28 Oct 2026
Quantis Clubhouse: A Flexible Sports Hub with an Iconic Roof
Quantis Clubhouse: A Flexible Sports Hub with an Iconic Roof
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Commercial building architecture is not defined solely by the size of its facilities or visual appeal. For large-scale sports facilities, architects must integrate different user groups, public and private circulation, tenant flexibility, structural spans, and climatic comfort into a cohesive architectural composition.
Quantis Clubhouse, designed by Rafael David Pasaribu of Aboday, was among the nominees for the Steel Architectural Award 2024. Located in BSD City, the project demonstrates this approach through a sports hub covering approximately 10,000 m² on a 3.7-hectare site.
Its gable roofs, developed through a series of cuts, curves, and tapered forms, serve as unifying elements connecting several building masses. Another perspective on large-span roof applications can be explored in the discussion of modern stadium design, particularly in integrating structural requirements, functionality, and architectural expression.
This approach also reflects common architectural principles found in several Steel Architectural Award 2024 projects:
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Pondok Indah Mall 3 uses expansive structural spans to create an open and spacious shopping experience.
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Jakarta International Stadium integrates roof structures with spectator visibility.
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Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport connects terminal design with maritime climatic conditions and regional identity.
These comparisons demonstrate that building architecture emerges from the relationship between structural spans, user movement, environmental conditions, and building identity.
From a Private Clubhouse to a Community Sports Hub
As the site expanded from approximately 1.3 hectares to 3.7 hectares, Quantis Clubhouse evolved from an exclusive facility into a sports hub serving both BSD City residents and the wider public.
1. Facilities Designed for Diverse User Groups
The complex integrates sports facilities, commercial areas, recreational spaces, and public amenities within a single development.
Its spatial organization allows members and general visitors to participate in different activities simultaneously without compromising their respective comfort or privacy.
2. Public Spaces That Connect the Development
A supermarket, marketing gallery, and tenant areas are positioned near the arrival zone to connect the surrounding neighborhood with the main facilities.
This approach transforms Quantis Clubhouse from a sports facility into a destination that remains active throughout the day.
A similar relationship between buildings, open spaces, and community activities can be observed at QBIG BSD.
At Quantis Clubhouse, this principle is further developed through a spatial sequence that gradually transitions visitors from an urban environment into a resort-like recreational atmosphere.
Architectural Features That Integrate Function and Identity
Quantis Clubhouse was designed as a sports hub that combines sporting, commercial, and recreational functions within one development.
Its architectural character is expressed not only through its iconic roof forms but also through zoning arrangements, structural systems, and materials that work together to create an integrated spatial experience.
1. Layered Zoning That Organizes User Circulation
Quantis Clubhouse is divided into several spatial layers to accommodate users with different needs.
The arrival area begins with parking facilities and landscaping, creating a transition toward the main building. The site elevation was intentionally raised so that the three-story clubhouse would maintain appropriate proportions relative to the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Beyond the arrival zone, commercial areas serve as transitional spaces connecting the general public with members.
Visitors can maintain visual connections with the landscapes inside the complex even when access to certain facilities is restricted.
Meanwhile, the innermost zone accommodates sports facilities, including an Olympic-standard swimming pool, recreational pool, gym, yoga studio, cycling studio, and courts for tennis, basketball, badminton, and futsal.
This layered arrangement allows different activities to take place simultaneously without disrupting one another.
2. An Iconic Roof That Unifies Multiple Building Masses
One of the most distinctive features of Quantis Clubhouse is its roof design.
Starting from conventional gable roof geometry, the design evolves through intersecting, curved, and tapered surfaces, bringing several building masses together into a unified architectural composition.
These variations in roof geometry also help visitors identify the arrival area, commercial spaces, and sports facilities.
To achieve this design, the project uses LYSAGHT® FLEX-LOK® profiles made from COLORBOND® Steel in Tobac Brown.
The profile accommodates curved roof geometries while maintaining a clean appearance through a precisely detailed jointing system.
