Sports Architecture

SPORTS AND RECREATION, much like the arts, can be an expression of human endeavor at its most
noble. The task of architecture, whether the building is a community recreation facility, student
gymnasium, aquatic center, or high performance arena or stadium, we believe that the design must
serve the needs of all who enjoy them. That means ensuring the COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT of all who
utilize the space – whether athlete, community member, or spectator.

THESIS AIM
To Design and develop a SPORTS COMPLEX encompassing majority of the international sports in the
most modern way which will facilitate mega events.

Group of sport
Activities-
Sports Complex

WHY ? This topic

I have been brought up with a sport background. I represented my school in hockey and throw ball and
have seen many stadiums and sports arena. Being an athlete I have seen many problems faced by
athletes and therefore this is my dream project that I want to build a sports complex with all advance
technology possible.
 1. Research Background

Orientation of outdoor sports

It is generally recommended that playing areas are orientated approximately in a north-south direction to
minimise the effect of a setting sun on players. The best common orientation is 15° east of north.
However, with more sports being played under lights, this may be less of a concern.
In outdoor diving pools, springboards and platforms should face south.
In shooting sports and archery, outdoor ranges should be constructed so that the sun is behind the shooter
as much as possible. The orientation of the archery range in the southern hemisphere generally requires
shooting range in northern side. (Tolerance - / + 20)
SPORTS SPECIFICATION

Athletic

Generally athletics tracks are multi-purpose with the interior of the 400m track used as a pitch for soccer,
gridiron and rugby. These tracks are also used for non-sporting events such as concerts and public
assemblies.

The IAAF Track stipulates dimensions and equipment for international and other high class competition by
elite athlete.

Standard competition layout

Track events

Track events include sprint, middle distance, hurdle and steeplechase events. The 400m oval track forms
the basis of a multi-sports arena.

The competition area for track events includes the following:

 Oval track with at least four lanes and safety zones measuring no less than 1m on the inside and
outside.
 Straight with minimum of six lanes for sprints and hurdles.
 Steeplechase track as for oval track with a permanent water jump.
 There are three basic types of track surface—synthetic, unbound mineral (cinder) and grass.
 400m standard track
The 400m Standard Track (the Track) has straight and curved sections of almost equal length and uniform
bends which are most suitable to the running rhythm of athletes. Furthermore, the area inside the track is
large enough to accommodate all throwing events and also a standard football (soccer) pitch (68m x 105m).

The Track comprises 2 semicircles, each with a radius of 36.50m, which are joined by two straights, each
84.39m in length.

The Track has 8, 6 or occasionally 4 lanes but the last is not used for international running competition. All
lanes have a width of 1.22m ± 0.01m.

Football (soccer)

Football is commonly known as soccer. Matches may be played on natural or artificial surfaces, according to
the rules of the competition. The colour of artificial surfaces is green. Standard size of field is 105m X 68m.

Goals

The goalposts and crossbar must be made of wood,

metal or other approved material. Both goalposts
and the crossbar have the same width and depth of
12cm. The goalposts and crossbars are white. For
safety reasons goals are anchored securely to the
ground.
Pitch surface

The surface is flat, smooth and non-abrasive, preferably made of wood or artificial material, according to
the rules of the competition. Concrete or tarmac should be avoided.

Artificial turf pitches are permitted in exceptional cases and only for national competitions.

Athletics – jumping events

The jumping events are long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault.

Runway

The runway is 40m minimum long, 1.22m ± 0.01m wide and is measured from the beginning of the runway
to the take-off line. It is marked by white lines 0.05m wide or broken lines 0.05m wide, 0.10m long and
0.50m apart. The runway is usually covered with the same surface as the track.

Take-off board

The take-off board is a white rectangle and measures 1.22m ± 0.01m

long and 0.20m ± 0.002m wide and not more than 0.10m deep. The
surface of the take-off board must be flush with the surface of the
runway. This requires a built-in installation tray made of corrosion
protected metal in which the take-off board is correctly positioned.
During sport free periods, the take-off board can be removed.
Triple jump

With the exception of the placement of the take-off board, the same facilities are used for triple jump as
for long jump. For international competition, it is recommended that the take-off board is not less than
13m for men and 11m for women from the nearer end of the landing area.

Dimensions for Archery

Competitions in the sport of archery are classified in the following disciplines:

 Outdoor target archery.

