Koppert + Koenis Architects were recently announced as winner of the competition by the Flemish Government with their contribution for a double sports accommodation in Oudenaarde, Belgium. The sports complex will facilitate the sports education of the local primary and secondary schools during the day and local sports clubs during the evening hours. The jury was charmed by the clear setup and the optimal sports and teaching facilitating design resulting in simplicity and a realistic integration with its surroundings. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The starting point of the design by Koppert + Koenis lies in the industrial background of the city of Oudenaarde and specifically its impact on the site of the planned sports complex. This brownfield location is nowadays surrounded by low density housing and gardens. This results in complex spatial challenges as well as optimizing the sports- and educational use of the building.
Architects: Koppert + Koenis Architects Location: Oudenaarde, Belgium Design Team: Erik Slangen, Jakko Koenis, Jetske Bömer Commission: Total engineering Project Size: 2650 m2 Project Costs: ca. € 4.000.000 Duration: Nov 2011- 2015
