ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
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LOUNY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING HALL
DKARCHITEKTI
By David Kudla , lead architect
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 .
The significant roof slope corresponding with the slope of the local terrain provides the necessary clear height for the pool hall , while its overhang regulates sun rays penetration for different seasons . On the other hand , the standard clear height on the north side of the object fits a pool bar , showers and a sauna world , which emerges from the crystal mass with its cooling terrace on the coldest side of the building with a view over the Bohemian Central Mountains .
The basement containing technologies , facilities and storage space is attached to the original terrain level difference . The use of this local given minimizes necessary terrain works . The upper floor is dedicated solely to the water and sauna world with a communication centre point at the pool bar .
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