‘salvador espriu sports complex’ by soldevila arquitectos images courtesy of soldevila arquitectos
soldevila arquitectos has designed ‘salvador espriu sports complex’, a sports arena located in barcelona, spain. situated between residential neighborhoods and a main throughway, the facility becomes an urban reference with its unique geometry and strong presence.
the rectangular volume, a hallow shell that surrounds a composition of change rooms, equipment storage and administration, is propped into the sky by a grid of triangular supports. slightly inclined towards the south, the design enables easy evacuation and recovery of water from rain that enters through the open roof.
side elevation and lower courtyard
a highly transparent facade with variable tonality surrounds the steel structure, with walls that are formed from industrial and mostly lightweight components. transformed by sunlight and time of day, the building adopts a changing aesthetic that becomes the buildings key element.
front
the lower courtyard, open all sides, sits below the slightly sloped structure among a series of staircases and stilts. the open terrace which houses a cafe and bar overlooks a progression of sports fields that sit below the street-level building.
change rooms on first storey
supports and stairways
site plan
floor plan / level 1
elevation
section
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