MANUEL L.

QUEZON UNIVERSITY
College of Architecture

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6
MAJOR PLATE NO. 1

A SPORTS COMPLEX

A. Background

The Philippines ranked 4th among ASEAN neighbors in terms of medal standing in the World
Olympics. Coming first is Thailand with 7 golds, 6 silvers and 11 bronzes, followed by Indonesia
with 6 golds, 10 silvers and 11 bronzes, and Malaysia with 3 silvers and 3 bronzes. The
Philippines 2 silvers and 7 bronzes has not really improved since it joined the Games in 1924.

In the recently concluded Asian Games held in Inchon, South Korea, the Philippines had its worst
performance in the said games so far, garnering only 1 gold medal and was ranked 22 nd out of 37
countries. On the other hand, Thailand landed on the 6 th spot with 12 gold medals.

Apart from other reasons mentioned for the lackluster performance of our athletes, according to
some sports analysts, is the lack of sports facilities. For instance, Thailand has 68 stadiums with
the National Stadium in Bangkok as the biggest that can accommodate 65,000 people, while it
also has stadiums with 30,000 seating capacities and 12 with 20,000 to 25,000 seating capacities.
Although we now have the Mall of Asia Arena as an added venue, apart from the relatively old
Araneta Coliseum, the Philippines is still hosting sports events in Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
which was actually built in 1934, mainly because of lack of venues. These old venues can only
accommodate as far as 20,000 spectators.

Statement of the Problem

What shall be the best planning and design of a Sports Complex?

Significance of the Problem

This project will enable the students to be familiar with the measurement standards and proper
layouting of various facilities that are needed within a sports complex. As part of their formative
body of knowledge in designing, it will further strengthen their foundation in the planning and
design fields.

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 If the Philippines would want to be recognized as an important participant in international sports
community, the government has no choice but to address the need for more sports facilities.
Sports will also promote the health and well-being of its citizenry, and as a form of recreation,
will divert attention from various problems besetting the country. Architects, as well as would-be
architects (students of architecture), are therefore called upon to contribute their share in the
development of sports and the attainment of a sports-minded society.

B. Project Objectives

Among the objectives of this project are the following:

1. To choose the best site for a sports complex;

2. To learn how to analyze the topographic characteristics of the chosen site;
3. To determine the required sports activities within a sports complex;
4. To know the different sports and the corresponding required facilities which are included
in regional and world-wide sports competitions;
5. To be familiar with the measurement standards, proper layouting, and other design
principles of the required sports activities;
6. To be able to apply these principles and other design data in a hypothetical design
problem or design project;
7. To help the government and other concerned sports entities in promoting sports in the
country.

C. Design Considerations

1. Topographical characteristics. The proposed site should be ideally flat for sports facilities.
Where this is not possible, the designer should be able to determine within the site
those areas of which the required facilities can be built without sacrificing the minimum
space requirements.

2. Sustainable environment. The proposed development should not, in any manner, create
adverse impact on the existing environment. Moreover, it should be able to enhance the
natural features of the site and ensure sustainability even with the introduction of man-
made structures and landscapes.

3. Proper Orientation. Both indoor and outdoor facilities should be properly oriented for
the convenience of the users and in order to save on energy.

4. Proper Circulation. Both indoor and outdoor facilities should have good circulation.
Careful study in integrating or segregating vehicular and pedestrian circulation should be
made.

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 5. Complete World Class Facilities. The proposed project should incorporate complete
world class facilities. This would mean providing all the necessary sports facilities and
the utilization of modern up-to-date materials, systems and technology.

6. Aesthetically pleasant and calamity-proof design. The design of all structures within the
complex should exhibit universal appeal apart from being able to withstand the kind of
major natural calamities that have visited the country.

D. Site Description, Lot Plan

The students in groups shall research on the ideal site for a sports complex. The final site shall be
chosen from the suggested sites. The proposed site should at least have the following features:

1. Not less than 10 hectares in total land area so that it can accommodate the minimum
required facilities;

2. Be as close as possible to the center of population and major transportation routes or

terminals, hotel accommodations and other related amenities.

3. Available topographic plan to be used for site analysis.

E. Space Requirements

The following are the minimum required spaces or facilities:

1. Administration Building – Depending on the outcome of students’ research on prevailing

organizational set-up of sports complexes, this building shall house the offices of all officials
running the complex and the employees involved;

2. Gymnasium – to include the court, dressing room and dug-outs, bleachers, office, lobby,
ticket booth, comfort rooms, storage rooms, and other necessary spaces that may come out
in the research.

3. Grandstand – to include control room, ticket booths, bleachers, retail stores, comfort rooms,
maintenance rooms and other spaces that may come out in the research.

4. Olympic Size Swimming Pool – to include locker room, view stand, comfort rooms, etc.

5. Tennis – to include supervisor’s office, locker room, bleachers, etc.

6. Bowling and Billiards –These include the bowling lanes, billiard tables, supervisor’s office,
clerks’ office, locker room, snack bar, bar, comfort rooms utility rooms, etc. (Bowling has
been introduction but has not yet been included among the Olympic sports. Owing to its
popularity in the country, it is being considered among the minimum required spaces.)

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 7. Cafeteria– To include dining area, kitchen, comfort rooms, etc.

8. Parking – Elevated or Surface Parking

9. Other Requirements – If the complex shall be world-class, there will surely be new facilities
to be included. The students shall research on these new facilities and incorporate them in
the space programming.

F. Design/Drawing Requirements

1. Written Research Report (Group Work) – should be submitted in A4 size bond paper with
proper folder. Research should include all about planning and design of sports complex.
Format: Introduction, definition of terms, research data and synthesis/evaluation.

The Report shall also include the group’s Site Analysis, Microclimate analysis, Diagrammatic
Sequential Flow of Users & Bubble Diagram.

2. Drawing Requirements (Individual) – the following should be presented in 20” x 30” tracing
papers, using convenient scale:

a. Planning and Design Concept(s)/Design Philosophy, Design Objectives, Design

Considerations, Space Program (Matrix & Bubble Diagrams)– to be presented in
narrative, graphical or diagrammatic form. It should clearly illustrate or explain what the
planner/designer wishes to achieve as a solution to the problem given above.

b. Site Development Plan of the Sports Complex, showing the orientation of buildings and
outdoor sports facilities. It should also show the circulation systems which includes
vehicular and pedestrian access, and the landscaping of the whole compound.

c. Proposed Buildings – each of the building in the Sports Complex, whether to serve as
venue or administrative shall have:

1. Floor Plan(s) at scale 1:100 meters or better, showing proposed furniture and
materials or finishes and computation of areas.

2. Four (4) elevations of each building, showing height dimensions and exterior
materials and finishes.

3. Two (2) sections of each building, showing height clearances of spaces.

4. Exterior and Interior Perspectives – beautifully rendered, showing the internal and
external character of the structures;

5. Other important details that should be included as a matter of addressing the

planning and design requirements stipulated above.

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Activity Schedule:

Schematic Design Stage:

Design Development Stage:

Final Presentation Stage:

Prepared by:

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