Multi-purpose sports facility by
MoederscheimMoonen Architects
MoederscheimMoonen
Architects recently presented the final design for a multi-purpose sports
facility in Houten, The Netherlands. The building will be used by several local
sports clubs of Houten like hockey, baseball and handball. Besides the use for
sports, the building will be used for educational activities and will it be a
social meeting point for the whole area.
The two layered building
is positioned in the centre of the new sports area, surrounded by various
sports fields. The ground floor serves as a facility area where the dressing
rooms and the storage areas are located. This level is mostly hidden by grass
covered banks. These banks let the building adapt into the open and green
environment and create a physical and playful connection with the first floor,
where the canteen and the multifunctional area’s are located. From this level
the building and the surrounding terraces serve with wide views over the sports
park. Clear shapes and outlines have been chosen, which are
amplified by the minimalistic details and the use of plain materials such as wood
and glass.
Architect: MoederscheimMoonen
Architects
Location: Houten, The
Netherlands
Project Architect: Erik
Moederscheim
Project Team: Erik
Moederscheim, Ruud Moonen
Structural Engineering: CAE
Nederland BV
Installation Advisor: DWA
Client:
Municipality of Houten
Gross floor space: 1,100
sqm