FuQuan Cultural and Sports Center covers a total area of 29,087 square meters, featuring a 12,001-square-meter stadium, an 7,821-square-meter gymnasium, a 9,265-square-meter swimming pool, and a 9,357-square-meter training ground. This extensive facility accommodates over 5,000 people simultaneously for various activities, hosting provincial and regional competitions and large-scale sports events.
In terms of acoustical design, the project adheres to the principle of "priority on sound reinforcement, complemented by architectural acoustics." Addressing common acoustical issues in sports venues, such as excessive reverberation, sound focusing, and flutter echoes, the project implements innovative designs and solutions.
Firstly, to tackle the issue of excessive reverberation, considering the limited area for typical absorptive treatments due to the large surface area of the stadium, Fukang Cultural and Sports Center employs an optimal amount of sound-absorbing materials strategically placed on walls and ceilings to reduce the reverberation time, ensuring a favorable auditory experience.
Secondly, in response to challenges posed by sound focusing, the design team introduces pre-fabricated sound-absorbing elements suspended along the ceiling structure. This creative design not only ensures the precision of calculations but also upholds strict construction practices, effectively addressing issues such as sound coloring and feedback whistling resulting from sound focusing.
Lastly, in the face of challenges related to flutter echoes, the project utilizes tested spatial sound absorbers. These pre-designed and tested absorbers guarantee effective sound absorption, reducing the occurrence of flutter echoes while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing environment.
FuQuan Cultural and Sports Center's acoustical design project has successfully passed acceptance checks, surpassing design standards in various aspects. This exemplary case provides a feasible solution for acoustical design in sports arenas and large venues, elevating their functional and aesthetic aspects to a higher level.
