Vivat Pool and Spa in Moravske toplice, Slovenia by Studio Kalamar

Article source: Studio Kalamar

The pool and spa complex is connected to the existing hotel via a communication axis comprising various public spaces, which leads along the new pools to the future hotel at the west edge of the site. On the south of the axis, the swimming pool hall contains indoor pools and adjoining saunas, the outdoor pools with the restaurant are located on the north side. Upper floor houses various healthcare and wellness programs.

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

• Architect: Studio Kalamar – Andrej Kalamar
• Name of Project: Vivat Pool and Spa
• Location: Moravske toplice, Slovenia
• Structural Engineering: Statikon
• HVAC Engineering: Veling; Projektivni biro Murska Sobota; Makro 5 Investicije
• Photographs: Miran Kambič

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

• Electrical Engineering: Elting
• Client: Meteor turizem  d.o.o.
• Contractor: Vegrad d.d.
• Built Area: 3.500 sqm
• Budget: 2.800.000 €
• Project  Year: 2004-2005
• Year of Construction: 2006
• Software used in project development: Autocad
• Materials used:
  • Construction: Steel (pool volume), reinforced concrete (back volume)
  • Facade: Metal panels,  glass (pool volume), plaster, expanded metal (back volume)
  • Interior: Ceramic tiles, wood

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

The dynamic volume of the pool hall evokes the water drop shape, its smooth interior wooden sheath dispersing water reflections from the pool. The principal volume behind establishes hierarchy of the scheme; a wrapping of coloured expanded metal softens its rigid lines. To the north, the wide overhang spans the entire length of the scheme, protecting the poll support areas. The pool platform, comprising the swimming, thermal and children’s pools, is covered in warm terracotta tiles, while the pools’ interior is clad in a pattern of three blue-green hues, echoing the water’s dynamic.

Energy use represents an important feature of the project. The primary energy source, thermal water, is used in the pools, but it also provides energy for the building’s other functions.

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

Exterior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

Bird Eye View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

Bird Eye View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

Interior View (Images Courtesy Miran Kambič)

Images Courtesy Miran Kambič

Images Courtesy Miran Kambič

Images Courtesy Miran Kambič

Images Courtesy Miran Kambič

Tags: Moravske toplice, Slovenia

Categories: Hotel, Mixed use, Spa Centre, Swimming Pool

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