COURSE CODE: 04/05                                                                                            

COURSE NAME: Architectural Design I & II

INSTRUCTOR:     Shigehiro Shishido

 

Design Project #3: Sports Arena

 

Background

 

A Community Association in a residential district of a city has been donated an abandoned parcel of land from the city.  It has decided to build a Sports Arena with a small park on the site. The community is in a quiet residential area of mixed income, race and religion.  It wishes to create a building serving as a casual gathering place and an occasional place for community events also.

 

Objective

 

In this exercise, a Sculptural and Monumental aspects of Architecture are emphasized.  Three dimensional approach to architectural design is examined and developed. 

 

Program Requirements

 

§         The Arena with a flat floor 120’x70’. It should have a clear center height of 45’. It should be surrounded on all sides by 10 rows of raised seats for spectators. Access to these seats must not be across the floor of the arena.

§         Storage(s) for Temporary seats, Gym equipments, etc: 2000 SF.

§         (2) Locker/Dressing rooms with showers: 400 SF each

§         (2) Locker/Dressing rooms with showers for coaches: 200 SF each

§         (2) Public toilets: 300 SF each

§         Entrance Lobby with Ticket office: 800 SF.

§         Administrative Office: 400 SF.

§         Storage for the office: 200 SF,

§         Kitchen with Dining Area:400 SF,

§         Two (2) Toilets: 40 SF each,

§         Janitor’s Closet: 20 SF, Mech. Rm.: 600 SF, Electrical Closet: 40 SF

§         Loading/Service space and Circulation as required.

 

There are no existing Trees on Site. No on site parking required.

 

Presentation Requirements

 

(1)   Site / Floor Plan, (4) Elevations and (2) Sections and a Building Model, all at 1/8” =1’-0”