The Padel Pavilion stands on eight stilts to create a mid-air suspension visual effect. Architecture firm Saboia+Ruiz Arquitectos built the new building as part of a local club facility in Curitiba, Brazil. The latest addition to the sports compound is characterized by its sizeable box-shaped design, which lights up at night, serving as a neighborhood lamp.
The boxed building is clad in translucent polycarbonate industrial shutters to let sunlight in and naturally ventilate the area. On the inside, the site houses four tennis courts measuring 10 x 20 meters each. Each court is structured with tempered glass panels to create a sense of openness throughout the facility. Tennis players view the green walls that surround the pavilion from the courts, creating an indoor-outdoor feel.
Suspended Box-Shaped Sports Pavilions
The Padel Pavilion Appears to Float in Mid-Air
Trend Themes
1. Suspended Sports Facilities - Architecture firms are innovating the sports facility sector with designs that include suspension, creating a modern and unique look.
2. Translucent Polycarbonate Cladding - The use of translucent polycarbonate industrial shutters in building design is increasing in popularity due to their functionality and aesthetic appeal.
3. Indoor-outdoor Sports Spaces - Creating an indoor-outdoor feel with the use of tempered glass panels in sports facilities is a growing trend for a more natural and open experience.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms have an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the sports facility market by creating innovative and modern designs that stand out from traditional facilities.
2. Construction Materials - The use of translucent polycarbonate industrial shutters in building design presents an opportunity for construction materials companies to market the functionality and aesthetic appeal of this material.
3. Sports and Recreation - The indoor-outdoor sports space trend provides an opportunity for sports and recreation companies to market a more natural and open experience to their customers.