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Shaoxing University Stormproof playground
Shaoxing University Stormproof playground
Shaoxing, China
Popular Winner, 2025 A+Awards, Sports & Recreation - Gyms and Recreation Centers
Project Featured on Nov 20, 2025
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Other Projects by The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd.(UAD)
Shaoxing University Stormproof playground
Shaoxing, China
Popular Winner, 2025 A+Awards, Sports & Recreation - Gyms and Recreation Centers
Project Featured on Nov 20, 2025
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Built
YEAR
2022
The project is located in the northwest corner of the campus of Shaoxing University, adjacent to the old streets of Shaoxing on its west and north sides . Faced with the constraints of limited land availability in the increasingly hollowed-out old urban area, the design team set out to create a sports center that genuinely interacts with and serves both the campus and the surrounding urban neighborhoods.
By preserving the original track and field arena, the design introduces additional activity spaces for teachers and students. Building upon the site's existing functions, the design team conceived a bold idea: elevating the track and field above ground and placing dozens of badminton courts, eight basketball courts, multiple volleyball courts, and tennis courts beneath the structure. This innovative approach not only addresses space limitations but also creates a vast, multifunctional area, enabling the effective integration of sports facilities.
To achieve this "elevated" structure, a column span of 19.6 meters was adopted. The spatial logic was derived by condensing the dimensions of one basketball court, two volleyball courts, and three badminton courts into a unified module. Under these constraints, the structural form of arched Miller beams was selected to support the design.
Good architectural design achieves an organic unity between structure, space, and activities, ultimately shaping the overall identity of the building. The entire structure is constructed from raw concrete, with lighting seamlessly integrated into the architectural framework. The bright, dynamic colors of the basketball courts create a rhythmic and engaging sports atmosphere, while the entire space is unified through a clear and integrated design logic.
From the perspective of "context," this sports center transforms people into an indispensable part of the design. Breaking through the dense land constraints of the increasingly hollowed-out old urban district, the design places human activity at its core, offering a venue that fosters public life. The university's sports facilities have become a community-oriented space where people can gather and connect through sports, serving as a "public realm" for the surrounding neighborhoods.
By preserving the original track and field arena, the design introduces additional activity spaces for teachers and students. Building upon the site's existing functions, the design team conceived a bold idea: elevating the track and field above ground and placing dozens of badminton courts, eight basketball courts, multiple volleyball courts, and tennis courts beneath the structure. This innovative approach not only addresses space limitations but also creates a vast, multifunctional area, enabling the effective integration of sports facilities.
To achieve this "elevated" structure, a column span of 19.6 meters was adopted. The spatial logic was derived by condensing the dimensions of one basketball court, two volleyball courts, and three badminton courts into a unified module. Under these constraints, the structural form of arched Miller beams was selected to support the design.
Good architectural design achieves an organic unity between structure, space, and activities, ultimately shaping the overall identity of the building. The entire structure is constructed from raw concrete, with lighting seamlessly integrated into the architectural framework. The bright, dynamic colors of the basketball courts create a rhythmic and engaging sports atmosphere, while the entire space is unified through a clear and integrated design logic.
From the perspective of "context," this sports center transforms people into an indispensable part of the design. Breaking through the dense land constraints of the increasingly hollowed-out old urban district, the design places human activity at its core, offering a venue that fosters public life. The university's sports facilities have become a community-oriented space where people can gather and connect through sports, serving as a "public realm" for the surrounding neighborhoods.
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