
Winning Design by a+r, Faktorgrün and CSZ
The sports center on Jahnstraße in Eschweiler, consisting of a multi-sports hall and an indoor swimming pool, was so badly damaged by the floods in July 2021 that it had to be demolished and rebuilt.
Space program with future prospects
In 2023, the city decided on a modern space program that comprehensively takes the requirements of future users into account. It includes:
- A main pool and a separate non-swimmers’ pool,
- A paddling pool with water slide, toddler pool and water play equipment,
- An optimized sports hall that can be divided into three sections,
- Changing rooms, technical areas and rooms for competitions and clubs.
The new sports center will thus offer both athletes and families a contemporary and functional environment.
Winning design: functionality and aesthetics combined
The general planning competition attracted 15 office consortia. The winning design was submitted by a+r Generalplanung GmbH (Stuttgart), Faktorgrün Landschaftsarchitekten (Freiburg) and CSZ Ingenieurconsult TA GmbH & Co KG (Berlin) as well as CSZ Ingenieurconsult GmbH & Co. KG (Dresden) for the structural design. The winning design impresses with its successful combination of functionality, sophisticated architecture and harmonious integration into the urban environment. It sets standards for future-oriented sports and leisure facilities.
Schedule and outlook
Construction is scheduled to start at the end of 2027 or beginning of 2028, with a construction period of two to three years. Commissioning is scheduled for the second half of 2030. The technically demanding demolition of the existing buildings will be closely coordinated with the new construction in order to keep costs and timeframes under control.
This project impressively demonstrates how sustainable solutions for urban infrastructure can be created through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative planning. CSZ is proud to be part of the winning team on this pioneering project.
📷 Visualization: MOKA Studio ( https://www.moka-studio.com )