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DUO + china national sports group: jingzhou sports center

'jingzhou sports center' by DUO + china national sports group, jingzhou city, china
all images courtesy of DUO


chinese practice DUO and china national sports group have collaborated to design to 'jingzhou sports center' within 
the downtown area of jingzhou city, china. positioned within the urban center, the 550 by 470 meter site will be dedicated to
athletic matches as well as the gathering of people for shopping, exercise, concerts and fairs. resisting the omnipresence 
of deserted boxes in cities during off-season times, this masterplan intends to bring a purpose to the area, attracting visitors 
throughout the year.

the tri-fold arrangement includes a gymnasium, aquatic facility and training center which have been linked with a roof canopy
that wraps the perimeter of the building. open-air and shaded courtyards for outdoor events are placed within the voids between 
the primary volumes, creating a complex which merges cultural and functional entities. an integrated circulation generates
a theme park atmosphere, with activities scattered throughout the multiplex.


aerial view of the complex


view from the river


approach to the stadium


playing field encompassed with an elevated path


aquatic facility


transformed for events into a concert space