The Estuari Sports Centre is a new sports facility. Arranged over two levels, the building is formed by two large open volumes on the lower ground and upper levels, flanking a transparent see-through public entry space.
The building hosts different functions of a private club for get-together activities for the local community, indoor and outdoor sports, a swimming pool, a martial arts studio, a multipurpose room, a gym & yoga room, a sauna and other facilities. It will cater for conferences, exhibitions and weddings. Outdoor facilities include the FINA-compliant swimming pool and Tennis courts for international tournaments such as the ATP Malaysian Open and SUKMA Johor.
The North and West facades are designed with large folded louvred walls to allow for wind flows and contemplation of the central park from the main entrance. The East and South elevations are instead blind and oriented respectively towards a sloping green area and the lake view.
The large cantilevered roof overhangs the louvres wrapped over clay brick walls. The perforated walls are lined with bricks in different directions to protect and shade the interior from the elements. It also shields the main hall from direct sun during midday, to reduce the cost of ventilation and cooling.
The structural grid is visible and defines the interiors with a lightweight sculptural ceiling and complementary roof. It is easily recognisable by the shape of the unique roof with diamond-shaped glass and the origami folded facade, which creates the very distinctive features of the building.
The structural grid is visible and defines the interiors with a lightweight sculptural ceiling and complementary roof.
