Elzenhagen 运动馆丨荷兰阿姆斯特丹丨LIAG 建筑事务所

Architect：LIAG architects

Location：Amsterdam, Netherlands; | ;View Map

Project Year：2024

Category：Community Centres;Sports Centres

"The city is growing like crazy and sports facilities need to keep up," said Simone Kukenheim, former alderman for youth care, vocational education, and sports, in 2018. This is especially true for the Elzenhagen-Zuid residential neighborhood. Amsterdam aspires to be a healthy city, meaning residents should have easy access to sports. Now, this neighborhood boasts a sustainable sports facility with catering services, making it a meeting place for both athletes and residents. The design is by LIAG.

Located in a densely populated urban area on a limited plot, the sports complex stands out immediately. The corner facade features the city's emblem: the three St. Andrew's crosses. The expressive use of brick is a modern take on the Amsterdam School architectural style. Varied brick shapes and textures, along with decorative elements, play a significant role. Masonry images of athletes, such as a handball player and an indoor soccer player, hint at the sports clubs housed within, giving passersby a taste of the vibrant activity inside.

- Thomas Bögl, LIAG architects + engineers

First sports hall with an LED Floor

Elzenhagen sports hall features a state-of-the-art glass LED floor in the main hall, a first for the Netherlands. With the push of a button, this floor transforms into nine badminton courts, three volleyball courts, or one large basketball court, eliminating the confusion of colored lines. This innovation provides a clearer playing field and creates a calmer, low-stimulus sports environment. Additionally, it helps prevent disputes during games, such as determining whether a ball is in or out.

Sustainability and circular economy at the core

Elzenhagen sports hall epitomizes sustainability. A key interior feature is the sports floor, previously "harvested" from the Apollo Hall, now adorning the walls and incorporated into some furniture. The indoor climate is healthy and pleasant, with attention to acoustics, ventilation, and balanced lighting. The hall is nearly energy-neutral, thanks to rooftop PV panels and a WKO system in the ground. An advanced building management system enhances energy savings. The complex also addresses climate adaptation by collecting and retaining rainwater through a retention roof and basement storage.

Optimal use of space and facilities

The sports complex is maximized for use. During the day, nearby high schools conduct gym classes in one of the three hall sections or the smaller hall equipped with a bouldering wall and punching bags. In the evenings and on weekends, the building becomes a bustling hub where athletes of all levels train and compete. It complies with NOC*NSF guidelines. Currently, handball club VOC (reigning national champion) and indoor soccer club VNS United (a premier league team) use the facilities, with room for more diverse sports offerings.

– Thomas Bögl, LIAG architects + engineers

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Architect: LIAG architects

Photography: Mike Bink, John Lewis Marshall 

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