A PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX WITH STADIUM
A research study presented to the faculty of
National College of Science of Science & Technology
Amafel Building, Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmariñas, Cavite 4114
In partial fulfillment
of the requirement for the Pre-Finals Examination in
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Submitted by:
Navarro, Channa A.
Submitted to:
AR. RYAN U. BAKING, UAP
May 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ..................................................................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................3
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY ...........................................................................................7
BODY OF RESEARCH……...…………………………………………………………...8
DESIGN CONSIDERATION ...........................................................................................14
BUILDING LAWS ............................................................................................................18
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .........................................................................23
CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................28
REFERENCE .....................................................................................................................29
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INTRODUCTION
Sports complex is a collective space of sports related activities where there is possibility of
strong bond between players and viewers. A sports complex is a group of sports facilities.
For example, there are stadiums for athletic and football, baseball stadiums, swimming
pools, gymnasiums. This area is a sports complex. A modern stadium (plural
stadiums/stadium) is a place or venue for(mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events
and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure
designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)
A modern stadium (plural stadiums/stadium) is a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor
sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely
surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)
"Stadium" comes from the Greek word "stadium" a measure of length equaling the length
of 600human feet. As feet are of variable length the exact length of a stadium depends on
the exact length adopted for 1 foot at a given place and time. Although in modern terms 1
stadium = 600 ft. (180 m),in a given historical context it may actually signify a length up
to 15% larger or smaller.
Although most dictionaries provide for both "stadiums" and "stadium" as valid plurals,
etymological sticklers sometimes apply "stadium" only to measures of length in excess of
1 stadium. (That the "stadium" measurement is used only in historical contexts perhaps
explains the sustained use of the archaic plural.)
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In current times, fast technological advancement is an important factor causing significant
difficulties in designing construction objects. It has a particularly strong effect on the large
sports facilities used for many years. Very often, the issue of designing projects accounts
for the possibility of changes throughout their life cycle becomes important. Tt is this
flexibility of the design that provides the opportunity to adapt to potential) changes [1].
Seeing how the large sports facilities are used for a long
time period, changes to them are certain and can pertain to the conditions of use as well as
the requirements set forth or technological developments [1 O]. Establishing the moment
that the need for changes arises is not difficult, that is why introducing
a new approach based on flexibility, which is the possibility of introducing analyses of
scenarios calling for changes in the configuration of the parameters of a system or its
elements over time, is justified.
In order to present the flexible approach to project design in construction, a case study has
been carried out and described in the article in addition to the theoretical approach to the
problem. The topic regards the construction of the football stadium in Warsaw. Changes
concerning the requirements and parameters over time are to be expected for the entire
period during which these types of objects are utilized, that is throughout their so called
life cycle. As a general rule, a tendency for increasing requirements (e.g. gradually
increasing the amount of users for a buffer parking lot, the number of airport passengers,
an increase in the number of highway users, etc.) ought to be expected.
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Flexibility in Stadium design would give rise to great opportunities for the building
typology. Both in Poland and in the world big sport events are stimulating the development
of city infrastructure, building new sports facilities, communications routes and increase
the employment rate. They revive the regional economy. However, they are connected with
expenses of several million of Euro. Therefore, it is increasingly important for the money
to be spent on construction of objects which will be exploited for a longer period of time
without maintenance related financial losses. Since building costs are only 20% of total
costs of the object, the remaining 80% are costs associated with the use, the renovation and
maintaining of the building.
There are quite a lot of fantastic examples of the flexible design of big sports facilities in
the world. An athletics stadium in Atlanta built for the Olympic Games in 1996 is one of
them. It was designed for 85,000 seats and later it was partly destroyed to create the stadium
for the local baseball team the Atlanta Braves with the capacity of 50,000 seats. Most of
the facilities and equipment were temporary and portable – Fig 2.
