Abstract:
Sports facilities are important in schools starting from primary and secondary schools down to the universities and colleges. Higher institutions of learning such as the universities usually have a sports complex where most of all their sporting facilities are sited. This design thesis, thus, addresses the design of a University Sports Complex for the Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria, with a view of achieving comfort for spectators in sporting facilities through architecture. The methodology employed in this research includes carrying out of case studies in some selected university sport complexes to see current situation of the facilities available there most especially as it concerns the spectators.
Collection of both primary and secondary data was also necessary for proper analysis and
synthesis so as to eke out relevant information. The project analysis has also been done to show the various considerations given to the design. The project appraisal shows the whole essence of the project, the workability of the design and overall benefits. This works includes a series of recommendations useful for achieving best results for university sports complex design.
Key words: Sports complex, sports facilities, spatial planning, environmental comfort
