Equi Temple Конна арена by Polina Nozdracheva

Equi Temple Конна арена by Polina Nozdracheva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Сребърна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на архитектура, сгради и конструкции Competition Category.

СреброАрхитектура· 2021

Equi Temple Конна арена

by Polina Nozdracheva

Client: ALPN Ltd./ArchLab by Polina Nozdracheva

Сребърна награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Equi Temple Конна арена

Целта е създаването на изразителен архитектурен и пространствен образ, работещ в рамките на технологични ограничения. Използването на ритъм, изчертаването на детайли, силуетът на масивните дървени конструкции създават обема на сградата. Арената в конния комплекс съчетава спортни и технологични, развлекателни и представителни функции. Правоъгълният паралелепипед прилича на древен паметник. Арковидните линии на конструктивните елементи от лепено дърво определят основната ритмична пространствена концепция. Остъкленият периметър на фасадите интегрира интериора с екстериора, а двускатният покрив с далеч изнесени стрехи се носи над терена върху мощна дървена рамка.

The Recognition

About the Сребърна награда A' Design Award

Equi Temple Конна арена е носител на Сребърната награда A' Design Award — извънредно престижно признание, присъждано на дизайни от най-висока класа, великолепни и впечатляващи. Сребърните победители са изключително блестящи и крайно творчески творби, които илюстрират изключителната компетентност, талант и проницателност на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Equi Temple Конна арена да бъде прекрасна, показна творба, забележително професионална и дълбоко иновативна. Този дизайн, спечелил Сребърната награда A' Design Award, е високо забележимо, възхищавано изобретение, което е от полза и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Equi Temple Конна арена е творение, на което мнозина завиждат, което събужда желания, внася положителни чувства и разпалва изумление и възхита.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Arena is main building of equestrian complex, example of organic connection of several functions: sport, technological, recreational & representative. Rectangular parallelepiped, completed with traditional gable roof, resembles the main ancient monument-temple. Smooth lines of constructional elements from glued wood define create prime structural silhouette & set basic rhythmic concept of interior space. Glazed facades integrate internal & external spaces; massive roof like hovers above ground.
Dimensions & Packaging: Maximum height is 12, 5 meters;
Construction volume is 21660, 0 m3;
Total area is 2150, 0 sq. m;
Number of floors - 2 with balcony;
Dimensions - 72x28m;
Size of riding arena - 65x25m.
Tags: equestrian, wooden_architecture, equestrian_projects, sustainability, sport, emerald_stables, riding_arena, horses, ecology, polina_nozdracheva
Production Technology: Prime requirement is environmental friendliness. This determined the choice of main building material-wood for all structural elements, facades and details. Task is to connect large-span glued wooden structures with equestrian technology. Combination of traditional material for structural elements with original lines and details of the wooden facades creates a unique and memorable spectacular image. Concrete is only used for foundations and exterior staircases (due to fire safety regulations).
Design Challenge: Most important project task is creation expressive architectural & spatial image, operating of technologically limited. Use of rhythm, drawing of details simple but expressive silhouette of structure create impression of voluminous & majestic structure. Color scheme is as close to natural as possible, limited to shades of golden wood. Emerald-gray roof slopes echo surrounding greenery. Interiors continue topic of wooden facade structures, using scale of elements to more proportionate human one.
Research: Uniqueness of object predetermined depth and thoroughness of pre-project research. Features of landscape and climatic conditions of design region are studied in detail. This made it possible, using modern technologies and materials, to achieve greater energy efficiency of the building in complex structure. Selected solutions allow to observe the optimal humidity and temperature conditions in Riding arena for equestrian sports, including in winter, which is extremely important for project area.
Inspiration: Main source of inspiration is unique natural environment. Trunks of mighty pines & firs that rise up behind windows of Arena are part of rhythmic series of vertical structural elements with their syncopating rhythm. Stained glass windows of building perimeter unite interior & planning web of exterior & are especially spectacular at sunset, pierced by slanting rays of setting sun. Pitched roof with far-projecting eaves hovers like flying ship over Arena's field, supported by mighty wooden frames.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2017 in Moscow, Russia.
Expert conclusions: December 2018 and July 2019, Moscow, Russia;
Working project documentation: December 2018 - August 2020.
The construction: December 2018 - January 2021.
Location - Klin region, Russia.
Operation Flow: Riding arena is created for year-round use. Main function is engaged in equestrian sports for professionals & hobbyists. Balcony is designed for judges & spectators; passage is through 2nd floor of administrative block. Horses passage from stables is organized on 1st floor; seats for coaches & athletes are also provided there. Both of levels are equipped with separate evacuation exits, which, according to technological requirements, eliminates intersection of streams horses, sportsmen & guests.
Patents: Patented. Patent No. #544-388-872. Patent Holder - ALPN Ltd., 07, April 2019. N'RIS.
Copyright belong to Polina Nozdracheva and ALPN Ltd., 2018, 2021.
Team Members: Chief architect: Polina Nozdracheva
Image Credits: Image #1: Image by ALPN Ltd., Equi Temple. Total view of the Riding arena, 2020.
Image #2: Image by ALPN Ltd., Equi Temple. Main construction structure of the Arena, View of the Longitudinal facade, 2020.
Image #3: Image by ALPN Ltd., Equi Temple. Interior. Total view of Riding arena, 2020.
Image #4: Image by ALPN Ltd., Equi Temple. Interior. Details of main wooden structure, 2020.
Image #5: Image by ALPN Ltd., Equi Temple. Interior, Fragment of wooden structure, 2020.