Engawa Sports Facility by FAKT – Office for Architecture in Ketzin
FAKT – Office for Architecture has completed the Engawa sports facility in Ketzin/Havel, Germany. The 432 m² building is a compact, multi-use structure harmoniously situated among existing sports fields. Its design translates the traditional Japanese Engawa concept—a continuous wooden gallery—into a contemporary sports facility. Key architects include Martin Tessarz, Sebastian Kern, Jonas Tratz, and Stine Hahnel. Environmental sustainability consulting was provided by Transsolar Klimaengineering, and structural engineering by ifb thal + huber. Photographs by Simon Menges and Nino Tugushi.
Key facts
- FAKT – Office for Architecture designed the Engawa sports facility in Ketzin/Havel, Germany.
- The building covers 432 m² and is a compact, multi-use structure.
- It is situated among existing sports fields in the city.
- The design incorporates the Japanese Engawa concept—a continuous wooden gallery.
- Principal architects: Martin Tessarz, Sebastian Kern, Jonas Tratz, Stine Hahnel.
- Environmental sustainability consulting by Transsolar Klimaengineering.
- Structural engineering by ifb thal + huber.
- Photographs by Simon Menges and Nino Tugushi.
Entities
Institutions
- FAKT – Office for Architecture
- Transsolar Klimaengineering
- ifb thal + huber
Locations
- Ketzin/Havel
- Germany