Lasnamäe Track and Field Centre
Award:
ARCHITECTURAL PRIZE 2003 from the Estonian Culture Endowment
SPECIAL PRIZE 2003 by the Estonian Concrete Union
Nominated for MIES VAN DER ROHE PRIZE 2005
Open Competition:
1ST PRIZE/ 2001
The sports hall is located in the outskirts of Tallinn, at the begginning of the soviet-era housing area with apartment blocks made of the prefabricated concrete panels. It is to answer to the current condition by the result of the strict plannin from the 80s and the fast commercial development since 90s. The wild ivy is to cover the building gradually during next two decades, which shall provide greenery in this area where has very little. The face of the building will always change its appearance in a slow speed, representing steady and slow process of physical training.
The 200m running track defines the size and shape of the building. The entry from the second floor level allows one to view the openness of the arena immediately. Different activities are connected spatially and visually within; aerobics, physical training, and field athletics. The ramp is to smoothen movement through the building as well as to be ready for real training. Both natural and artificial lighting act as another kry for design with smoothness. Wooden fins, punched opening with glass blocks integrated with plant support, and roof lights suggest connection between inside and outside.
Client: City of Tallinn, Tallinna Spordi- ja Noorsooamet
Location: Punane Tänav 45, Tallinn, Estonia
Architects: Siiri Vallner (Head Arhitektid, Kavakava Arhitektid), Hanno Grossschmidt, Tomomi Hayashi
Structural Engineer: TA Konsult
Mechanical Engineer: BI Inseneribüroo
Electrical Engineer: KH Energia-Konsult
Project Manager & Detail Planning: Rein Murula Arhitektuuribüroo
General Contractor: Eesti Ehitus
Site Area: 24,895m²
Building Area: 6,842m²
Total Floor Area: 8,134m²
Structure: Precast Concrete Frame, Steel Frame
Design and Construction: 2001-2003