 Indoor target archery.
 Field archery.
Outdoor target archery
Field of play layout

The field is oriented to prevent archers from shooting with the sun in their eyes. The shooting line is
located on the north side of the range. This allows the sun to be behind the archers most of the day.

The field of play is divided into shooting lanes containing one to four target butts. A line parallel to the
shooting line is marked 3m in front of the shooting line. A waiting line is marked at least 5m behind the
shooting line. There must be a minimum of 5m between the shooting line and waiting archers.

The shooting lanes are 5m apart to allow each archer a personal space of 80cm.

Barriers for the public are erected to keep spectators safe. These barriers must be:

 At least 20m away from the sides of the first and last target set at 90m.
 10m behind the waiting line.
 At least 50m beyond the 90m target line.

These exclusion areas each side of the range must be kept clear from all obstacles which could obscure any
potential danger. Archery range layout minor events
Indoor target archery

Indoor target archery is shot at 18 or 25m, using the same targets as outdoor target archery. The venue
generally has a polished wooden floor or a concrete floor and the range layout similar to outdoor field
archery.

The number of targets in an indoor range depends on the width of the activity hall. Each archer requires a
minimum of 80cm of space when on the shooting line. Behind the targets there must be a safe arrow stop
device, known as a special arrow stop curtain.

At 5m behind the shooting line there is a waiting line. If the space available is restricted, this can be
reduced to 3m but safety must not be jeopardised. Behind the waiting line there is space for the archers
shooting equipment. Behind this area is a competitor’s area, which accommodates archers, team
managers and coaches. A total length of about 30m is required for an indoor facility.

It is recommended for indoor ranges that:

 Access to the range is only possible from behind the shooting line.
 Any other access is locked during practice.
 There is access to all emergency exits, but if some are in front of the shooting line entrance, access
into the hall through these must be restricted.
 If there are windows or glass in the wall behind the target line that can be hit by an arrow that
misses the target, an appropriate arrow stop covers these windows.
 Suitable barriers are erected around the range to keep spectators back. The barriers are at least
10m from the ends of the target line and a minimum of 5m behind the waiting line.
Badminton
Court dimensions

The badminton court is 13.4m long and 6.1m wide. For singles the court is marked 5.18m wide.
The lines marking out the court are easily distinguishable and coloured white or yellow. The lines are
40mm wide.

A court may be marked out for singles only. The back boundary lines also become the long service lines and
the posts or the strips of material representing them are placed on the side lines.
The diagonal full length of the full court is 14.366m.

Posts

The posts are 1.55m high from the surface of the court and remain vertical when the net is strained.

Net

The net is 760mm in depth and a minimum of 6.1m widen The top of the net from the surface of the court
is 1.524m at the centre of the court and 1.55m over the side lines for doubles.
Hockey
Pitch boundary: The pitch on which field hockey is played is 91.4m long and 55m wide. This boundary is
marked on the turf and the shorter lines are called backlines.

Pitch Surface: Synthetic (or Artificial) Turf Pitches There are a number of different types of Synthetic
surface available.

Filled surface: a surface (or carpet) comprising a synthetic yarn filled with sand (or Similar material) to the
full height of the pile to help maintain its verticality

Striking circle or 'D': From the centre of each backline, a point is marked 1.8m away and a quarter circle arc
having a radius of 14.63m is drawn from here on the inside of the field. Also referred to as the “D”.
Another set of quarter circles are drawn outside these 5m away. These arcs are not solid, but dashed.

Penalty spot: From the centre of the baseline, this point is marked 6.475m towards the inside of the pitch
with a width 0.2m.
Goal post: Each goal post is 2.14m high and 0.05m wide. The goals posts are white.
Goal: Each post is placed 1.83m away from the centre of the backline, one on either side, with a depth of
1.2m. This makes the total goal width 3.66m.
Table tennis
The table

The upper surface of the table, known as the playing surface, is 2.74m long and 1.525m wide and is
horizontal 76cm above the floor.

The playing surface is a matte surface and dark coloured. There is a white side line, 2cm wide, along each
2.74m edge and a white end line, 2cm wide, along each 1.525m edge.

The net assembly: The net assembly includes the net, its suspension and the supporting posts,
including the clamps attaching them to the table.

Tennis

The court

The court is 23.77m long and for singles matches, 8.23m wide. For doubles matches the court is 10.97m
wide.

The court is divided into two equal areas by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable attached to two net
posts. The net is 1.07m high

Line markings: The lines at the end of the court are baselines and the lines at the sides of the court are side
lines. The baseline is up to 10cm wide.

