A new district, is being developed in the northwestern part of
the city of Frankfurt. Besides attractive housing quarters with retail
facilities, local square and restaurants, the district will become a new
location for science and technology with the siting of natural science
facilities of the Goethe university and the research institutes of
Science City. Within this context, SPAR*K is designing on a site of
3.500 sqm the Summit Hall, a climbing facility consisting of climbing
hall, boulder hall and service building with wellness area, bar /
restaurant, shop and back of house facilities. The specific challenge in
this design is the fusion of the three different volumes into one.
SPAR*K connects the distinct buildings with a wide strip of wooden
lamella, which besides the use as constructive sun protection covers the
industrial grade aluminium panels used on the facade and blends the
building onto the yet to be built urban context.
A large, arche-like climbing block dominates the outdoor area, the
restaurant is extended to a brad terrace which can also be used as a
spectator podium. Parts of the climbing hall’s wall can be opened and
this create a connection between indoor and outdoor climbing. For a
sustainable and competitive future, the project will exceed the required
regulations of energy consumption.