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Indoor Events Arena/Hall

1. IntroductionAn arena is an enclosed space especially designed to showcase sporting and

entertainment events. It consists of a fairly large event space generally atlowest point surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators.They are designed for multiple sports and events primarily becausesubstantial saving can be achieved in terms of services, capital, land andoperational cost among other making the costly structure more feasible andsustainable.Arena is a large scale modern building. Modern because large span roofwhich covers the arena are result of modern technologies. Need of columnfree large spans makes arena structurally challenging building. No doubt thecovering roof is what differentiates arena from a stadium. The main advantageof it obviously is activities will be unaffected by external weather factor, so thatwhatever the weather condition outside, the spectator as well as player andperformer can carry on with the event.Its large size means that, if designed properly they can serve as landmarks forarea and city.

2. BackgroundSporting and Entertainment events have been part of human life style fromthe dawn of civilization. Open performance stadiums and amphitheatresexisted from ancient Greek and Roman time which was built to provide

unobstructed view of sports and entertainment activities to large no ofspectators. With modernization and globalization process, many mew sportsand events have now become part of urban Nepalese society.Newer sports like Basket ball, Badminton, Hand ball etc and events likeconcerts, exhibitions and shows are becoming popular day by day. Withincreasing popularity of such sports, need for appropriate venues for hostingevents and competition of such sports has become evident.Some of the popular examples of arena are Madison Square garden, LondonArena, Houston super dome. In Nepalese context, indoor hall at Lainchourand covered hall of Dasrath Stadium are two examples of similar type ofBuildings.

3. Project DescriptionThe proposed arena intends to provide quality indoor performance spacegood enough to fulfill the recreational needs of local population while beingcompetent enough to host international level competition. Sporting events willno doubt be the main target of the arena. Being a large scale project and forsustainability (in Nepalese context) the designed indoor space will not onlyserve sporting activities but other events also.The main component of the project will hence be a single large scale indoorvenue capable of hosting international level sporting and entertainment

events. The main focus of the design will be on the indoor hall.


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The project is not intended to be a sports center as it is not intended topromote or provide training facilities for a particular sports but it is intendedand will be capable of showcasing or hosting sporting events andcompetitions as it happens. While designing the arena it is not just the playeror performers who should be considered for design but the spectators should

also be duly considered as their comfort, safety and pleasure is major factorfor making the project successful.The proposed arena will be capable of hosting the following eventsSporting eventsIndoor football, Hand BallThese sports will serve as base to determine the size of event space. Therequired spaces for these sports being 22m x 42m

Other major Sporting eventsBasket Ball, Badminton, Volley BallMartial Arts, Boxing, T.T

Other EventsConcerts and Musical eventsExhibition, shows and social Gatherings

If possible, disaster management issues like temporary shelter in case ofnatural disaster will also be addressed.

The project hence aims at providing necessary facilities and properarrangement not only for events, players but also for viewers as well. Themajor focus of the study will also be on technological side of the building.Such large span building are new to Nepalese context and proper study willbe needed on how to built such building especially in Nepalese context. Theproject hence aims to combine technology with architecture to built ainternational standard national level arena feasible to Nepal's context.

4. JustificationNeed of Event ArenaWith globalization sporting and entertainment events has become popularwith the people. Watching live sporting and entertainment events has become

part of modern day life style. Organizing such events has become one of thesuccessful business today. Hence, construction of event arena capable ofhosting such events will no doubt be feasible.There is clear lack of indoor halls of host large scale events in case of Nepal.Lacks of international level events space were evident during 8 thSAF gamesheld in Kathmandu. The organizing committee has to use indoor hall ofSehenshah Hotel for Martial art events and city hall for weight lifting both ofwhich were inadequate to host events of such significance. The indoor hall ofLainchour is not up to national standards either.The indoor hall of Dasarath stadium is adequate but with capacity of 1000people not sufficient for big events and international level competitions.

The city hall and BICC are suitable for formal indoor events but for informalevents like concerts, musical events, exhibition they are not suitable.


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The proposed indoor arena is intended to solve this shortcoming by providingquality hall for hosting such international level large scale indoor events.

As the proposed hall is intended for multiple type of events substantial savingcan be achieved in terms of services, capital, land and operational cost

making the costly structure more feasible and sustainable.

5. RequirementBasic RequirementMain event space of area 22mX44m minimumSeating capacity: Min 4500 people permanent seating

General RequirementFor spectators: Ticket booths, W/Cs, Food Stalls

For players and performersPlayers room, w/ bath and toilets, Gymnasium cum practice hall, Canteen

For Administration purposeOffices for staffs, Meeting rooms and VIP rooms

For MediaConference hall, Media Room, Broadcast Cabin etc

Store and Service RoomMedical FacilitiesRestaurantsThe building requires good co-ordination, organization and arrangement ofabove mentioned spacesDetail requirement and space area will be detailed out after concluding andanalyzing the case studies and literature review.

6. Site AnalysisIdeal site condition for the projectProximity and easy access to major highways however busy central core

areas are not feasibleFavorable soil condition and terrain to withstand building of such scaleAmple water supply and availability of all major utilities to carter gathering oflarge no of people.

7. Study MethodologyThe knowledge over the topic can only be achieved by in depth study of thetopic. For this following methods shall be implemented

A. Primary Data CollectionUnder primary data collection, study of already existing similar buildingwill be performed. These includes the following:

Covered hall at Dasrath StadiumIndoor TT hall at Lainchour


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GAA Hall at Thamel

B. Secondary Data CollectionUnder Secondary data collection literature review over the topic thoughbooks, internet and interview with related person is done which will

help to understand design requirement and conceptualizing the project.

Major Design aspects/challengesBuilding ScaleThe scale of the building in terms of built up area will be very large comparedto other building and structures which is a challenge in Nepalese contextwhere there is lack of technology.

Large Span roofsThis is the major component of a arena. The hall requires column free largespan roofs which requires modern construction technology for building.

LightingAlthough it is indoor venue to make the building more energy efficient use ofday light should be a priority. To achieve this, research on appropriate designmethods and material technology is required.

Main event spaceThe main event space is intended for various sporting and entertainmentevents, that is one space is intended various supported activities and events.As requirement of different sports and events are different a proper designsolution need to be found out to carter all the activities.Scope of studyThe study shall involve the design aspects of the arena and also addresstechnological aspects and material study to be included in design.

8. ConclusionAs already mentioned lack of international level indoor hall for large events isa major issue in Nepalese context. The proposed arena will try to solve thisproblem by providing a quality indoor hall for hosting such events

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