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Another case is the Sapporo Dome in Japan (Fig.3) built for the World Cup 2002. This
object has movable structural parts which were designed in order to transform the football
field into a baseball field, and vice versa. The sequence of the transformations goes as
follows: the artificial turf of the baseball field is first rolled up. Then the moving wallsopens
towards right and left. At the same time, the outfield seats are retracted. When the hovering
soccer stage starts to move, therevolving banks of seats also begin to move in parallel with
the soccer stage; after the stage has arrived in the closed arena, it rotates 90 degrees along
with the revolving banks of the seats.
But the most important flexible investment in recent years is the Olympic Town in London
built for the Olympics in 2012. Each of newly built sports facilities in Stratford City is
designed so that upon completion of the event it can be used by the residents. Olympic
Stadium has a demountable concept and allows the stadium to be reduced after the Games
from 80.000 to 25,000 capacity. The top two tiers of the steel and concrete structure will
be dismantled leaving the lowest tier with the grandstand, retaining the state of the media,
changing rooms, conference and banqueting facilities. The roof will simply be lowered to
fit over the reduced structure.
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OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The proposal aims to provide citizens a general idea of competitive sports and its role in
Filipino culture and ideals. The development will signify the social custom of Filipinos
which necessitates our desire to interact with each other through gathering in wide
communal spaces.
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To provide a structure that will enhance the sports ability and capability of every
athlete.
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To provide sports facilities that can hold all sporting events and activities.
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To provide auxiliary facilities that can cater the needs of the other users and can
hold other necessary activities (concerts, conventions, assemblies, congress and
alike).
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To provide a sustainable design that shows the interrelationship of each building to
the environment.
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To provide a complex that would mark in every eye of its goers.
ARCHITECTURAL OBJECTIVES:
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To furnish a new facility with new equipment thru the use of retractable equipment
that is portable and comfortable to use.
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To yield an avant-garde sports complex that would attract potential users and can
serve as a node and landmark in the Philippines.
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To lessen the usage of energy power consumed by the sports complex through the
use of natural ventilation and with the aid of natural lighting.
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BODY OF THE RESEARCH
Today, with the development of sports, the need for sports facilities is increasing day by
day. The development of sports in our country is progressing in line with the existence of
facilities where people can do sports actively. By building useful, healthy, and durable
sports facilities for many years, it takes its place as a leader in the sector. In addition, these
complexes have sections such as toilets, showers, and locker rooms to meet the needs of
athletes and spectators before and during sports activities.
Since every sport has specific requirements of its own, the structures in which they are
performed must be uniquely tailored. For instance, the facility in which javelin would be
performed is very different from where a basketballer would play basketball. For this
reason, an architect has to be well aware of each sport and their demands. One thing that
all types of architecture have in common is the need for functionality. Each building has to
answer to the needs of its users and in sports facilities, the main users are athletes. For an
architect to design a functional building, they need to have an understanding of the sport
and how it works. By understanding the basic requirements, the role of an architect in
designing a sports facility will be more smooth sailing.
Time plays an important factor in sports and this factor isn’t different in sport facilities.
When an architect has a clear understanding of the sport and the needs of the athletes,
they will ensure that facilities are placed in the best way possible, failure to which makes
it difficult for athletes to navigate a building and lose a lot of time.
The role of architects in sports facilities is vital because it can influence how effectively a
sport is performed. One of the most important things to consider is safety. During the
design process, an architect needs to ensure the safety of every person that uses the facility.
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As the measures of safety are dependent upon the sport, the architect needs to understand
the sport and the possible accidents that could occur. Motor racing, rodeo and baseball are
examples of the most dangerous sports for spectators, and architects need to ensure that
these facilities are designed to the proper standards.
THE FIVE STADIUM CATEGORIES
The matrix in this chapter provides a summary of how key aspects of the guidelines could
be applied and scaled to these stadium categories. This is intended to illustrate that some
aspects of the guidelines aimed at higher stadium categories are not necessarily required
for lower stadium categories.