Service lines are two lines between the singles side lines, 6.40m from each side of the net, parallel with the
net.
Swimming

Standard pools are either 50m or 25m in length.

Depth: For pools with starting blocks, the minimum depth is 1.35m, extending to at least 6.0m. A minimum
depth of 1.0 metre is required for pools without starting blocks.

Walls: The end walls are at right angles to the swimming course and surface of the water. They are made of
a solid material, with a non–slip surface extending 0.8m below the water surface

Water temperature: The water temperature is between 250 and 28° Celsius. During competition the water
is kept at a constant level

Lanes: According to FINA rules World Championships require 8 lanes and Olympic Games require 10 lanes.
The lanes are a minimum of 2.5m wide, with two spaces of at least 2.5m wide outside of the first and last
lanes.

Starting platforms: Starting platforms are from 0.5m-0.75m high above the water surface. The surface area
is at least 1.5m square and covered with a non-slip material. The maximum slope is 10 degrees.
Diving

Diving installations are located either in indoor or outdoor in aquatic facilities and are generally separated
from the swimming area.

The minimum size for a diving pool is 25m wide and 20m long.

A competition pool is equipped with two 1m and two 3m springboards and a diving tower with take-off
platforms at 5m, 7.5m and 10m.

Platforms also exist at 1m and 3m heights as training tools. The basic measuring point used is the plummet
line. This is a vertical line extending through the centre point of the front edge of the diving springboard.

The water temperature is a minimum of 26° Celsius. The colour of the walls are white or pale blue. A dark
blue floor, in conjunction with agitation of the water surface by water sprays, assists divers in seeing the
water surface and reduces the risk of an accident.

A bubbler is installed on the pool floor to provide a compressed air cushion of bubbles to protect divers
from injury.

In the diving pool the water depth is a minimum of 1.8m at any point.
In outdoor pools, it is recommended that springboards and platforms are to face north in the northern
hemisphere and south in the southern hemisphere.

Springboard diving

The springboards are at least 4.8m long and 0.5 metre wide and provided with moveable fulcrums easily
adjusted by the diver. For springboard diving facilities constructed on concrete platforms,

Platform diving

Each platform is rigid and horizontal. The minimum dimensions of the platform are:

PLATFORM WIDTH LENGTH

1.0m min (2.9m
0.6M - 1.0M 5.0m
preferred)

1.0m min (2.0m

5.0m
2.6M - 3.0M preferred)

5.0M 2.9m 6.0m

Judo
Competition area

The competition area is a minimum of 14m x 14m

and is divided into two zones. The inner zone called
the contest area is a minimum of 8m x 8m to a
maximum of 10m x 10m. The outer zone is the
safety area and is a minimum of 3m wide.

Tatamis

The competition area is covered by a Tatamis or

similar material. The Tatamis is made of pressed
foam and is 1m x 2m or 1m x 1m.

Karate

The competition area is an 8m square with an

additional 2m on all sides as a safety area.

A line half a metre long must be drawn 2m from

the centre of the competition area for
positioning the Referee. Each judge is seated at
the corners on the mat in the safety area.
Boxing

Boxing is a sport in which two

participants of similar weight fight each
other with their fists in gloves in a series
of one-to-three-minute intervals called
rounds. The bout takes place in a roped
area called a ring

The ring and canvas size

For all AIBA Competitions, the ring is

6.10m square inside the line of the
ropes. The size of the apron extends
85cm outside the line of the ropes on
each side. The height of the ring is 100cm
from the ground.

Platform and corner pads

The platform is 7.80m squared, level and

free from any obstructing projection. It is fitted with four corner posts with 4 corner pads to prevent injury
to the boxers.

Surface of the ring floor

The floor is covered with felt, rubber or other suitably

approved material that is soft in quality and elasticity.
It is not be less than 1.5cm and no more than 2.0cm
thick. The canvas is made of non-slip material and
covers the entire platform. The canvas is coloured
pantone blue 299.

Ropes

The ring includes four separate ropes, 4cm thick, on each side of the corner posts.

The heights of the 4 ropes are 40cm, 70cm, 100cm and 130cm from the canvas. The ropes are covered by a
thick padding.
Taekwondo
Competition area

The contest area is a flat, non-slip mat. The contest area can be installed on a platform 0.6m-1m high from
the base.

