Water sport
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about water sport
Project • By mado architects • Sports Centres
Fes Aqua Park Complex
Fes Aquapark Complex is located in a 10000 square meter site near thermal bath fountains in Fes, Morocco. In the programming phase, we studied Fes vernacular architecture, climate, politics, history, and culture. We focused on the fundamental components of Fes and tried to design by using its characteristic elements. One of the most significant concepts derived out from Fes was the Maze, which refers to the chaotic infra-structure of the city. Another concept which contributed most to the design process was the hybrid character of the Morocco architecture affected by different cultures like Barbarians, Spain and Islamic countries. Consequently, Fes Aquapark Complex defined as a Hybrid Maze to celebrate its context cultural attributes.Head A... More
Project • By Rockpanel • Swimming Pools
S&R Olympia Brugge
The S&R Olympia Brugge is a water sport and entertainment facility located in the Belgian city of Bruges. The facility, designed by Artabel Architects, is a visual rhapsody in shades of blue which is accomplished in cooperation with local authorities and organizations.
The facilities include a 50 m Olympic size indoor swimming pool, recreation area, paddling pools, two outdoor pools, playing fields, café and outdoor bar, meeting rooms and a playground. The exterior expression of the building is an important aspect of the design in terms of relating exterior and interior uses to each other. The design of a façade to accommodate such a large programme of uses was not an easy task however, with the eastern wall of the facility alone measuri... More