For example, it is not appropriate to require or recommend the provision of hospitality
facilities or a giant video screen in a Category 5 stadium.
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These guidelines are principally aimed at stadium developments, i.e. new build stadiums,
renovations and refurbishments.
Therefore, these categories should be applied to existing stadiums carefully and with
appropriate adjustment. For new stadiums and major refurbishments, these categories
could be factored into the stadium vision outlined in Section 1.1.
Each FIFA tournament has its own set of stadium requirements that will normally require
the adaptation and enhancement of existing stadium facilities. Therefore, whilst
compliance with a particular category of stadium will be a good reference point, it will
not demonstrate compliance with any FIFA tournament stadium requirements.
This matrix shows the recommended application of key aspects of the guidelines to
different categories of (new-build) stadiums.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATION
Orientation
Proper location of every space and structure according to its function, base from the sun
path and wind flow to have an efficient design strategy
Ventilation
The prevailing winds affect the thermal condition on the structure, proper location of
openings and open area for thermal comfort of the structures
Lighting
Ambiance, brightness and mood are the effects of the sunlight on the structure, openings
and proper location of window for direct sunlight to easily access through the structure.
Accessibility
Entrance and exit point road networks, providing a circular path for definite vehicular and
pedestrian circulation within the site to avoid traffic and improvisation of ramps and alike
inconsideration for handicapped users.
Anthropometric
Every space, facility and furniture is based on the comfortability of the users.
Environment
Landscapes that controls the mood of the site inconsideration of its surrounding.
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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUILDING A NEW SPORTS COMPLEX:
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Activities
The first thing on our list is activities. When building a new sports complex, you need to
ask yourself what activities you want to host. This includes asking questions about what
sports you need areas for and what age groups you plan to serve.
2.
Contractor Selection
You can have the most innovative, amazing vision for your complex in your mind. These
actions will make sure you cover all of your bases, so you can narrow it down and pick
the right contractor. We recommend doing research when choosing a weather safety
service provider for your sports complex, too.
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Building Regulations
Depending on where your land is, your town or state will have different building
regulations. It’s imperative to understand them and ensure your plan is in accordance
with them before you dig the first hole. Typically, you’ll have to specifically meet with
their zoning department. Only after these plans are approved can you move forward so
get this done early in the process.
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Turf Selection
Turf is one of the most important aspects of any sports complex. Think about it: This is
where your customers and visitors will spend the most time. One important thing to
remember is that turf grass gets a lot warmer a lot quicker than its natural counterpart.
That’s important to know for hot weather safety precautions. If you go with natural grass,
you need to think about:
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Sod vs. sprigs vs. seed
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Planting dates
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Fertilizer
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Herbicide applications
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Tillage
•
Rolling
5.
Irrigation & Draining
Two things that are important no matter what type of field you create are irrigation and
draining. While you need not irrigate synthetic turf fields, you still need to worry about
draining. For natural turf fields, irrigation is a big focus point. If the water content of your
fields drops below 60%, the turf becomes weaker and can die. Supplemental water is
necessary when natural rainfall is not sufficient to keep the turf healthy after the soils
have dried out. Weather conditions like temperature, sunlight, wind, humidity, and
natural rainfall all impact the amount of water needed for your field. decide if you’ll need
supplemental water raining.
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Severe Weather Safety
The next big issue you have to take into consideration is severe weather safety.
Depending on your location, there are a lot of different weather threats that can damage
complexes, injure players and guests, and even kill. Lightning is one of the most common
and dangerous severe weather conditions that put sports complex operations at risk.
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7.
Lighting The next thing you need to consider when building a new sports
complex is lighting. Even if you don’t plan to host night games, you need lighting for
security purposes. When most people are building a new sports complex, they do plan to
host night games. This is just another way to make more money out of your investment.
8.