The colour scheme of the mat’s surface must avoid giving a harsh reflection, or tiring the contestant’s or
spectator’s eyesight. The colour scheme is also appropriately matched to the contestant’s equipment,
uniform and the surface of the contest area.

Square shape

This competition area includes the contest area and safety area. The contest area is a 8m x 8m square and
a safety area of 2m to 4m. The total size of the competition area which includes the contest area and
safety area is 10m x 10m to a maximum of 12m x 12m.

Octagonal shape

The competition area is a minimum of 10m x 10m to a maximum of 12m x 12m. At the centre of the
competition area is an octagonal shaped contest area. The contest area measures 8m in diameter and each
side of the octagon is 3.3m long. Between the outer line of the competition area and boundary line of the
contest area is the safety area.

Square competition area and platform Octagonal competition area and platform
Weightlifting

For the sport of weightlifting the field of play relates to the area of competition which contains:

 Competition platform and stage

 Technical Officials’ and Competition Management tables

 Warm-up area.

Competition platform

The platform is a 4m square and made of wood, plastic or any solid material and covered with a non-slip
material.

The height of the platform is between 50mm and 150mm.

If the floor surrounding the platform is the same or similar colour, the top edge of the platform must have
a different coloured 150mm line.

Warm-up platform

The warm-up platform is 3m wide and 2.5-3m long.

Wrestling
The mat

A new FILA approved mat has a 9m diameter and a 1.5m border and is mandatory in Olympic Games,
Championships and Cups. For all other international competitions mats must be approved/sanctioned but
not necessarily new.

For Olympic Games and World Championships, warm up and training mats must also be new and approved
by FILA.

A red band, one metre wide, forms an integral part of the wrestling area. It is drawn along the
circumference on the inside of the 9m circle. This is known as the red zone.

The central circle in the middle of the mat is one metre in diameter. The inside part of the mat inside the
red circle is the central wrestling area. It is 7m in diameter. The protection area is 1.5m wide.

For all Olympic Games, World and Continental Championships, the mat is installed on a platform not higher
than 1.1m or lower than 0.50m
Case Studies
1. Shree Chhattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi Pune
Introduction
Shree Chhattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Mahalunge, Pune, is an Indian sports complex situated about
14-15 km from Pune downtown.
Location: Balewadi, Pune (12 km away from Pune City)
Site Area: 153 Acres
Ownership: Government of India.
Architects: Sunil Patil & Associates.
Type of System: Central+ Splits+
Eva. Cooling
List of Mega Event:
Site Plan
The site planning is done in Grid pattern. Keeping the entry from North. The challenge was to integrate all
stadium and open spaces in such way that it could host international events. Site has more open spaces 40%
and 30% of built spaces with 10%of parking space which is unsufficient for large sports complex.
Site Circulation
The movement/circulation on the site is planned in grid pattern. The entrance in the complex is fron NH-4.
There are two eantrances and one exit. There is alos one entrance fron east side. The diagram below shows
the different mode of movement. There is no separate entrance fro service vehicles. Since the movement is
in the grid pattern the movement is simple and quite but there are no diagonal interlinkagess. This creates
a problem for shortest approach.

Sports Facilities
Fitness Centre
This centre has equipment to develop physical and physiological attributes. This hall is air condition hall
and has provision for Yoga and Meditation. This has provision for sauna and chill water bath for recovery.
Sports Science Centre
This centre has sauna and chill water bath. This has seven departments:

1. Central dope collection centre.

2. Department of bio-mechanics.
3. Department of nutrition and ergogenic aids.
4. Department of physiotherapy.
5. Department of Psychology.
6. Department of sports rehabilitation.
7. Human performance and evolution laboratory.
Velodrome
The 333.33M Velodrome is an outdoor cycling track made of concrete surface. While it was the prime venue
for the 3rd National games in 1993-94. It has never been a place of major event thereafter.

Athletic Stadium
The athletic stadium has a seating capacity of 11,000 people at a time, provided with flood lights and 8 lane
synthetic tracks. Drainage provided for storm water.

Hockey Field
The hockey field is not in regular use as lack of facilities for seating arena. In present scenario it is used for
hockey practice and sitting place for visitors.
Boxing rings
The boxing arena has 3 rings and 5 warm up rings, with the seating capacity of 3500 peoples. This hall is air
conditioned and also has changing room attached.

