YB Alcove Gymnasium | 영주 반다비 체육센터 설계공모
Client: Yeongju City Government Program: Multi-purpose Gym Location: Yeongju City, Korea Team: COL.C, Sungjin Kang, Eunkang Koh Year: 2021
The site is located where the outdoor basketball court and the parking lot area are located at the northern end of the Yeongju Citizens Sports Complex. Although the project site is physically close to the Gaheung 1-dong residential area, there is no direct pedestrian/vehicle connection from the residential area to the site. Besides, the site is not well recognized and accessed easily since the site is situated between the Yeongju gymnasium and Indoor Swimming Pool.
The proposal is designed for reinforcing the northern node of the Yeongju Citizens Stadium Complex by establishing direct pedestrian and vehicle connections from the residential area through Daehakno153beon-gil. Along with the access, a landscaped rooftop is provided for visitors to feel invited and to use daily. Also, It is planned for enhancing openness and visual recognition at the ground level of Yeongju Citizens Stadium where the flow of existing major visitors is generated.
Compact common spaces along the movement of people are deployed in the building. It enables a higher utilization rate of the facility for sports activity as well as for everyday relaxation. Moreover, this could contribute to raising communication between communities and heightening everyday sports culture.
The space is laid out for creating a bright and pleasant space while enjoying and resting throughout sports activities. Differently controlled natural light directions and illuminance implemented such as skylights, north windows, and south ventilation windows. Effective circulation of users is introduced while accommodating access and space for the handicapped.