New York Red Bulls

The showers and spa occupy the middle part of the building, acting as a transition from the street-shoe areas to the physical therapy rooms and lounge. The ground floor is the professional team’s primary space, with its own showers, spa, trainers’ rooms, and locker rooms. The second floor houses the professional team’s recreational rooms, the academy rooms, and the press room. The gym, which will be used by all players, is on both floors on the west side of the building. On the second floor, a private dining room enclosed in translucent glass divides the lounge and the general dining area. The professional team’s spaces enjoy a spa-like atmosphere, whereas those of the academy are more utilitarian but retain a high quality of design. Although there are multiple connections between these different spaces, it is possible for each to function completely separately from the others.

Running east to west, the building is structured primarily by an exposed metal frame that also provides an overhang on the north and south sides. The north- and south-facing glass facades bathe the interior training rooms in light and offer a wide view of the fields and nearby surroundings. Textile sails mounted below the overhang provide privacy and protection from direct sunlight. On the north side, a balcony gives spectators a perfect overview of the fields. The building emphasizes the outdoors, allowing the outside world to penetrate via the large glass facades; through this connection of interior and exterior, the project embodies a sense of calm amid the intensity of athletics.