The project presented by Jan Henrik Hansen Architects with Rolf Iseli and of the Best Architect 16 Award is based on the creation of a steel structure that allows to keep the existing car park area and, at the same time, to create a free and high space on the upper floor to accommodate the various courts.
Description of the project by Jan Henrik Hansen Architects
Starting point of the design was the requirement to create a new building over the existing car park of the sports center, and to ensure the spatial and operational connection to the existing infrastructure. The polygonal geometry of the hall volume was defined precisely by the spatial requirements of the badminton game.
The exceptional clear height of the inner space is contrasted by the rather flat parking field being open to the environment. The bearing of the hall is put into scene by a grid of specifically formed columns that in conjunction with the ceiling form a stiff concrete table. On it a steel skeleton structure spans a column-free interior over the five playing fields.
The spatial characteristics of the game of badminton can therefore be experienced from inside and outside by the rhythm of the supporting structure as well as the geometry of the hall volume.
Texto.- Jan Henrik Hansen Architects.
CREDITS. DATA SHEET.-
Architects.- Jan Henrik Hansen, Rolf Iseli, Ioanna Intze, Roman Zulauf, Vadim Unger, Armin Seltz.
Client.- Sihlsports AG, direct comission 2011.
Location.- Langnau am Albis.
Status.- Completion 2014.
