The aim was to resolve the urban design contradiction between the large volume of the new sports complex and the small-scale surrounding buildings. At the same time, the new building had to be embedded in the existing landscape without denying its use as a school sports hall and club sports building. By staggering the heights of the new building, the relatively massive structure blends in with the site’s natural topography.
With its precise form and shimmering choice of materials, the building succeeds in appearing as a confident sports hall. The roofed main entrance serves not only as an address but also as a small tribune for the sports field.

Building project: Sports facilities at Biel | new construction of a sports hall for the Clara Wieck secondary school in Zwickau, Germany
Client: City of Zwickau
Invitation competition: 2014 | 1st prize
Completion: 2019