Sorec Horse Park Grandstand

Landscape Design Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Landscape Planning and Garden Design.

Sorec Horse Park Grandstand
by Vicky Chan

Awarded April 15, 2020
CLIENT: Avoid Obvious Architects
55.548

Sorec Horse Park is a horse racing park with a grandstand in Rabat, Morocco, covering 63,750 square meters. The twisted form of the grandstand was inspired by horse movement and responds to sunlight and views. A repetitive structural system lets the outer skin twist without custom made parts, keeping construction costs reasonable. The perforated skin and the self shaded canopy reduce heat gain and glare. Materials are sourced locally in Morocco. The layout separates guests, visitors and jockeys, while the horse track stays visible from the central green space.

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