Equi Temple Konjička Arena by Polina Nozdracheva

Equi Temple Konjička Arena by Polina Nozdracheva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Arhitekture, Zgrada i Konstrukcija Competition Category.

SrebroArhitektura· 2021

Equi Temple Konjička Arena

by Polina Nozdracheva

Client: ALPN Ltd./ArchLab by Polina Nozdracheva

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Equi Temple Konjička Arena

Cilj je stvaranje izražajne arhitektonske i prostorne slike, djelujući unutar tehnoloških ograničenja. Upotreba ritma, iscrtavanje detalja, silueta masivnih drvenih konstrukcija stvara volumen zgrade. Arena u konjičkom kompleksu kombinuje sportske i tehnološke, rekreativne i reprezentativne funkcije. Pravougaoni paralelopiped podsjeća na antički spomenik. Lučno oblikovane linije konstruktivnih elemenata od lijepljenog drveta definišu osnovni ritmički prostorni koncept. Ostakljeni perimetar fasada integriše enterijer sa eksterijerom, a kosi krov sa daleko izvedenim strehama lebdi iznad terena na moćnom drvenom okviru.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Equi Temple Konjička Arena je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i impresivnim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Equi Temple Konjička Arena bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomjera granice umjetnosti, nauke, dizajna i tehnologije. Equi Temple Konjička Arena je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

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.