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Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy by Polina Nozdracheva

Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy by Polina Nozdracheva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy in Binagärlik, Bina we Desga Dizaýny Competition Category.


KümüşBinagärlik· 2021

Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy

by Polina Nozdracheva

Client: ALPN Ltd./ArchLab by Polina Nozdracheva

A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy Winner in Binagärlik Category

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The Design

About Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy

Maksat tehnologiki çäklendirmeler bilen işlemekde täsirli binagärlik we giňişlik keşbini döretmekdir. Ritmiň, jikme-jiklikleriň çyzygynyň we ägirt agaç gurluşlaryň siluetiniň ulanylyşy binanyň göwrümini emele getirýär. Atçylyk toplumyndaky meýdança sport we tehnologiýany, dynç alyş we wekilçilik funksiýalaryny birleşdirýär. Gönüburçly parallelopiped gadymy ýadygärlige meňzeýär. Ýelenen agaçdan ýasalan gurluş elementleriniň ýaýja görnüşli çyzyklary esasy ritmiki giňişlik düşünjesini kesgitleýär. Aýnaly fasadlaryň perimetri içki we daşky giňişlikleri birleşdirýär we uzak çykýan saçakly eňňit üçek güýçli agaç çarçuwanyň üstünde meýdanyň üstünde süzülip durýar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy

Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu owadan, belent we täsirli ýokary derejeli dizaýnlara berilýän adatdan daşary abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Kümüş ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň ajaýyp bilimini, zehinini we ýiti aňyny görkezýän aşa ýalpyldawuk we örän döredijilikli eserlerdir. Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy ajaýyp, nusgalyk, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we çuňňur täzelikçi eser bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatyň, ylmyň, dizaýnyň we tehnologiýanyň çäklerine peýda berýän we ony öňe sürýän örän üns çekiji, haýran galynýan oýlap tapyşdyr. Equi Temple Atçylyk meýdançasy köpüň gabanjyna sezewar bolýan, isleglerimizi oýarýan, oňyn duýgulary getirýän we haýranlyk we geň galmagy döredýän eserdir.

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.

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