Sport Architecture: Design Construction Management of Sport Infrastructure

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The history of civilizations highlights the significant role that sports culture and leisure management play in shaping the identities of communities. Recognizing these domains as cultural assets worthy of enhancement through the analysis of urban and territorial transformations is both sensible and ethically important. In European architecture, there is a growing trend to transform existing facilities and create new ones that play a crucial role in urban and landscape development. Engaging in a continuous theoretical discourse is essential for the credibility and professional integrity of a sector that must adapt and retrain its technical and managerial personnel with a renewed cultural perspective. This work aims to raise awareness about the design enhancement of sports infrastructures as collective assets that foster identity and citizenship, examining both tangible and intangible factors, as well as the individuals responsible for their conception, construction, and management. In contemporary architecture, designing sports facilities offers a unique opportunity for environmental adaptation and strategic re-evaluation of key locations. Furthermore, these infrastructures serve as a vital platform for architectural, design, and technological innovation, with the exploration of their fundamental characteristics and potential being a central focus.