ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The exceptional sports complex in Deurne , in Belgium , combines two water worlds under one roof .
catering . The frontage , clad with wood that was applied in strips to break up the surfaces , reduces the visual impact of the large building so that it fits seamlessly into Groot Schijn Park .
COMPACT , ORDERLY AND USER-FRIENDLY
The tall , transparent entrance warmly invites visitors to come inside . There too , the wooden paneling rhymes with the green surroundings , and there are views through to the recreational pools on the second floor and outside onto the terrace . The building has been designed around a core , with the functions that swimming pools and ice rinks share stacked in layers . The layout strives for orderliness and user-friendliness , and is reinforced by the admittance of daylight through the transparent roof and glass frontage . The views that connect the different levels and functions also ensure openness and clarity , and the tall spaces and colour accents make for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere . In the summer months , it ’ s delightful to relax in the outdoor pool and
the summer bar on the roof terrace , which beckons from a great distance .
The Jury of the 11th annual Architizer A + Awards made its choice based on functional and aesthetic qualities , while also taking into account innovation and sustainability . From June , all of the awardwinning projects will be on display in the gallery of the Architizer A + Awards .
Architect : ZJA ( Amsterdam ) in collaboration with OM / AR ( Antwerp ) Commissioned by : Sportoase ( Antwerp ) Landscape architect : OMGEVING ( Antwerp ) Building contractor : Groep Van Roey ( Rijkevorsel ) Location : Deurne ( Antwerp , Belgium ) Photo credit : Kattoo Hillewaere
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