Nominee DETAIL Award 2024
Temporary Sports Buildings
© Ralph Feiner
Modules and elements
The construction of circular sports facilities addresses the challenge of insufficient space for physical education in many Swiss schools. Pool Architekten developed a reusable sports hall, offering a flexible, temporary solution focused on energy efficiency, material sustainability, and functionality. Built from modular timber and prefabricated elements, the hall is designed for relocation and reuse across various sites. The walls are composed of floor-to-ceiling timber panels, while wooden beams resting on the double supports span the structure, supporting the modular ceiling elements. A clever dimensioning system allows for various configurations, ensuring adaptability to diverse site conditions. The sports hall is designed for dismantling after use and reassembly at new locations.
© Ralph Feiner
Architecture: Pool Architekten
Project architect: Thomas Friberg
Client: Kanton Zürich, Stadt Zürich
Location: Various, including Freudenberg and Enge cantonal schools, Zurich (CH)
Completion date: 2022
Gross volume: 8991 m³
Gross floor area: 1203 m²
Usable floor area: 1689 m²