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THE SPORTING ICON

December 2024

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Architecture + Design

A manifesto of potential written in zinc, concrete, and imagination, this university sports arena showcases how thoughtful, innovative architecture can transform urban landscapes and foster a culture of excellence

- Kashish Kaushal

THE SPORTING ICON

India’s sports infrastructure has often been an understated aspect of its urban landscape, relegated to the periphery of civic and academic priorities. Yet, in a country where sports have the potential to unite diverse communities, sports centers represent more than just physical structures; they embody aspirations, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. In the educational institutions landscape, a new architectural narrative is emerging—one that celebrates sports not just as a physical activity, but as a transformative experience. The Figured Ground University Sports Arena stands as a powerful symbol of this vision, proving that sports facilities can be more than mere functional spaces. Tucked away in Hubballi, Karnataka, this extraordinary project by Thirdspace Architecture Studio is a beacon of innovation, reimagining what a university sports arena can truly represent.

imageThe project began with two opposing visions from the university leadership. One sought to preserve the campus’s green expanse, viewing the site as a vital ecological buffer. The other envisioned an iconic structure marking the university’s 75-year journey, a beacon of progress visible from the city. Reconciling these divergent viewpoints, the design embraces duality: it is a structure of absence and presence, simultaneously blending into and standing out from its surroundings.

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