IntroductionA public fitness track has a different working day from a competition venue. It may receive morning walkers before office hours, faster runners in the evening and families at weekends. The users do not arrive with the same pace, footwear or training plan, so the surface has to feel predi
IntroductionThe aerial view of Linshui Sports Center immediately shows that the running track is not working alone. Courts, a football field and circulation routes sit within one compact sports campus. Different activities happen side by side, and each surface has its own colour, markings and mainte
IntroductionA sports facility becomes genuinely inclusive through many small decisions. The route from the entrance to the field must be understandable. Changes in level must be controlled. Lines should remain visible without making the surface visually confusing. Edges, joints and access areas need