Multifunctional water sports complex in Arkhangelsk, Russia

Project idea

Currently, the problems associated with the uneven development of the urban environment and the lack of modern public and sports and leisure facilities adapted to the conditions of the Far North are becoming more and more evident in the northern cities of Russia, including Arkhangelsk. Climatic factors, the seasonality of population activity and the specifics of water areas have a great influence on the formation of urban life, which requires an integrated and scientifically based approach to the design of public buildings.
The relevance of the topic is due to the possibility of forming a new cultural tourist attraction center in a developing area of the city. It is based on specific issues, including: territorial and climatic design conditions in the coastal zone of Arkhangelsk; analysis of socio-cultural processes and needs of the population; formation of the architectural image of a public building in the context of northern identity.

Project description

The developed area is located in the water area of the Kuznechikha River in Arkhangelsk, which belongs to the regions of the Far North. As an urban planning strategy adapted to the specifics of this location and the climatic conditions of the Arctic, a comprehensive concept of the development of both shores and their connection with the main routes and the city embankment is proposed. A comprehensive development of the southern coast is proposed. The multifunctional water sports complex implements the flagship areas of water sports, water entertainment and other sports in the Far North.
The volume is represented by the opening of three petal volumes, symbolizing the connection with the water element and the movement of the wind. Along the entire embankment line there are walking areas and recreation areas, sports grounds, as well as themed facilities.
An integrated environment - a planned residential area, a school, and a campus form a harmonious infrastructure of housing, education, and sports. The complex is aimed at popularizing sailing and other water sports in the region, becoming a new center of cultural and tourist attraction.

Technical information

The supporting elements of the complex are reinforced concrete columns with a cross section of 700× 700 mm, arranged in a rectangular grid of 12×12 m in the pool area, 8500× 7500 mm in the central part of the atrium and 6000 × 7500 mm in the administrative block. The floors above the pools and atrium are made on steel truss structures with a height of 3000 mm, which allows spans of up to 40 m to be covered without intermediate supports.
Facades. To provide natural lighting and visual openness, hinged facade glazing with aluminum profiles is widely used. Facing panels made of composite aluminum and porcelain stoneware are used in the areas of administrative and service premises.
Stairs and fences. Stairs and ramps are made of precast reinforced concrete, with anti-slip coating. Pool fences are made of tempered glass with an aluminum profile.
The roof. The roof above the administrative block is flat, operational, using an inversion roof system using the TN–ROOFING
12 technology.
SIDEWALK", designed for pedestrian loads. The roof above the pools and atrium has a complex shape, with a slope for water drainage and built-in translucent domes.
Swimming pools. The basins of the pools are made of monolithic reinforced concrete, with polymer waterproofing and ceramic tile cladding. The fittings are made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The overflow system is a side overflow with a storage tank.
Technical and economic indicators:
Land area – 10 hectares
Building area – 20,586 m2
Building density – 20.59%
Construction volume – 720 510 m3
Usable area – 123,516 m2
Total area – 160,830 m2