Since May 2021, the city of Norderstedt has had a new home for sport. The new Tarpenbek Hall combines ball sports and martial arts under one roof and is available to a range of local clubs and associations.
From the outside, the two sports areas are legible through differences in height and materials. A wide outdoor staircase marks the junction between the two halls, emphasizing the main entrance while also creating a generous place to gather outdoors. From here, users and visitors are led directly into the upper-level foyer with access to the viewing galleries. All areas of the building are barrier-free and accessible by elevator.
Both halls are equipped with spectator areas. The triple gym, primarily designed for basketball, features a grandstand with seating for up to 195 spectators, while the dojo gallery accommodates up to 54.
Shortly after completion, the appearance of the sports complex was defined by the copper-colored metal façade of the large hall, its diagonal bracing visible from the outside. Over time, climbing plants (Aristolochia) will cover the street-facing façade, softening the architecture with their large leaves and blossoms.
The color of the brickwork and window frames of the smaller hall harmonizes with the metal façade of the larger one, while its lower height steps the overall volume down toward the adjacent residential area.
Photo Credits: Meike Hansen, archimage
