Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio
01/07/2022.
[Louny] Czech Republic
metalocus, ANNA CLARA BARROS
metalocus, ANNA CLARA BARROS
The dkarchitekti studio designed the Municipal Swimming Hall in Louny, a Czech city located on the banks of the Ohre River. The project aims to overcome the usual shape of swimming pools, typical for their escape from the views from the surroundings.
The proposal creates a connection with the outside through the corrugated glass main façade and offers passers-by an idea of the sports activities inside. The pool is located in the public space of the city and seeks to break possible prejudices about the sports environment and motivates the community to improve their physical condition.
The proposal creates a connection with the outside through the corrugated glass main façade and offers passers-by an idea of the sports activities inside. The pool is located in the public space of the city and seeks to break possible prejudices about the sports environment and motivates the community to improve their physical condition.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Site plan. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Floor plan. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
First floor. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Sections. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Sections. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Facades. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Facades. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Facades. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
Facades. Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio.
The pool designed by dkarchitekti is closed on three sides so that it can be opened wide on the south façade, towards a small public park. The upper floor is dedicated solely to the world of water and the sauna with a central point of communication at the pool bar.
The program also has an outdoor Jacuzzi and a water slide with a tower of stairs on the west façade. The sauna emerges from a glass mass with its terrace overlooking the Central Bohemian Mountains.
The slope of the roof corresponding to the slope of the local terrain provides the necessary free height for the billiard room, while its cantilever regulates the penetration of solar rays.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
The program also has an outdoor Jacuzzi and a water slide with a tower of stairs on the west façade. The sauna emerges from a glass mass with its terrace overlooking the Central Bohemian Mountains.
The slope of the roof corresponding to the slope of the local terrain provides the necessary free height for the billiard room, while its cantilever regulates the penetration of solar rays.
Louny Municipal Swimming Hall by dkarchitekti studio. Photograph by BoysPlayNice.
Description of project by dkarchitekti studio
This dynamically shaped, on all sides barely open crystal reveals the indoor world of a swimming hall on its south side. The outstanding overhang of the sloping roof surface with a sharp scarf of side façades enables two very different worlds to meet: one of a minimalistically dressed blue swimmer practising water sports in a wood-panelled space, and one of a random passerby wrapped in warm winter clothing. The tension of contrast between these two worlds is reflected in the rippling glass façade facing the public space that adjoins the neighbouring municipal office buildings. Through this mutual interaction revealing the secret of movement, local residents are invited to spend their leisure time actively engaging in physical activities.
The significant roof slope corresponding with the slope of the local terrain provides the necessary clear height for the pool hall, while its overhang regulates sun rays penetration for different seasons. On the other hand, the standard clear height on the north side of the object fits a pool bar, showers and a sauna world, which emerges from the crystal mass with its cooling terrace on the coldest side of the building with a view over the Bohemian Central Mountains.
The basement containing technologies, facilities and storage space is attached to the original terrain level difference. The use of this local given minimizes necessary terrain works. The upper floor is dedicated solely to the water and sauna world with a communication centre point at the pool bar. On the west side of the building, there is an outdoor whirlpool and a water slide with a stairway tower, a symbol of swimming halls, positioned at the main road of the city.
The building aims to exceed the usual way of swimming pool solutions, typical for its shunning of views from the surroundings. On the contrary, this swimming hall opens up with the main glass façade and gives passers-by an insight into the sporting activities within. The placement of the swimming pool scene in the public space of the city thus naturally encourages to participate in sports and recreational activities inside the hall. With its openness, the object enhances a positive perception of the swimming hall’s area as a space intended for anyone, breaks down possible prejudices about the sports environment and motivates the locals to improve their physical condition.
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Architects
dkarchitekti studio.- Lead architect.- David Kudla.
Proyect team
Filip Malý, Monika Fojtíková.
Collaborators
Landscape architecture.- Iva Koudelová, www.zahradaprozivot.cz.
Structural engineering concrete.- Jan Klodner, www.balance.cz.
Structural engineering timber.- Zdeněk Horníček.
General contractor.- Metrostav.
Timber construction.- TAROS NOVA, www.taros-nova.cz.
Pool technology.- Bazenservis, www.bazenservis.cz.
Glass façade.- ALUKA.
Cladding and tiling.- Hartex, www.hartex.cz.
Structural engineering concrete.- Jan Klodner, www.balance.cz.
Structural engineering timber.- Zdeněk Horníček.
General contractor.- Metrostav.
Timber construction.- TAROS NOVA, www.taros-nova.cz.
Pool technology.- Bazenservis, www.bazenservis.cz.
Glass façade.- ALUKA.
Cladding and tiling.- Hartex, www.hartex.cz.
Client
Louny Municipality.
Area
Built-up Area.- 1612 sqm.
Gross Floor Area.- 3120 sqm.
Usable Floor Area.- 2675 sqm.
Gross Floor Area.- 3120 sqm.
Usable Floor Area.- 2675 sqm.
Dates
2020.
Location
Rakovnická 2505, 440 01 Louny, Czech Republic.
Photography
David Kudla. dkarchitekti studio
dkarchitekti studio. The leader of the dkarchitekti studio is David Kudla, a Faculty of Architecture of Brno Technical University graduate. His former work experience include PAW studio with architect Jindřich Škrabal or architect Antonín Novák at DRNH, where he participated for example in the reconstruction of the Castle Riding Hall in Lednice, protected by UNESCO, or in the award-winning swimming pool in Litomyšl. After more work experience, he co-founded the dkarchitekti firm in 2016, which he leads and determines its direction to this day. Besides company management, he attends to each project individually.
The dkarchitekti team consists of 17 members, most of whom are architects. The team handles projects for the public and private sectors at different scales. They work with wood structures and environmental principles of sustainable architecture, contribute to improving the quality of urban development and cooperate closely with artists both in public space and in the interiors.
The dkarchitekti team consists of 17 members, most of whom are architects. The team handles projects for the public and private sectors at different scales. They work with wood structures and environmental principles of sustainable architecture, contribute to improving the quality of urban development and cooperate closely with artists both in public space and in the interiors.
