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Thorvald Ellegaard Arena in Odense
4 Aug 2021
Location: Odense, Fyn, Denmark
Architects: Mikkelsen Architects

Thorvald Ellegaard Arena
The Thorvald Ellegaard Cycling and Athletics Arena is located in a diversely built area in Odense, Denmark?s third-largest city. The building is sunken into the topography of the site, keeping its visual impact on the immediate surroundings to a minimum. Within this context, the new 7.200 square meter velodrome asserts its presence with clear geometric form; an accessible racing track designed to high international standards.

Mikkelsen Architects was responsible for all project stages, and all services including preliminary studies and planning, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation relating to Schematic Design, Design Development, and to Construction Documents and Tender. Contract administration, monitoring of construction, and project management.
Many arenas have no daylight and allow little interaction with the outside world, as they also use a lot of energy for artificial lighting and the keeping of a constant temperature. By suggesting a lightweight membrane structure, Mikkelsen has designed a less expensive solution allowing daylight to filter into the space ? giving an informal atmosphere. The space is not heated but allowing radiant heating to compensate for low temperatures.

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