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Lakeside Wall-Climbing Centers

The Glenn Howells Architects Designed a Climbing Tower

— May 5, 2021 — Lifestyle
Planning permission for a lakeside wall-climbing center has been granted to Glenn Howells Architects in Peterborough, England. The climbing center will meet Olympic size standards and be a sustainable landmark for the 1,700-acre Ferry Meadows Park site.

A 10-year-masterplan is in place, led by Nene Park Trust’s 2050 vision of the area, which puts Glenn Howells Architects' structure as a central element to the plan. The climbing center will join the existing Nene Outdoors watersports and activity center to help improved leisure, recreation, cultural and environmental provisions at Ferry Meadows.

Inspired by the climbing geometry and its materials, the form of the climbing building is intended to create a recognizable landmark in the park to encourage people, post-COVID, to gather as a community.

Image Credit: archdaily.com
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sports Centers - Designing centers for outdoor and indoor sports that are primarily powered using renewable energy sources and created using eco-friendly materials can disrupt the fitness industry.
2. Olympic-sized Recreation Centers - Creating larger recreational centers that meet or exceed Olympic size standards can lead to more sports enthusiasts using these facilities and discovering new physical activities.
3. Landmark Leisure Facilities - Designing leisure facilities to be recognizable landmarks that encourage community gatherings can lead to a spike in public interest and participation in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sports and Fitness - Creating large-scale sports centers and facilities that are eco-friendly and sustainable can disrupt traditional ideas of fitness while providing a unique experience.
2. Recreation and Tourism - Building Olympic standard recreation centers and creating recognizable landmarks can improve leisure, recreation, cultural, and environmental provisions for tourists at popular holiday destinations.
3. Architecture and Design - Creating eco-friendly architecture that inspires community gatherings, sports, and outdoor activities can lead to a shift in architectural design from aesthetically pleasing structures to ones that promote environmentally friendly and sustainable practices.
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