Article source: dkarchitekti

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.

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• Architects: dkarchitekti
• Project: Louny Municipal Swimming Hall
• Location: Louny, Czech Republic
• Photography: BoysPlayNice
• Built-up Area: 1612 m²
• Gross Floor Area: 3120 m²
• Usable Floor Area: 2675 m²
• Plot size: 6984 m²
• Dimensions: 51 x 35 m
• Project year: 2017–2018
• Completion year: 2020

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