Proposal Design | Community Integration | Sports Architecture
Built-up Area: 2,500 sqm
Located in the heart of Rainbow Street, one of Amman’s most beloved historical and touristic destinations, this proposed Taekwondo Federation Training Center offers a modern yet respectful architectural intervention. The design balances athletic functionality with cultural sensitivity, creating a dynamic space for professional training and community engagement.
Collaboration & Vision Alignment
This project was developed in close collaboration with HRH Princess Zeina Al Rashed, Vice President of the Federation. The design reflects the Federation’s vision for a facility that not only promotes the sport of taekwondo but also strengthens the bond between sport and society.
Architectural Concept & Materiality
Emphasizing contextual integration and durability, the architecture is defined by exposed concrete massing used both externally and internally, ensuring material honesty and minimal maintenance.
Key design elements include:
- Extruded Concrete Window Frames – Provide passive shading and rhythm while reducing solar gain.
- Green Terraces – Enhance sustainability and aesthetics through the use of planted terraces that soften the concrete form.
- Wooden Interior Finishes – Applied to doors and selected wall cladding to absorb sound and warm the space, improving acoustics and ambiance.
- Sustainable Interventions – Subtle ecological gestures, such as shaded terraces and solar-ready roofs, support environmental goals.
Program Highlights
- Professional Training Zones
Fully equipped taekwondo halls designed for athletes of all levels, emphasizing open, flexible layouts with safe flooring and controlled lighting. - Integrated Public Café
A welcoming café connected to the center encourages public interaction, creating a social bridge between the sport and the local community. Functional Support Spaces
Includes locker rooms, administration offices, circulation corridors, and a reception area designed with optimal flow and visibility.
Scope of Architectural Services
- Collaborated directly with HRH Princess Zeina Al Rashed throughout the concept development process.
- Conducted thorough research on world-class architectural and technical standards, codes, and characteristics relevant to taekwondo training centers, establishing a benchmark for design and performance expectations.
- Researched global best practices and ISSF sports facility standards, adapting them to local needs and climate.
- Developed multiple design options, presenting each with 3D models, floor diagrams, and site studies.
- Delivered detailed 2D architectural plans for construction and client review.
- Designed site layout options with consideration for parking, access, landscaping, and gathering areas.
- Created realistic 3D animations for both interior and exterior environments.
- Integrated sustainability and security standards, ensuring long-term functionality and community compatibility.
At 2,500 sqm, this center is designed not only to elevate taekwondo training in Jordan but to celebrate the sport within one of Amman’s most iconic urban contexts, blending strength, culture, and community into a single architectural vision.