Parking
The last item on our list is something a lot of folks don’t think about when they first
design a sports complex. However, parking is one of the most important things you have
to consider. Why? If you want to compete with other facilities for hosting lucrative
tournaments, you need to meet minimum parking per event criteria. Organizers hosting
events typically need anywhere from 50 to 100 spaces per field. They also worry about
how far their visitors have to walk from parking to the fields. Another factor have to
consider with parking is liability if a ball or other piece of equipment damages a vehicle.
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BUILDING LAWS
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11214 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPORTS COMPLEX
KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE SPORTS TRAINING CENTER", AND PROVIDING
FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, THE CONSTRUCTION OF
FACILITIES,
AND
THE
ADMINISTRATION,
MAINTENANCE,
AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11214, February 14, 2019
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPORTS COMPLEX KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE
SPORTS TRAINING CENTER", AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF
PROPERTY,
THE
CONSTRUCTION
OF
FACILITIES,
AND
THE
ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Sports Training Center
Act".
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote and develop sports
in the country, to achieve excellence in international sports competitions, to ensure success
in the country's quest to achieve competitiveness in the Olympic Games and to promote
international amity among nations. Pursuant thereto, the establishment and construction of
a national sports training facility shall be a primary strategy to achieve the foregoing
objectives.
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Parking
Table A.4.1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SLOT REQUIREMENT
The building management should impose appropriate sanctions for the
unauthorized use of the reserved parking slots for vehicles of PWDs.
4.2. Parking slots for persons with disabilities should allow enough space for a
person to transfer from a vehicle to a wheelchair.
4.3. Accessible parking slots shall be located nearest to accessible main
entrances.
4.4. PWDs should be on board the vehicle to be able to use the reserved parking
space for PWDs (for control use). In addition, an access parking
sticker/card is required with control number.
4.5. Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking slots should be
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perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulation aisles.
4.6. Parallel parking is discouraged unless it can be situated so that persons
entering and exiting vehicles will be out of the flow of traffic.
4.7. Accessible parking slots shall have:
4.7.1 A minimum width of 3.70 m and a length of 5.00 m.
4.7.2 A walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.20 m. provided between
the front ends of parked cars.
4.7.3 Dropped sidewalks or curb ramps leading to the parking level where
access walkways are raised.
4.7.4 Pavement markings, upright, pole mounted signages
4.7.5 Have a firm, level surface without aeration slabs.
4.8. Parking slots for persons with disabilities shall never be located at ramped
or sloping areas.
4.9. For multi-storey indoor parking structures, accessible parking slots shall be
located right next to accessible elevators, or as close as possible to
accessible pedestrian entrances.
4.10. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking,
accessible parking slots shall be dispersed and located closest to the
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accessible entrances.
4.11. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible
parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an
accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.
4.12. For all accessible parking slots, provide the following signage:
4.12.1 Pole mounted parking signage, 600 mm x 600 mm in size and
mounted at a minimum clear height of 2.00 m from the parking
floor.
4.12.2 Pavement sign painted or marked on the designated lot
complying with the following:(a) a square with dimensions of at least 1.00 m but not more
than 1.50 m;(b) be located in the center of the accessible parking slot;
(c) The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of
a white symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair
with a square background in UN Blue Color. The
symbolized figure shall always face to the right.
Note: An intercom may be installed at the vicinity of the accessible
parking slot to enable persons with disabilities to call the
building management for assistance
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NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Local Literature
Philippine Institute of Sports Complex Philippine Institute of Sports Complex The
Philippine Institute of Sports Complex (also known as the PhilSports Complex)
is a national sports complex of the Philippines. It is located in Meralco Avenue
in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is where the offices of the Philippine Sports
Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee and some national sports associations
are
located.
PhilSports
Complex facilities are purposely built to cater the Filipino
athletes’ needs from training facilities to living quarters. By virtue of Republic Act 6847,
which created the Philippines Sports Commission, was to develop and maintain a fully
equipped sports facility. Due to its proximity to business districts of Makati and Ortigas,
the arena is also used in concerts and conventions.
