UNBOUND
A Proposed Sports Complex
Design Pitch
The intention of a Sports Complex is to provide opportunities and solutions to have engaging spaces wherein the
people can able to play a sports rain or shine.
The “Unbound” will be a structure that will cater the energy/action, creativity and innovation of the people
throughout their experience in the building. This will be possible for it will be offering engaging spaces that will
captivate the users’ interests and promote physical well-being, and foster the spirit of sportsmanship. Their critical
thinking, cognitive skills and physical abilities will be put on test on their journey inside the sports complex.
The preliminary discussions were based on the analyses of the parameters and site conditions.
The project began with an idea of exploring the movements made by the sports’ instruments in a sport event.
Developing this idea, having rhythmic gymnastics, specifically ball routine as the main concept for the reason of all
movements of these instruments were existing in this sport. These includes throwing, bouncing or rolling of the
instrument, gymnast must use both hands and have flowing and continuous movement. There was an interest on how
the users will be energized and flexible, and feel that they are within that grounds experiencing what a sport can
make a user feel.
The conceptual premise of the project was entitled ‘Unbound”, means not bound or tied up, which gives justice to
the concept of the ball routine that is not limited to attachment. This word has an interest in creating unification of
interior and exterior spaces that will influence story-driven interactional connection of the users to the structure and
have spaces that is flowy and continuous. “Unhurried Momentum”; momentum is the force or speed in motion,
unhurried momentum is the development that is related to architectural. It is also connected to a ball routine that is
rhythmic in the whole process. The second notion is considering the principles of the ball routine. Prior to the
movements, music, formation done in ball routine, the sports complex considered having flexible areas, transitional
spaces, proper zoning of public, service and private uses, barriers for privacy and security, excitement phases, view
and visibility solutions, aesthetic appeal, etc. The facade and as well as the circulation of the programs considered
those principles, catered with visible effects on the solutions made in the form development.
As exploration of circulation progresses for the sports complex, the problem of how the design will have a big
impact on the users. Conceptually, the idea is that the building will be focusing on how to have engaging spaces,
outside and inside the museum. The sports complex connects with its users inside and outside the structure. There is
also a visible strip mall to promote local products about sports. The outside space offers a communal place with free
access to all people within the area. And the interior spaces will expose the users to a fun and energetic
environment.
In considering the exterior treatment of the building, based on the site conditions, the structure is designed to have a
simple façade with colors brown, white, gray, red, yellow, green, and blue, to have that energetic approach and earth
tone approach. Chosen materials were used to widely utilize the aesthetics, reliability, and essentiality.
Through all these strategies and approaches, all users will appreciate more and show interest on sports and physical
health once they finished their journey at Unbound Sports Complex. Their minds will be put on the open and will be
inspired to learn more about these activities. It will provide opportunities for all ages and be able to participate in
organized and athletic competitions.