Room for every movement.

Sports & recreation

Covered courts, training halls and recreational facilities. Set the playing envelope, the run-off zones and the lighting strategy before the structure is defined.

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Geometry, materials and performance are defined by the approved project brief.

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Start with the playing envelope.

A sports space is defined by what happens inside the lines and around them. Court dimensions, run-off zones and ceiling height all follow the sport and its governing rules, so these are established before the structure is chosen.

  • Court or pitch dimensions and required run-off
  • Clear height for ball sports, jumping or equipment
  • Safety margins and impact considerations at the perimeter

Clear span keeps the game uninterrupted.

Internal columns are a distraction and, for many sports, a hazard. A clear-span approach removes them from the playing area, so the structure disappears from the athlete's view and the floor stays open.

  • Unobstructed playing area and spectator sightlines
  • Continuous run-off without obstruction
  • Ventilation and comfort as the space heats up

Light it and ventilate it for play.

Lighting uniformity, glare and air movement all affect how a space plays. These service requirements are treated as design inputs and coordinated with the structure so the hall performs on match day, not just on paper.

  • Lighting levels, uniformity and glare control
  • Ventilation strategy and thermal comfort
  • Acoustics, sound and public-address interfaces

Connect the building to the ground and the site.

Floor systems, drainage and the surrounding site all matter, especially for outdoor or semi-open facilities. Ground conditions, anchorage and the intended service period are agreed early with the project engineer.

  • Floor and substrate interfaces for the chosen sport
  • Drainage, ground conditions and anchorage
  • Location, exposure and local approval requirements

PROJECT QUESTIONS

Define the details early.

Can the hall host several sports?

Yes, where the brief allows. Multipurpose use requires the largest clear height, run-off and lighting requirement to be identified up front, since that combination sets the controlling design case.

Do you design the playing floor or line markings?

The floor system and playing markings are normally specified by the sports-surface specialist or your operator. They are treated as design inputs that interface with the structure and the building envelope.

Is this suitable for outdoor or open-sided use?

Enclosed, open-sided and semi-open arrangements are all possible, but the exposure and the intended service period change the structural and envelope approach. These must be defined for the site.

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