Sports Hall Lamezia Terme

Lamezia Terme | Italy
Project
Vittorio Grassi Architects
Client
Municipality of Lamezia Terme
Services Provided
Masterplanning and Architecture
Period
2014 - 2024
Use
Sports and Leisure
Gross Floor Area
8,000 sqm
Land Area
50,000 sqm
Structural, Geotechnical, MEP, Fire Prevention, Safety
Ai Group
Local Architect
Annunziato Santoro

The new arena, designed as a multi-purpose center, aims to attract visitors from all over Calabria and southern Italy.
Within a total area of 5 hectares, the arena covers an area of about 8,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 3,500 spectators, with the possibility of expanding this capacity to 4,300 at conferences and concerts, thanks to the use of the parterre.

The design was conceived with respect to fundamental criteria of functionality, such as optimizing the visibility of the audience to the playing field and separating access for athletes and spectators.

Particular attention was also paid to the usability of the spaces, putting accessibility first and thus emphasizing a topical and socially important issue: inclusion.

The roof, with a lattice structure, is made of thin steel elements and a translucent triple outer membrane composed of 900 Teflon ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) panels, an aspect that gives the structure an avant-garde character.
Natural ventilation is aided by the shape of the roof, which is capable of capturing prevailing winds and providing dynamic lighting both day and night.
Large transparent windows in the upper ring of the arena engage the audience, allowing them to observe activities while enjoying the surrounding panoramic views.

The facility’s dynamism is accentuated by staircases and a continuous loop pathway, which promote the rapid outflow of spectators and optimize safety exit routes.
The construction of the Sports Hall combines innovation and dynamism in a hub of aggregation and sociality, an inclusive agora accessible to all.