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Editorial DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB, It was a great pleasure to meet many of you personally in Cologne at the FSB trade fair and the IAKS Congress. The diversity of the interesting lectures, the large number of exhibitors and the informal conversations at the accompanying events were very inspiring for us all. Of course, we were not able to match the high attendance figures of 2019, but with 16,000 visitors to the FSB and aquanale trade fairs and 340 participants at the IAKS Congress, we can look back with satisfaction on the week in Cologne. Intercontinental participants – including speakers – were only able to attend online, but the hybrid formats worked very well. I should like to take this opportunity to express my special thanks to the IAKS Office, which mastered these special challenges with great skill. The IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes were once again one of the main attractions. Medals were awarded to highly exciting projects at the wonderful presentation ceremony. We were extremely gratified by the record participation – 44 entries – in the Students and Young Professionals Award. Some students travelled long distances to receive this special honour. The quality of the winning student projects was very encouraging. All those taking part obviously relished the regained opportunity for personal networking. General meetings of various associations took place, and the gatherings of expert committees provided opportunities for lively discussions. This was also the case with the meetings of the IAKS expert groups. The IAKS pool expert group presented a new publication, its International Pool Case Studies, which is freely available on the IAKS website. It presents pools that are representative of each country and explains the details of the respective pool market. This issue of „sb“ also presents many exciting pool projects. The design of the Gunyama Park Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Sydney (Australia) revolves around seamlessly integrating a beachstyle urban swimming pool into a park and the surrounding landscape.
much like the surrounding countryside. The Ohlsdorf family pool in Hamburg, Germany takes the pool user on a journey back to the time of its construction, while its modern building equipment reduces the energy requirements of the new pool significantly over those of the old pool, despite the fact that the water surface area is twice as large. At the Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, orange is the new black. With its striking orange façade elements, it is a popular leisure centre for families in Edmonton in Canada. The „Kungsbacka Badhus“ in Sweden is a source of fun and activity for the whole family as well as serving as a meeting place for club life. The play landscape of the Vognsbøl Børnehus day care centre in Esbjerg, Denmark, aims to create a location and space where children can gain experience and develop. Visitors to the „Sevkabel space PORT“ ice skating facility in Saint Petersburg, Russia, can enjoy the shore panorama of the Gulf of Finland. In Ferrette, France, one of the legendary „Tournesol“ pools of the 1970s has been extensively upgraded and expanded. In Poland, the course of the former riverbed has been integrated in the design of the multifunctional Aqua Torun swimming pool complex. This issue‘s white paper addresses the importance of careful planning to ensure that sports and leisure facilities meet the needs of users and operators alike. Although architectural design and the quality of experience are key factors for success, it must always be ensured that „form follows function“. Now allow me to wish you an informative read of „sb“, a pleasant turn of the year and a successful and healthy 2022! Best regards Dr Stefan Kannewischer IAKS President
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IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes 2021.......................................4
Ohlsdorf family pool in Hamburg...............................................24 czerner göttsch architekten
27th IAKS Congress....................................................................................6 aquanale and FSB 2021...........................................................................8
Gunyama Park Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Sydney..........................................................................................................30 Andrew Burges Architects and Grimshaw
IAKS General Assemblies................................................................... 10 Spa in Lindau.................................................................................................34 New to the IAKS network........................................... 12
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Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre in Edmonton...........................38 GEC Architecture
Indoor diving facility Blue Abyss................................................. 16 Public bath in Kungsbacka.................................................................42 We Group
GUEST AUTHOR ARTICLE
Grafstal “Badi” outdoor pool in Lindau................................ 44 Beck Schwimmbadbau
Effective project planning................................................................. 18 Dr. Stefan Kannewischer and Darryl Condon
Playscape Vognsbøl Børnehus in Esbjerg.............................46 VEGA landskab and Transform and TEKT arkitekterne
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Innovation to foster sustainable aquatic centres........60 Myrtha Pool
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“Sevkabel space PORT“ ice skating rink in Saint Petersburg...................................................................................52 AB CHVOYA
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New ICEGRID® Arena in Denver, USA..................................... 61 Innovative Shock Pad Foam.............................................................. 61 Successful Trade Fairs for Tatamsport.....................................62 Smart Seats in China National Stadium..................................62 Company index from A to Z..............................................................63 Imprint................................................................................................................ 72
Sustainable approach in Duna Aréna......................................54 Agrob Buchtal
Acoustic solutions for swimming pools.................................58 Troldtekt
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IOC IPC IAKS ARCHITECTURE PRIZES CEREMONY 2021 26TH OCTOBER 2021 IN COLOGNE, GERMANY
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27TH IAKS CONGRESS 26 - 29 OCTOBER 2021 IN COLOGNE, GERMANY
“It was wonderful that the congress could go ahead in person, along with valuable online contributions, which allowed us to explore the key issue of sustainability.“ Tom Jones, Senior Principal, POPULOUS, United Kingdom
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AQUANALE AND FSB 2021: SUCCESSFUL RESTART OF THE INDUSTRY PLATFORMS OVER 16,000 VISITORS FROM 103 COUNTRIES TRAVELLED TO COLOGNE The co-located events aquanale and FSB have made a dynamic restart. After four days of trade fair activity in Cologne, the duo drew to a close on Friday, 29 October 2021. The two leading international events for Sauna. Pool.Ambience and Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities were able to provide the momentum that all the trade fair participants had been hoping for to support the industry’s successful development. More than 16,000 trade visitors from 103 countries attended to find out about the range of products and services offered by the 466 exhibiting companies from 45 countries. The visitors’ high-level decision-making authority contributed significantly to the success of the trade fairs and to the exhibitors’ satisfaction with the events. An initial evaluation of the visitor survey emphasises that, across both events, around two-thirds of respondents are involved in purchasing decisions and that as many as 64 per cent have a “decisive” or “contributory” influence on such decisions. A good two-thirds of visitors were very satisfied with the products and services on display, and around 78 per cent were very satisfied with their achievement of their trade fair objectives. A considerable 83 per cent would recommend attending aquanale and FSB. More than 70 per cent were satisfied or very satisfied with their trade fair visit in the context of the current situation, and roughly 65 per cent of respondents are already planning to attend the events in two years’ time. 8
aquanale 2021 Some 176 companies from 28 countries showcased the latest products and designs for constructing modern, sustainable and innovative swimming pool and wellness facilities at aquanale 2021. Sustainability, material composition and, naturally, energy efficiency were among the key issues this year. 9th International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum Organised by the trade fair’s conceptual sponsors, the bsw and IAKS, the ISWF demonstrated its international appeal as a platform for trends, networking and business. This year, the four-day forum focused on sustainability and digitalisation, best-practice examples from the 2021 IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes, developing healthy and sustainable pools, technology and law, the EU Biocidal sb 6/2021
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Products Regulation in practice, the safe opening of public pool facilities during the pandemic, training and continuing professional development for pool attendants, and technical pool tours. FSB 2021 Participants in FSB 2021 numbered 288 companies from 37 countries and presented a comprehensive overview of the full range of products and topics related to public spaces, playground equipment, outdoor fitness, sports facilities and equipment, sports flooring and stadium infrastructure. “The right signal at the right time – FSB and the IAKS Congress have brought together the industry’s key players and rekindled that face-to-face dialogue that is so important. After all, concepts that are jointly supported and then implemented by all stakeholders are vital as we move towards sustainable and climate-friendly sports and leisure facilities. Only a concerted approach will help us face the upcoming decisions in an environment that has been transformed by the pandemic,” concludes Dr Stefan Kannewischer, President of the IAKS. 27th IAKS Congress Taking place in a hybrid form for the first time this year, the IAKS Congress once again lived up to its reputation as a global source of inspiration for the sports and leisure industry. Over 340 guests and delegations from 34 countries, plus an additional 85 unique users who accessed the event online, took the opportunity to find out about current trends. The overarching theme of the IAKS Congress this year was “developing healthy and sustainable communities”. On the evening of the first day of the trade fair, innovative and sustainable sports and leisure facilities were recognised with the 2021 IOC IAKS Awards and the IPC IAKS Distinction for Accessibility. In addition, the IOC, IPC and IAKS presented the Architecture and Design Awards for Students and Young Professionals. All 30 award-winning projects in this year’s IOC IPC IAKS Architecture Prizes were showcased in a special event at the IAKS trade fair stand. sb 6/2021
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IAKS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD The IAKS General Assembly on 27/10/2021 took place in hybrid form for the first time. President Dr Stefan Kannewischer reported on the activities of the Executive Board and the IAKS Office over the last two years. At FSB / aquanale 2021, an attractive accompanying programme with renowned experts and forward-looking topics had been organised, including the IOC IPC IAKS architecture prizes, the IAKS Congress and the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum. Treasurer Holger Kortbek reported on gratifying growth in membership, despite the challenging situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Three long-standing Executive Board members – Wolfgang Becker, Prof Dr Takazumi Fukuoka and Jorge Ehlers – retired from their duties on the board.
NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IAKS GERMANY At the General Assembly on 28/10/2021, the new Executive Board of IAKS Germany was elected. Prof. Dr Robin Kähler will continue as chairman for two more years. Rolf Haas and Dr Christian Kuhn will also remain active in the association as Deputy Chairpersons. Miriam Möller-Boldt (Architect at KRIEGER Architekten|Ingenieure) was elected as the new Deputy Chairperson, as was Marc Riemann (Manager Pool Operations at KölnBäder), who was already active in the extended board. 10
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from left to right: Klaus Meinel, Tom Jones, Dr. Stefan Kannewischer, Darryl Condon, Holger Kortbek, Steffen Strasser
The General Assembly then elected the new Executive Board for the coming four years, with the following line-up: President: Vice President: Vice President: Vice President: Treasurer:
Dr Stefan Kannewischer, Switzerland Tom Jones, United Kingdom Darryl Condon, Canada Yvette Audet, Australia Holger Kortbek, Denmark
Board member: Karin Schwarz-Viechtbauer, Austria Board member: Prof. PhD Benjamin Flowers, USA Board member: Steffen Strasser, Germany The international Executive Board also includes representatives of the eight IAKS sections. The two auditors Dieter Matz and Jürgen Schmitz were confirmed in office for the term 2021 to 2025.
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from left to right: Manuel Eickhoff, Rolf Haas, Prof. Dr. Torsten Widmann, Susanne MossalWagner, Frank Schmidt, Miriam Möller-Boldt, Marc Riemann, Prof. Dr. Robin Kähler, Franz-Josef Eger, Dr. Ulrich Berghaus, Dr. Christian Kuhn.
The extended board consists of Susanne Mossal-Wagner, Dr Ulrich Berghaus, Franz-Josef Eger and Frank Schmidt including two new faces: Luigi di Bella (Marketing Manager at Melos GmbH) and Prof Dr Torsten Widmann (DHBW Ravensburg) who will support IAKS Germany in the future with their expertise in the fields of marketing and public relations as well as sports and leisure business.
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MEMBERS CONFIRM EXECUTIVE BOARD
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The General Assembly of the IAKS Switzerland confirmed the incumbent Board on 16 July 2021. Roger Gut will serve as President and Olivier Swysen as Vice President. Felix Vogt remains Treasurer. Martin Bühler, Roger Schmid and Matthias Hotz are responsible for projects. Alice Däppen will continue to run the office.
The IAKS LAC is under new leadership: Agustín García Puga from Argentina has been elected its President for the term 2021 to 2023. To herald a generational change, the long-time former President of IAKS LAC, Jorge Ehlers Hodar from Chile, has taken up the position of Director at the beginning of the new term.
The Board thanks the outgoing Board member Markus Gutknecht for his commitment during the past term of office. His successor is Matthias Hotz from IAKS member company Beck Schwimmbadbau.
Maria de Lourdes Sandoval Martinón from Mexico serves as Vice President; Alfredo Moreira Quirós from Uruguay was confirmed in his office as Secretary. The positions of five more Directors are held by David Magos (Mexico), Carlos Segura (Argentina), Alexander Meier (Venezuela), Iván Agama (Ecuador) and Carlos de la Corte (Brazil).
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AQUAKINETICS, TENINGEN (GERMANY)
JUNCKERS PARKETT GMBH, DRESDEN (GERMANY)
AquaKinetics® GmbH – Bewegung im Wasser is the inventor and sole manufacturer of the Aquarider® aqua cycle.
