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Sports and Recreational Facilities

As major centers of social and economic importance across the world, sports facilities and recreational buildings need to be optimized to admit hundreds or thousands of people on a regular basis, as well as to meet the needs of whatever activity takes place in the facility. Whether you’re looking for just the right turf or the most comfortable stadium seating, designing and building these facilities can lead into ultra-specialized waters, and requires a delicate balance of expertise.

SRG Partnership | Jan 5, 2015

Beyond training: How locker rooms are becoming more like living rooms

Despite having common elements—lockers for personal gear and high-quality sound systems—the real challenge when designing locker rooms is creating a space that reflects the attitude of the team, writes SRG Partnership's Aaron Pleskac.

Jan 2, 2015

Construction put in place enjoyed healthy gains in 2014

Construction consultant FMI foresees—with some caveats—continuing growth in the office, lodging, and manufacturing sectors. But funding uncertainties raise red flags in education and healthcare.

Dec 30, 2014

A simplified arena concept for NBA’s Warriors creates interest

The Golden State Warriors, currently the team with the best record in the National Basketball Association, looks like it could finally get a new arena.

Dec 28, 2014

AIA course: Enhancing interior comfort while improving overall building efficacy

Providing more comfortable conditions to building occupants has become a top priority in today’s interior designs. This course is worth 1.0 AIA LU/HSW.

Dec 18, 2014

Top 10 sports facilities of 2014: Designboom ranks the year's best projects

The list includes some of the year's epic stadiums, such as World Cup Stadium Arena de Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, and smaller projects, like the Spordtgebouw Sports Centerin the Netherlands. 

Nov 19, 2014

Must see: Arup, Damian Rogers propose urban surf park in Melbourne

The surfing pool would offer 98-foot-wide waves that would run the length of the 500-foot-long enclave.

Nov 18, 2014

New tool helps developers, contractors identify geographic risk for construction

The new interactive tool from Aon Risk Solutions provides real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.

Nov 18, 2014

AIA's LA chapter announces 2014 Design Awards

The Los Angeles chapter of AIA has announced the winners of its 2014 Design Awards, Presidential…
Nov 18, 2014

Fan of the High Line? Check out NYC's next public park plan (hint: it floats)

Backed by billionaire Barry Diller, the $170 million "floating park" is planned for the Hudson River, and will contain wooded areas and three performance venues.

Nov 6, 2014

Studio Gang Architects will convert power plant into college recreation center

The century-old power plant will be converted into a recreation facility with a coffee shop, lounges, club rooms, a conference center, lecture hall, and theater, according to designboom.

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