Introduction

Physical activity, play, and social interaction are essential to healthy communities. As cities become denser and lifestyles increasingly sedentary, the need for inclusive, accessible, and engaging sports infrastructure is more important than ever. A Community Sports Hub is not just a place for organized athletics—it is a shared civic space that promotes movement, wellness, interaction, and collective identity across all age groups.

This competition invites architects and designers to envision a Community Sports Hub that integrates sport, recreation, and public life into a vibrant, welcoming environment.

Objective

Participants are challenged to design a Community Sports Hub that:

• Encourages daily physical activity and active lifestyles

• Supports diverse sports, informal play, and wellness activities

• Acts as a social anchor fostering community interaction

• Is inclusive, safe, and accessible for all ages and abilities

• Responds sensitively to climate, context, and urban or rural settings

The proposal should balance functionality with architectural expression, creating a dynamic space that inspires movement and well-being.

The Building Program

• Multi-purpose indoor sports hall (basketball, badminton, volleyball, etc.)

• Outdoor sports courts / play fields

• Fitness and training spaces (gym, yoga, physiotherapy)

• Walking / jogging track (indoor or outdoor)

• Community recreation areas and informal play zones

• Changing rooms, lockers, washrooms

• First-aid / medical room

• Administration and staff spaces

• Storage for sports equipment

• Café / hydration zone / viewing areas

• Landscaped open spaces and shaded gathering areas

*Indicative – participants may reinterpret

Site

Site to be selected by participants

• The site may be urban, peri-urban, or rural

• Participants should clearly justify site selection, context, climate, and user group

• No fixed site area restrictions, but proposals must be realistic and contextually grounded