Submission NameFLOAT | Park Arena – Esports Experience in Nature
Project Intent StatementPark Arena is an Esports-centric, multi-purpose venue integrated with an existing urban park. The design prioritizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and flexible year-round usage, accommodating diverse user groups including fans, performers, operators, and local community members.
To minimize impact on the park while meeting programming requirements, the arena employs the design of a "floating" mass. This approach reduces the building's footprint, preserving maximum green space, and the ground level being more accessed by public.
The design incorporates the park's identity, optimizing site circulation for both event and non-event days. By balancing community needs with environmental considerations, Park Arena addresses key challenges in modern arena development.
This concept serves the local Esports community while demonstrating a method for integrating large-scale venues with urban green spaces. The project showcases an approach to arena design that may be relevant for space-con
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Project Team
Team MembersDLA+ Architecture & Interior Design:
Chris Haupt, AIA;
Sunghoon Jung, LEED AP BD+C;
Laura DeLuca, RA;
Brian Gruendl
Project ContributorsSangji Group - Local Architect, Structural Engineering, M/E/P Engineering, and Landscape