LOUNY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING HALL || This Design-Savvy Hall Brings The Best Of Swimming Opportunities and Interior Design
From sleek European architecture to a minimalist, spa-like ambiance, the dynamically-shaped Louny Municipal Swimming Hall has everything that will make you want to jump right in and float the day away.
The facade of Louny Municipal is made from rippling glass and black aluminum Alubond, opening up into a small park. This gives swimmers stunning vistas of the outdoors (replicating the feeling of swimming in an outdoor area), and simultaneously, it gives passersby a clear view of the interior of the space.
This encourages local residents to indulge in water sports and, as a result, promote their physical health. The slanted roof of the building ensures the inner height of the building remains constant, even if the ground below has a natural slope.
Stepping inside, the interior of the swimming hall features a stainless steel pool filled with clear water, ideal for taking a swim. The overall colour palette is warm and neutral, with stark white complementing woodsy tones. The larch timber wood panels overhead add a touch of warmth to the otherwise sleek and contemporary space — the secret to the inviting ambiance!
The ceiling-mounted light fixtures appear as if rods are glistening overhead. They provide functionality by illuminating the space and simultaneously adding to the aesthetics. Exploring the rest of the building offers a sense of the generous layout; the hall covers a good floor space of 3120 square meters.
Moving to the side opposite the rippling glass facade, there is a pool bar, showers, and a sauna world, which fit into the standard clearance height on the north side of the building. The changing room's ceramic tiles and vinyl floor are an ideal choice for the swimming hall, owing to their resilience and durability.
Towards the west side of the building, there is an outdoor whirlpool and a waterslide with a staircase tower, making the sports activities of Louny Municipal all the more tempting. With the display of these water features — and the interior of the swimming hall — Louny Municipal aims to break down prejudices about the sports environment and welcome anyone passing by to become physically fit by regularly swimming.
Together, the impeccable interior design details, Eastern European architecture, and high-quality swimming pool make Louny Municipal one of the best areas to indulge in this sport in the locality of Louny.
PROJECT DETAILS
Studio: dkarchitekti | Instagram
Lead Architect: David Kudla
Co-authors:
Filip Malý, architect
Monika Fojtíková, architect
Project Location: Rakovnická 2505, 440 01 Louny
Project Country: Czech Republic
Completion Year: 2020
Built-up Area: 1612 m²
Gross Floor Area: 3120 m²
Usable Floor Area: 2675 m²
Plot Size: 6984 m²
Client: Louny Municipality
Photographer: BoysPlayNice