Hippodrome
The grandstand, the parade ring, the broadcasting tower, the exposition centre and the other functions are designed as one whole that carries the spirit of the project.
- Type
- Competition
- Status
- In progress
- Client
- City of Yeongcheon
- Scale
- 25,000 m²
- Program
- Tribune for 12,000 people, retail and cultural centre
- Architect
- AND Studio
About
The building takes in the spirit of the horse and of the nature around it. Three words guided the design: speed, lightness and nature.
A light roof links all the functions. Its weaving movement recalls the hills around the site, and it rests on a forest of tree-like columns that let it read as independent of the buildings below.
Its structure is designed like an aircraft wing. The grandstand façades are clad in natural materials: wood, planting and stone. Against this even background the white concrete stands show clearly and look lighter still. The plan makes each stand easy to reach for every category of visitor.