Estudio Úbeda Valero and Roque Carlos Valero completed a 1,000 m² sports facility inside a former squash court in Alacant, Spain, scheduled for 2025. The project creatively maximizes limited urban space by integrating multiple sports areas within the original squash court footprint. This adaptive reuse project features innovative spatial design and sustainable materials, enhancing functionality without expanding the building's footprint.
What Happened
The architects repurposed a single squash court into a multi-sport facility, incorporating zones for fitness, training, and recreation. The design preserves the court's original dimensions while adding flexible, modular equipment and lighting systems. Photographs by Del Rio Bani document the facility's modern aesthetic and efficient layout.
Why It Matters for the AECM Industry
This project exemplifies how architects and engineers can optimize constrained urban sites through adaptive reuse, reducing construction costs and environmental impact. Contractors and manufacturers benefit from modular systems that allow rapid installation and future reconfiguration. The design also highlights the importance of integrating sustainable materials and efficient lighting to meet modern sports facility standards.
What's Next
The facility is slated for completion in 2025, with final construction phases focusing on interior finishes and equipment installation. Industry professionals should monitor this project for insights into compact sports facility design and adaptive reuse strategies.
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