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Case Study 08
bining the nature from the forest and beach, the park’s wild natural
landscape forms a gradient between the city and forest.
Water Sports Centre
The design specification was for a swim hall oriented towards the
park with a sun terrace and outdoor pool screened from the main
entrance of the park by a larger pool. The aim was for the openness
to create a light and friendly atmosphere inside of the hall. It was
required that the building be covered in a moss roof to help control
the runoff of rain water, while also linking the building to the surrounding forest. A solid concrete core was to be used to contain most
of the dressing facilities and closed functions. Glue laminated timber
beams, in line with the gallery were specified to span the length of
the swim hall. Timber was seen as an ideal construction material in
this type of building, because it is resistant to the gasses and moisture
present in the swimming hall. The slender dimension of the rafters
were to help emphasise the light and open nature of the building.
The Water´s house, Ängelholm, Sweden
ÅWL Architects
The idea for this water house project was conceived by the Municipality of Ängelholm in 2008. It was envisaged as a vertical water
world with stacked environments containing water, fun, relaxation,
fitness and a spectacular roof terrace with views to the sea, city
and landscape – a total space of 6 000 square metres. In addition,
the project proposed a new recreational circle of parks and urban
spaces. The Watertower park was to be one of the new urban nodes.
The park is organised with free standing buildings connected by
urban space and parks. Located on the edge of the city and com-
Photo: Felix Gerlach.
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