Feb 26, 2009
Public open air swimming pool
All Design & Images by DIERENDONCKBLANCKE-LUST ARCHITECTEN
This work is a competition entry from DIERENDONCKBLANCKE-LUST ARCHITECTEN : Alexander Dierendonck – Hans Lust, architects. The site for this new swimming pool is situated on the beach of Oostduinkerke, a small Belgian coast town. The design aimed to create a cross over between the beach and the city centre, extending the dike. The swimming pool is conceptualised as an oblique surface, forming a bridge between the dike and the beach. The space under the surface accommodates the pool and secondary functions like changing rooms, lockers, first aid and lavatory. Two large incisions position the open air pools. The position of the surface protects the pool from sand and wind.
The building looks acts as an artificial dune, with soft slopes, inviting people to walk and sit down, admiring the view. Diverse circulation patterns guarantee a dynamic and low-threshold total.
The surface is conceived as a in situ concrete shell, supported by steel columns.
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