During the design process, coordination of curved roof radii, panel lengths, drainage systems, and joint details becomes essential to ensure the architectural form can be accurately executed during construction.
3. Structural and Roofing Systems That Support Flexibility
Quantis Clubhouse also features long-span structures with exposed steel elements.
This approach creates more spacious interiors, allowing commercial areas and sports facilities to adapt to changing requirements in the future.
The exposed structural components also contribute to the building's interior architectural expression.
Meanwhile, the roofing system does more than enclose the building.
Layers of rockwool, aluminum foil, and bitumen work together to help reduce heat transfer, minimize noise, and maintain comfort within the spaces beneath the roof.
The integration of roof geometry, structural design, and protective layers demonstrates how building performance depends on coordination between architectural design and construction detailing.
4. Tropical Landscaping as Part of the Spatial Experience
Quantis Clubhouse's sports hub concept is reinforced by tropical landscaping that creates a resort-like atmosphere.
Open corridors, terraces, and semi-open spaces provide transitions between outdoor environments and air-conditioned interiors, allowing natural ventilation to be utilized within public areas.
Recreational pools, playgrounds, pedestrian pathways, and abundant vegetation also contribute to comfortable social spaces.
The landscape not only enhances the development's appearance but also helps visitors navigate the complex, provides shaded areas, and supports recreational activities for different age groups.
5. Inclusive Design for Different User Groups
Quantis Clubhouse incorporates universal design principles to make its facilities accessible to people with varying mobility needs.
Wide corridors, ramps, stairways, and railings are designed to support safety and comfort when moving between different areas.
This approach demonstrates that the quality of a sports hub is determined not only by the range of facilities it offers but also by accessibility and inclusive spatial experiences for all users.
Create Modern Commercial Building Architecture with the Right Materials
Material selection should consider roof geometry, structural span requirements, environmental conditions, and installation methods.
Quantis Clubhouse uses LYSAGHT® FLEX-LOK® profiles made from COLORBOND® Steel in Tobac Brown.
This profile is designed to accommodate curved roof surfaces while producing a clean appearance through a precisely detailed jointing system.
During the design stage, curved roof radii, panel lengths, drainage systems, and joint details must be coordinated to ensure that the intended architectural form can be successfully translated into construction.
Products for commercial buildings can be evaluated based on profiles, colors, project environments, connection details, and maintenance requirements.
The standard color palette also helps architects assess the relationship between roof surfaces, structural elements, surrounding vegetation, and adjacent building masses.
Meanwhile, commercial project references demonstrate various roofing approaches across different building scales and functions.
Quantis Clubhouse illustrates how building architecture becomes more adaptable when architectural form, structural systems, zoning, landscaping, and material selection are developed together.
The suitability of material specifications for particular roof radii, structural spans, climate conditions, and operational requirements can be discussed through technical project consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Quantis Clubhouse
The following questions summarize important design considerations relevant to sports hub development.
1. What is the main concept behind Quantis Clubhouse?
The main concept is to transform a private clubhouse into a community sports hub through interconnected public, commercial, and private zones that maintain visual continuity.
2. Why is the roof a defining architectural element?
The roof unifies multiple building masses, establishes spatial orientation, creates a distinctive architectural identity, and supports the overall experience throughout the complex.
3. How is spatial flexibility achieved?
Long structural spans, fewer interior columns, organized structural grids, and adaptable tenant spaces allow layouts to respond to changing functional requirements.
4. What is the role of the commercial zone?
The commercial zone serves as a transition between the arrival area and private facilities while keeping the complex active and accessible to the general public.
5. How does landscaping enhance the visitor experience?
Water features, trees, terraces, and pedestrian pathways create a recreational atmosphere, provide shade, improve orientation, and offer spaces for social interaction.
Article Sources
1. Steel Architectural Award
- Steel Architectural Award 2024
2. References to Steel Architectural Award 2024 Finalists from the COLORBOND® Steel Website
3. Related Articles from the COLORBOND® Steel Website
