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You don’t have to be an athlete to appreciate the gorgeous new open-air sports pavilion at the Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. From the outside, the 8,417-square-foot building looks something like a shingled turtle shell—featuring a three-tiered, curved roof with undulating edges. But inside, bamboo steals the show. The structure boasts impressive interior spans of more than 55 feet—supported entirely with prefabricated bamboo trusses.
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The pavilion was designed by the bamboo architecture specialists at Chiangmai Life Architects to host basketball, futsal, volleyball, and badminton in addition to a retractable stage. A ring of raised balconies provides seating and viewing areas for parents and visitors. The open-air design creates natural ventilation.
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According to the architects, the building should last about 50 years and be able to withstand high-speed storm winds and earthquakes.
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Via: Designboom