Equi Temple Arena Ekateri by Polina Nozdracheva

Equi Temple Arena Ekateri by Polina Nozdracheva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Ajan in Achitekti Competition Category.

AjanAchitekti· 2021

Equi Temple Arena Ekateri

by Polina Nozdracheva

Client: ALPN Ltd./ArchLab by Polina Nozdracheva

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Achitekti Category

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The Design

About Equi Temple Arena Ekateri

Objektif la se kreye yon imaj akitektiral ak espasyal ekspresif, k ap opere ak limit teknolojik yo. Itilizasyon ritm, desinen detay yo, silouèt estrikti bwa masif yo kreye volim batiman an. Arena nan konplèks ekateri a konbine espò ak teknoloji, fonksyon rekreyasyon ak reprezantatif. Paralelepipèd rektangilè a sanble ak yon moniman ansyen. Liy an fòm ak eleman konstriksyon an bwa kole defini konsèp espas ritmik debaz la. Perimèt fasad vitre yo entegre enteryè a ak eksteryè a, epi twati an pant ak kònis ki pwojte lwen flote anwo teren an sou yon charpant bwa pwisan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Equi Temple Arena Ekateri se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Equi Temple Arena Ekateri pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Equi Temple Arena Ekateri se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

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.