MÁRIAREMETE, SWIMMING POOL 2019
In the suburban green areas of Buda, the
location lies along the Máriaremetei street. This public facility of multiple
pools is able to host different audiences and several activities from swimming
lessons of neighbouring schools through water polo trainings to international
swimming competitions.
The covered, 50×25 meters long course pool,
with grandstands on both sides can be divided in two, simultaneously providing
space for visitors and professional trainings. Further on an outdoor pool on
the South side of the facility is conceived, also proportioned for water polo
competitions. Another 20×10 meters educational pool serves the need of schools
of the area. Fitness facilities and a wellness bar complete the visitor
experience.
Two geometric units articulate the main volume,
one of them is the barrel vaulted space of the competition pool and the
L-shaped form of service areas. Glass and fluted surfaces soften the monolith
volumes.
The spatial arrangement is developed along a
central visual axis, providing a vista throughout the whole building. In the
foyer the view of the competition pool already appears with the outside pool in
the far background. Sport experience is this way continuously present in the
most important visitor areas. All mechanical engineering is integrated in the
double gable walls and in the crown of the barrel vaulted space, in order to
keep the interior clean and transparent.
The concept of the interior design is based on
the distinction between dirty and clean. The dark grey colours of the façade
continues in the interior from the entrance to the changing rooms, while the
spaces of the pools are sleek, white and glow in contrast with the azure of the
water. The elegance of the dark interiors is even strengthened by the brass
accessories and graphic signage.
The Gyarmati Dezső swimming pool is part of a
larger suburban green area investment as part of which further parking spaces,
a walkway and a wave-inspired garden, that will be realised in the near future.
Péter Kis, Bea
Molnár, Anikó Tóth, Zsolt Krausz, Béla Varga, Tamás Ükös, Péter Tokaji, Dalma
Szunyoghy-Kollár
Photo by: Zsolt Batár
