONCEPTS UG 48145 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de

» Landscape design

Aquatic equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

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

BLOACS 50935 Cologne, Germany info@bloacs.de www.bloacs.de

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

» Architecture and design

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

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

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

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

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

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

» Lighting systems

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

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Aquatic equipment Indoor equipment Playground equipment Sports ground equipment

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

» Landscape design

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

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

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

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

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

GEZOLAN AG 6252 Dagmersellen, Switzerland customer-service@gezolan.com www.gezolan.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction

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

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

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

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

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

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

ISP GmbH 48167 Münster, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com

» Testing, quality assurance

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

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

Bring yourself into conversation!

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

» Testing, quality assurance

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

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Ceilings, windows, walls Facades and building envelopes Perimeter boards, nettings Playground equipment Security systems, fencing

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

JUNCKERS INDUSTRIER A/S 4600 Køge, Denmark sus@junckers.com www.junckers.com

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

» Consulting

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

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

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

» Landscape design

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

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

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

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

» Testing, quality assurance

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

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

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

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

» Testing, quality assurance

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

» Architecture and design

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

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» Landscape design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

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

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

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

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

Aquatic construction Aquatic equipment Sports hall construction Turnkey construction

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

» Irrigation systems

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

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

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

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

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

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

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

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

» Architecture and design

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

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

» Lighting systems

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

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

» Lighting systems

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

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

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

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

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

» Fitness equipment » Outdoor equipment » Sports ground equipment

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

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

silence-lights. GmbH 64823 Groß-Umstadt, Germany info@silence-lights.de www.silence-lights.de

» Lighting systems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net

Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

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

» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

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

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Tatamsport 50014 Zaragoza, Spain tatamsport@toldosserrano.com www.tatamsport.com

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

» Lighting systems

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

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

Troldtekt A/S 8310 Tranbjerg J., Denmark info@troldtekt.com www.troldtekt.com

» Ceilings, windows, walls

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

» Digital solutions » Ticketing, access systems

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Hans-Joachim Weitzel GmbH & Co. KG 25436 Tornesch, Germany schult@hjweitzel.de www.hjweitzel.de

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

WM GmbH 39053 Blumau, Italy info@wm-technics.com www.wm-on-ice.com

» Ice resurfacers

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

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

Züko Deutschland GmbH 78176 Blumberg, Germany deutschland@zueko.com www.zueko.com

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Changing rooms and equipment Ice hockey boards Ice resurfacers Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment

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FieldTurf has implemented a global sustainability strategy based on the “Tarkett Closed Loop Circular Design” and is now leading the transformation of the (sports) flooring industry towards the circular economy inspired by the Cradle to Cradle principles .

It all starts with our customers. Our global approach is inspired by the health of people, their well-being and the quality of life on our planet. With our history of innovation and technological development, we are the proud pioneers of new generation synthetic turf.

SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY

OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A CIRCULAR TURF SOLUTION SURETEC™ is our program to participate in and apply plastics recycling technologies, in-house and external, with the ultimate goal of creating a circular turf. We can reach that goal in a variety of ways...

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Transformation of plastic waste into new raw material components

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Provide sustainable solutions to overcome the current challenges of recycling processes.

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