Conceptual Design of the South Shanghai Sports Center

The South Shanghai Sports Center, symbolized by the “Magnolia on the Sea,” aims to embody the pioneering spirit of Fengxian’s innovation and development while promoting a low-carbon, shared philosophy, “blooming” by the shores of Shanghai’s Yuhu Lake.

 Project Overview

Located in the southern part of Shanghai, Fengxian is renowned for its diverse and beautiful natural environment, featuring coastlines, lakes, waterways, natural parks, green spaces, gardens, and ecological reserves. The new urban area of Fengxian relies on a network of cross waterways, surrounding forests, and a grid of green spaces to create a comprehensive ecological network. To the north of the sports center is a 4.78 square kilometer Central Park, while to the southeast lies the ecological core of the new city, known as the “Fish of Shanghai.”

The land for the sports center is triangular, bordered to the north by the planned Shuyue Road, to the east by planned Shuyue Road, to the south by the landscaped area along Hangnan Highway, and to the west by the landscaped area along Jinhai Highway. The total area of the project is 45,759 square meters, with key facilities including the main stadium, swimming pool, urban sports center, supporting service buildings, an operational center, an underground garage, and equipment rooms, totaling approximately 127,900 square meters. The main stadium will feature 12,000 seats and a multifunctional arena that can accommodate basketball and ice hockey (40×70 meters), while the swimming pool complex will include a 50-meter competition pool, a 25-meter training pool, and a children’s water play area.

 Structural System

The architectural team considered the spatial scales of the three sports venues and their future operational needs to select an appropriate structural system from both a rational and economical standpoint. The main stadium’s roof structure comprises a combination of cross-sectional spatial truss arches, rigid trusses (rigid steel beams), and circular trusses, while the urban sports center and swimming pool roofs utilize flat steel truss structures.

 Green and Low-Carbon Initiatives

The project aims to create a sustainable sports complex guided by principles of sustainability. In response to Shanghai’s climatic characteristics, the site design and building layout prioritize overall climate adaptability to meet the Green Building 3-Star Standard.

Building on the integration of spatial and structural design, the architectural team began with dynamic analysis to progressively control the building form and volume of the competition halls. They incorporated natural lighting through the building’s roof and employed an intelligent control system to manage the indoor lighting environment in real-time, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the sports center. Simultaneously, the design optimization of the roof and facade systems minimizes thermal radiation, saving energy and reducing carbon emissions while providing a comfortable outdoor environment.

The South Shanghai Sports Center aspires to transition from being an energy consumer to an energy producer. By installing photovoltaic systems on the roof, the project aims to achieve localized production and consumption of renewable energy. In terms of photovoltaic technology application, the project enhances the efficiency of solar energy generation through the selection of suitable photovoltaic products and deployment methods. Additionally, the arrangement of the photovoltaic design reinforces the overall architectural intent.

 Distribution of Photovoltaic Products

The strategic integration of sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology exemplifies the South Shanghai Sports Center’s commitment to creating a forward-thinking, eco-friendly sporting facility that not only serves the community but also leads in sustainable architectural design.