Badminton Hall
The Badminton hall 6 competition courts and 4 warm-up courts, and has a seating capacity of 3800 people
at a time. This hall is air condition and has wooden floor. It has changing room for players and sitting &
lounges for VIPs.

Shooting Range
The complex has 15 shooting ranges, with a seating capacity of 1500. The ranges are constructed according
to ISSF rules world championship. Ranges: 50 m, 25 m and 10 m are also available.
Table Tennis Hall
The hall, with a seating capacity of 1500 people, successfully held World Junior Table Tennis Circuit in
September 2008. This has 4 competition tables and 4 warm up tables. This hall is air conditioned and has
changing rooms for players. Seating and lounges are for VIPs.

Lawn Tennis Court

The Tennis courts feature one central court, with six warm-up courts. Centre court has a seating capacity of
4200 people.

Weightlifting Hall
This hall seats 3000 people. It hosted the 2009 commonwealth bench press championships. The hall is air
conditioned and has one competition podium and 10 warm-up platforms. Seating and lounges are provided
for VIPs. There is also a changing room for competitors.
Wrestling Hall
The Wrestling Hall, which is used by Kabaddi club Puneri Paltan, has four rings, and six warm-up rings with
a seating capacity of 4,400 people. This has seating and lounges for VIPs. This also has change room for
players. This is an air conditioned hall.

Aquatic Centre
This aquatic centre contains two 50 x 20M swimming pools, with seating capacity of 3500 people. This has
changing room for players. Seating and lounges for VIP’s.
Area Program and Design Capacity:

Observations
Pros

 The planning of built and open spaces is planned significantly.

 The traffic movement is well designed.
 Residential and sports arena are distant keeping the residential zone noise free.
 Use of natural ventilation in better way.
 The arena is N-S oriented considering climatic conditions.
Cons

 The stadium is not designed according to futuristic re-development.

 Lack of modern infrastructure and aesthetics.
 Parking provided is insufficient.
 Complex lacks cricket ground.
 No recreational spaces for students staying in hostel.
Inferences
 2. Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi

Introduction
The Yamuna sports complex is a sport complex located in New Delhi. Foundation stone of this complex was
laid by late shri Rajiv Gandhi, Ex-Prime minister of India on the 13th Jun 1989. Partially open on “Pay and
play” basis since 1994. Inaugurated on 20th July 1999.
Location: Somath Marg, Surajmal Vihar, Delhi
Site Area: 68 acre
Capacity: 20,000
Ownership: Delhi Development
Authority (Private)
Architect: Peddle Throp Architects
List of Mega events:
1898: Laid by Rajiv Gandhi
2010: Common wealth games

Design Philosophy

“Aim is excellence”
The main Philosophy behind this complex was to provide excellence to the other sports like archery, lawn
ball, table tennis, which were less popular.

Design challenge
Designing in the crowded region of Delhi and congested traffic was the biggest challenge for the architects.
Providing an environment which can motivate the players despite of the surrounding noises, traffic etc. the
main aim to involve local residents to use it and remain healthy.

Site Approach
Yamuna Sports complex surrounded by 71-A
(from North)
Master Somanth Marg (from south)
Shahid Bhagat singh Marg and residential
area (towards east)
KV, vidhya bhavan and residential area
(towards west)
Site Map

The above map shows the location of facilities. The colour codes shows the specific location of buildings.
Zoning and circulation
The above map clearly shows the movement and circulation of vehicle and pedestrian movement. The red
colour shows the movement of vehicles. On the other hand the yellow colour shows the movement of
pedestrian.
Facilities
The facilities includes: Tennis, Tennis Practice Wall, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fitness Centre, and Ladies
Gym. Carom, Chess, Billiards / Snooker / Pool, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Gymnastics Hall, Skating, Aerobics,
Synthetic Tennis Courts (5) Tennis, Taekwondo, Jogging Track, Artificial Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cricket
Practice Pitches, Football, Hockey, Squash including one glass back wall court, Olympic size Swimming Pool,
Sports Shop & Snack Bar.

Archery

 The archery range has a capacity of 1500 people. The total area of the plot is 40000 sq.
 It has a car parking for 500 cars.
 The block has a lift for specially abled and proper ramp provision.

Image showing archery range with staircase and water hydrants Archery ground with spectator
seating and ground

Image showing plan of archery ground with spectator seating arrangement.

