ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The building ’ s subdued appearance in the space is achieved by the low floating roof , under which the surrounding landscape is allowed to flow across the pool .
separate the individual new amphiteatral ambients by way of elevation . The entrance hall is thus disconnected from the traffic surfaces , while the lowest-lying pool area corresponds to the elevation of the surroundings at the westernmost edge of the area . The banks of the cut terrain are transformed into grandstands for the visitors . In this manner , the design reduces the structure ’ s facade envelope surface , thereby increasing its energy efficiency and reducing the investment cost . The possible risk due to increased terrain excavation is thus efficiently balanced .
The building ’ s subdued appearance in the space is achieved by the low floating roof , under which the surrounding landscape is allowed to flow across the pool . At the same time , the roof of the structure is the volume housing all the program , which does not require direct contact with the water surfaces . The program arrangement ensures a taller ceiling height above the pool space , and a lower ceiling height at the reception desk and changing rooms . The structural design of the roof , featuring a grillage based on wall beams concealed in the program ’ s partition walls , allows for large spans and requires few vertical supports . The light appearing along the entire perimeter creates and impression of the roof volume hovering above the pool surface , while wide views of the surrounding nature open from
PAGE 15 - ARCHETECH