The BAKH project, within the Sports City of Baskonia in the Spanish city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, encompasses an ice rink and a swimming pool, catering to high-performance athletic training needs. Notably, the ice rink features a remarkable timber trellis bridging a 35-meter gap without requiring intermediate support. This innovative timber engineering from Egoin supports a large load thatched roof and utilizes trellis gaps to conduct services and internal links to gables, seamlessly connecting various areas of the center.
The swimming pool incorporates 22-meter glue laminated timber arches with three hinges, modulated in sections of 7 meters. These arches support a roofing system comprised of glass and zinc, blending structural integrity with aesthetic appeal.
Egoin, entrusted with the construction of the Vitoria Baskonia High Performance Center, collaborated closely with Saski Baskonia S.A.D. and received supervision from Mondragón LK Group Engineering. With a total built-up area of 3,920 m², the project utilized 261 m³ of timber, emphasizing the sustainable and versatile nature of this material in construction. By leveraging timber solutions, the project achieves structural integrity, functionality, and architectural appeal, enhancing the Sports City's infrastructure and supporting the development of elite athletes.
