Sports hall SportQube in Nijmegen, The Netherlands has openend its doors in october 2018. SportQube is not only a state-of-the-art sports facility but also a platform for development of talent and sports innovation. In this center, interaction takes place between different disciplines: sports providers, medical support, research and development and social support. The interaction between the different disciplines is an important condition for the project to come to innovation.
Because of its location on one of the western access roads, SportQube will mean a lot more for the city than just an innovative talent development center. SportQube will be a new icon for Nijmegen as a recognizable (sports) entrance gate. The image-defining character along the access road to Nijmegen is reinforced by the smart positioning of all large building elements. With a lower building volume the connection is found with the immediate surroundings. The building is recognizable by the glass plinth and the 'floating' golden volumes above. The expressive exterior is interspersed with a warm and inviting interior in which different types of seating and work places play an important role. The central meeting heart of the building is the focal point between the various sports, users and visitors. Bringing these different groups together is a quality in the design. By having an overview of each other and different sports everywhere, new connections and new innovative ideas are created.