The main purpose of Beijiao Sports Center is to serve the surrounding neighbourhoods, thus it was extremely important to design it as a multi-functional and friendly place. The typical image of traditional sports architecture is abandoned, in place for an activity space full of energy during or after sports events, both day and night. The intent of the architecture is to create a community space for activity, one that enlivens its immediate vicinities.
The general layout generates spaces in differing scales for a variety of activities, the dispensed spaces creates a permeable interface between the site and surround urban context. These spaces are of different heights and are able to host various kinds of outdoor activities.
This design introduces the concept of ecological architecture and unifies all the seperate spaces into one through a central “valley”. The “valley” at the center of the architecture lies a streamlined park, and the resulting omnidirectional activity creates vigorous spaces. A moderately sized sports field is located in one side of the “valley”, which is also utilized as an outdoor performance venue. The platform of the 'valley' extends outwards, becoming a roof and forming the auditorium. The ground floor of the park provides a pleasant environment for the hot days in summer. The porous geometry of the valley creates flexible spaces for different events, such as shopping, exercise, dating, performing and lecture.
Architects
Location
beijiao, chinaDesigner
Jian JunkaiProject Architects
Jian Junkai, Jiang LongProject Team
Lu Meijun, Geng Zhen, Wang Deyuan, Liu ShanshanLDI
China National Sports GroupArea
47000.0 sqmProject Year
2012Photographs
Courtesy of Decode Urbanism OfficeLocation
beijiao, chinaProject Year
2012Photographs
Courtesy of Decode Urbanism OfficeArea
47000.0 m2
