FAKT

The Sports Facility Ketzin is a compact, multi-use building situated between existing sports fields in Ketzin/Havel. Conceived as a shared facility for local sports clubs and schools, the project organizes its functions within a clearly defined and robust architectural structure.


The design draws on the Japanese concept of the Engawa—a continuous wooden veranda that mediates between interior and exterior. This perimeter zone wraps around the entire building and provides access to all primary spaces, including the changing rooms and the club room. As an intermediate layer between building and landscape, the veranda supports circulation, informal gathering, and observation of sporting activities.


Due to flood protection requirements, the building is raised on a solid concrete platform. This elevated base functions simultaneously as plinth, protective measure, and landscape intervention. Above it, a timber volume is constructed entirely from cross-laminated timber. Both the external walls and the roof structure remain exposed. Windows are positioned between the roof structure beams, allowing daylight to enter the interior while maintaining the legibility of the timber construction.


The internal organization prioritizes functional efficiency and user comfort. Changing areas are arranged clearly and benefit from natural daylight and ventilation through skylights, reducing technical complexity. A transparent club room forms the social center of the building, accommodating club activities as well as public events and community gatherings.


FAKT #132 combines a precise structural logic with a strong spatial concept, translating the idea of the Engawa into a contemporary sports facility rooted in its local context.