# Stacked Sports Halls NL Architects Builds the 'Spordtgebouw' Gymnasium By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spordtgebouw References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nl-architects-spordtgebouw-climbing-halls-dordrecht-05-29-2014/) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) The Spordtgebouw is a few [sports center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet) by NL Architects primarily intended for children at the surrounding schools, but it's also open on the weekends to the public. The design contains six different gymnasiums, all stacked atop one another to avoid the space from stretching out too far. This was done from an eco-conscious standpoint, as the architects were trying to reduce the carbon footprint of the building. The facility also features an extensive climbing gym, with windows placed beside these areas that stretch from the floor to the ceiling. The openings are also done in a way that matches the sloping and curves of the wall, instead of simply using a rectangular piece of transparent glass. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nl-architects-spordtgebouw-climbing-halls-dordrecht-05-29-2014/), [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stacked Sports Centers:** Designing multi-level sports centers to maximize space and reduce environmental impact. - **Innovative Climbing Gyms:** Creating climbing gyms with unique architectural features to enhance the user experience. - **Eco-friendly Building Practices:** Implementing sustainable construction techniques to reduce carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to design innovative and eco-friendly sports facilities. - **Fitness and Recreation:** Innovative solutions for creating unique and engaging fitness spaces, such as multi-level sports centers and creative climbing gyms. - **Construction:** Demand for sustainable construction practices to meet the growing need for eco-friendly buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md41.md) - [Steel Pavilion Sports Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocol-sports-club.md) - [Agriculture-Inspired French Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-marvingt-gymnasium.md) - [Steel-Framed Recreation Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosemary-brown.md) - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Insulated Timber Sports Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility.md) - [Domed Underground Sports Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-complex.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md) - [Sport and Wellness Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet.md)