A WOODEN LANDMARK
We propose to build the new gymnastics hall in wood—a conscious choice for sustainability and a significant step in reducing CO₂ emissions. Incorporating timber in architecture is not only a form of carbon storage, it also opens the door to prefabrication. Large elements can be crafted with precision in the workshop and swiftly assembled on site, resulting in a shorter and more efficient construction process.
For the walls, we envision either load-bearing timber frame construction or CLT (Cross Laminated Timber). The roof will rest on elegant glulam beams. For the façade, we imagine oversized plywood panels—available today in formats up to 2.5 by 12 meters. Once stained or varnished, these panels gain extra durability and weather resistance. The concept is to design a structure that fits together like a refined construction set, ensuring a fast and seamless assembly on site. Our material palette is deliberately sustainable—natural, robust, and warm.

THE GYM HALL
The sports hall itself measures 45 by 27 meters, with a clear height of 6.5 meters, as required. The floor will be finished in polished concrete, with recessed pits in waterproof concrete. The walls are clad in wood, complemented by selective acoustic treatments on walls and ceilings to reduce reverberation.
The interior combines untreated timber with fresh color accents. In our visualizations, for example, the roof has been given a playful pink stain. The dialogue between natural wood and lively hues creates a warm, inviting, and inspiring atmosphere. Over the master trampolines, the ceiling height rises to at least 10 meters, allowing athletes full freedom of movement.

THE ROOF AS A GESTURE
The roof of the gymnastics hall—with its impressive 27-meter span and its dynamic shift in heights—is both a structural and architectural statement. We treat it not as a flat surface with a hole cut out, but as a single continuous plane. Imagine a sheet of paper held level at three corners while the fourth corner lifts skyward—this is the spatial experience we create.
From inside, the geometry ensures that trampoline athletes remain fully visible from every angle in the hall. Unlike a simple void cut into a flat ceiling, the elevated corner celebrates their highest jumps instead of hiding them—keeping the most breathtaking moments in full view.

ARTWORK: THE TRAMPOLINE JUMPER
The upward sweep of the roof is equally expressive from the outside. Already from the parking area, one sees the roofline rise behind the calm horizontal façades. On the south and west sides, the cornice arcs upward in a powerful gesture. This tension curve symbolizes the motion of gymnasts—springing high from the trampoline or accelerating across the tumbling track. At its highest tip, we propose a sculpture of a trampoline jumper—transforming the building itself into a living tribute to movement, energy, and artistry.