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3 Two of the hostel's prominent features-a plentiful
use of concrete and a high
degree of accessibility-are
reflected in the façade wall
for its public restrooms.

4 A ball pit provides a
multicolored accent
(and fun place to hang
out) in one of the hostel's
common areas.

5 The hostel's guest rooms
incorporate modular walls,
built-in storage and partially
rotatable beds, allowing for a
variety of configurations.

The heart of the 41,000-sq.-ft. structure is a bi-level atrium at
the intersection of its three 100-ft.-long wings. The centerpiece of
that space is a concrete riser that's painted bright yellow. "The
riser serves as a visual magnet that connects all the hostel's
public and private spaces," says Wallisser.
The atrium's prominent role in and connection to the rest of
the building is reinforced by an exposed overhead wooden truss
system. "The upper beams of the truss follow the curves of the
roof, while the lower ones follow the straight spacing of the
rooms," Wallisser explains. "That results in a dynamic, 3D installation that reinforces the energetic vibe of the rest of the building."
The hostel ticks the necessary sustainable boxes demanded
by its target audience of mostly younger travelers, thanks to
elements such as abundant natural lighting (including a large
skylight in the atrium). Unpainted wood and concrete dominate
the materials palette. "They create an industrial robustness
within the space-wood is wood, concrete is concrete-that's
counterbalanced with bright infills of yellow and green paint on
the ceilings and floors and black-and-white neutral areas with
strong wall graphics," says Wallisser.
Another essential element of the 180-bed hostel's design DNA
is accessibility. "This is a barrier-free building, suitable for guests
of all abilities, including sports teams with disabilities, such as
wheelchair basketball teams," he explains. "All the rooms are
accessible by lift or ramps, and two-thirds of the rooms on the
ground floor have bathrooms with wheelchair access."
The rooms also feature flexible, modular designs that
include what LAVA describes as a "smart" wall system. "The
partitions between the individual rooms are modular. They
house custom built-in furniture-niches for the beds, as well as
toilets and showers," says Wallisser. "This allows for individual
room configurations through the use of partially rotatable beds.
Different types of modules can be combined to create various
room typologies-two, four and six bedrooms-creating efficient and space-saving room types."
Taking a longer view for the property, Wallisser notes that the
hostel's flexible interior structure means it could be suitable for
one of several different uses in the future. "The modular wall
partitions make the room wings easily dividable, which means a
reuse/change in use is very possible. One day, for example, the
hostel could become a school or a retirement home."
But for the foreseeable future, Wallisser is confident the Sports
Youth Hostel can compete with its more luxe competitors, as well
as its traditional rivals. "The days of the daggy dorm room are gone,
replaced by the designer age of the 21st century in which young
travelers and backpackers want a special identity, community and
unique experience-not just a clean bed and shower-and all those
requirements are fulfilled by the Sports Youth Hostel," he says. 
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From the Editor
In This Issue
Check Out boutiquedesign.com
The Buzz
Q+A: Style Setter
eat.play.live
Playing the Angles
Bdwest Preview: Wow Factory
Products: Fabrics
Products: Made in California
Exit Interview
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