The above picture shows the exterior view of the archery of the complex. It was the venue for common
wealth games 2010. The other figure shows the plan of the internal building. It has entrance lobby.
Reception, lift and toilet for especially abled, the fire handling unit, separate sitting zones for spectators,
media, archery, ground and every 30m distance there is facility of water hydrants.
Swimming pool

 Depth of pool: 1.35 pool

 Seating for around
 Administrative block on the first floor
 First aid room
 Fire house, smoke detectors and sprinklers provided.
 Proper ramp provided.

The plan of the swimming pool shows the zoning of various areas and their inter-relationship with the other
areas. It includes separate canteen, swimming area, warm up area, shower area, diving pool with 3 levels,
reception, sitting area etc.
The swimming pool has the capacity 200 people. It is less used by locals.
Lawn Ball
Seating for around 130 people.
Main structure faces north with facilities as Physiotherapy room, first aid room, canteen, lounge staff rest
room.

The plan shows all the areas of this complex. It was the venue for commonwealth games 2010. It has facilities
like first aid room, staff rest room, changing room, and canteen. Separate ramps and lifts has been provided
for especially abled people.

Table Tennis

 Capacity of 42,297 people.

 It has 2 show courts, 8 match court and 10 warm up tables.
 Wooden flooring
 Aisles are 600 m wide
The plan shows the different areas. There are separate toilets and lifts foe especially abled people. The sitting
is retractable. It has a gymnasium, tennis courts, warm up courts, a show court area.
Image of indoor table tennis stadium

Ground floor Plan of indoor table tennis

Section through Indoor stadium

South elevation of indoor stadium

West elevation of indoor stadium

The parking facilities is provided below the building. Electrical room, smoke detectors are also provided. The
ramps are provided that leads to the basement.

Administrative block
Billiard room
Dance room
Gymnasium
Squash room
Cafeteria
First aid room
The administrative block is
G+1 building. The storage
hall is quiet large where
the sports related
equipment are kept.
Parking
The parking facilities is located in the basement. Its capacity is around 504. There is no separate parking for
staff and visitors. The facilities like ramps has been provided.
At the major events parking often becomes a problem since provision of open parking is not provided here.

Landscape
The landscape mainly used is local trees and plants. They are planted along the roads that provides the
shades since complex lies in the hot region of India. The pathway are made up of precast tiles and roads are
made up of concrete. Water hydrants are provided along the roads.

Supporting Services
Other services includes separate electrical room, HVAC plant room. The use of smoke detectors, sprinklers
and barrier free design makes this complex a better functioning system of services.
Green Initiatives

 Orientation towards north.

 Provision of rain water harvesting
 Effluent treatment plant
 CFL Lighting
 Solar tubes in indoor stadium
 Solar cells
 Fly ash bricks used for construction.
 Conservation of water by flooding and horticulture
 Dual knob flushing cistern
 Heat insulation through-
1. Cavity walls
2. Double insulated glass
3. Thermal insulation on roof.
Design Capacity and Area Program

Observations
Merits
Proper Barrier free deign.
Sprinklers and fire detectors provided.
Special provision for especially abled.
Stadium with retractable sitting.
Demerits
Only one basketball court.
Parking far from venue.
Distance between stadiums is far.

Inferences
Case Study Inferences:
Program development
Project Site – Naya Raipur
Physical Context: Naya Raipur is the new administrative capital of the Chhattisgarh, just a few kilometres
south of the former capital Raipur. The city is the fourth planned city in the country
Location
The new city is spread over 8000 hectares and lies between NH 6 (its northern boundary) and NH 43 (its
south eastern boundary). The Raipur railway station, the biggest junction in the state, is 20 kilometres
away and the new railway station is just 2 kilometres away. The airport lies 5-7 kms.

Geography and Climate

Geography & Topography
Raipur is located near the centre of a large plain. The Mahanadi River flows to the east of the city of Raipur,
and the southern side has dense forests.

Climate
Raipur has a tropical wet and dry climate, temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, except
from March to June, which can be extremely hot. In April–May sometimes rises above 48 °C .These
summer months also have dry and hot winds.
The city receives about 1,300 mm of rain, mostly in the monsoon season from late June to early October.
Winters last from November to January, although lows can fall to 5 °C making it reasonably cold.

Wind direction:
CLIMATIC ANALYSIS
 Raipur falls under tropical wet and dry climatic region.
 In tropical regions, high temperature and humidity leads to immense discomfort. Cross-
ventilation is hence very essential here.
 Segregation in levels for ventilation and skylight needed for indoor sports.
 To avoid direct solar radiation, Mutual shading should be provided.
 Longer axis should be towards N-S orientation to avoid shading in arena.
 Open spaces and built form- building should be spread out with large open spaces in between for
unrestricted air movement.

