REDISEÑO DEL COLISEO VOLTAIRE PALADINES POLO DE LA CIUDAD DE GUAYAQUIL

Abstract

Since 1963 the Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum has been a building considered as an important sports icon of the city of Guayaquil and Ecuador. However, over the years it has suffered a decline in terms of the physical conditions of its facilities and functionality. Therefore, a redesign is proposed through which its functional and aesthetic efficiency is maximized. There are several conditions prior to the realization of the proposal as the location of the main entrance, which produces that the building has a direct relationship with Avenida de las Américas, one of the main streets of Guayaquil. Due to the circular shape of the building, the spaces work simultaneously. Regarding the architectural program, considering the analysis carried out, the project responds to a duality of existing and new needs. It focuses on sports and artistic spaces that seek the enjoyment of sports practice and competitions, as well as in social spaces, recreation, tourism and health. It also integrates other elements located in the outdoor area such as the square plaza and food court. On the ground floor there are main spaces such as dressing rooms, bars and public restrooms, adding the administration, ticket office, first aid room and warehouses, since they require immediate access. The interior of the building creates a flexible central space that obeys the needs of the moment. Upstairs, two volumes are increased east and west of the Coliseum to amplify spaces such as VIP lounges, multipurpose room, cafeteria, press conference room, museum, shop and terraces. The area of general location, also considered as a third floor has corridors overlooking the outside and it is arranged as a tape, retractable windows to have the options of natural or artificially ventilate the project.