The stadiums submersion keeps the interior naturally cool, and protected from the solar gain, which is

absorbed by the encasing turf. ABM designed much of the building to have a solarium like effect, flooding
areas such as the pools, courtyards and classrooms with natural light.

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, the new complex will house basketball courts, a soccer field with track and stadium seating, a fitness
center, a fencing area, indoor and outdoor pools, a cafeteria, a spa, a physiotherapy area, and areas for
classes. The building itself is built within a sloped hill, and surrounded by trees. This will minimize its
effect on the local scenery- residents will notice the new park-like foliage more than the actual stadium
itself. In fact, the building just barely protrudes over the trees.
The outside of the building will be encased in steel tubing painted green, which emulates the surrounding
trees, and creates a sort of forest within itself. Part of the complex protrudes above the sloped area, and
will also be lined with the green tubing. When illuminated at night, this section of the sports complex
mimics moonlight filtering through trees, creating a visual treat for passersby resembling a floating light
amongst the trees.
The stadiums submersion keeps the interior naturally cool and protected from the solar gain, which will
be absorbed by the encasing turf. ABM designed much of the building to have a solarium like effect,
flooding areas such as the pools, courtyards and classrooms with natural light.


Read more: Partially Submerged Vallehermoso Sports Complex in Madrid Emulates Surrounding Foliage
ABM Centro Deportivo Vallehermoso - Gallery Page 7 Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco
Architecture, Green Building