Hockey Arena Jaca

The Jaca Hockey Arena in Spain is a unique sports facility in this country. It has two ice rinks, one Olympic and the other for recreational skating for children under 11 years old. This duality makes it possible to combine sports use with other cultural and leisure activities.

The construction of this arena was motivated by the need to have an adequate infrastructure for practicing hockey and figure skating, sports that are popular in the mountainous area of the Pyrenees.

The spectacular building, a landmark of sports architecture in this country, is a modern and avant-garde structure. She is the winner of an ideas contest in which some of the most prestigious architects in the country were invited to participate.

It is distinguished by the shape of the structure of the annular dome made of a membrane that alternates steel with glass. Its creators describe it as a „drop of water”. Its shape makes it blend harmoniously with its mountain surroundings.

Hockey Arena Jaca – dome

The roof structure consists of steel trusses, each supported by two columns.

„Roof farm” refers to the main structure that supports the roof of a building. It is an essential component in the construction of roofs, especially for sloping ones. It is responsible for supporting the weight of the roof and distributing it to the rest of the building.

The huge dome is a steel structure that meets directly with the ground, without any façade.

To avoid sudden changes in temperature, the dome has a larger transparent surface on the north side, while the south side is better protected from the sun.

The construction of the stadium involved modern technologies to ensure the quality of the ice, including an efficient refrigeration system to keep the ice at an optimal temperature.

The design of the stadium also took into account aspects related to sustainability and energy efficiency, integrated to reduce the impact on the environment. An important aspect considering the location of the stadium in a mountain area.

Typically, high-strength structural steels are used for the construction of arenas and stadiums. It can withstand heavy weights and withstand extreme weather conditions, while also being cost-effective.

The structural steel used in such constructions is often treated to resist corrosion. Especially in areas where exposure to humidity and low temperatures may be common, such as in Jaca.

In addition, the metal structures for such edifices are designed to support large roofs and wide openings. Without requiring many interior columns, thus allowing for better visibility and flexibility in the use of space.