Collaboration
Warren and Mahoney
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Structural: XX
Mechanical + Electrical: XX
Civil: XX
Program
Aquatic Centre (10-Lane 50m Competition Pool, Leisure Pools, Toddler Pool, Fitness Pool, Activity Area, Climbing Wall, Six Interior/Exterior Water Slides, Family Spa, Steam Rooms, Saunas, Spectator Seating, Changerooms)
Additional Program
Sports Centre (Triple Gymnasia, Spectator Seating), Field House (Wellness Centre, Six Gymnasia), Sport Training Centre (Indoor Track, Coaching and Treatment Spaces), Movement Centre (Aerial Acrobatic Training Studio), Outdoor Program (Ball Sports, Ki-O-Rahi Field, Table Tennis, Trampolines)
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre
Christchurch, New Zealand
MJMA was sought out by a team in Christchurch, New Zealand, to co-design the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre. A key part of the city’s redevelopment program following the devastating 2011 earthquake, the three-level 30,000m2 facility brings together day-to-day community recreational, wellness, and social programming with elite athletics.
As a world-class venue, the complex can host international events and includes a base for High Performance Sport New Zealand, thus functioning as a centre for the development of the nation’s young athletes. The result will be a vibrant civic landmark that offers something for persons of all ages and abilities, with a sustainable design that includes measures such as stormwater reuse and the prioritization of pedestrian and cycling access.
The Facility aims to meet the daily recreation, education, and high-performance sporting needs of local users; to host national and international events (providing young athletes with a clearer path toward future participation in elite-level athletics); and to create a dynamic social hub capable of regular event overlays. Additional practical requirements include high operational efficiency, support for pedestrian and cyclist access, and low-impact vehicle access and parking.