Beijiao Sports Center / Decode Urbanism Office

The main purpose of Beijiao Sports Center is to serve the surrounding neighbourhoods, thus it was extremely important to design it as a multi-functional and friendly place. The typical image of traditional sports architecture is abandoned, in place for an activity space full of energy during or after sports events, both day and night. The intent of the architecture is to create a community space for activity, one that enlivens its immediate vicinities. 

Green Spaces

The general layout generates spaces in differing scales for a variety of activities, the dispensed spaces creates a permeable interface between the site and surround urban context. These spaces are of different heights and are able to host various kinds of outdoor activities.

Beijiao Sports Center / Decode Urbanism Office - Image 2 of 15
Courtesy of Decode Urbanism Office

This design introduces the concept of ecological architecture and unifies all the seperate spaces into one through a central “valley”. The “valley” at the center of the architecture lies a streamlined park, and the resulting omnidirectional activity  creates vigorous spaces. A moderately sized sports field is located in one side of the “valley”, which is also utilized as an outdoor performance venue. The platform of the 'valley' extends outwards, becoming a roof and forming the auditorium. The ground floor of the park provides a pleasant environment for the hot days in summer. The porous geometry of the valley creates flexible spaces for different events, such as shopping, exercise, dating, performing and lecture.

  • Architects

  • Location

    beijiao, china
  • Designer

    Jian Junkai
  • Project Architects

    Jian Junkai, Jiang Long
  • Project Team

    Lu Meijun, Geng Zhen, Wang Deyuan, Liu Shanshan
  • LDI

    China National Sports Group
  • Area

    47000.0 sqm
  • Project Year

    2012
  • Photographs

    Courtesy of Decode Urbanism Office
  • Location

    beijiao, china
  • Project Year

    2012
  • Photographs

    Courtesy of Decode Urbanism Office
  • Area

    47000.0 m2

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:beijiao, china

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: Gracia Vera. "Beijiao Sports Center / Decode Urbanism Office" 22 Apr 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/360891/beijiao-sports-center-decode-urbanism-office> ISSN 0719-8884

Courtesy of Decode Urbanism Office

北滘市民康体中心 / DUO 建筑设计事务所

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.