Xiangshan District Athletic Complex
Sports center
Sports facilities are typically stand-alone spaces inserted into a city. Their substantial singular volumes contrast with other buildings formed by smaller and repetitive units. These “black boxes” are difficult to relate to other buildings architecturally. However, this design strives to break free from the norm by creating a “transparent” sports facility. The structure’s height is aligned to the surrounding buildings by lowering the swimming pool space. The visual linkage of all these spaces invokes a sense of surprise in visitors when they walk into a normal-height lobby and immediately have their visual field expanded.
Development Time
25 - 36 months
Target Regions
Asia, Specific country/region: Taiwan, Hsinchu
Target Groups
Consumer / User, Public Sector Government