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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. 92
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. Up to 5,000 seats Inside the hall two seating arrangements will be possible: The smaller one with 3,500 seats will allow for a larger handball sb 5/2021