Project Site -
According to Development plan - Sector 3
Recreational Zone for Sports complex and cricket stadium.
Site Area: 4,61,564 sq.m (114 acres/46 hc)
 The site comes under sector 3 of naya Raipur
plan.
The site is well connected by new Raipur
road, railways (12 km away) and airports (14
kms). In future development Metro would
also be connected to the site.
Shend Lake is on the opposite side of the
major road of site.
There is an existing cricket stadium, Shaheed
veer Narayan Singh stadium. It has seating
capacity of 65,000 people.
DCR Rules for public area:
F.S.I – 0.1
Setbacks-
Front – 15m ; Left/Right/back – 9m
Parking- 1.63 / 100 sq.m

SITE CONDITION:
Site SWOT Analysis:

Zoning and Circulation:

Multi-Purpose Fields in the Sports Event

Three-season athletes. Multi-tasking employees. Some things are just better when they can address more than one need.
The latest entry into this list is the multi-purpose (or multi-sport) field, a facility with dimensions and markings to accommodate a
variety of sports.
Three-season athletes. Multi-tasking employees. Some things are just better when they can address more than one need.
The latest entry into this list is the multi-purpose (or multi-sport) field, a facility with dimensions and markings to accommodate a
variety of sports.
Within the sports planning industry, we can expect to see an increasing number of fields marked for multiple uses: football, soccer,
lacrosse, field hockey and more. And with the advent of rugby

What are the advantages to having multi-purpose fields?

It's really a cost-effective way to get more events on the ground, and that does make sense if someone wants to make back the
money that went into having the facility built. Something else to consider is the fact that you can host not just two, three or more
sports, but even tournaments for smaller and younger kids where the field size is different. You have to have the ability to be much
more flexible.
It's great for field owners, but what about the athletes? Do they have any reservations about playing on a field marked
with multiple lines?
It has been our experience that the athletes are not that distracted by it. They seem to be more focused on playing. There might be
lines for soccer, football, lacrosse -- but when you're actually on the field and in a game, it's is like the other lines disappear. You
instinctively know where you need to be once the whistle blows. Now, if you step back and look at it from a spectator's standpoint, a
lot of markings can be very distracting. We sometimes hear people say they see a ton of lines out there, and that it looks like a
giant bowl of spaghetti. But again, the athletes don't appear to see it that way. If they have a chance to get out there on the field
and warm up before the game, they're even less affected by it.
What about referees? Are they confused by it?
Not really. It's seems to be the same for officials as it is for the athletes -- they know where the lines are and where the players
should be.

Are there any specific rules concerning line colors?

It depends on the sports being hosted. What commonly happens is that lines for
football are almost exclusively going to be white. The other sports will generally
play off that, using other colors. Soccer is commonly yellow. After that comes
lacrosse, field hockey and so on, and you can be more flexible choosing those
colors. We've seen men's lacrosse fields lined in blue, and women's lines in some
variation of red, such as maroon or purple. Field hockey might be black. It can
vary, of course. Field hockey rules state that the lines need to be white, but that
rarely happens unless you have a field that is specifically for field hockey and
nothing else. Something you need to understand as a designer is which sport is
predominant, which sports will be hosted, and whether or not all those sports have Photo courtesy of Stantec, Boston, MA
been accounted for. Line paints can be temporary or permanent.
Are there ever any problems with that?
The only confusion comes when you have various sports, and the lines come up right next to each other.

Many of the multi-purpose facilities being built now are synthetic turf because they can withstand constant use,
and can be ready for use in almost any season, barring precipitation. Are they ideal for all sports?
It really varies from sport to sport. If a field is multi-use, a planner should be asking what kind of surface it has (meaning what
product), and thinking about what type of roll the ball will take as a result. It's also helpful to ask what other sports are being played
on the field.
Are you seeing more fields that are synthetic turf, or more that are natural grass?
There's still a mixture of grass and synthetic fields out there. Grass is less expensive, obviously, and if it can be kept in good
condition, it's great. Unfortunately, if a lot of games will be held back-to-back, it can be too much wear on the field. We do see a lot
of synthetic turf fields being used for multiple sport facilities because so many games can be run across them over the course of
one day.