The Arc gymnasium is an extension of the Green School's campus in Bali. While bamboo-based architecture is commonly found across the country, the Arc's unique design is the first of its kind. Designed by Ibuku, the sustainably designed structure features a complex double-curved roof made entirely from bamboo.
Built from intersecting 14-meter tall bamboo arches that span 19 meters, anticlastic grid shells interconnect the roof. The strength comes from the grid shell's curves. The arches on the building work with a compression force held by the tension from the anticlastic grid shells. So while the grid shells appear to be hanging from the arches, they actually work to hold them up. Boasting 760 square meters, the unique bamboo structure is a multipurpose sports court.
Image Credit: Ibuku / The Green School
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bamboo-based Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and developers to explore the use of bamboo in sustainable building design.
- Grid Shell Structures
- Opportunity to design and build grid shell structures that rely on tension and curvature to support buildings.
- Multipurpose Sports Facilities
- Opportunity for designers to create innovative sports facilities that can serve multiple purposes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can explore the use of bamboo and grid shell structures in sustainable building design.
- Construction
- Construction companies can offer expertise in building unique structures like the Arc gymnasium using sustainable materials.
- Sports and Recreation
- Sporting equipment and facility companies can offer innovative solutions to create multipurpose sports facilities like the Arc gymnasium.