Facilities
A. Multi-Purpose Arena (Mpa)
●Concert
●Basketball / Sportsfest
●Graduation / Fellowship / Religious
●Sportsfest / Basketball And Volleyball
●Practice / Trainings B. Swimming / Diving Pool
●Sportsfest / Swimming Competition-Per Hour Charge
●Walk-In Clients
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●Students Rate / For P.E Classes
● Scuba Diving Activity
●Sportsfest / Basketball And Volleyball
●Practice / Trainings
B. Swimming / Diving Pool
●Sportsfest / Swimming Competition-Per Hour Charge
●Walk-In Clients
●Students Rate / For P.E Classes
●Scuba Diving
C. Amphitheater
●Stage Plays
●Filming / Commercial-Per Hour Charge
●Concerts
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D. Brent Gym
E. Meditation Area Depends On The Kind Of Event
F. Track And Field OvalG. Seminar Facilities
●Audio Visual Room
●Studio Recording Room
●Secretariat Room
●Seminar Room
H. Amenities
● Karaoke
●Television Set
●Overhead Projector
●Tv Coverage
●Dormitory Without Aircon / With Aircon
●Rates For Tv and Commercial Purposes
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Foreign Studies
Khel Tower (Vertical Athletic Center)Kent Hoffman & Mark Swingler
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C-Ward, Mumbai, IndiaInstitution: Illinois Institute of Technology Professor:
Antony Wood Studio: 2010 Tall & Green: The Remaking of Mumbai II This project
is concerned with the lack of recreational facilities within the city and therefore acts
as a vertical sporting facility and hotel. It contains a partial stadium at the ground
level, providing area for spectators and public entertainment. Additionally,
it brings sporting fields up into the sky, suspended between the six towers. Two
towers provide the circulation elements, while the other four primarily provide
hotel space. Each sport zone has a multipurpose field on top and training
facilities within the height of the zone. A massive climbing wall reaches from the
lobby to the top of the complex. This project seeks to increase Mumbai’s sports
awareness and serves to heighten the abilities of the city's athletes in a variety of
sporting events, from the lobby to the top of the complex.
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To provide the people of Mumbai with the exposure to, and inspiration from, a wide
range of international and local sports.
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To create a vertical sporting-recreational facility which can accommodate
a range of different sports events for a specific period of time (e.g. the David
Beckham Soccer School week, or the North India Judo Championship).
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To create a unique hotel experience allowing for simultaneous spectating
and interaction with sports, as well as all the normal benefits of a top-class hotel,
including excellent ocean views from all hotel rooms.
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To design the complex such that the building itself – including the indoor spaces
and bridge links – become ‘terraces’ for the viewing of the multi-level sports zones.
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To create a significant ‘semi-stadium’ type space at the ground floorplan, to allow
sports activities for the benefit of the wider community.
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To provide education and training facilities as well as the multi-use
sports facilities themselves.
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CONCLUSION
As an overview of the project, the proponent considers all the information details and
analyzes the projects main development in the field of architectural designing and planning.
The researcher tries to conceptualize and integrate all the information regarding the sports
activities as a major component of the project proposal. Applying all the design concepts,
approaches, and guidelines help the proponent to derive the whole research study to be
valid, necessary, and more importantly as a contribution for human habitat or way of living
which the architectural world generally connotes. The design should also encompass the
ability to enable some future adaptations to meet changing needs and developments.
As the project goes by, the proponent faced different problems that may occur with the
proposal which eventually solve by the detailed information and other integral part or
research method that lead the project to categorize the advantages and disadvantages that
may occur with the proposal.
With all the data and information that was introduced for the whole development of the
project proposal, creative planning and designing will be the last and important way to
accomplish perfectly and properly the projects capacity of providing a unique, contributive,
and important project to have in the field of sporting and recreational activities of humans
and in the field of architectural planning and designing in a one physical challenge,
extreme feeling, and unique substantial place to be a sports complex.
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