Vita­liza­tion

Centre

The sports faci­li­ties at the Karol Adler Secon­dary Tech­nical School in the Dúbravka district of Bratis­lava were dila­pi­dated, the school’s repu­ta­tion was suffe­ring and there was no sign of any meaningful use.

The aim of the rede­sign of Adlerka was ther­e­fore to trans­form the previously negle­cted school grounds into an attrac­tive, acces­sible and versa­tile space. The project was commis­sioned by the City of Bratis­lava, with plan­ning by AT26 archi­tects.

The focus of the reno­va­tion was the new four-lane tartan running track, which surrounds a 90 x 45 meter soccer pitch. The pitch is equipped with flood­light masts and is comple­mented by various sports and recrea­tion areas. Thanks to the outstan­ding quality and finish of the pitch and running track, a faci­lity has been created here that is not only used during school lessons, but is also deli­bera­tely open to the local commu­nity – for children, young people and fami­lies from the neigh­bor­hood.

Design

The most striking design element are ship­ping contai­ners in various loca­tions and with diffe­rent func­tions. A striking yellow container by the running track serves as a kiosk and storage area for sports equip­ment and also forms the supporting struc­ture for the roof of the adja­cent stand. The yellow color scheme can also be found on the players’ benches, logos and clim­bing wall handles, giving the faci­lity a uniform, modern appearance.

Another three contai­ners, this time anthr­acite-colored, are arranged on a circular yellow EPDM surface. They house check­rooms, storage rooms and public sani­tary faci­li­ties. All around is an area for street work­outs and a clim­bing wall, comple­mented by outdoor seating for rela­xa­tion and socia­li­zing.

More sports

In addi­tion, various sports areas were reno­vated or extended to a high stan­dard, inclu­ding a long jump faci­lity, a shot put area, tennis courts and a multi­func­tional playing field. New paths, barrier-free access and durable outdoor surfaces ensure a comfor­table and safe flow of move­ment on the site.

The land­scape design focuses on sustaina­bi­lity: new trees, flower beds and spacious green areas improve the climate and quality of stay.

Meeting point

Adlerka is now used for school acti­vi­ties in the mornings and is trans­formed into an open meeting place for the district in the after­noons and at weekends. The faci­lity creates space for sport, play, recrea­tion and informal social inter­ac­tion – a lively added value for all gene­ra­tions.

Thanks to sport, archi­tec­ture and mate­rials.