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Ravelin Sports Centre wins an IAKS Architecture Prize

Ravelin Sports Centre has been awarded an Architecture Prize by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS).

The new, ultra-low energy sports centre for the University of Portsmouth was recognised as part of the 28th IAKS Congress for its exemplary approach to sustainability and public value, innovation, accessibility and universal design, as well as its exceptional architecture.

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Ravelin Sports Centre combines facilities for swimming, dry sports, fitness, climbing, bouldering and squash with flexible studios, teaching facilities and office space. The building is open to both the public and the university and was designed to achieve an ultra-low operational energy consumption of less than 100 kWh/m2/yr – around 1/10th the consumption of a typical, equivalent facility.

Of the 88 projects submitted from 22 different countries, Ravelin Sports Centre was 1 of only 14 selected for the prizes, which are considered one of the top international awards in the sport, leisure, and recreation industry.

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The Ravelin Sports Centre and University of Portsmouth team celebrate with the IAKS judges
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Ravelin Sports Centre
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