Recently the new clubhouse of the amateur soccer club
VV Capelle designed by MoederscheimMoonen Architects finally opened its doors.
The newly build structure, consisting of two volumes,
houses the changing rooms and the canteen that functions as a meet-and-greet
area for soccer players and visitors. In combination with the newly developed
soccer fields, the project is a part of the overall modernization of the Sportpark ´T Slot in the Dutch city of
Capelle aan den IJssel. MoederscheimMoonen Architects were not only in charge
of the building and site design, but also managed the overall building process.
Looking at the design, the canteen is the center of
attention. Being a sturdy black pavilion from the back, it opens itself towards
the pitch displaying an open and transparent character. The cut-outs in the
dark volume are emphasized by green tints representing the clubs color while
also relating to the pitch.
The second lower volume made of brick is the robust
backbone of the project; the players
changing rooms. Due to the separation of the distinct functions into two
volumes the project lends itself for future expansions without destroying the
qualities of the concept, making it a sustainable project in terms of
durability.
The fact that most parts of the existing structures
including the canteen and the changing rooms needed to remain in use until the
day of completion of the new building, made the project management a challenge
and asked for detailed attention.