Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi

BAMBOO SPORTS HALL FOR PANYADEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Chiangmai Life Construction

CATEGORY
Gymnasium, Schools

LOCATION
ตำบล หางดง, Thailand

ARCHITECTS
Chiangmai Life Construction

AREA
782

YEAR
2017

PHOTOGRAPHS
Alberto Cosi, Markus Roselieb

MANUFACTURERS
Borax, PSC Commercial, Yang Ma Sports Tech

ENGINEER
Phuong Nguyen, Esteban Morales Montoya

CLIENT
Panyaden International School

BUDGET
USD 300,000

CARBON FOOTPRINT
Zero

Text description provided by architect.

Chiangmai Life Architect’s Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School combines modern organic design, 21st century engineering and a natural material – bamboo.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb

The design was based on the lotus flower as Panyaden International School is in Thailand and uses Buddhist teachings to infuse values into its academic curriculum and teach the underlying mechanisms of the human mind.

The brief was to build a hall that should be big enough to hold the projected capacity of 300 students, but still smoothly integrates with the previous earthen and bamboo buildings of the school as well as the natural hilly landscape of the area.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb

It should provide modern sports facilities and use only bamboo to maintain the low carbon footprint and the “Green School” mission of Panyaden.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb

The hall covers an area of 782 sqm, and hosts futsal, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, as well as a stage that can be lifted automatically.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi

The backdrop of the stage is the front wall of a storage room for sports and drama equipment. On both long sides balconies provide space for parents and other visitors to observe sporting events or shows.

The design and material enable a cool and pleasant climate all year round through natural ventilation and insulation. At the same time, the exposed bamboo structure is a feast to the eye and an exhibition of masterly handicraft.

The hall was designed with the help of 2 independent engineers to modern safety standards of loads, shear forces etc. to withstand the local high-speed winds, earthquakes and all other natural forces.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi

The innovative structural design is based on newly developed prefabricated bamboo trusses with a span of over 17 meters without steel reinforcements or connections. These trusses were prebuilt on site and lifted into position with the help of a crane.

Panyaden’s Sports Hall’s carbon footprint is zero. The bamboo used absorbed carbon to a much higher extent than the carbon emitted during treatment, transport and construction.

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Alberto Cosi
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
© Markus Roselieb

The bamboo was all well selected for age and treated with borax salt. No toxic chemicals were involved in the treatment process. The life span of the bamboo hall is expected to be at least 50 years.


Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
Elevation
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
Main Floor Plan


Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
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Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
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Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
Structure
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
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Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
3d Model 01
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
3d Model 02
Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
3d Model 03

Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
3d Model 04


Bamboo Sports Hall for Panyaden International School
Site plan