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Madison Velodrome - The 'Drome
Madison Velodrome - The 'Drome
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This comprehensive thesis project involved the design of a track cycling facility, commonly known as a velodrome, to serve as a community recreation
venue for both professional and amateur cyclists. The facility would provide
multiple services throughout all times of the day to cater to all types of users
and accomplish a goal of making track cycling a more public sport. The facility
would contain a fieldhouse (with seating for 2,000 spectators), a fitness
center, a restaurant/bar, a banquet hall, meeting rooms, and administrative
offices.The design concept of a vortex was used, both figuratively and literally, in
attempt to solve all of the major programming issues. The idea of a vortex as
drawing in the surrounding community was used to develop the shape of the plan.
The elliptical motion that riders take on the track was pulled out to the
exterior of the building to create a segmented curved façade that breaks up
different programmatical areas. To keep the large building
in context with its surroundings 2 levels were placed below grade. This decision
allowed for the concourse (and all major public spaces) to be placed at
grade level and allow for maximum views into the building and down onto the
track. This helped fulfill one of the design goals of promoting interaction
between the general public and track cycling as a sport. Administrative areas
were placed on the second level overlooking the track. The massive roof is
supported by curved wooden trusses to give the arena area and old-fashioned
fieldhouse feel.
venue for both professional and amateur cyclists. The facility would provide
multiple services throughout all times of the day to cater to all types of users
and accomplish a goal of making track cycling a more public sport. The facility
would contain a fieldhouse (with seating for 2,000 spectators), a fitness
center, a restaurant/bar, a banquet hall, meeting rooms, and administrative
offices.The design concept of a vortex was used, both figuratively and literally, in
attempt to solve all of the major programming issues. The idea of a vortex as
drawing in the surrounding community was used to develop the shape of the plan.
The elliptical motion that riders take on the track was pulled out to the
exterior of the building to create a segmented curved façade that breaks up
different programmatical areas. To keep the large building
in context with its surroundings 2 levels were placed below grade. This decision
allowed for the concourse (and all major public spaces) to be placed at
grade level and allow for maximum views into the building and down onto the
track. This helped fulfill one of the design goals of promoting interaction
between the general public and track cycling as a sport. Administrative areas
were placed on the second level overlooking the track. The massive roof is
supported by curved wooden trusses to give the arena area and old-fashioned
fieldhouse feel.
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