To solve the problem of perpetually interrupted playtime outdoors for its students, the Lasalle Franciscanas School commissioned the Elevated Sports Court. A caged facility conveniently out of the way of people arriving and departing through the entrance where the playground was originally located, it has been raised up by one storey.
Created by Guzmán de Yarza Blache, a director at J1 Arquitectos, the Elevated Sports Court is located in Zaragoza, Spain. Held in place by concrete pilotis, it was created using prefabricated concrete structures as well as two layers of steel fencing. A corten steel planting box surrounds the entire Elevated Sports Court to allow ivy to grow up the outer fencing. Children have since endearingly nicknamed the structure, 'The Whale,' due to its bulbous shape.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Elevated Sports Court
- The trend of constructing elevated sports courts offers a solution to limited outdoor play space and maximizes efficient land use.
- Caged Facilities
- The caged athletic areas trend provides a safe and secluded environment for recreational activities, separate from high-traffic areas.
- Prefabricated Concrete Structures
- The use of prefabricated concrete structures in sports court construction offers advantages such as cost-effectiveness and faster installation.
Sectors Adopting This
- Education
- The education industry can explore the construction of elevated sports courts to enhance outdoor recreational options for students.
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can capitalize on the demand for caged athletic areas by designing innovative, aesthetically pleasing structures tailored to various settings.
- Construction
- The construction industry can leverage the use of prefabricated concrete structures to streamline the process of building elevated sports courts and enhance project efficiency.
