Article source: Zait Lev Architects

In the heart of the Arava region, at the foot of Mount Darga, is the Arava Aquatic Sport Center. The project offers a multi-pool sports facility and community center to the various desert communities of the Arava, and it replaces the single outdoor pools in each of the communities. The structure is used for swimming lessons and competitions, as well as various sports, leisure and recreational classes. It also serves as an open platform for community activities and public events. The project restores part of the historical role of the well: Water as a source of life and a place that allows opportunities for encounters and social activities.

Image Courtesy © Eyal Tagar

• Architects: Zait Lev Architects
• Project: Arava Aquatic Sport Center
• Location: Sapir, Israel
• Photography: Eyal Tagar
• Built up area: 3600 sqm. (Land: 3000 sqm, basement: 600 sqm)
• Project management: Ramon Engineers

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