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FSB and IAKS Congress on site and face-to-face

At the FSB International Press Talk on 10 June 2021, Matthias Pollmann, Koelnmesse, and Dr Stefan Kannewischer, IAKS, announced positive news: FSB and the IAKS Congress, aquanale and the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum will be held on site and as face-to-face events.

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“Stadion Vogesen” schoolyard redevelopment in Basle, Switzerland

The open space with two basketball courts is flanked by covered seating stands. They form a stadium-like space that is available to the schools and the entire neighbourhood for use during breaks, for sport and for recreation.

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27th IAKS Congress: Programme out now

Look forward to exciting panel discussions, lectures and expert circle meetings. The IAKS Congress will address key topics explaining how to develop healthy and sustainable communities.

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Football Stadium in Lausanne, Switzerland

The sports infrastructure at the new “Centre sportif de la Tuilière” comprises nine football pitches, arranged in two rows, in addition to an athletics facility with a training centre. The stadium picks up on the idea of the slightly offset rectangular pitches, taking it even further.

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IAKS Expert Circle for Urban Activity Areas takes up its work

IAKS members met online for the kick-off meeting of the new „Urban Activity Areas“ Expert Circle. 18 experts from eight countries discussed the latest developments in urban physical activity, and the expectations towards urban activity areas by users and public authorities.

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"Active Spaces" Workshop: Recording available

Learnings from the workshop comprise the interaction between open spaces and physical activity, connecting people to active lifestyles and healthcare, multifunctionality as a pivotal element to reach a more diverse group of users, concepts of organic tourism and wellness travel, and many more.

FSB 2021: Three questions for Klaus Meinel, Secretary General of IAKS

He looks ahead to FSB and the IAKS Congress and, of course, gives his assessment of the challenging circumstances currently faced by the sector. What impact is the coronavirus pandemic having on the importance of sport and exercise? What are the resulting requirements for future sports and leisure facilities?

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Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia

A fan-focused seating bowl and food-and-beverage facilities create an optimum game experience. The stadium accommodates up to 25,000 patrons for sporting events and 40,000 patrons in concert mode. The community-based design includes event plazas for game day and general community use.

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Three questions to Richard Coulson

In the interview, the project director for the Queensland Country Bank Stadium lets us know which theme will dominate sports architecture in the near future and what sport means to him as an architect. And he tells us why a sickbag has been involved in stadium design.

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IAKS / TAFISA organize Active Spaces Workshop on 11 May

A unique opportunity for IAKS members: Workshop on active spaces and good practices, to emphasise the importance of local action in the fight against physical inactivity and how we can leverage open and public spaces to promote physical activity participation and strengthen social ties within the community.

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Modernisation of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Built in 1938, it is an iconic landmark. After 80 years, its core functions – sports and events – have evolved along with the contemporary needs of its facilities. K2S together with Architects NRT have worked on the stadium’s preservation plan with simple forms and expressions.

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The path for re-opening of sports facilities in England

A possible resource of inspiration for other countries, the roadmap informs public and sport providers on how to participate in grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID restrictions.

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School centre sports hall in Gloggnitz, Austria

The new secondary school has a strong bias towards sport. As a spacious volume visible on all floors, the sports areas form the spatial and conceptual focus of the square floor plan.

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Young talents: submit your design concept until 30 April

Until 30 April 2021, young architects and designers are kindly invited to submit innovative ideas, designs and concepts for sports, leisure and recreational facilities to the international architecture prizes launched by IOC, IPC and IAKS.

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IAKS Congress and FSB 2021, 26-29 October

IAKS, Koelnmesse and bsw have confirmed plans to hold the IAKS Congress, FSB and aquanale as physical events. The focus will be on how to support communities in developing conditions for their citizens for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

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Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton BC, Canada

The centre houses an NHL-sized ice rink with seating for 500 spectators, a large gymnasium and fitness centre, changing rooms, and a community room with views into both the rink and gym for social events and gatherings.

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Submit your project until March 31: IOC IPC IAKS architecture prizes 2021

Hurry up to submit your project. Show us your innovative sports facility or urban active space. Back in 2019, the Videotron Center in Quebec Citiy, Canada was awarded the Silver medal. The jury liked the optimal environmental, economic and social values. What about your facility?

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IAKS Nordic: General Assembly and elections

André Flatner from Norway was elected President. André is Agency Manager for Active Lives at the City of Fredrikstad. He is joined by Marina Högland from Sweden as new Vice President. Former President Esben Danielsen from Denmark continues on the board as Treasurer.

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