{"id":12147,"date":"2025-07-02T17:34:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/lattice-of-beams-enfolds-multipurpose-gymnasiums-facade-in-switzerland-by-dematte-fontana\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:34:54","slug":"lattice-of-beams-enfolds-multipurpose-gymnasiums-facade-in-switzerland-by-dematte-fontana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/lattice-of-beams-enfolds-multipurpose-gymnasiums-facade-in-switzerland-by-dematte-fontana\/","title":{"rendered":"lattice of beams enfolds multipurpose gymnasium\u2019s facade in switzerland by dematt\u00e8 fontana"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Multipurpose Gymnasium\u2019s facade integrates with the woodland<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Located near the Melezza River in Terre di Pedemonte, Tissin, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-switzerland\/\">Switzerland<\/a><\/strong>, the Multipurpose Gymnasium by Dematt\u00e8 Fontana Architekt:innen integrates landscape and structural design within a forested setting. The surrounding woodland defines the building\u2019s primary facade, acting as a natural backdrop and a filter for daylight throughout the year. This interplay between architecture and landscape controls solar exposure and contributes to the spatial depth of the gymnasium\u2019s interior.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The building is organized around a square floor plan measuring 30 meters on each side. Its structural composition combines a reinforced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/concrete-architecture-and-design\/\">concrete<\/a><\/strong> basement with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/steel\/\">steel<\/a><\/strong> superstructure above ground level. The roof system, designed to appear lightweight and slender, is based on a lattice of beams aligned parallel to the facades and spaced at five-meter intervals. This structural grid was divided into 36 segments, with joints positioned midway between lattice nodes. The modular configuration guided the static calculations, detailing, fabrication, and assembly processes for the entire building.<\/p>\n<p>all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federicofarinatti.com\/\">Federico Farinatti<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Dematt\u00e8 Fontana combines reinforced concrete with steel<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The gymnasium developed by Dematt\u00e8 Fontana Architekt:innen <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/demattefontana.ch\/homepage\/\">Studio<\/a><\/strong> serves multiple functions beyond sports activities. The basement level accommodates supporting facilities, including changing rooms, multipurpose spaces, archives, storage rooms, and a kitchen. Additionally, the basement has been designed to function as a civil defense shelter when necessary. A central lobby at this level connects the staircase and elevator with various service areas, allowing for independent and efficient management of both school and public activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the ground level, the main hall is positioned for direct public access. The southern entrance, oriented toward the Melezza River, leads visitors to the upper balcony and provides circulation to the lower levels. This zoning strategy ensures clear vertical and horizontal movement flows within the building.<\/p>\n<p>the Multipurpose Gymnasium sits near the Melezza River in Terre di Pedemonte, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Beams parallel to Gymnasium\u2019s facades create a structural grid<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Structurally, the project responds to multiple performance criteria. The steel lattice roof not only supports the architectural concept of lightness but also accommodates technical requirements such as the absorption of horizontal facade thrusts, integration of ventilation ducts and electrical systems, installation of sports equipment, and collection and drainage of rainwater through perimeter beams and downspouts. The visual articulation of the steel connections allows the intensity of structural forces to become legible from the exterior and interior. Each joint and flange varies according to load distribution, making the static behavior of the frame apparent to viewers. This modular approach recalls the principle of the Meccano game, where similar elements are connected by pins, playing a precise and essential role in the overall performance of the structure.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The envelope meets Minergie-P and Minergie-A standards for energy efficiency, integrating airtightness and insulation requirements into the structural and architectural design. The gymnasium is conceived as a coherent system where each component, from roof structure to mechanical integration, contributes to both functional performance and architectural expression.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>the building\u2019s facade integrates with the woodland, emphasizing the connection between architecture and landscape<\/p>\n<p>beams run parallel to the facades, spaced at five-meter intervals to create a structural grid<\/p>\n<p>the steel lattice is divided into 36 segments, with joints positioned between lattice nodes<\/p>\n<p>the main hall is positioned at ground level for direct public access<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>modular design principles informed the detailing, fabrication, and assembly processes<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>the modular steel assembly recalls the logic of mechanical connection systems like Meccano<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the steel structure absorbs horizontal facade thrusts while integrating building services<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0Multipurpose Gymnasium, Terre di Piedemonte, Tissin, CH<br \/>\n<strong>architects:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/demattefontana.ch\/\">Dematt\u00e8 Fontana Architekt:innen<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/demattefontana\">@demattefontana<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>lead<\/strong> <strong>architects:<\/strong> Enrico Dematt\u00e8, Elena Fontana<\/p>\n<p><strong>client:<\/strong> Municipality Terre di Pedemonte, Canton of Ticino, CH<\/p>\n<p><strong>exterior accommodation area:<\/strong> 5,000 sqm<br \/>\n<strong>building volume:<\/strong> 11,500 cum<\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Terre di Pedemonte, Tissin, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p><strong>photographer:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federicofarinatti.com\/\">Federico Farinatti<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/federicofarinatti\/\">@federicofarinatti<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\">DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/lattice-beams-multipurpose-gymnasium-facade-switzerland-dematte-fontana-07-02-2025\/\">lattice of beams enfolds multipurpose gymnasium\u2019s facade in switzerland by dematt\u00e8 fontana<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multipurpose Gymnasium\u2019s facade integrates with the woodland \u00a0 Located near the Melezza River in Terre di Pedemonte, Tissin, Switzerland, the Multipurpose Gymnasium by Dematt\u00e8 Fontana Architekt:innen integrates landscape and structural design within a forested setting. &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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