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The project for the Ministry of Sports Affairs and the Olympic Committee Association in Oman, developed in collaboration with Estudio Lamela, is defined by its focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and functional design.
The building is oriented primarily along a north-south axis to capture optimal views and minimize energy demand, using a patterned exterior façade that provides effective solar protection.
The building is composed of two main elements: a concrete podium at pedestrian level and an elevated plaza overlooking the surrounding areas.
From this plaza, vertical circulation cores take employees to the technological office buildings, which will be built in three phases.
The design avoids underground levels, saving on excavation and construction costs.
Typical office floors are divided by landscaped openings that create VIP spaces and communal areas, enhancing natural ventilation and providing dynamic views.
The air-conditioning system uses ventilation units with low-consumption fans, cooling exposed concrete slabs at night to provide passive cooling during the day.
Photovoltaic panels are incorporated into the roof for electricity generation, and natural ventilation systems are implemented to reduce the need for mechanical ventilation.
In addition, strategies for greywater recycling and wastewater treatment are proposed for reuse in cooling towers and low-irrigation landscaping.
The exterior lattice façade provides solar protection by generating shade and allowing ventilation through it.
In this way, the building is climatically protected by a skin that maintains optimal temperature and humidity conditions.
The façade’s appearance recalls a notable Omani tradition. The geometric pattern used for the protective external lattice is reminiscent of the window screens found in Oman’s architectural history.
Inspired by this traditional concept, the design employs the repetition and intersection of rings as a pattern, each symbolizing different Olympic sports.
The repetition and interconnection of these rings serve as an analogy for the unity and camaraderie fostered by sports.
This iconic façade will give the building a fresh and distinctive identity from the outside, especially when viewed from the highway.
At night, the skin—which also covers the roofs—will produce a beacon-like effect, allowing the building to be easily identified by aircraft taking off or landing at the nearby airport.
The modular design of 8 x 9 meters allows for various space configurations according to departmental needs.
The upper floors house exclusive offices for executive staff with enhanced security measures and panoramic views. Vertical circulation is divided for safety, with dedicated VIP elevators providing direct access from the ground floor to the sixth level.
Vertical circulation is divided for safety, with dedicated VIP elevators providing direct access from the ground floor to the sixth level.
The building is engineered to withstand seismic and wind loads, using reinforced concrete walls as vertical stabilizers.
The absence of underground levels minimizes the environmental footprint and facilitates construction, while the exposed concrete structure helps regulate the internal environment through thermal mass.
The project for the Ministry of Sports Affairs and the Olympic Committee Association in Oman, developed in collaboration with Estudio Lamela, is defined by its focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and functional design.
The building is oriented primarily along a north-south axis to capture optimal views and minimize energy demand, using a patterned exterior façade that provides effective solar protection.
The building is composed of two main elements: a concrete podium at pedestrian level and an elevated plaza overlooking the surrounding areas.
From this plaza, vertical circulation cores take employees to the technological office buildings, which will be built in three phases.
The design avoids underground levels, saving on excavation and construction costs.
Typical office floors are divided by landscaped openings that create VIP spaces and communal areas, enhancing natural ventilation and providing dynamic views.
The air-conditioning system uses ventilation units with low-consumption fans, cooling exposed concrete slabs at night to provide passive cooling during the day.
Photovoltaic panels are incorporated into the roof for electricity generation, and natural ventilation systems are implemented to reduce the need for mechanical ventilation.
In addition, strategies for greywater recycling and wastewater treatment are proposed for reuse in cooling towers and low-irrigation landscaping.
The exterior lattice façade provides solar protection by generating shade and allowing ventilation through it.
In this way, the building is climatically protected by a skin that maintains optimal temperature and humidity conditions.
The façade’s appearance recalls a notable Omani tradition. The geometric pattern used for the protective external lattice is reminiscent of the window screens found in Oman’s architectural history.
Inspired by this traditional concept, the design employs the repetition and intersection of rings as a pattern, each symbolizing different Olympic sports.
The repetition and interconnection of these rings serve as an analogy for the unity and camaraderie fostered by sports.
This iconic façade will give the building a fresh and distinctive identity from the outside, especially when viewed from the highway.
At night, the skin—which also covers the roofs—will produce a beacon-like effect, allowing the building to be easily identified by aircraft taking off or landing at the nearby airport.
The modular design of 8 x 9 meters allows for various space configurations according to departmental needs.
The upper floors house exclusive offices for executive staff with enhanced security measures and panoramic views. Vertical circulation is divided for safety, with dedicated VIP elevators providing direct access from the ground floor to the sixth level.
Vertical circulation is divided for safety, with dedicated VIP elevators providing direct access from the ground floor to the sixth level.
The building is engineered to withstand seismic and wind loads, using reinforced concrete walls as vertical stabilizers.
The absence of underground levels minimizes the environmental footprint and facilitates construction, while the exposed concrete structure helps regulate the internal environment through thermal mass.