Junckers is Europe’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty hardwood sports, dance and activity flooring systems. For many decades, the company has been supplying sports flooring for a variety of needs in local communities, multi-purpose halls and globally used Olympic and Commonwealth Games arenas. In addition to its professional sports flooring systems, Junckers is the only wood flooring manufacturer to supply a range of paints and oil finishes developed and manufactured in-house to perfectly match its floors. With seven subsidiaries and a network of agents and distributors, Junckers is represented in more than 50 countries.
The company has been active in development and manufacture in Teningen, Baden, since 2004. Its own BÄDER MIETEN RÄDER (POOLS HIRE CYCLES) scheme supports an investment-free introduction to courses. To effectively satisfy the customers‘ high quality expectations, the AquaKinetics® Academy was founded in 2007. In cooperation with the sports science faculty of the University of Freiburg, AquaKinetics established a comprehensive training plan, on the basis of which course instructors undergo basic and further training to this day.
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CS&P ARCHITECTS, TORONTO (CANADA)
CITY OF ISERLOHN, (GERMANY)
CS&P Architects is one of Canada’s leading design practices, offering a full range of architectural, planning, interior and urban design services. Since the inception in 1962, a significant focus of their practice has been the programming, planning and design of community-focused projects aimed at improving health and wellness. They have completed over 350 such projects including YMCAs, sports and leisure clubs, multi-use complexes, and student wellness centres. The primary objective is finding innovative and meaningful ways to weave these buildings into their communities.
Thanks in part to its location, the City of Iserlohn is home to a wide variety of sports, including an ice hockey Bundesliga team and the newly founded American Football team. Owing to the abundance of natural scenery in and around the town, numerous non-club athletes also have suitable opportunities for their own sports activities in Iserlohn. Iserlohn‘s sports department supports clubs and athletes as well as operates the sports facilities.
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IPITUP, WERCHTER (BELGIUM) IPitup won multiple awards and were recognized in 2021 by the European Commission as an innovative practice promoting sports outside of traditional structures. IPitup aims to lower the threshold to physical activity so that moving becomes a part of daily life again, during all stages of life. At home, at work, at school and in the neighbourhood. They develop movement-friendly urban spaces by using unique equipment such as their activity bench. IPitup ensures the activation of it by offering an accompanying app and free trainer courses and workshops.
Double experience For more than half a century, Hamberger has been developing and producing one of the most important pieces of sports equipment: the flooring. HARO’s Protect Light, the new generation of area elastic protective walls, sets new benchmarks once again. All-in-one solutions for sports and multi-purpose halls that exceed all current standards, guarantee to comply with official regulations and also allow a fast and cost effective installation, are now possible. That’s for sure!
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HUGO LAHME GMBH, ENNEPETAL (GERMANY) Hugo Lahme GmbH claims to be a byword for the highest standards and quality in swimming pool engineering and metal casting since 1945. Its claim is “German-engineered perfection across the board”. The company aims to develop ideal solutions for swimming pools and water attractions as well as innovative castings. The product range focuses on pool hydraulics, underwater lighting, counter-current swimming systems and massage systems for swimming pools.
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TRILLIUM FLOWER THERME CANADA | ONTARIO PLACE IN TORONTO, ON, CANADA Therme Canada | Ontario Place is a year-round landmark waterfront destination that reconnects people to Lake Ontario. The design for Ontario Place‘s West Island is grounded in the planned expansion of public park space, and honours and celebrates Ontario Place‘s history. Diamond Schmitt‘s design incorporates three themes, expressed through architecture: the scale and spirit of exhibition pavilions; the restorative qualities of natural forms; and the transparency of greenhouse architecture. Therme Canada | Ontario Place will be a relaxation destination that houses botanical gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, and improved public access through the creation of more than eight acres of public space. A free-access public beach and much expanded pedestrian and cycling access will allow people to better connect with the lake. Therme entrance pavilion Establishing a new public presence with a welcoming form with three transparent vaults inspired by a trillium flower, the pavilion is a hub, an information and exhibition space with an access to the West Island. A double height, woodlined entry hall defines the pavilion‘s natural character. The Therme facility preserves and honours the heritage of the West Island site with a scale and spirit inspired by the neighbouring Ontario Place Pavilions and Cinesphere, which will be protected. Parkland / beach The planned design of the parklands and beach areas surround the Therme Canada | Ontario Place building and ensures year-round public waterfront access. The restorative value of outdoor green spaces for recreation, community gathering, and overall quality of life will be enriched with free, public swimming areas and a new significantly expanded beach area. Also, improved access to the lake 14
edge, beach, wetlands, and an extension of the William G Davis trail across the entire site will be provided accessible to all. Therme building The exterior envelope of the main Therme Canada | Ontario Place building is clad in energy efficient, triple layer bird friendly glass on a steel structure, building on the tradition of public botanical greenhouses and glazed exhibition halls. The curvilinear roof is formed by a series of layers. Visitors arrive at a belvedere overlooking of the aquatic halls that house the botanical gardens and pools. The building program is distributed over multiple levels, with the largest spaces located on the ground floor. The interior and exterior experiences are woven together throughout the levels of the building. The glass greenhouse architecture supports the integration of landscape inside the building with indoor pools and a transparent envelope allowing vistas of Lake Ontario and abundant daylight for the planted interior environment. A series of landscaped roofs extends the planted environment to the form. In summer, rooftop pools - adjustable by season - provide a transition between the exterior and interior. www.dsai.ca www.studiotla.ca sb 6/2021
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Punto Design X Karim Rashid – bright design for your project New collection of urban furniture from Punto Design was created in collaboration with the world-famous designer Karim Rashid. Rejection of the usual forms, controlled chaos and futurism, we promise, you will never confuse these products with any others! Urban outdoor tables, street benches and chaise lounge these products can be easily combined in one wonderful picture for comfortable urban rest and relaxation. Each product is a unique design, comfortable seating, that takes into account anatomical features and safe materials. It will fit organically in every project. www.puntodesignru.com info@puntodesignru.com
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DIVE INTO THE FUTURE INDOOR DIVING FACILITY AT RESEARCH, TEST AND TRAINING CENTRE IN CORNWALL, UNITED KINGDOM The world’s premier extreme environment research, training and test centre will house the world’s largest and deepest indoor pool designed by British architect Robin Partington. The diving pool has a volume of 42,000 m³ - the equivalent of 17 Olympic size swimming pools - surface dimensions of 50 m x 40 m width, and its main 16 m diameter shaft descending to a depth of 50 m. The pool will incorporate multiple levels, be interchangeable between saline and fresh water, and capable of recreating varying underwater conditions, such as currents, low visibility.
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Blue Abyss will appeal to a range of markets by simulating extreme environments in a safe and controlled setting and include the world’s first commercial astronaut training centre. Other markets span offshore energy, maritime defence, ocean ecology, human life sciences and commercial diving, and will help in the further development of remotely operated subsea robots and mini submersibles.
The facility will also house a high-G human centrifuge, hyper and hypo baric chambers, human life-sciences centre, and education and conference facilities. With supporting infrastructure such as a 30-tonne crane and poolside workshops, the centre will offer unparalleled, safe and secure, extreme environment research & development capabilities to clients.
The environment will be fully monitored via HD cameras, both in and out of the water and benefit from an environment simulation LED lighting system. Together with virtual, mixed, and augmented reality technologies, this will create a highly manipulable, hi-fidelity „marine theatre“ environment, enabling development, evaluation, and simulation scenarios for humans, robotics and submersibles.
Construction would take approximately 18 months to complete with a view to being open in 2023.
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They say Rome wasn´t built in a day.
We think it could have been. Collaborative, digital and therefore time and cost efficient project management is the focus of our overall process. Projects are set up in real time, according to the LEAN methodology in order to optimise all design and construction processes, while consistently using the latest BIM technologies. We don’t just think about tomorrow, we focus on the distant future. This means, we make our buildings sustainable, efficient with that feel-good-factor.
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SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROJECT PLANNING Authors
Dr Stefan Kannewischer and Darryl Condon
Sports facilities – sports halls, outdoor recreation, artificial ice rinks, swimming pools and the like – are highly complex and have costly ongoing operational requirements. Over a facility’s lifetime, operating costs exceed the construction costs by a wide margin; this makes careful planning crucial to ensure the facility meets the needs of both users and the operator. While architectural design and experiential quality are key components of success, they must ensure “design follows function”. Across the world, ownership models and project delivery processes vary considerably. In many countries, conventional sports facilities are funded and owned by the public, or initiated and controlled by the public sector. The construction or retrofit of public buildings occurs infrequently, sometimes only once every few decades. Therefore, it is common that decision makers have minimal experience when delivering these complex public projects for the first time. Unfortunately, this can mean projects are incorrectly tackled or mismanaged. As such, it is essential to involve specialists to appropriately plan all stages of the project – from the pre-planning (or concept) stage through to operation. This article presents an overview of an effective and goal-driven project process. It outlines the key project stages, as well as the activities that must occur during each of these stages for a project to meet its full potential. Before beginning the design process of a new facility, it is important to precisely define the type of sports facility needed. This early decision-making and project scope definition during the concept stage are critical for long-term success. For projects that involve modernisation or replacement of an existing facility, a common mistake is to assume that future requirements will be the same as current amenities and services. Renewal projects require analysis, akin to what is needed for a completely new project. This analysis must consider the evolution of usage, changing public demand, and technical requirements. Next, a complete project team is assembled during the project initiation stage. Invite collaborative minds to the table. Every project requires a mix of unique expertise and experience, so choosing the right project team is a crucial part of the process. Once a team is in place, detailed planning and design can begin, followed by the construction phase. 18
The most important and longest phase in the life of a sports facility is its operation. In the regular course of its life, minor upgrades and facelifts will need to be undertaken and anticipating this needs to be part of the early pre-planning work as well. Pre-design / concept stage has the highest potential for economic impacts Failing to implement an effective strategy with clear project goals can be costly over the life of a project. Therefore, the ability to determine the future success of the project – including the level of required ongoing financial investment – is at its greatest during the pre-design or concept stage. Define the social, economic, environmental, and other goals for the project. Why is a sports and leisure facility being built? What should it achieve? How will you measure success? Having a clear vision will help guide future decisions and ensure the project team does not lose sight of its goals. This initial discovery phase provides the largest window of opportunity to maximize positive outcomes. Allocating adequate time and resources allows the project team to explore challenges and opportunities in depth; changes are less costly, since major costs and design decisions have yet to be committed. Often, projects are triggered by the poor condition and high costs of operating an existing facility. It is critical in these cases as well, that the purpose of the renewed facility should be clearly understood. Usage trends, latest best practices, and evolving community expectations should also be considered. A feasibility study is one of the key tools to establishing early and strong momentum for sports facility projects. These studies are intended to generate the necessary sb 6/2021
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information for all involved and provide a basic structure or “project manual” to reach project completion. It is common for owners to skip the feasibility study to try to cut costs – despite these costs being minute in relation to the overall investment sum. However, these perceived savings are short-sighted and have long-term implications; without a feasibility study, projects run the risk of wasting much more on the investment – especially when programming needs are misaligned or the building is unnecessarily costly to operate. A feasibility study should include the following elements: • Market analysis highlights general demand trends, identifies specific market potential (local population, tourists, schools, clubs) and investigates the competitive situation in the market. Social outcomes, such as accessibility and inclusion, have become important goals for public leisure facilities. As such, decision-making processes increasingly involve all stakeholders and the public from the earliest stages of a project. This is achieved through ongoing public engagement and consultation, stakeholder involvement, and social media and communication campaigns. Listen to the sb 6/2021
needs of those who will use the facility, those who will be affected during its construction, and those who are typically excluded from these conversations. This engagement will help define the facility’s functional programming, integrate specific social goals, build public support for the investment of public funds, and ensure the facility serves its community for generations to come. • Sometimes, we are faced with the question of whether it makes more sense to upgrade or modernise a facility, or replace it entirely. Here, a condition analysis can help define the building’s current structural, technical, and business management situations. • A location study, meanwhile, can help define the site and orientation for a new sports facility. Here a variety of questions are explored, including whether the project is to be realised on an existing developed, brown-field or green-field site, and which location will best respond to community needs. Based on these analyses, a central project idea should emerge (for example: ‘health and wellness for older adults’, ‘fun for families in the region’, or ‘a destination pool for competitive swimmers’). The project idea outlines the facility’s basic purpose and agreed-upon priorities; it differentiates the envisaged project from other existing sports infrastructure. 19
This project idea also captures target groups and their needs. If a higher-order sports facility strategic plan already exists for the municipality or region, it should contribute to the project vision. At this stage, it is also important to determine the operational cost goals for the facility, including how financial goals align with its ability to meet basic community needs.
Project initiation stage: assembling the right team Due to both the complexity of sports facilities and their considerable financing needs, the initiation stage can be a major hurdle. Owners and teams often underestimate the time required to give their project lift.
The range of services roughly defines the main activities and amenities offered. For a swimming pool, we would define the pools and bathing opportunities, and consider emerging facility usage trends (as well as how these trends might change to respond to evolving needs in the future).
Traditionally, the local authority’s construction department has almost always been responsible for realising a project, in their role as the client (governed by contracts with private designers and construction companies). Once complete, the facility is typically run by a local recreation or sports department, school board, or other user group.
The facility’s functionality is expressed by outlining the processes for the user (through routing), and processes for facility operation (through organisational diagrams). At this stage, the team should include specialists who have operational expertise to ensure these considerations are appropriately integrated. To arrive at accurate dimensioning of functional needs, facility use must generally be quantified. This helps answer questions like: ‘How many users will use the sports facility in a typical year?’, ‘how many at any one time in which areas?’, or ‘how many parking spaces should we accommodate?’ One of the valuable findings of a feasibility study is the detailed allocation of rooms and spaces. This informs much of the future design of each room, outlining size and function, and identifying any specific or unique technical requirements. Based on the allocation of rooms and spaces, it is then possible to prepare a preliminary assessment of anticipated project costs, including both hard construction and additional equipment and project management costs. Given the preliminary nature of the information at this stage, this cost estimate is typically prepared using construction cost unit rates (e.g. cost per cubic metre of enclosed space or cost per square metre of floor space). If this analysis results in an excessively-high anticipated cost, the project would need either to be redefined, or seek more efficient solutions before planning and re-planning costs are generated. Once the project concept has been developed, a realistic operating cost forecast must be conducted. Together with the estimated investment costs, this forms the basis for decisions on financing, mode of operation, and the potential need for ongoing operating subsidies. Feasibility study and concept development are comprehensive and interdisciplinary undertakings, essential for the success of subsequent project stages. If this work is not carried out in advance, it will be performed concurrently with design processes at a later stage of the project. However, the advantage of doing this early on is that it provides a strong foundation for future stages, and helps ensure smooth and timely progress that optimises project costs. 20
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Today, however, other responsibility / ownership project delivery models are often sought. As a basic rule, the larger and more specialised or commercial a sports facility, the more it is advisable to involve the commercial sector. There are a variety of models including combinations of operation by a commercial operator and integration of design responsibility within a design-build construction contract. In certain cases, these can even extend to funding by private financiers. Funding by private financiers (often envisaged as public- private partnerships (PPPs) encompassing design, construction, and operation) is only possible and advisable in specific cases. Therefore, early in the process, it is important to investigate the availability of funding grants from higher levels of government and others. However, the main or entire burden of financing usually lies with the local authority. To protect the public from facilities that cannot be effectively operated, the local authority’s financial requirements should be examined. Project structure and organisation for building construction processes varies considerably from region to region and country to country. Having an effective structure – including clarity on roles – is easily overlooked. Delivering successful projects requires clear roles, where all parties feel invested in impactful project outcomes. When project team roles are clearly defined: • the client and the operator are responsible for communicating the content needs of the sports facility; • the architect and associated specialist consultants are responsible for the design of the building (interior and exterior) as well as its specialised systems; • if the services of an additional project manager are required, they are generally responsible for assisting the owner with the process and usually for monitoring budgets and deadlines. Too often, roles are blurred, and unique expertise is not respected. This can lead to loss of process efficiency and poor decision making. Today, a large proportion of the building design service contracts awarded by the public sector are subject to competitive request for proposal (RFP) and / or tendering procedures. The benefits of these processes are undisputed, sb 6/2021
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but they also can be the cause of a number of problems if poorly run. It is best practice to select a design team based on their experience and quality. While fee structure is important, a lowest-fee approach discounts the critical importance of experience with complex building types, and can result in future challenges and costly overruns if the team is inexperienced. Municipalities and clients should take this into account when designing consultant selection procedures and developing RFPs. If an architecture competition is held, the operational and functional issues should be given as much attention in the preliminary review and jury evaluation as aesthetic attributes. In reviewing the designs, it is absolutely essential to include experienced specialists who are experts in the design of the specific sports facility type. Finally, a realistic project schedule should be developed that identifies all stages of the process, from concept through to the opening of the facility and beyond. If the schedule is unrealistic, there is a tendency to cut corners during design and construction. Early and effective schedule management avoids these pitfalls. The specific construction delivery method should be determined during the initiation stage. This should include the nature of the contract you hold with the contractor(s), and detail a shared understanding of where the opportunities and risks lie. Once the project is placed on a solid foundation at the project initiation stage, detailed planning can, at last, begin. sb 6/2021
Detailed planning: effective and ongoing dialogue At the outset of the detailed planning stage, sufficient time must be allocated for development of the preliminary design (or revisions of the competition design). This process involves ongoing dialogue between operational specialists and the architect over several weeks or months. The aim here is project optimisation; ensuring the initial goals and programming requirements specified during the concept stage find expression in the project’s form and function. As the project proceeds, potential conflicts between various goals (financial, structural, technical, aesthetic, operational) must be communicated as soon as they crop up. Bringing these items to the team’s attention early will improve the chances of finding an optimal solution for all involved. While careful attention to the project budget is needed throughout the process, savings-oriented changes are most beneficial at the start of the project. As project pieces fall into place, the ability to realise savings later in the process are limited to smaller and smaller elements of the work, such as interior design or equipment. This should be avoided. Consideration should be given – even at this early stage – to flexibility and expansion. Anticipating future changes can result in significant long-term cost savings. As a fundamental rule, designers with no or little sports facility experience will need more expert support for good results. Extra time must be allowed for this. Furthermore, construction approvals and permits are increasingly compli21
cated; additional time needs to be allocated for these processes to be completed before construction can commence. Construction: site management keeps everything under control As a rule, the greater the deadline pressure, the more challenging it is to achieve good prices – therefore, sufficient time should be allocated for invitations for tenders and negotiations prior to breaking ground, to allow an appropriate construction contract to be put into place. There are several types of project construction delivery methodologies, which vary considerably by country and region. Local market conditions will typically inform the ideal approach for each project – however, with any methodology, it is crucial to ensure those constructing the project have appropriate expertise. Building owners are best served by maintaining a high level of control of the materials, systems, and products used in the facility’s construction. When awarding an aquatic contract, top of mind should be the specialised nature of sports facilities. Construction must meet exacting requirements, including higher standards of quality and material specification. Omissions or substitutions can lead to costly problems down the road. Good site management is also essential to maintain the required building quality, effective cost of construction, and compliance with deadlines. For the latter, site management must always keep an eye on the critical path. Finally, sufficient time must be allowed for commissioning, trial operation, and fine-tuning. Without this, the facility 22
may not be fully functional after opening, and in some cases, users and the client will initially be disappointed. Identify and remedy as many defects and issues as possible before opening. Operational stage: alignment of financial goals The growing complexity and pace of change in society – and subsequently in the world of sports facility operation – calls for increasingly sophisticated, professional, and market-driven management. Regardless of a building owner’s financial objectives, sports facilities should welcome as many users as possible to optimise utilisation and increase positive social impact. It is through effective operations that health and social policy goals are truly achieved. This aligns with current best practice, which recommends that separate facilities should not be built for each sport, but rather, they should be integrated and used for many different sports and activities with long opening hours. Bringing a variety of uses and users together has significant impact on the efficiency of facility operations. Depending on the project, pre-opening management activities should begin roughly six to twelve months before opening. The intensity of pre-opening management for an upgraded or modernised facility will greatly differ from that for a new facility. This includes tasks like the commissioning of systems, staff training, and operations trials. Effective monitoring of facility operations, such as energy use, water use, and air and water quality are critical to long-term success. While monitoring methods must be identified and integrated during the detailed planning sb 6/2021
stage, these decisions have the greatest impact during operation. Through ongoing monitoring and fine-tuning, owners can optimise building performance. When it comes to associated maintenance and operational costs, sports facility management should concentrate on the biggest ticket items: staffing costs, energy/ water/ sewage costs, regular ongoing maintenance, as well as life-cycle upgrades for long-term efficiency. The most significant potential for deficit reduction is usually found on the revenue side. This is an area where expectations vary significantly from region to region and country to country. In some locations, positive cash flow is essential; and in others, these types of facilities are considered a social service requiring ongoing subsidy.
There is no one correct approach – although it is critical that admission and rental fees are aligned with the overall objectives. Lack of clarity on financial performance expectations leads to many challenges, and can result in facilities seen as being inappropriate for a community’s needs (or too large a financial burden after only a few years). It is critical that all facility stakeholders are aware of the operational objectives and that users are charged appropriate fees. Furthermore, an appropriate sports promotion budget is typically a critical component of success. Regardless of the operational philosophy and financial expectations, all public facilities benefit from professional operations, transparency, and efficiency.
CONCLUSION: KEYS TO SUCCESS AT EVERY STAGE OF THE PROJECT It cannot be overstated that sports facilities are highly complex, with sophisticated operations and associated costs that far exceed construction costs over the project’s lifecycle. It is therefore important to be aware of key aspects of success at each stage of the project: 1. Pre-planning / Concept stage At this stage, it is important to match the service offering against actual demand, and define good functionality. This is done with the aid of a feasibility study. 2. Project initiation stage Putting together the right team (with appropriate skills and experience) boosts the chances of a project’s success considerably. Sound financing is also an important element at this stage. 3. Planning and construction stage The primary objective here is to create an attractive building with high-quality construction methods and technology, that also anticipates and responds to current and future needs of the local community. sb 6/2021
4. Operating stage At this stage – which is by far the longest – the best- possible operating result can be achieved with p rofessional and energetic management. In summary, it can be said that getting the multitude of necessary steps correct (and in the right order) boosts the chances of a sport facility project’s success, yields better results, saves a good deal of time and money, and ensures local communities’ needs are met for generations to come. There is unfortunately no quick or simple way to deliver sports and leisure facility projects – even if it is tempting to take a short cut. These projects are highly specialised and complex building types and, as a result, success requires a thoughtful process implemented by experienced experts. A strong start and thorough planning will help ensure long-term success and many years of happy users.
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LEAP IN TIME ON THE RIVER ALSTER OHLSDORF FAMILY POOL IN HAMBURG The location looks back on a long tradition: the river bathing facility built in 1927 was initially fed by water from the river Alster. After reinforced concrete pools and mains water were introduced in the 1960s and a new indoor pool was built in 1972, it became possible to run the facility all year round. The new building designed by the architects Czerner Göttsch Architekten in 2019 takes bathers on a journey back in time to the period of the original building, while, thanks to modern building services, the energy requirements of the new pool are significantly lower than those of its predecessor, despite the fact that the water surface area is twice as large. In 1927, a river bathing resort was built at the swimming pool’s current location. For this, two natural pools of imposing dimensions were built right by the river Alster. Large pipes connected the pools to the Alster and ensured a controlled exchange of water. Fritz Schumacher, then chief building director of the City of Hamburg, designed the functional buildings in a strict geometrical arrangement, comprising the main building with its formal entrance, offices and lifeguard‘s quarters as well as a changing room building with showers and toilets. In the 1960s, the baths were redesigned in line with the times, not least for hygienic reasons: The old pools were filled in and replaced with reinforced concrete pools in
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the typical design of the time. The water supply was switched from the river Alster to mains water. In 1972, the construction of a new indoor pool made it possible to run the facility all year round. Of the buildings of the river baths, only the reception building remained, but it was deprived of its original function, as the facility now had a central entrance via the new indoor pool. New building with extended offering The client’s decision to restructure the technically outdated and loss-making facility dating from the 1960s pursued a long-term strategy and marked the end of an elaborate process with the overriding goal of securing the future of the location for school and club swimming, families and
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Location Hamburg, Germany Operator Bäderland Hamburg GmbH Architects czerner göttsch architekten architektur + stadtplanung DE – 22767 Hamburg www.czernergoettsch.de Authors Architecture: Jürgen Göttsch, Susanne Backhaus (cga) Technology: Ingo Schütz (Bäderland Hamburg) Photos Meike Hansen (archimage) Susanne Backhaus (cga) Official Opening June 2020 Construction Costs EUR 19 million
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competitive swimmers. The new building comes with a flexible, extended offering, i.e. a significantly larger water surface area that can be used all year round, swimming courses and special features for children. The newly designed, spacious grounds provide opportunities for relaxation, sport and play. Modification during ongoing operation The existing indoor swimming pool built in the south of the property in 1972 had to remain in operation until the new pool was opened, mainly to maintain a basic service for schools and clubs. The northern third of the site was sold off for housing. As a result, the spatial programme had to be implemented in an elongated, narrow construction slot on a slope behind Fritz Schumacher’s historic entrance building. The pool grounds could only be completed after the commissioning of the new building and demolition of the old pool. The historic reception building with its brick façade, clock tower and shallow, slate-decked hipped roof serves as the yardstick for the elevation of the overall ensemble. The slope was used to model the building into the topography and to respect the natural surroundings of the Alsterpark, which is supported by the greened roof surfaces. As a result, the changing and sanitary areas in the north are barely visible, and the future residents of the new residen26
tial development look out onto an area of greenery from which at night the diffuse light of the skylights glows. Leap in time from the entrance building Users enter the facility via the preserved entrance building from 1927, which has been refurbished on historical principles and regained its original purpose as an entrance hall after decades of being put to alternative use. From the “Green Hall” with its tiles and clinker brick floor, one experiences a leap in time on entering the bright, dynamically curved foyer, which features a floor of polished mastic asphalt screed, a curved south façade of profiled glass and the organically shaped reception counter made of Corian. The foyer leading on from the entrance building affords barrier-free access to the lower level. Here, in addition to the functional areas such as changing, sanitary and storage rooms, there is also the bathing hall partitioned by a transparent wall, with three pools arranged in series. Competitive swimming and play The offering for bathers has been expanded and flexibly designed. The 50-m-pool with its seven lanes is suitable for competition and can be divided by a movable wall, making it versatile. Equally flexible is the 230 m² teaching pool, whose water depth can be changed by a movable floor and adjusted to the requirements of the course in sb 6/2021
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question. The pools are made of waterproof concrete, and the moving elements (movable wall and floor) are also made of concrete. The competition equipment also includes a 1-metre and a 3-metre diving tower, along with starting blocks. The offering also extends to an organically shaped paddling pool for children with a water slide and fountains activated at irregular intervals as well as an inviting rest area for parents. The 90 m long bathing hall is divided into two usage areas by an internal glass wall: the swimmers’ and competition area, and the teaching and children’s area, which is a few degrees warmer. The pool attendant’s room with a view of both parts of the hall is centrally located right at the glass partition. Most of the south and west of the swimming pool is glazed and looks out onto the Alster parkland with its mature trees. Large parts of the glazed south façade can be opened onto the terrace and sunbathing lawn. The flowing transition from the interior to the spacious outdoor grounds gives the facility the character of an outdoor pool. Spacious grounds The site, which falls away some six metres to the Alster, has been zoned into areas for sport, rest and play. A bank sb 6/2021
of seating steps has been built against the retaining wall of the car park and serves as a grandstand for the beach volleyball court. The grounds also include a terrace, sunbathing lawn and the water playground for children with play fountains. A users’ car park, delivery zone and fire service access lane are arranged at street level behind the historic reception building. Elegance and composure The façades are made of white Alucobond panels that shine in a low-key, iridescent shade of gold reflecting the lighting mood, while expressing elegance and composure at the same time and thus conveying a lightness that contrasts pleasantly with the revitalised brick architecture by Fritz Schumacher. The bathing hall’s ceiling structure consists of 1.85 m high wooden trusses, supplemented by an elevated steel framework construction over the diving tower. A light-coloured, folded textile membrane ceiling is fitted beneath the trusses and beams, creating a visually and atmospherically pleasant tension in the interior, while also concealing installed equipment and having a sound-reducing effect on the room acoustics. Restrained colour scheme in the bathing hall In addition to the blue of the pools, the colours of earths and pebbles predominate, recalling the colours of the beach at the seaside. The surfaces and colours of the hall 27
continue without interruption through the showers and changing rooms to the hair-drying stations adjacent to the foyer. In response to the request for a purely pictorial wayfinding system, the architects developed their own series of pictograms for navigation within the building. The sweeping, brightly designed foyer with its ingenious combination of materials performs numerous functions, serving as a reception for users, as an admission and waiting area for young swimmers and school groups, and as a switchboard for equipment and admission control. A plant level has been installed beneath the entire swimming pool and changing room area. Sustainable and energy-efficient pool equipment Six ventilation systems with a total flow of roughly 100,000 m³/h have been installed. The systems are all equipped with frequency converters and, where necessary, crossflow heat exchangers. Heat is generated by two 385 kW condensing boilers and a 142 kWel combined heat and power unit. The pool equipment consists of three systems: competition pool/water playground, teaching pool and paddling pool. During operating hours, the entire water is recirculated via the overflow channel. Outside opening hours, the water level in the pools is lowered slightly and the water is 28
recirculated without the channel on the basis of pool water quality. Furthermore, a flushing wastewater treatment system conforming to DIN 19643, type 3, has been installed. The treated water is discharged into the receiving water body. All showers are equipped with electronic thermostatic mixers. The lighting is controlled via a KNX bus system that makes many different lighting scenarios available to suit the time of day and user groups. The entire building services system is equipped with a large number of energy and water meters, which send their meter readings to a Webbased energy monitoring system every 15 minutes. In this system, the actual data are compared with predefined target value windows and if the values fall outside the target range, an alarm is triggered to alert the staff on site to excessive water consumption, for example. The abundance of technical measures, energy monitoring and, last but not least, the highly efficient insulation of the building structure have significantly reduced the new pool’s energy demand over that of the old pool, despite the fact that the new water surface area is twice the size. sb 6/2021
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The existing indoor swimming pool dating back to 1972 in the south of the site had to stay in operation until the new pool went into operation. What effect did this constraint have on the process? Bäderland recognised its responsibility to maintain ongoing swimming opportunities and courses in Ohlsdorf, above all for schools and clubs. Planning had to be subordinated to this overriding principle. In addition, part of the pool grounds had been sold off for housing purposes. The building plot thus shrank to a narrow window extending between the old swimming pool and the housing and behind the historic entrance building into the depths of the site – an ambitious task for designers and builders alike. To make matters worse, the soil and water conditions were problematic, so securing the old pool and the excavation pit in the context of limited accessibility was a real challenge, especially in terms of site logistics. The situation was further aggravated by the fact that safeguarding measures had already been taken to stabilise failing parts of the old pool’s load-bearing structure. Measuring points were installed and monitored to register the slightest movements so that we could react if necessary. Attention also had to be paid to supply lines of the old building. Some underground lines had to be relocated because they obstructed access to the excavation pit. After completion of the new building and the opening of the pool in June 2019, the demolition of the old pool got underway. Now we had to take care to protect the new building. For example, we built a temporary fire service access road, as the permanent one could only be constructed after demolition of the old pool. Scaffolding was put up to protect the new building from demolition activities, and school classes had to be able to get to their swimming lessons safely. The landscaping of the grounds had to wait until the demolition of the old pool was over, which meant the new pool wasn’t finished until about a year after opening. sb 6/2021
By building the new pool, the client was pursuing a strategy of reconfiguration. To what extent did the resulting operational strategy affect the design in advance? Our office was involved in the decision-making processes from the outset and supported the project over a period of 15 years through all stages of public and political debate. The outdoor pool season in Hamburg lasts a maximum of four months. Taking the average of several years, the pools are only put to significant use for a few weeks during this period. In Ohlsdorf, keeping the outdoor pool running would have entailed considerable investment. This is why Bäderland decided to build a new pool, various forms of which had been planned and discussed over the years. Our approach also swayed opinion in that we doubled the water surface that can be used all year round. The pool’s concentration on school and club swimming, families and competitive swimming resulted in the decision to build a competition-standard 50-m-pool. Wellness facilities were omitted as a result. The large sunbathing lawn was retained, and since almost the entire south side of the hall opens onto the lawn, we managed to retain the character of an outdoor pool. Thus, in only a short while, Ohlsdorf family pool has secured its permanent place in Hamburg’s pools strategy. The façades are clad with white aluminium panels, while the swimming hall is dominated by earthy tones and pebble colours in addition to the blue of the pools. What kind of atmosphere does the restrained colour scheme create? The choice of materials and colours was an important part of the architectural concept. Although the pool is traditionally classified as a family pool, its commitment to competitive swimming concurs just as well with its designation as a pool for schools and club swimming. In addition, the building is part of the Alsterpark landscape area, so a powerful experience of nature is possible both inside and out. The view through the large window fronts makes it possible to experience the backdrop of the trees and the glinting of the river Alster. To allow this atmosphere to unfold, the architecture and the chosen materials and colours are free of ostentatious effects or surfaces that appear hard and sterile. There are no obtrusive colours and shapes, nor is there eye-catching scenery or attractions. We let the space, the light, the matt surfaces and the muted colours take their effect. Visitors have endorsed our approach by commenting on the pleasant level of brightness and the relaxing atmosphere. As a contrast to the dignified entrance building from the 1920s, the monochrome façades in a radiant white highlight the new building’s sculptural effect. Depending on the mood created by the light, the trees and clouds are reflected in the aluminium panels, or the sun causes the gently shimmering shade of gold concealed in the material to glow. A modern building devoid of pretensions that, for all its elegance, exudes a pronounced atmosphere of well-being.
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Location Sydney, Australia Owner City of Sydney Operator Belgravia Leisure Architects Andrew Burges Architects AU – Surry Hills NSW 2010 www.aba-architects.com.au Grimshaw AU – Sydney NSW 2000 www.grimshaw.global Author Andrew Burges Architects Photographers Brett Boardman Rodrigo Vargas Official opening February 2021 Construction costs 68 million EUR 30
BEACH IN THE CITY GUNYAMA PARK AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTRE IN SYDNEY The aquatic centre comprises four pools and extensive fitness and wellness facilities and is the centrepiece of a major new recreational project in the Green Square district. The architecturally impressive site brings a hub of green, open space and recreation to this former industrial area. The design sees the seamless integration of an urban beach pool into a park and surrounding native landscape inspired by the area’s former wetlands.
Originating in the need to provide open space and recreation facilities to the growing population in the intensively developed Green Square, the project will today serve a precinct which numbers close to 40,000 residents. As Green Square reaches its full development potential, over 60,000 residents are envisioned, making it one of Australia’s most densely developed new areas. The community has been extensively engaged with the development of the centre, contributing to its functionality and amenity.
Echoing the former Waterloo swamp Following a successful stage-one competition entry in 2013, Andrew Burges Architects invited international practice Grimshaw and landscape architects Taylor Cullity Lethlean to form the team for the second stage of the competition. The design is a response to and evocation of First Nations activities on the site, the former Waterloo swamp, which was an important confluence of salt and fresh water for the people of the Eora sb 6/2021
nation. The public art references the fresh water gathering vessels called Bengala. The design of a beach-like shoulder for the main pool is reminiscent of Sydney’s famous ocean rockpools. There is also reference to the industrial character of the adjacent Zetland and Alexandria suburbs where factory buildings featured repetitive bays, sawtooth roofs and large-scale structures, echoed in the large and sweeping spans present on the upper level. Bringing the beach pool into an aquatic centre The entire project was conceived as an integrated proposition of a park, aquatic centre and recreation centre with a sb 6/2021
coherent and coordinated design language used throughout the entire site. The embedding of the facilities in the landscape is a key element of this design language which also translates into the green roofs and the extensive use of berms around the structures. “We felt there’s a kind of fundamental pleasure in swimming in beach pools and that wasn’t evident in aquatic centres,” said Andrew Burges. “The site itself was literally unconstructed and because there was no existing condition, it was a really important to remake the landscape and the place of where the pool would be. Looking at the 31
beach pools with the goal of rethinking the typology in terms of what kinds of recreational spaces it makes was pretty fundamental to our concept.“ A 50 m outdoor pool features a beach edge on its northern side and is surrounded by umbrellas, cabanas, bleachers and rocks with boardwalks leading to a 25 m indoor pool which features one of the largest moving pool floors ever built in Australia. Adjacent to this is a hydrotherapy pool kept at higher temperatures and cloistered from the more public areas of the facility. 32
The water in the indoor pools is used as an integral element of climate control and minimises energy use. Those roofs that are not green roofs house a massive photovoltaic array providing power – the project is the first recreation centre in Australia to achieve a “5-star Green Star Design and As Built” rating. The environmentally sustainable design principles have been applied to every aspect of the building and achieve unprecedented levels of minimal energy consumption through the incorporation of natural ventilation, passive solar and co-generation facilities. sb 6/2021
Bathing and leisure facilities • 50 m heated outdoor pool set within a larger, irregularly shaped beach pool • 25 m heated indoor program pool for swimming lessons • Indoor leisure pool with a range of interactive toys, including water spraying devices and tipping buckets • Heated hydrotherapy pool • Health and fitness centre and covered outdoor yoga deck • Crèche with indoor and outdoor play areas • Full-size outdoor synthetic multipurpose sports playfield • Fully equipped gymnasium and outdoor training circuit • Outdoor playground and boardwalk • Plants and landscaping inspired by the area’s Indigenous heritage sb 6/2021
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Location Lindau, Germany Client / Investor Competition and family pool: Bäderbetriebe Lindau Spa and sauna: Therme Lindau GmbH Architects 4a Architekten GmbH DE – 70376 Stuttgart www.4a-architekten.de Author 4a Architekten GmbH Photographer David Matthiessen Official opening May 2021
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NATURAL SPECTACLE ON LAKE CONSTANCE SPA IN LINDAU Carefully designed to blend in with its natural surroundings, Therme Lindau (Lindau spa) is situated directly on the shores of Lake Constance, gently bedded in the lakeside landscape with its old trees. The competition and family facility with its thermal baths, sauna area and restaurant has a neat and calm design from the outside. Inside, a variety of room scenarios open up, which can be explored as a landscape, much like the surrounding countryside. With its mature trees, Therme Lindau’s lakeside location is considered particularly sensitive in terms of the landscape. The elongated building has therefore been formally aligned with the edge of the shore and gently plant-
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Functionally, the spa building comprises three different areas: a family and competition pool, a thermal pool and wellness area, and a spacious sauna zone with a total of twelve indoor and outdoor saunas. In addition, there are catering facilities and a fitness area, as well as the lido during the summer months. To the south, the spa overlooks the lake shore and offers a fantastic view of Lake Constance and the mountain panorama. The entrance area and changing wing form the backbone to the north. On the ground floor, the bathing level is designed like a landscape, with some of the pools sb 6/2021
and wellness areas accommodated in expressively shaped volumes. These structure the ground floor and create exciting room scenarios. Air spaces connect the levels with each other, create views and admit daylight into the building. Family and competition pool This is located in the east and offers large-scale views of the forest to the north and of the lake to the south. The bathing area includes a 25-metre swimming pool with a diving area, teaching pool, slide with rapids, toddlers’ area and restaurant. 35
Outside, a 50-metre swimming pool has been placed along the façade. The changing rooms and fitness area are located above the competition and leisure pool. All areas – competition and leisure, spa and sauna – are accessed from the foyer via the upper floor containing the changing rooms. Thermal pool and sauna zone Centrally located in the middle of the building, with an unobstructed view of the lake and the mountains, is the spa area with its indoor thermal pool and pool bar. This area comprises a cave-like floating pool, bubble pool, spring 36
pool, steam bath and Finnish sauna. These are supplemented by two outdoor thermal pools, one with a pool bar, the other with a lazy river ride and bubble loungers. The spa area is adjoined to the west by the two-storey sauna zone with its sauna garden and outdoor sauna, which merge into the shore area of Lake Constance. Ten different saunas, indoor and outdoor plunge pools, relaxation rooms and private spa areas offer a wide range of sauna and wellness facilities. In addition to the sauna zone on the upper floor are two restaurants, one for the sauna zone and one for the spa sb 6/2021
area. These are linked to the ground floor by air spaces and provide a view of the pools below. Another restaurant on the upper floor is operated separately from the spa. To the east, the site continues to be used as a lido and outdoor pool. A separate changing room building permits operation independently of the spa. The theme of nature in an abstract form The interior of Therme Lindau is characterised by calm and unobtrusive materials such as fair-faced concrete, wood, tiles, mosaics and glass. Its special atmosphere is the result of its interplay with the natural surroundings, the varied sb 6/2021
inward and outward views, and the changing play of light and shade in the building. Colours and materials take up the subject of nature in an abstract form, with atmospheric lighting and colour accents. Thanks to the coloured ceiling design in different shades of green in the family and competition area, the natural scenery seems to flow through the building. The interplay of open spaces and cave-like recesses gives rise to peaceful and lively zones at Therme Lindau. And again and again, new vistas and atmospheric areas open up – like a natural spectacle. 37
Location Edmonton AB, Canada Client / operator City of Edmonton Architects GEC Architecture www.gecarchitecture.com Design team Peter Osborne (Partner-in-Charge), Andrew Tankard (Design Partner), Andy Afonso (Project Architect) Author Autumn Giberson Photos Michael Wach Official opening 1966 (construction) 2020 (rehabilitation) Construction costs CAD 12.6 million (EUR 8.8 million)
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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK BONNIE DOON LEISURE CENTRE IN EDMONTON The Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, with its iconic orange exterior, is a popular family recreation centre in Edmonton’s Dermott District Park. The city took advantage of the pool’s lengthy closure to undertake technical renovations and completed a major upgrade of the building’s public interiors. By redesigning the public interiors and surrounding park, the recreation centre appears to be a new facility for the community. GEC Architecture maintained its recognizable orange exterior. Built in 1966, the Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre was in poor condition and needed extensive refurbishment to bring it up to date. The project started with the replacement of the pool’s chlorination and filtration system and skimmers and was followed by a major renovation of the building‘s interior public spaces. The building was adapted to meet today‘s expectations for inclusive and universal access. The exterior walls were insulated and the appearance of the building was changed. A new,
contemporary experience has been created for users of the pool. Mechanical and electrical systems were upgraded to bring the building up to current building codes and safety standards. Damaged cast-in-place and precast concrete elements were restored and a new building envelope was constructed to create an energy-efficient building. Back to clean lines The original building had good premises – a simple square building with generous daylight sb 6/2021
through skylight glazing, located in a community park. In the years since its construction, the building has undergone a series of additions and renovations, but these have detracted from the simple design. The renovation sought to combine the clean lines of the original building with a modern aesthetic to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the pool for its users. Canadian winters can be harsh, and the uninsulated building envelope was in poor condition and required frequent repairs. Insulating and cladding the uninsulated exterior concrete masonry walls reduced condensation on the sb 6/2021
walls and lowered energy consumption, improving occupant comfort. The new cladding gives the building a modern aesthetic and complements the newly landscaped Dermott District Park that surrounds the building. The public areas of Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, including the pool itself, were completely redesigned. Replacing the pool‘s skimmers with a continuous overflow gutter system required extensive reconstruction of the precast concrete deck and its support structure, replacement of architectural cladding, and a major overhaul of the existing mechanical room. 39
Drainage system inside tunnel The pool was a concrete pool, with the pool walls forming part of the primary structure of the building and supporting the concrete deck of the pool. Constructing a new channel at the pool edge meant cutting an important connection that supported the main floor of the building. The existing concrete deck was supported by new, permanent steel beams and columns in the pool tunnel. The new channel was formed between the beams and 40
the pool wall, and a new drainage system was installed in the tunnel. The pool‘s chlorine system was replaced with a saltwater system. A clean, modern interior was created by resurfacing the pool deck and relocating the ventilation grilles. Additional floor drains were installed to meet today‘s health standards and the slope of the deck was adjusted to accommodate the new drains. sb 6/2021
Larger changing rooms The original changing rooms did not have accessible change stalls and did not meet current regulations for accessible changing rooms, making the space unusable for some users. To find space for larger changing rooms, the front administrative areas had to be reconfigured completely. The accessible changing rooms include lockers, showers and fixtures. To ensure continuity with the adjacent Dermott District Park, the outdoor patio and sb 6/2021
adjacent sidewalks were renovated and made more accessible to all users. Replacing the building envelope created a much more energy-efficient building that is more sustainable and has lower operating costs; windows, façade and insulation were replaced to ensure the building no longer loses heat and is energy-efficient. Upgrades to the mechanical and electrical systems and replacement of all lighting created a more energy-efficient system that will provide long-term savings to the city. 41
SAND AND WAVES PUBLIC BATH IN KUNGSBACKA Kungsbacka Badhus, which opened in May 2020, is a newly built public bathing facility in the Aranäs district in southern Kungsbacka. It is a place where both children and adults can learn to swim and which features conditions for a rich club life. It is fully accessible to people with and without disabilities and offers a variety of opportunities for fun, activity and relaxation. The project design and construction were carried out by We Group. Location Kungsbacka, Sweden Client Kungsbacka kommun Operator Betonmast Architects We Group AB SE – 414 58 Göteborg www.wegroup.se Author We Group AB Photos We Group AB Official opening May 2020
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The facility features a 50 m x 25 m swimming pool, which is approved for competitions and equipped with a 1-m and a 3-m diving board and stands. The pool can be divided in the middle so that swimming training is possible on one side and playing or other activities on the other. Two teaching pools offer space for swimming classes, baby swimming, water gymnastics and family swimming. The floors can be raised and lowered to adjust the water depth to the use. The temperature in the teaching pools is 30-34 degrees Celsius. Fun and activities for the whole family Features comprise a whirlpool, a toddler pool, a warm pool and a pool with a flow channel for playing, as well as a small double slide on which two people can ride side by side. The 139-m
attraction is the Magic Hole water slide. This challenging water slide runs from the third floor and is located outside the building. A lift leading to the start makes the slide accessible to all. A relaxation area with several different saunas, a cold and a hot pool as well as a whirlpool on the terrace complete the offer. The 1,000 m² fitness area includes a gym with two group training rooms and spacious areas for individual training. Exterior of the building in light and dark volumes The colour scheme in such natural colours as sand and earth provides a warm atmosphere. The lower parts are shaped in soft wave forms that offer an interesting play of shadows. The façade is decorated with the Big Splash artwork, a large colourful sb 6/2021
pattern of ceramic tiles with stylised waves by the wellknown Finnish artist Mari Rantanen. The interior of the building is open, bright and inviting and allows an unobstructed view between the different areas. The interior is cosy with plastered walls in sand colours and lightly glazed wood. Colour accents in vibrant turquoise enliven the interior of the family pool area. For a better overview and orientation, the reception and restaurants are also highlighted in colour. As a contrast, the relaxation area is designed in dark grey slate with light elements and warm wood panelling. Large windows open the pool rooms to the city and offer beautiful views of the surroundings. Construction technique The foundation of the building was stacked and then poured in concrete. Pools and foundations are part of a sb 6/2021
state-of-the-art project for climate-improved concrete, where slag replaces part of the cement as a binder. This saves about 900 tonnes of carbon dioxide. At the same time, the material is more resistant to moisture and chlorine. The rest of the framework consists of prefabricated concrete parts. The façade is well insulated. High demands are placed on the building’s energy balance, which is why the surplus heat from the operation of the ice rink is to be used. The Kungsbacka public baths, together with the ice rink and the sports arena, form the Kungsbacka sports centre. A new sports park to the south of the baths is planned, which will include a parkour, an obstacle course, an outdoor gymnasium and a skating facility. 43
FACELIFT FOR THE “BADI” GRAFSTAL “BADI” OUTDOOR POOL IN LINDAU
Location Grafstal Lindau, Switzerland Client / Operator Municipality of Lindau
Official opening June 2021
The municipality of Lindau comprises the communities of Lindau, Tagelswangen, Winterberg and Grafstal/Kemptthal. With its family atmosphere, Graftstal‘s public outdoor pool offers users a variety of attractions. In addition to a 25-m and a 50-m swimming pool, the facility has a large non-swimmers’ area. Also included are a spacious sunbathing lawn, lazy river ride, bubble area, slide, separate diving pool and water climbing wall. Thanks to a heat pump system, agreeable water temperatures are assured from May onwards.
Construction costs CHF 2.4 million (EUR 2.28 million)
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Architects Beck Schwimmbadbau AG CH – 8400 Winterthur www.beck-schwimmbadbau.ch Author Herbert Zehnder, Steinmaur Photos Beck Schwimmbadbau
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Lindau in Switzerland is closely associated with the biography of Julius Maggi. The miller‘s son took over his father‘s local mill in 1869 and developed his business here with novel flours and ready-made soups based on pulses. The company built a swimming pool for its employees, which was purchased by the municipality of Lindau in 1979. In the 2020/2021 winter season, the pool underwent a necessary upgrade according to the planning by Beck Schwimmbadbau AG. special attention to the ceramic tiles, which had tended to become repeatedly detached over a period of several years. The problem was initially remedied by cementing new tiles. However, such stop-gap repairs were not a long-term solution. In the last two years before the upgrade, no new tiles were cemented, and the gaps were instead filled with cement as a temporary solution. In 2018 / 2019, the tiles also became detached during the swimming season. Almost daily, the pool staff had to deal with the spreading areas of damage and could not prevent bathers from cutting themselves on the adhesive residues. sb 6/2021
Four rehabilitation options The municipal council commissioned an investigation into possible ways of refurbishing the affected pools. The following options were examined: chrome steel lining, sheet lining, plastic coating and stripping down to the concrete shell with subsequent painting. After weighing up the pros and cons of each of the four options, the council proposed an upgrade with a chrome steel lining. The required loan of CHF 2,520,000 was approved in a ballot on 9 February 2020 with 1,436 votes in favour and 411 against. Beck Schwimmbadbau AG was awarded a planner’s contract for the chrome steel lining. The renovation work was sb 6/2021
planned and executed after the 2020 swimming season and before the start of the 2021 swimming season. The swimmers‘ and non-swimmers‘ pools were each given a stainless steel lining, including the pipework and modification of the surrounding drainage system. To meet today‘s standards, other items of equipment were also replaced. Grafstals outdoor pool opened on schedule at the end of June 2021. The visitors are delighted with the new look, and the staff with the technical improvements. The enterprising Julius Maggi would certainly have been all in favour of the upgrade. 45
EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES PLAYSCAPE VOGNSBØL BØRNEHUS IN ESBJERG Location Esbjerg, Denmark Client / operator Esbjerg Municipality Landscape architects VEGA landskab DK – 2300 Copenhagen www.vegalandskab.dk Collaborators Transform TEKT Arkitekterne Author VEGA landskab Photographer Rasmus Hjortshøj Official opening May 2018 Construction costs DKR 33 million (EUR 4.4 million)
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Vognsbøl Børnehus is a large facility with 13 home groups of children aged 0 to 6 years, with a total of 180 children. The institution has a special focus on activity and games for children. Nowadays, children in Denmark spend most of their time during the week institutionalised. That is why the architects in charge at VEGA landskab have set themselves the goal of creating spaces for children with opportunities for experiences and personal development. In Denmark, the facilities often offer only few play opportunities, and playgrounds consist of only a few different materials, while a lot of emphasis is put on mutual consideration and a low activity level so that children do not get into conflicts too often. There is not much space for playing undisturbed, getting lost or trying something dangerous and challenging. The consequences of such a restriction of opportunities in childhood are not yet known. Some research suggests that being challenged in childhood is very important, as it helps children learn to deal with challenges and obstacles later in life. With the establishment of Vognsbøl Børnehus, the aim was therefore to create a space where children can gain experience and develop.
Located in the town’s former old waterworks The location is on a beautiful site on the edge of Vognsbøl Park, close to the city centre. Part of the waterworks is being repurposed for unheated outdoor work premises and sports facilities. The planning process of the project began with collaboration between the architects from VEGA landskab and Transform and TEKT Arkitekterne to create a “city plan” for the entire area. The ambition was to take advantage of the unique location at the edge of the park and to create a park feel in and around the children’s playground, so that the children will feel like they are playing in a park all day. A standard figure of 10 m2 per child was set for the project. The building was placed as far back on the sb 6/2021
site as possible, and the park’s green forest belt was used as a scenic background for the main rooms inside the facility. The playground area was divided into two large units, with the smallest children (0 - 2 years) separated from the older ones (3 - 6 years). Interactive playing The building faces north, creating a large sunny façade to the south. Equally accessible entrances to the 13 home groups create a welcoming atmosphere. The playground is divided into local zones, each with a special focus on different types of play. The zones are separated so that the noisy and boisterous games do not disturb the games requiring peace and concentration. There is a lot of emphasis on a wide range of exploration opportunities and less need for regulation by teachers as the setting creates natural zones for children’s play. The ground is divided three-dimensionally with several edges and thus offers external seating opportunities for little legs. All playground equipment is converted from single-user to multi-user use. For example, the single-user swings are arranged in a circle to allow eye contact and give the feeling of swinging together. Many conflicts are reduced by using opportunities for multi-user play where children can assist each other. sb 6/2021
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Location Torun, Poland Client / operator Sports department, City of Torun Architects MD Polska PL - 71-043 Szczecin www.md-polska.pl Stainless steel pools Myrtha Pools Author Norbert Tharra Photos Kamilla Podkalicka, Mateusz Szturomski Official opening 2020 Construction costs PLN 59 million (EUR 12.5 million)
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FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL STREAM MULTIFUNCTIONAL SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX AQUA TORUN Aqua Torun was built on the site of the existing municipal indoor swimming pool. Having won the architectural competition for the reconstruction and extension of the existing swimming pool complex, designers from the MD Polska architectural office started the design work. After the technical assessment of the 1980s building and estimation of the costs of renovation, it was decided to replace the existing building structure. The planning and design of the new building took into account a stream that had been buried in the 1970s. To preserve the existing area and the flora in the city centre and to create a valuable leisure and recreation site, the new building was integrated into the existing landscape structure. The three-storey sports complex built in 2020 offers a variety of functional spaces on an area of over 5,000 m2. The key function of the entire complex is the swimming pool area with a competition pool and a leisure and recreation zone. In addition, the complex offers an attractive spa, two full-size squash courts, two multifunctional
sports and recreation rooms, a café, and administration and service rooms. Due to the high-water table, the technical area was placed on the first floor of the building. The changing complex helps to divide the swimming area into different zones: a competition and a recreation area. For competition-oriented visitors The first zone is used for swimming lessons, water gymnastics, aqua-cycling and diving. The 12.5 m wide competition pool contains six sb 6/2021
25-m lanes and has a depth of 3.6 m, which made it possible to add a diving tower to the sports area. A small grandstand with space for about 300 spectators was built for the swimming competitions between the schools. The 12 x 6 m multi-purpose pool is equipped with a movable floor and has a water depth of 0.2 m to a maximum of 3.5 m – thus enabling activities of elderly people and people with restricted mobility. Leisure pool with geysers and slides The second zone consists of the 57 m2 leisure pool, which includes water jets, a rushing river, geysers, hydromassage benches and a 33 m2 children‘s pool. The leisure area is complemented by two slides – a 62 m long slide with a gradient of 15.4 per cent and a 90 m long slide with a gradient of 10.5 per cent. Both lead into run-out pools located on the first level. The leisure area includes access to a small pool outdoors. The competition, leisure, multi-purpose and outdoor pools were built entirely with Myrtha Pools stainless steel technology, which allowed the pools to be coloured and comply with FINA regulations for approval as competition pools. sb 6/2021
The recreation area connected to the spa is located on the ground floor of the building. The „sauna world“, one of the most modern in Torun, includes a brine steam bath, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, cold water bath, tepidarium and heated benches. The spa and wellness area can be used independently of the swimming pool. Interpretation of the original stream The symbolic continuation of the former course of the stream can be found in the various areas of the swimming pool. One area of the stream is highlighted by the natural incidence of light from a spacious skylight and by a near-natural area planted with tall ornamental grasses that follows the original stream. Basic heat is obtained from a district heating network, with a significant share of heat production from renewable energy sources. In addition, highly efficient lighting and the building‘s own energy generated by a photovoltaic system installed on the roof have a direct impact on the building‘s energy balance.
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GLAZED RING AT THE TOP OF THE DOME RESTRUCTURING AND EXTENSION OF THE “TOURNESOL” SWIMMING POOL IN FERRETTE The project consists in the restructuring and extension of a “Tournesol” swimming pool in Ferrette, including a 250 m² sport pool, a 160 m² leisure pool, a 43 m² paddling pool and a wellness area with a steam room. Architecture firm Urbane Kultur requalifies the existing pool, without losing its essence: by preserving its initial design simplicity and its high quality indoor / outdoor relation, while developing new comfort and atmosphere qualities.
Location Ferrette, France Client / operator Communauté de Communes Sundgau Architects Urbane Kultur FR – 67100 Strasbourg www.urbanekultur.fr Author Urbane Kultur Photos Jean Baptiste Dorner Official opening 2018 (restructuring and extension) Construction costs EUR 6 million
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During the 1970s, 183 “Tournesol” (sunflower) swimming pools were built in the French countryside by the architect Bernard Schoeller. At the time, these rational and functional objects, offering amazing spatial qualities were an answer to the government’s will to offer to each citizen a place to learn and practice swimming. Four decades later, society has evolved and most of these objects do not meet their need anymore. The delicate task was to restructure and extend such an object without altering its image. The sky is the limit The extension, developed as an angled figure, creates two built fronts. It foresees and defines a new urbanity responding to the future development: a business area on the north and a housing scheme on the west. From the public space, the building’s volumetry resonates with its site: the skylight’s volume interacts with the horizontal base, as the surrounding hills respond to the valley. From the main access on the north, the extension offers a significant transparency towards
the pool hall. It organizes the changing rooms, locker rooms, and wellness area on the west along the street, and the staff and technical rooms on the east, directly accessible from the forecourt. Light flushes in The new organization defines a compact and therefore economical building. Between the two halls (entrance and pool), the existing facade is replaced by a glass wall. From the forecourt, it allows the visitor to perceive the aquatic activities and beyond, the outdoor beaches and the greater landscape. The relationship between existing and extension is clear. The renovated dome remains identifiable, even if the principle of the openings is entirely revised: the portholes, which distribute the natural light efficiently but create a very limited interior / outdoor relation when the dome is closed, are replaced by a glazed ring at the top of the dome which diffuses a homogeneous light on the basins. On the moving part of the dome, glass doors allow to take full advantage of the panorama, not only in summer but also during winter when the dome is closed. sb 6/2021
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BY THE SEA „SEVKABEL SPACE PORT“: ICE SKATING RINK IN SAINT-PETERSBURG Location Saint-Petersburg, Russia Client / operator Sevkabel PORT Architects AB CHVOYA RU - 191014 Saint-Petersburg www.chvoya.com Author AB CHVOYA Photos Grigoriy Sokolinsky Official opening November 2020
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Located on an island on the Gulf of Finland the „Sevkabel space PORT“ ice skating rink is rated among the seven best spots in Saint-Petersburg to pirouette and enjoy leisure time on the ice while enjoying the amazing view on the Gulf of Finland. Architecture firm Chvoya have preserved the atmosphere of the former ship-cable factory with its huge rusty gates and have added modern elements such as graffitti by famous Russian street artists and bright neon infographics. The skating rink by the sea in the Sevkabel space PORT is a small temporary seasonal project within the large-scale transformation of the territory of the historic Sevkabel manufactory. The former Soviet factory was founded in the 19th century by Siemens & Halske and contributed to the electrification of the city.
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the rink, preserved trees form a small round island, that naturally divides the ice into several zones. At ground level, the ice field is connected with the existing building where rental and locker rooms are located. In summer time, the locker rooms are used for events. In order to preserve the access to the embankment from the inside of the complex, a bridge was mounted over the ice exit, which not only connects different areas of Sevkabel PORT, but also serves as a viewing platform sb 6/2021
for observing the skating rink and a picturesque sea panorama. Materials and constructions are simple yet effective Wooden pine planks are used for cladding the external structures, while the interior of the rental pavilion (a part of the former factory hall) is mostly arranged by corrugated galvanised iron and preserved original texture of the workshop. Bright neon infographics contrast the restrained nature of the rink’s architecture. 53
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For major sporting events, such as Olympic Games or World Championships, the question of post-event use arises. In the case of the Duna Aréna – the main venue for the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships in July 2017 – legacy use was considered in advance. Its partial dismantling was planned from the outset and took place in 2018. The aesthetic and functional qualities of the arena are impressive in combination with its high recognition value. Architectural ceramics of the German AGROB BUCHTAL brand were chosen for the pools and the spacious surrounds. The Duna Aréna is relatively centrally located, i.e. approximately 4 km from the city centre on the eastern bank of the Danube, near well-known Margaret Island. Even when viewed from the outside, the building communicates its function confidently and also intricately, thanks to the wavelike forms of the western and eastern fronts with structured aluminium façade elements. Along the northern and southern sides, one of the challenges consisted in counteracting the compactness required for various reasons (reporting in the media, energy considerations, preventing reflections 54
that might distract competitors etc.) and the huge volume of the building by controlling natural incident light and ensuring high transparency. At the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships, the world’s best aquatics athletes found excellent conditions for competing against each other. In the pool lined with ceramic tiles, an astonishing eleven new world swimming records were set: six in the women’s, two in the men’s and three in the mixed competitions. The three main elements, i.e. the sb 6/2021
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competition pool, the diving pool and the warm-up pool, are clustered close together. Post-event use explicitly included in the planning A familiar problem of buildings for major sporting events is their utilisation after the big event. This problem was intelligently solved in Budapest despite the enormous deadline pressure. Right from the beginning, planning was double-tracked by distinguishing between championship mode and subsequent legacy use. The Duna Aréna normally sb 6/2021
has seats for approximately 6,000 spectators. During the aquatics championship, this number was increased with ten extra rows of 4,500 seats on each of the two sides of the competition pool (i.e. 9,000 in total). Then the respective construction elements were subsequently repurposed: • the concrete elements for a car park, • the insulating materials for schools, • the steel structure for the stands of football academies in the country. 55
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All pools are provided with the edge system “Finland“ of Agrob Buchtal. The beach-like slope ensures a smooth, uniform overflow and prevents undesirable water backflow that disadvantages swimmers on the outer lanes. (Photo: AGROB BUCHTAL GmbH / Péter Molnàr)
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The above-mentioned total of 9,000 seats were hired only and thus did not have to be recycled. There is also a highly flexible strategy for the facility’s legacy mode: it can be used both as public pool for visitors of all age groups and for top-level purposes, i.e. for competitive events and for the nurturing of young talents so as to maintain the high standard of Hungary’s competitive swimmers into the future.
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• a 25 x 21 x 5 m diving pool and • a 12.5 x 8 x 0.8 m learners’ pool.
Deliberate decision in favour of tiled pools For the pools of the Duna Aréna, quality ceramics of the Agrob Buchtal brand were chosen for the following areas:
Outside: • a 50 x 25 x 2.25 m pool covered for weather protection • a 25 x 21 x 2.20 m pool for short-course competitions and training • 2,000 m² of the ChromaPlural series as a wall covering in the changing rooms and corridors • 6,000 m² of the Quantum series with a grid profile for the pool surrounds.
Inside the building: • a 50 x 25 x 3 m competition pool, • a 50 x 25 x 2.20 / 2.80 m warm-up pool (two depths thanks to a movable floor),
Furthermore, the Császár-Komjádi swimming centre directly opposite the Duna Aréna on the other bank of the Danube has also been tiled with ceramics from Agrob Buchtal. There, the athletes can also practise in top-quality conditions. sb 6/2021
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Ideal conditions for competition The edges of all the above pools are lined with Agrob Buchtal’s advanced System Finland: the sloping, beach-like pool edge inhibits water backflow and thus prevents the swimmers in the outer lanes from being at a disadvantage. Together with the competition pool’s continuous water depth of 3 m (instead of the usual 2.20 m), this ensures ideal conditions for competition. The ceramic pools’ other features also comply with FINA’s requirements, which is essential for the validity of official records. For the tiles of the ChromaPlural series in the pools, the unassuming classic colours of white and blue were deliberately selected in order to prevent swimmers from being unnecessarily distracted, as well as to provide a professional stage for top-class competition. The same applies to the sb 6/2021
pool surrounds, where the alabaster-white of the Quantum series is bright but neutral while at the same time conveying visual warmth and, thanks to its velvety surface, preventing distracting reflections. The Duna Aréna’s operators also point out that the grid profile not only is slip-resistant but also very easy to clean. Proven additional benefit Agrob Buchtal tiles deliver practical benefits day after day thanks to their Hytect coating. This innovative solution is durably baked onto the glaze in the factory and is so hard-wearing that even floor tiles can be surfaced with it. Its effect is activated by natural or artificial light. Tiles with Hytect are particularly easy to clean, have antibacterial action without chemical ingredients and eliminate unwelcome odours (such as chlorine) and air pollutants, thus ensuring a healthy indoor atmosphere. 57
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The acoustics also contribute to a feel-good atmosphere in an aquatic facility. Acoustic solutions from Troldtekt also impress with their individual design and extra points for sustainability. Successful examples can be found in Düsseldorf at the “Rheinblick 741 – Begegnung am Wasser” indoor pool and at Lake Constance in the Lindau Spa. Multifunctional swimming pool with a view of the Rhine Located and named after Rhine kilometre 741, “Rheinblick 741 – Begegnung am Wasser” is one of Düsseldorf’s most innovative building projects. In cooperation with the Bädergesellschaft Düsseldorf, the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital of Düsseldorf has realized a pioneering swimming venue and meeting place for leisure, sports and politics on the banks of the Rhine. With its shape and silver-grey facade, the organic building complex is reminiscent of a pebble lying next to the Rhine. Unique indoor pool “Rheinblick 741 – Begegnung am Wasser” is the only indoor pool in Düsseldorf that offers swimmers a view of the Rhine. Thanks to the large windows, the interior is flooded with daylight. The swimming area includes a 25-m pool with diving towers, a separate 15 × 8 m teaching and 58
lesson pool with an adjustable floor, a warm water pool and a playfully designed children’s splash area with many colourful water toys. Triangular acoustic panels as design element In the children’s area, turquoise mosaic tiles combined with brown floor tiles and brightly coloured walls create a friendly atmosphere. In the swimming area, large brown floor tiles are paired with brown mosaic tiles, creating a warm contrast to the bright walls. Particularly eye-catching and an important design element are the triangular Troldtekt ceiling panels that have been installed, seemingly reflecting the surface of the water. Wellness oasis overlooking Lake Constance The Lindau Spa captivates with its minimalist charm and unique design, promising extensive bathing fun and maximum relaxation. Designed by architecture firm 4a Architeksb 6/2021
ten from Stuttgart (Germany) and nestled in the beautiful landscape between Eichwald and Lake Constance, the spa in Lindau is located on the shore of Lake Constance. The elongated new building features expansive windows and a wood / concrete facade, inviting you to linger in its unique wellness and bathing landscape spread over 13,000 m² and including a spacious outdoor area with a spectacular view of both water and mountains.
the ground floor, creating striking spatial scenarios. The building’s open ceiling design allows even more light to enter in addition to the large windows.
The spa features a family and sport pool, including a 25-m Olympic swimming pool and an expansive area boasting thermal baths, a wellness centre and saunas. An elegant and inviting dining area with a pool bar overlooking the lake, a fitness area as well as a spa area that can be booked for private use complete the premium wellness offer.
Sustainable acoustic panels for even the dampest rooms Great acoustics, individual design – and extra points for sustainability. There are so many good reasons to install Troldtekt’s acoustic solutions made of cement-bonded wood wool panels when it comes to making creative ideas a reality. Troldtekt acoustic panels can absorb and emit moisture and are therefore ideal for use as acoustic ceiling and wall cladding in wet rooms such as swimming pools.
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The Troldtekt acoustic panels absorb sound and go well with the overall design, thus fulfilling a key role. Adding colourful highlights in green, red and black, they contrast beautifully with the light walls and floor.
The Danish Institute of Technology has recently demonstrated that Troldtekt acoustic panels are suitable for rooms with a moisture level of up to 98 % (+/- 2 %) and high temperatures of up to at least 40 degrees Celsius. Troldtekt has thus achieved the highest level (D) in the CE marking for the criterion of water resistance. This result confirms that Troldtekt is a good choice for even the dampest and warmest of rooms, such as swimming pools, shower rooms and wellness facilities. 59
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INNOVATION FOR THE CREATION OF NEW SUSTAINABLE AQUATIC CENTRES MYRTHA AND RENOVACTION TECHNOLOGIES PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AT SPORTS & LEISURE FACILITIES Author and photo
Myrtha Pools, IT-46043 Castiglione, www.myrthapools.com
At the 27th IAKS Congress, “sustainability” was the word most cited by the lecturers across the board, from the United Nations to IOC and IPC. One of the challenges of the 21st century is to reduce the impact that the construction industry has on the atmosphere as well as water waste. An important consideration on any project that may include a swimming pool is that through the application of smart, green processes and technologies, a pool can have a positive effect on a building’s energy certification ratings and running costs. Not only can the right pool technology reduce greenhouse gas and water consumption, but through the use of durable materials, it will also deliver a long life cycle while avoiding costly (and environmentally unfriendly) repairs or replacement. Few pools are built with the care required, but there is an option that can have a positive impact on your project’s energy rating – Myrtha Pools’ modular stainless-steel system along with Myrtha RenovAction – an exclusive technology developed for swimming pool refurbishment and renovation. Both bring sustainability to a project in many ways. According to a comparative analysis carried out by the specialist ACOR Consultants from Sydney, Myrtha technology reduces carbon emissions by up to 50 % compared to concrete pools and up to 30 % compared to welded steel pools. The same study affirms that, compared to a concrete pool, the energy saved by building a 50 x 25 m pool using Myrtha stainless-steel technology would be sufficient to heat a 100 m2 apartment for at least 45 years. Myrtha & sustainable building certifications Thanks to new levels of cooperation in the industrial and research worlds since the 1990s, several certification systems have emerged for the management, design and construction of sustainable buildings. Social, environmental, 60
user well-being, and economic factors are all important considerations. These sustainability rating systems are real indicators of quality in construction. It is increasingly common for public and private investors to include a checklist of certification credits as compulsory factors for all players involved in a particular project. The investor’s benefits include the fact that a sustainable project can both reduce operating costs and increase the value of the building. The best-known international certification options include LEED and BREEAM; and some countries also offer national certificates such as Green Star in Australia. These certification bodies typically offer a menu of processes and products with a range of contributions to sustainability. Myrtha Pools leads the way in sustainability in the swimming pool design and construction industry, contributing to six of the nine LEED certification categories, and to several categories of the BREAAM and the Green Star rating systems. Energy efficiency, water and raw material savings, long life cycle, indoor air quality, and low emissions are just some of the areas where Myrtha pools make a difference. sb 6/2021
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PROFESSIONALS & PROFILES
NEW ICEGRID® ARENA IN DENVER, USA
INNOVATIVE SHOCKPAD FOAM
At the fourth US installation 2021 of German based ISS Ice, Sports & Solar you can see where the way for Curling in the US is currently going. After the Men‘s Olympic Gold in 2018, more and more clubs build their own facility. The driving force is often the seemingly hopeless situation in which many clubs find themselves as guests in an ice rink with severely limited ice time. Sustainable development and membership growth is not possible here in competition with hockey, figure and public skating.
Sekisui Alveo, European manufacturer of high-quality polyolefin foams, has expanded its well-known Alveosport product line. Alveosport NUT 3011-14 is a new foam designed especially for use as a shockpad in artificial turf systems designed without infill. The innovative material not only meets the technical and quality requirements for sports fields, it presents an alternative to the questionable rubber infill used in many artificial turf systems.
But things are happening. Whether as a „warehouse conversion“ in a storage facility or new construction as seen here with six sheets in Denver. As ice technology partner of USA Curling, the World Curling Tour and CurlingZone, ISS has become the first contact in the US when ice quality and sustainability are required. In addition to many hockey and curling projects in the past such as IIHF and WCF World Championships, ISS also supplies their ICEGRID® technology for the Ice Cube, the Beijing 2022 Curling Olympic arena as already for the first test ice surface of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics in the Arena Civica in Milan. As a second generation family business with three branches and as a real pioneer in the ice rink industry, ISS is the partner when quality is what is asked for. For the past five years, ISS has been working 100 % climate-neutral according to the Gold Standard and also offers its ice rink systems climate-neutral.
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Various artificial turf systems in use today incorporate rubber infill in order to achieve the desired performance characteristics. Problem is, this ground rubber is a material of concern. It impacts both the environmental and health, and this has been a topic of discussion at the European level. Artificial turf systems designed without the infill appear to be a promising alternative. In artificial turf systems without infill, more of the vertical sports performance must be provided by the substructure. The shockpad beneath the artificial turf carpet must be designed for this purpose. Alveosport NUT 3011-14 is a new product specially developed to meet these technical requirements. The chemical composition, in combination with the physical design of the shockpad, results in an excellent balance of shock absorption, vertical deformation, and ball bounce – directly after installation as well as throughout the lifetime of the turf system.
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SUCCESSFUL TRADE FAIRS FOR TATAMSPORT
SMART SEATS IN CHINA NATIONAL STADIUM
TatamSport wishes to thank all of its clients, and all those who visited us at the BIG5 fair in Dubai in September, and the FSB in Cologne in October, for the interest you have shown once again in our products.
China National Stadium will be the venue for hosting the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games ice hockey events. In the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games it has hosted gymnastics, trampoline, and handball events.
