Peñalolen Velodrome

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

Peñalolen Velodrome

Iglesis Prat Arquitectos

PROJECT ARCHITECT
Jorge Iglesis

COLLABORATOR
Claudio Misle Imbarak

CONSTRUCTION
Icafal

STRUCTURES
Rg Ingenieros (Patricio Recabal)

TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Coz

ELECTRICAL
Ingenel

LIGHTING
Paulina Sir Fierro

TRACK
Peter Junek, Rafael Romay

ROOF (TENSILE STRUCTURE)
Lonas Lorenzo

LANDSCAPE
Cristobal Elgueta M

SIGNAGE
Consuelo Iglesis Mac-lean

YEAR
2013

LOCATION
Santiago, Chile

CATEGORY
Racetrack

Text description provided by architect.

Belonging to the Park. The definition of a great suspended roof marks the powerful idea of the architectural design.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

A single clear and round platform rises to the east, with the mountains making up the main landscape for the sports arena.

A simple roof, constructively durable that is not visually supported on the perimeter walls keeps the volume permeable.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

The shape of the terrain allows us to design the stands in pre-existing slopes, with the roof appearing as a cloud over the landscape.

The exterior cladding was designed with micro-perforated patterns that evoke movement and fluidity.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

They produce plays of light and shadows that give the building a recreational and playful character in addition to integrating it into the park where it is located. The design seeks efficiency and economies.

The structure is designed with steel frames that form a tensile structure, with articulated frames that make up the long spans.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

The perimeter walls are metal enclosures that facilitate the incorporation of natural light and ventilation as a design condition.

Service and athlete areas are concentrated in a single exposed concrete building that is built into the ground levels.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

Durability and maintenance were important factors in the choice of materials. We chose specifications addressing high resistance to wear and indoor climate.

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta


Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta


Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta

Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta
Peñalolen Velodrome
© Diego Elgueta


Peñalolen Velodrome
Sketch 1
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Sketch 2
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Sketch 3
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Sketch 4


Peñalolen Velodrome
Rendering 1
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Rendering 2


Peñalolen Velodrome
Control Room
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Control Room 2
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First Level Plan
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Site Plan


Peñalolen Velodrome
Sections: AA - BB
Peñalolen Velodrome
Sections: XX - YY
Peñalolen Velodrome
Elevations: North, South