sports center proposal in russia features enclosed outdoor courtyard with translucent walls

situated within the city of simferopol, russia, ok architects has introduced the ‘red arena 29482’ sports complex proposal. the project includes an ice rink, a swimming pool, a universal sports, and a gymnastic halls. the site could also be used as a large multi-purpose area to accommodate commerce facilities, as well as sports structures available to local schools and kindergartens.

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the building concept by ok architects is voluminously adapted to the area, in terms of the maximum allowable height. the facade utilizes a specific design language, translated in volumes and materials, in order to clearly differentiate the sports functions of the complex. the main element of the project is the large translucent rectangular box, woven into the red building with the linear facade. 

the upper two blocks are connected through an open courtyard with a recreation area. here, fire ladders adjoined to the building facades, lead visitors to safety in case of an urgent evacuation. the front of the sports pavilion is made out of translucent polycarbonate, which unlike glass carries a lower load and costs less when it comes to production and installation.

as far as the orientation of the arena is concerned, each side of the building was evaluated differently, according to its exposure to sunlight. the facades of the southern dihedral, which are more exposed, are enclosed in an assembly panel of polycarbonate and aluminum lamellas. meanwhile, the facades of the first level are sheathed sandwich panels. the south-east facade is decorated with a strip of polycarbonate and facade glazing for connecting the pool with the environment and creates a unique visual connection with the environment of the space of residential quarters.

the structural system of the complex is made of metal: a grid of columns and trusses allows the design to cover a 30-meter span of halls. all internal structures are painted in white and black color, while the underground part of the structures and the bath block under the pool are made of monolithic reinforced concrete. 

project info:

name: red arena 29482
architecture office: ok architects
project team: obodovskiy ilya, atamuratova anastasia, gurenko gleb
location: simferopol, russia

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom