APEX SPORTS COMPLEX

Project idea

This sports center reimagines urban vitality through fluid, parametric forms and biophilic integration. A majestic, translucent grid-shell canopy anchors the site, symbolizing collective energy. By blending green roofs with rhythmic geometric facades, the design creates a breathable, high-performance ecosystem that unites professional athletics with vibrant, accessible community spaces.

Project description

This project is an integrated sports and recreational complex that adopts an Organic Architecture approach, merging professional athletic functions with social activities under a unified, fluid Parametric roof that establishes the building as a distinct landmark. The facility comprises three major indoor arenas and outdoor tennis courts, complemented by a leisure hub featuring bowling alleys, gaming zones, medical clinics, and various commercial and administrative spaces.

Technical information

The design utilizes a hybrid structural system combining reinforced flat slabs for service areas and space trusses to span the expansive athletic halls, all encased in a high-performance tensile shell structure that provides both shelter and a dynamic aesthetic. The project further integrates environmental sustainability by orienting volumes to optimize prevailing winds and utilizing green roofs and solar shading to enhance energy efficiency and mitigate external noise.