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Cubierta Madera pista patinaje Temuco
Cubierta Madera pista patinaje Temuco
Temuco, Chile
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Cubierta Madera pista patinaje Temuco
Temuco, Chile
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STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2024
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Temuco: Sports Capital of Southern Chile.
In recent years, Temuco, the capital of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile, has adopted a transformative approach to becoming the sports capital of the south of the country. The city is preparing to host the upcoming National and Paranational Sports Games in 2024, consolidating its commitment to sports.
Located within the Estadio Park, the outdoor skating rink has been a key space for the development of athletes in various disciplines. As part of a municipal plan to enhance sports activities, a cover is being developed to protect the rink’s activities from weather conditions, harmoniously integrating with the surrounding green areas and other facilities in the park.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
The Project
In designing the cover for the skating rink, several fundamental questions were posed:
• How to protect without disconnecting from the park's environment?
• How to cover a span of 25 meters?
• How to ensure natural lighting?
• How to design a wooden cover that is as lightweight as possible?
• How to integrate existing bleachers and circulation areas?
• How to reduce construction time and waste generation?
The solution was to develop a laminated wood cover made up of small sections, conceived as a lightweight structure that allows natural light to pass through, acting as a mantle that protects both the circulation areas and the platform for sports activities. The structural base of the wooden dome allows for total openness of the space on all sides, integrating the elements of the built environment with the green landscape of Estadio Park.
MECHANIZED LAMINATED WOOD STRUCTURE
The architecture of the project is based on the Zollinger system, which uses individual laminated wood elements joined in such a way that they are subjected to compression. This approach allows for the use of small braces to span large distances. The advantages of glued laminated timber were leveraged by curving the elements to avoid a faceted appearance and achieve continuity in the curvature.
The pieces were modeled and cut using a robotic arm, ensuring precise fitting between them. Connections were made with all-thread screws, which were hidden in the wood, resulting in a structure with minimal deformation, quick assembly, and low material volume relative to the span of the structure.
REFLECTIONS DURING THE PANDEMIC
The pandemic provided an opportunity to rethink sports spaces and outdoor events. The question arises: how to enhance outdoor activities in southern Chile, ensuring protection from rain while maintaining good ventilation and connection to the natural environment?
The project proposes the creation of open but roofed sports platforms that allow for sports practice in winter, even under rain. These platforms also encourage new uses, hosting activities and civic celebrations such as the Coffee Route of Araucanía, Children's Day, and the Pan American Circus, becoming a benchmark for outdoor activities that transcend the limitations of the winter climate.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE COMMUNITY
The need for multifunctional outdoor spaces protected from rain has proven essential in Temuco. The cover in Estadio Park has facilitated the integration of various social groups and significant community events, improving the quality of life for residents.
The project is set in a natural environment, respecting the existing trees and promoting a natural rainwater infiltration system on the site. Furthermore, it enhances the most important public sports park in Temuco, allowing for the continuity of activities and social events while fostering greater civic engagement.
Temuco: Sports Capital of Southern Chile.
In recent years, Temuco, the capital of the Araucanía Region in southern Chile, has adopted a transformative approach to becoming the sports capital of the south of the country. The city is preparing to host the upcoming National and Paranational Sports Games in 2024, consolidating its commitment to sports.
Located within the Estadio Park, the outdoor skating rink has been a key space for the development of athletes in various disciplines. As part of a municipal plan to enhance sports activities, a cover is being developed to protect the rink’s activities from weather conditions, harmoniously integrating with the surrounding green areas and other facilities in the park.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
The Project
In designing the cover for the skating rink, several fundamental questions were posed:
• How to protect without disconnecting from the park's environment?
• How to cover a span of 25 meters?
• How to ensure natural lighting?
• How to design a wooden cover that is as lightweight as possible?
• How to integrate existing bleachers and circulation areas?
• How to reduce construction time and waste generation?
The solution was to develop a laminated wood cover made up of small sections, conceived as a lightweight structure that allows natural light to pass through, acting as a mantle that protects both the circulation areas and the platform for sports activities. The structural base of the wooden dome allows for total openness of the space on all sides, integrating the elements of the built environment with the green landscape of Estadio Park.
MECHANIZED LAMINATED WOOD STRUCTURE
The architecture of the project is based on the Zollinger system, which uses individual laminated wood elements joined in such a way that they are subjected to compression. This approach allows for the use of small braces to span large distances. The advantages of glued laminated timber were leveraged by curving the elements to avoid a faceted appearance and achieve continuity in the curvature.
The pieces were modeled and cut using a robotic arm, ensuring precise fitting between them. Connections were made with all-thread screws, which were hidden in the wood, resulting in a structure with minimal deformation, quick assembly, and low material volume relative to the span of the structure.
REFLECTIONS DURING THE PANDEMIC
The pandemic provided an opportunity to rethink sports spaces and outdoor events. The question arises: how to enhance outdoor activities in southern Chile, ensuring protection from rain while maintaining good ventilation and connection to the natural environment?
The project proposes the creation of open but roofed sports platforms that allow for sports practice in winter, even under rain. These platforms also encourage new uses, hosting activities and civic celebrations such as the Coffee Route of Araucanía, Children's Day, and the Pan American Circus, becoming a benchmark for outdoor activities that transcend the limitations of the winter climate.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE COMMUNITY
The need for multifunctional outdoor spaces protected from rain has proven essential in Temuco. The cover in Estadio Park has facilitated the integration of various social groups and significant community events, improving the quality of life for residents.
The project is set in a natural environment, respecting the existing trees and promoting a natural rainwater infiltration system on the site. Furthermore, it enhances the most important public sports park in Temuco, allowing for the continuity of activities and social events while fostering greater civic engagement.
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