Tropical Swimming Lagoon Conversion for Racing Circuit Infields
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Solution Overview
Problem
Racing and activity circuits, such as horse race tracks and motor speedways, are underutilized due to limited amenities and poor aesthetics, leading to high opportunity costs and increased carbon footprint from long-distance travel for beach experiences.
Innovation Solution
Transform the infield of these circuits into a tropical-style swimming lagoon with controlled access and beach areas by demolishing and excavating a portion, constructing a basin with non-permeable material, and adding recreational facilities, while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If racing and activity circuits maintain traditional concrete structures and limited amenities, then construction and maintenance costs are controlled, but aesthetic appeal and visitor experience deteriorate leading to underutilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the physical parameters of the infield by replacing concrete structures with natural elements (water, sand, vegetation). This involves changing the state of the land from hard surface to water body, creating beaches with specific slope angles (15-45 degrees), and introducing tropical vegetation. These parameter changes dramatically improve aesthetic appeal and visitor experience while maintaining cost control through phased construction and utilization of existing infrastructure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional venue that serves both racing events and beach recreation. The infield becomes a dual-purpose space: during racing events, it serves as the traditional infield; during non-racing periods, it functions as a public beach and swimming lagoon. This universality increases facility utilization rates and visitor satisfaction without requiring separate dedicated beach facilities
2Ease of operation
If racing circuits are used only during planned events, then operational simplicity is maintained, but facility utilization rates deteriorate leading to high opportunity costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic facility that adapts its function based on the timing and type of events. The beach and lagoon areas can be actively used during non-racing days, early mornings, and evenings when racing events are not held. Lighting systems enable evening beach activities, and the facility can seamlessly transition between racing mode and recreation mode, dramatically increasing utilization rates while maintaining operational simplicity through standardized management protocols
3Object-affected harmful factors
If visitors travel long distances to access beach experiences, then carbon footprint increases, but access to natural beach settings is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates an intermediary beach environment within the racing circuit infield that provides the natural beach experience previously only accessible through long-distance travel. The swimming lagoon with tropical vegetation and sandy beaches acts as a mediator, delivering the essence of a natural beach setting to urban locations. This eliminates the need for visitors to travel to coastal areas, significantly reducing carbon footprint while maintaining ease of access through the existing circuit infrastructure
4Adaptability or versatility
If the infield is transformed into a swimming lagoon with beach areas, then recreational versatility and aesthetic appeal are improved, but construction complexity and initial costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the infield transformation into distinct segments: the swimming lagoon area, beach zones with different slope configurations, tropical vegetation zones, and pathway systems. This segmentation allows for phased construction, prioritizing high-impact areas first while managing construction complexity. Each segment can be independently designed, constructed, and maintained, reducing overall project complexity despite the comprehensive nature of the transformation
Data Source
AI summary
A venue transformation and construction method is disclosed that creates a tropical style swimming lagoon at an infield site of a race or activity circuit facility, the infield site being contained within a race or activity circuit perimeter. The transformation includes demolishing at least part of the infield site; excavating material from an area within the infield site; and forming a basin for a large water body having a surface area of at least 3,000 m2. Water containment walls are constructed on a first section and a sloped access area is formed on a second section of the basin for a beach. A barrier is included to control access to the beach. At least one additional recreational facility is constructed around the basin and a connection is provided that connects the outfield of the race or activity circuit with the infield site to allow transit of vehicles and/or people.