Design and Construction of Sports Facilities

Modern sports facilities play a vital role in developing urban infrastructure, creating a comfortable social environment, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. They enable the hosting of mass events, training sessions, and international-level competitions, often becoming architectural landmarks and regional hubs.

Designing and constructing sports facilities requires high engineering precision, technological expertise, and a deep understanding of functional specifics. Architecture, structural solutions, layout, and engineering systems are developed with safety, comfort, and energy efficiency in mind.

MARASHSTROY implements sports projects of varying complexity, creating modern sports arenas, ice palaces, stadiums, swimming pools, and training centers that meet global quality and safety standards.

Specifics of Designing Sports Facilities

Creating a sports facility begins with an analysis of its functional purpose and intended use. The chosen type dictates the spatial organization, frame geometry, span calculations, acoustics, lighting, and utility systems.

Design is carried out using digital technologies, allowing for 3D modeling of the structure, load calculations, optimization of engineering solutions, and project compatibility checks.

In buildings intended for mass attendance, special attention is paid to spectator comfort, crowd flow management, ventilation systems, and accessibility for people with limited mobility. For training complexes, the priorities are a stable microclimate, uniform lighting, and spatial ergonomics.

Transformability and Multifunctionality of Sports Facilities

Modern sports facilities are designed not only as venues for competitions but also as versatile public spaces capable of adapting to various types of events.

Architectural and engineering solutions include flexible grandstand systems, retractable structures, mobile floorings, and modular equipment, allowing for the rapid transformation of a sports arena into a concert venue, exhibition pavilion, or conference hall.

Multifunctionality is becoming one of the main directions in the development of sports architecture. Transformable facilities are used efficiently throughout the year, increasing the economic return and social significance of the complex. Such structures integrate harmoniously into the urban environment, serving as hubs for sports, culture, and public life.

Classification of Sports Facilities

All sports facilities can be divided into several categories:

  1. Universal Indoor Complexes — multifunctional arenas adapted for various sports, concerts, and public events.
  2. Specialized Sports Facilities — ice palaces, swimming pools, football stadiums, track and field and gymnastics centers.
  3. Training Bases and Fitness Complexes designed for athlete preparation and organizing training processes.
  4. Open-Air Sports Grounds and Stadiums intended for mass sports activities and city events.

Each category requires an individual approach to architecture, structural design, and engineering systems.

Construction Technologies

Modern technologies ensuring reliability, durability, and functional flexibility are used for constructing sports facilities.

  • Monolithic Construction is used for erecting structures with large spans and complex geometry. The strength of reinforced concrete structures allows for the realization of unique facade shapes, creating spacious indoor halls without supports, and ensuring high load resistance.
  • Precast-Monolithic Structures combine the precision of factory-made elements and the strength of monolithic joints, reducing construction timelines and improving installation quality.
  • Steel Structures are used in the construction of large arenas and stadiums. Their use enables the spanning of lengths over 100 meters, minimizes the weight of load-bearing elements, and allows for the creation of expressive architectural forms.

For facade finishing, glass, composite, and aluminum systems are used, creating a harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality.

Engineering and Technological Solutions

The engineering systems for sports facilities include ventilation, air conditioning, heating, power supply, water supply, fire protection, and security systems. For ice arenas and pools, specialized installations for maintaining the microclimate and humidity are designed, ensuring stable air parameters and surface temperature.

Lighting and acoustics are selected according to the type of sport and the requirements for the spectacle of events. Multifunctional complexes are equipped with intelligent systems for managing light, sound, and stand transformation, allowing for quick changes to the venue's format.

All engineering systems are integrated into a common digital model of the facility, simplifying maintenance and reducing operational costs.

BIM Technologies in Design

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the primary tool for designing sports facilities. The 3D digital model integrates architectural, structural, and engineering solutions, ensuring precision, transparency, and coordination across all project implementation stages.

The BIM model allows for the analysis of operational characteristics, control over timelines and budget, prevention of system clashes, and the creation of a comprehensive building database. This approach ensures a high level of quality and reduces construction risks.

EPC Contracts in Sports Facility Construction

The construction of sports complexes is carried out under an EPC contract, which provides for a full project lifecycle.

The contracting organization is responsible for engineering surveys, design, material supply, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning. The EPC contract format ensures transparent collaboration, unified process management, and a fixed price.

This system allows the client to receive a completed facility that fully complies with the technical specifications, architectural concept, and operational requirements.

MARASHSTROY's Completed Projects

One of the most significant projects by MARASHSTROY is the construction of the G-Drive Arena (Arena Omsk) – a modern multifunctional sports and entertainment complex that has become an architectural landmark in Omsk and the largest facility in the region.

The arena is designed for hosting ice hockey matches, cultural, public, and international events. The building's structural design allows for quick adaptation of the interior space for various formats – from sports competitions to concerts and exhibitions.

The project utilizes innovative engineering systems, highly efficient materials, and modern acoustic solutions. The arena's facade features glass and aluminum panels, creating a dynamic and expressive image.

Advantages of Cooperation

MARASHSTROY has extensive experience in implementing sports complexes of various scales. The use of advanced technologies, BIM modeling, and EPC project management ensures adherence to schedules, budget optimization, and high-quality execution.

All projects comply with current regulations, safety requirements, and architectural harmony. The completed facilities are distinguished by their reliability, functionality, and versatility, becoming hubs for sports, culture, and public life. For more detailed information, please call +7 996 654-41-30 or email info@msconstr.ru.