SPORTS COMPLEX IN GULBENE | COMPETITION PROJECT | 2021
The competition design developed by Layout17 for the Gulbene City Stadium area proposes the construction of a multifunctional arena. The arena will combine outdoor stands with nearly 2,000 spectator seats, multiple sports training areas—including a 130-meter sprint track—as well as a dormitory for athletes, office spaces, a cafe, and other facilities required for the arena.
The design solutions were created to avoid disturbing the existing and already reconstructed outdoor stadium, and the planned volumes were positioned on the site based on the most rational layout for the first-floor sports zones.
During the design phase, a study of the stadium's location within the context of Gulbene city was conducted. This study determined the main access roads and the appropriate placement of the main entrance nodes, parking, and access points for emergency vehicles. The project's color concept is dominated by red, one of the most active colors in the spectrum, associated with vitality, confidence, and fighting spirit. The project proposal won second place in the competition.
