Badminton Training Center, China
MVRDV has been awarded the design contract for the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park in eastern Shenzhen, China. Central to the project is the inclusion of 100 badminton courts, which also inspired the architectural design, particularly exemplified by the 240-meter-long roof shaped like a badminton racket head. One of the main features of the Shenzhen Pingshan Sports Park is the large, racket-shaped roof, equipped with photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy and support the site's energy needs.
The sports park will feature a wide range of facilities, including an arena for badminton and other competitive sports, the new Chinese National Badminton Training Centre, and a National Fitness Centre, alongside various amenities for public use. Above the main building, a 23-story tapering tower houses hotel accommodations on the lower floors and temporary housing for athletes above.
The layout of the sports park comprises distinct sections including the main arena, warmup courts, and training facilities. A public level connects these areas via promenades, creating a T-shaped public space that serves as the complex's focal point. Beneath this public level, a lower ground level integrates spaces dedicated to sports science research, offering privacy to athletes as they navigate between facilities. In addition to the primary sports venues, the complex will include a diverse range of courts for other sports like basketball and football, enhancing recreational opportunities for the local community.
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