Sports infrastructure
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sports infrastructure
Project • By IPA - Architecture and more • Sports Centres
A1 Motor Park
Located near Samokov, Bulgaria, A1 Motor Park is the country’s first racing circuit certified to FIA Grade 3 and FIM Grade B standards. Completed in eight months, the complex combines a four-kilometer track with the technical, operational, hospitality, and spectator facilities required for racing, testing, training, and public events.
Dian Stanchev
The project was developed through close collaboration between motorsport and architectural specialists. The racing circuit was designed by Driven, while the architectural design was developed by IPA - Architecture and more. This collaboration allowed the geometry and technical requirements of the track to inform the positioning, organization, and operation of the buildings and support... More
Project • By ingenhoven associates • Sports Centres
Alpine Start House
The Start House is an energy self-sustained, modular pavilion designed for multiple uses. A pioneering concept for temporary sports infrastructures in the Alps, it was first deployed at an altitude of 3,700 meters on the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
©ingenhoven associates / Daniel Hager
Engineered to endure extreme mountainous conditions, it serves as a shelter for athletes and equipment, incorporating high-tech, recycled and recyclable materials that ensure stability and safety even in severe weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. Integrated solar panels provide complete energy independence. The igloo-inspired streamlined form of the structure, along with its radiant silver skin adorned design, integrates harmoniousl... More