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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Aquatic Centre in Saint-Brice-en-Cogles, France by a/LTA ArchitectesJune 11th, 2011 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: a/LTA Architectes This aquatic complex is located close to Saint-Brice-en Cogles ‘s downtown, in a former agricultural area. The building aims to work on two aspects :
It is packed with colored strips (perforated metal and concrete), the resurgence of the agricultural past (agricultural furrows). In the pool hall these lines come in large awnings expressing the playful spirit and resort program. The complex express lines that extend into outside agricultural sunscreen next to interior beach. It is a compact building divided into two distinct zones : in the north with an entity consisting of a multipurpose room, locker rooms, technical features, and south basins Hall. The building’s design tends to work with high environmental quality. In addition to its compactness, its orientation and shading, it has features that ensure optimum management of energy (exterior insulation, wood heating, ventilation, heated floors …) The equipment takes place subtly into the landscape, in its historic context and opens fully to the outside. Contact a/LTA Architectes and a/LTA Architectes
Tags: France, Saint-Brice-en-Cogles Category: Aquatic Centre |