mecanoo architecten: fonty's sports college, eindhoven

‘fonty’s sports college’ by mecanoo architecten, eindhoven, the netherlands all images courtesy of mecanoo architecten

just opened in eindhoven, a sport facility at ‘fonty’s sports college’ by delft-based mecanoo architecten features a masonry exterior and sports graphics of athletes in dark brick. the images of a swimmer, hockey player and footballer in action are visible to joggers and walkers of the encompassing genneper parken, hinting to the fun and relaxing activities occurring inside. continued to interior, the hallways are lined with bold graphics of iconic players. the 16,500 square meter complex contains educational facilities to accommodate 2,000 students, five halls, restaurant and an underground parking garage for 200 vehicles.

elevation with the climbing wall

a fifteen meter tall climbing wall is backed by a large window to let onlookers see climbers reach the top. the elevation’s solid appearance is due to rule by the netherlands olympic committee, eliminating any reflections caused by daylight. four of the five halls are elevated to the first floor allowing the perimeter of the ground level to be enclosed entirely with glass. the fifth hall is centrally located while glass walls between interior spaces adds transparency to introduce views of sport from all locations. educational rooms are able to be screened during the building’s recreational use during weekends.

lockers

climbing wall

practice room

canteen

at night