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Omnisportcentrum Apeldoorn
Omnisportcentrum is a world-class sports facility, carefully designed to foster athletic excellence. The arena acts as the Dutch national centre for indoor athletics, cycling and volleyball.
Summary
Velodrome and multisport arena
Location
Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Client
Gemeente Apeldoorn
Completion
2008
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands building external 10x11
Vision
FaulknerBrowns’ aim for this project was to design a highly flexible facility that could function as a general events arena, to ensure commercial longevity, as well as host competitive international sports events.
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands cyclist on track bend during event g
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands cyclists on track holding hands g
Designed for versatility

The 250-metre cycling track envelops a 200-metre, olympic-standard athletics track—an innovative design solution that supports the venue’s versatility. Seating capacity for 6,500 spectators means the venue is regularly used for international competitive sports events.

Sections of the track can be removed to allow access to the infield. Combined with uniquely arranged asymmetrical seating, this allows the venue to also host music and entertainment events.

As well as the main hall that houses the two tracks, there is a second, multi-functional sports hall, an outdoor skating rink, outdoor football pitches and support accommodation.

Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands removable velodrome track section 3x2
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands runner celebrating at indoor athletics championships 3x4
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands davis cup tennis in velodrome infield g
Commercial sustainability

Close collaboration with the operator resulted in a highly flexible design that supports the commercial sustainability of the arena.

The building separates athlete and visitor areas, which are both linked to the main entrance hall. We carefully designed levels that create space for a café and restaurant under the spectator seating. These solutions ensure the arena is easy to manage and operate on a day-to-day basis, as well as during events.

Within a year of completion, Omnisportscentrum was selected to host a Davis Cup tennis event and the UCI Track Cycling World Championships—a testament to the quality and flexibility of the venue.

Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands cyclists on bend at uci track cycling world championships 3x4
Omnisportcentrum apeldoorn the netherlands world indoor athletics championships sprint race 3x2
“The atmosphere in the Omnisport velodrome was electric throughout the weekend. Ideal surroundings of the modern and functional Omnisport velodrome: Apeldoorn succeeded on all counts”
UCI Communication Services
Sarah van dam canadian cyclist celebrating at uci track cycling champions league apeldoorn 3x2
An interview with: Sarah Van Dam
FaulknerBrowns sponsored the Canadian endurance rider at the UCI Track Cycling Champions League.

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