hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio

aidia studio engages in an interesting interplay of materials, including pigmented concrete, metal, and parota wood.

AIDIA STUDIO edited by christina vergopoulou July 3, 2024 3 min

AIDIA STUDIO revives Deportivo Zanatepec sports center in Oaxaca

AIDIA STUDIO‘s project for the Deportivo Zanatepec sports center in Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, focuses on restoring and upgrading the dilapidated facilities. The design integrates a robust base of pigmented concrete with a lightweight metal structure above.

Located in the Istmo of Tehuantepec Region, the site is surrounded by fruit tree fields and mountain views. The project provides essential amenities for the local soccer league, including grandstands, locker rooms, public bathrooms, and commercial spaces. A new access plaza, a 400m athletics track around the football field, and a 1km perimeter path for runners enhance the sports complex. Children’s play areas and calisthenics spaces are also included.

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 1 — all images courtesy of AIDIA STUDIO

pigmented concrete base contrasts the light metal structure

The main building features ground-floor dressing rooms with showers, lockers, bathrooms, and direct field access. The architecture and design studio connects a cafeteria and spectator bathrooms by a shaded portico. The grandstand, with a 400-spectator capacity, is covered by a modular metal roof of hyperbolic paraboloids, ensuring unobstructed views, and is accessible via centralized stairs and side ramps for wheelchair users.

The contrast between the concrete base and the light metal structure is accentuated by the parquet finish, white ironwork railings, and parota wood details in the lattices and pivoting doors of the lower portico.

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 2 — the design features a robust pigmented concrete base with a lightweight metal structure

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 3 — the modular metal roof of hyperbolic paraboloids adds structural rigidity

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 4 — the pigmented concrete stands feature white metal handrail elements and support the folded roof structure

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 5 — centralized stairs and side ramps ensure wheelchair accessibility

revamped-sports-center-zanatepec-mexico-aidia-studio-designboom-1800-3 — the grandstand has a 400-spectator capacity and unobstructed views

revamped-sports-center-zanatepec-mexico-aidia-studio-designboom-1800-2 — an access plaza and a 400m athletics track encircle the football field

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 6 — the design contrasts concrete with light metal, parquet finishes, and ironwork railings

hyperbolic paraboloid metal shell rests atop revamped sports center in mexico by aidia studio - 7 — parota wood details enhance the lattices and pivoting doors of the lower portico

project info:

name: Deportivo Zanatepec
architect: AIDIA STUDIO | @aidiastudio

project directors: Rolando Rodriguez-Leal, Natalia Wrzask

lead architect: Jose Luis Mulás

design team: Nitze Magaña, Ernesto Pinto, Aranzazu Sánchez, Cecilia Simón, Rodrigo Wulf

structural engineering: Project & Calc

client: SEDATU

location: Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

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