Kaltensteinhalle, Vaihingen, Germany

Object Type
Sport Halls

Client
Stadt Vaihingen an der Enz

Architects
Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten GmbH, München

Completion
2021

Expertises
Thermal Insulation & Energy Performance Calculation
Building Acoustics
Room Acoustics

The new sports hall on Alter Postweg in Vaihingen an der Enz is designed as a compact, functional and very economical hall construction using timber elements. Only the components in contact with the ground are made of reinforced concrete. The building is divided into a three-court sports hall with spectator stands, a three-storey functional area and a multi-purpose wing with foyer. A telescopic grandstand spanning the full length of the hall creates an arena feeling for the spectators. Access via two separate staircases at the ends makes it easy to find your way around.

The open design provides insights into all areas of use, resulting in a communicative, open and light-flooded building despite the compact floor plan. Generous glazing creates views from inside to outside and vice versa.

Taking into account the special features of timber construction, special sound-insulating constructions were developed to protect against sound transmission from the various functional and technical areas. Thermal simulations for summer heat insulation were the basis for the design of the required sun protection. Measures for room acoustics were skilfully integrated into the ceiling construction and supplemented by sound-absorbing materials on the baffle walls.

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