Considering this particularly complicated year, and the impact felt by the trade fairs, we can say with pride that we are happy with the work and effort undertaken in the manufacture of our products, the commercial work and support required in order to remain by our clients` side at all times and to have assisted them throughout this year.
On September 28, the “2021 Zhongguancun Forum Digital Transformation Supply-Demand Matchmaking Conference” showcased the smart journey within the National Stadium. Its intelligent layout is divided into five levels (resource, hardware, platform, application, and presentation level).
We are closing the year with positive numbers having had higher sales than in 2020 and having increased our client portfolio. This proves that our work and product quality continue to be of the very highest standards. Many thanks once more for entrusting your projects to us and we hope to be able to be by your side in 2022.
The hardware level is characterized by the Avant Sports smart seat system. The distributed positioning and overlay network of this system can realize seat search and can also be connected to the backstage of the National Stadium Smart Stadium to act in a public security function. Through its own positioning module function API interface users can know the nearest emergency exit with one click and realize rapid evacuation. It also supports smart scene applications such as quick search, finding venue services, and navigating to service points. The total quantity of smart seats supplied by Avant Sports is 2,167. It is the first sports facility equipment manufacturer in China to apply smart seats to high-standard Olympic-level venues.
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COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z IAKS member companies go one step ahead with „Professionals & Profiles“. And position themselves prominently – in print and online. Report on your innovations and references in sb magazine and the IAKS newsletter and on our website. It goes without saying that your architect or supplier logo appears in every issue – and is sure to catch the eye of your business partners.
AGROB BUCHTAL Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de
ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG 24755 Rendsburg, Germany info@aco-online.de www.aco.com
» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment
» Aquatic construction » Pool construction; ceramics
ANRIN GmbH 59609 Anröchte, Germany info@anrin.com www.anrin.com
» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment
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» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment
» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers
AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH 87629 Füssen, Germany hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at
ASPG Deutschland GmbH 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de
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Artifical turf Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction
Arbeitskreis Trennvorhänge e.V 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de www.arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de
Anti Wave International Pty Ltd QLD 4067 Brisbane, Australia anti@anti.to www.anti.to
ASB GlassFloor Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH 83371 Stein, Germany info@asbglassfloor.com www.asbglassfloor.com
» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Multi-sport courts
Sekisui Alveo AG 6043 Adligenswil, Switzerland info@alveosport.com www.alveosport.com
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Avant Sports Industrial Co.,Ltd 518108 ShenZhen, China sales@avant.com.cn www.avantseating.com
» Artificial turf » Multi-sport courts » Stands, seating
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BERNDORF Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH 2560 Berndorf, Austria office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com
» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel
Dr. Schutz GmbH 53755 Bonn, Germany info@dr-schutz.com www.dr-schutz.com
» Cleaning and maintenance » Indoor sports floorings
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Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment Playground equipment
» Architecture and design » Landscape design
Conica AG 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland info@conica.com www.conica.com
Carl Stahl ARC GmbH 73079 Süßen, Germany xtend@carlstahl-arc.com www.carlstahl-architektur.com
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Facades and building envelopes Perimeter boards, nettings Playground equipment Security systems, fencing Sports ground equipment
» Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings » Sports ground construction
DSGN CONCEPTS UG 48145 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de
» Landscape design
Aquatic equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment
Brinkmann + Deppen Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten 48336 Sassenberg, Germany info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de
BLOACS 50935 Cologne, Germany info@bloacs.de www.bloacs.de
campus GmbH Bauten für Bildung und Sport 72764 Reutlingen, Germany info@campus-architektur.de www.campus-architektur.de
» Architecture and design
Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG 71350 Winnenden, Germany info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de
Bänfer GmbH Sportmanufaktur 34537 Bad Wildungen, Germany info@baenfer.de www.baenfer.de
eccos pro gmbh 42553 Velbert, Germany info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com
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ENGO GmbH Srl 39040 Vahrn (BZ), Italy info@engo.it www.engo.it
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Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems
EOLED EU 1130 Wien, Austria Telefon +43(0)1877 32970 info@eoled.eu www.eoled.eu
» Lighting systems
Eurotramp-Trampoline Kurt Hack GmbH 73235 Weilheim / Teck, Germany eurotramp@eurotramp.com www.eurotramp.com
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Aquatic equipment Indoor equipment Playground equipment Sports ground equipment
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geo3 GmbH 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de
» Landscape design
GfKK – Gesellschaft für Kältetechnik- Klimatechnik mbH 50859 Köln, Germany info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de
» Ice rink construction » Ice sports equipment » Sanitary, heating, air conditioning, energy recovery
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GANTNER Electronic GmbH Deutschland 44894 Bochum, Germany info-de@gantner.com www.gantner.com
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Gerflor Mipolam GmbH 53824 Troisdorf, Germany gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de
» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems
GEZOLAN AG 6252 Dagmersellen, Switzerland customer-service@gezolan.com www.gezolan.com
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Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction
Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany info@hamberger.de www.hamberger.de
Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte 53113 Bonn, Germany info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de
» Indoor equipment » Sports ground equipment » Testing, quality assurance
Aquatic equipment Changing rooms and equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Ticketing, access systems
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Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG 76437 Rastatt, Germany info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com
» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction
heiler GmbH & Co. KG 33649 Bielefeld, Germany info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de
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Geschäftsstelle INTERGREEN AG c/o Science to Business GmbH 49090 Osnabrück, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de
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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction
Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction
Herculan BV 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherlands info@herculan.com www.herculan.com
» Indoor sports floorings » Multi-sport courts » Outdoor sports floorings
ISP GmbH 48167 Münster, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com
» Testing, quality assurance
ISS GmbH 63263 Neu-Isenburg, Germany info@iss4u.de www.iss4u.de
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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment
Bring yourself into conversation! IST – Institut für Sportbodentechnik 04416 Markkleeberg, Germany mario-kunze@gmx.net www.sportboden-leipzig.de
» Testing, quality assurance
Jakob Rope Systems 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland info@jakob.com www.jakob.com
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Keller Tersch GmbH 39218 Schönebeck, Germany info@kellertersch.de www.kellertersch.de
JUNCKERS INDUSTRIER A/S 4600 Køge, Denmark sus@junckers.com www.junckers.com
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Andreas Kernig Building Consultant 48155 Münster, Germany info@andreaskernig.de www.andreaskernig.de
» Consulting
Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG 22337 Hamburg, Germany info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de
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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction
Landskate GmbH 50823 Köln, Germany info@lndskt.de www.lndskt.de
» Landscape design
Hermann Kutter Landschaftsbau Sportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG 87700 Memmingen, Germany info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de
KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG 29410 Salzwedel, Germany sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec
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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Playground equipment
Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 49076 Osnabrück, Germany info@labor-lehmacher.de www.l-l-s.de
» Testing, quality assurance
LIKE-ICE Science GmbH 84069 Schierling, Germany info@like-ice.com www.like-ice.com
» Ice hockey boards » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Outdoor sports floorings
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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction
Labosport International 72100 Le Mans, France contact@labosport.com www.labosport.com
» Testing, quality assurance
M3 Architectes 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu
» Architecture and design
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maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften 51107 Köln, Germany info@maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de
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» Landscape design
MYRTHA POOLS A&T Europe SPA 46043 Castiglione d/Stiviere (MN), Italy info@myrthapools.com www.myrthapools.com
Melos GmbH 49324 Melle, Germany info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com
Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction
» Aquatic construction » Pool construction, other systems » Pool construction, stainless steel
We‘re here to help: Thomas Kick, Marketing kick@iaks.sport Silke Bardenheuer, Member services bardenheuer@iaks.sport
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Play-Parc Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH 33014 Bad Driburg, Germany info@playparc.de www.playparc.de
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Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Deutschland GmbH 40880 Ratingen, Germany info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de
Planungsbüro Pätzold + Snowadsky 49078 Osnabrück, Germany info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de
» Architecture and design » Landscape design
NUSSLI Group 8536 Hüttwilen, Switzerland information@nussli.com www.nussli.com
Aquatic construction Aquatic equipment Sports hall construction Turnkey construction
PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH 75382 Althengstett, Germany perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de
» Irrigation systems
Polytan GmbH 86666 Burgheim, Germany info@polytan.com www.polytan.de
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Sports hall construction Stadium and arena construction Stands, seating Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction
Porplastic Sportbau von Cramm GmbH 72108 Rottenburg a.N., Germany info@porplastic.de www.porplastic.de
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Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) 7400 AK Deventer, Netherlands export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com
Schmitz Foam Products BV 6040 KG Roermond, Netherlands info@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com
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RAUMKUNST ZT GMBH SPORTARCHITEKTUR 1070 Wien, Austria office@sportarchitektur.at www.sportarchitektur.at
» Architecture and design
REGUPOL BSW GmbH 57319 Bad Berleburg, Germany info@regupol.de www.regupol.com
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Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH 83301 Traunreut, Germany info@siteco.de www.siteco.de
» Lighting systems
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Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherlands info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com
Shenzhen Huadian Lighting Co., Ltd 518108 Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China sales06@hd-leds.com www.hd-leds.com
» Lighting systems
Ceilings, windows, walls Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings
Artifical turf Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction Sports ground equipment
SMC2 S.A.S. 69440 Mornant, France contact@smc2-construction.com www.smc2-construction.com
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Ceilings, windows, walls Facades and building envelopes Fixed and retractable roofing systems Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction
Punto design 156004 Nekrasovo, Russia info@puntodesignru.com www.puntodesignru.com
» Fitness equipment » Outdoor equipment » Sports ground equipment
RICHTER Sportstättenkonzepte GmbH 07629 Hermsdorf, Germany info@sportstaettenkonzepte.de www.sportstaettenkonzepte.de
» Architecture and design » Landscape design
silence-lights. GmbH 64823 Groß-Umstadt, Germany info@silence-lights.de www.silence-lights.de
» Lighting systems
SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH 89265 Vöhringen, Germany info@smg-gmbh.de www.smg-gmbh.de
» Cleaning and maintenance » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment
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Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com
» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems
Spieth Gymnastics GmbH 73776 Altbach, Germany info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com
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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Sports ground equipment
STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG 32657 Lemgo, Germany urethanes.ger@stockmeier.com www.stockmeier-urethanes.de
Trenomat GmbH & Co. KG 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@trenomat.de www.trenomat.de
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Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH 71101 Schönaich, Germany info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com
TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net
Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment
Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings
» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers
Thorn Lighting 6850 Dornbirn, Austria info@thornlighting.com www.thornlighting.de
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Tatamsport 50014 Zaragoza, Spain tatamsport@toldosserrano.com www.tatamsport.com
» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces » Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings
» Lighting systems
STARGUM Zakład Przemysłu Gumowego 73-110, Stargard Szczecinski, Poland office@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl
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Ice sports equipment Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports ground equipment
Troldtekt A/S 8310 Tranbjerg J., Denmark info@troldtekt.com www.troldtekt.com
» Ceilings, windows, walls
Venuzle GmbH 8010 Graz, Austria hallo@venuzle.at www.manager.venuzle.com
» Digital solutions » Ticketing, access systems
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Hans-Joachim Weitzel GmbH & Co. KG 25436 Tornesch, Germany schult@hjweitzel.de www.hjweitzel.de
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Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction
WM GmbH 39053 Blumau, Italy info@wm-technics.com www.wm-on-ice.com
» Ice resurfacers
ZELLER bäderbau GmbH 89520 Heidenheim, Germany info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com
» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel
Züko Deutschland GmbH 78176 Blumberg, Germany deutschland@zueko.com www.zueko.com
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Changing rooms and equipment Ice hockey boards Ice resurfacers Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment
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myrtha GOES GREEN WITH LEED CERTIFICATION
Holmen Aquatics Center, Nesbru, Norway photo by Tove Lauluten
Myrtha Pools and sustainable building certification. Well before protecting the environment became one of mankind’s most important challenges, Myrtha Pools was already one step ahead of the crowd. In fact, thanks to our modular stainless steel panel technology, constructing and installing a Myrtha pool significantly cuts CO2 emissions. Additionally, the reduction in energy and water consumption and the long lifespan of our swimming pools are two other attributes favourable to both the environment and to aquatic centres like Holmen. This Aquatic Centre is one of the most energy-efficient sports facilities in Norway, thanks to the 650m2 solar panels, the 15 geothermal wells and, of course, the two efficient Myrtha pools. www.myrthapools.com 74
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