Sport experience. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
20/09/2021.
[Budapest] Hungry
metalocus, MICHELLE ÁLVAREZ
metalocus, MICHELLE ÁLVAREZ
The Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft studios have designed a public facility housing multiple pools. This is located on Máriaremetei Street in the suburban areas of Budapest, Hungary. The project has been nominated for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Prize 2022.
This swimming center is used for various activities of different publics, such as for swimming classes for children from nearby schools to international swimming competitions.
This swimming center is used for various activities of different publics, such as for swimming classes for children from nearby schools to international swimming competitions.
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft. Photograph by Zsolt Batár
Site plan. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Basement floor plan. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Ground floor plan. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Gallery floor plan. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Elevations. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Sections. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
Elevation detail. Public pool in Budapest by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
The swimming centre designed by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft houses an indoor swimming pool, of Olympic dimensions, 50 meters long x 25 meters wide. This is between two stands, spaces for public in professional competitions. On the south side outside we find a swimming pool dedicated to water polo and finally a small swimming pool for swimming lessons in schools. The facilities also have a bar and fitness areas.
This building consists of 2 volumes, one of them is the vaulted space of the competition pool and the adjoining rooms. From the entrance you can see the pool and further down the outdoor pool. All spaces that do not host swimming pools have a dark-black gray color in contrast to the pool spaces, white and elegant to make it look reflected in the water.
This building consists of 2 volumes, one of them is the vaulted space of the competition pool and the adjoining rooms. From the entrance you can see the pool and further down the outdoor pool. All spaces that do not host swimming pools have a dark-black gray color in contrast to the pool spaces, white and elegant to make it look reflected in the water.
Description of project by Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft and Tecton Kft
In the suburban green areas of Buda, the location lies along the Máriaremetei street. This public facility of multiple pools is able to host different audiences and several activities from swimming lessons of neighbouring schools through water polo trainings to international swimming competitions.
The covered, 50×25 meters long course pool, with grandstands on both sides can be divided in two, simultaneously providing space for visitors and professional trainings. Further on an outdoor pool on the South side of the facility is conceived, also proportioned for water polo competitions.Another 20×10 meters educational pool serves the need of schools of the area. Fitness facilities and a wellness bar complete the visitor experience.
Two geometric units articulate the main volume, one of them is the barrel vaulted space of the competition pool and the L-shaped form of service areas. Glass and flutedsurfaces soften the monolith volumes.
The spatial arrangement is developed along a central visual axis, providing a vista throughout the whole building. In the foyer the view of the competition pool already appears with the outside pool in the far background. Sport experience is this way continuously present in the most important visitor areas. All mechanical engineering is integrated in the double gable walls and in the crown of the barrel vaulted space, in order to keep the interior clean and transparent.
The concept of the interior design is based on the distinction between dirty and clean. The dark grey colours of the façade continues in the interior from the entrance to the changing rooms, while the spaces of the pools are sleek, white and glow in contrast with the azure of the water. The elegance of the dark interiors is even strengthened by the brass accessories and graphic signage.
The GyarmatiDezső swimming pool is part of a larger suburban green area investment as part of which further parking spaces, a walkway and a wave-inspired garden, that will be realised in the near future.
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Architects
Project team
Architecture.- PéterKis, BeaMolnár, AnikóTóth, ZsoltKrausz, BélaVarga, TamásÜkös, PéterTokaji, DalmaSzunyoghy-Kollár. Interior design.- PéterKis, BeaMolnár, AnikóTóth, ÉvaJoó.
Collaborators
Engineering / Public Utility.- Vizaterv Kft. Engineering / General.- Vizaterv Kft. Engineering / Uszodatechnológia.- Sterv Kft. Structures.- Bimbóterv Kft. Fire protection.- BNN Biztonságtechnika Kft, Firetech Hungary Kft. Electric.- Artrea Consult Kft. Electricoptional items.- Artrea Consult Kft. Road plan.- Global Construct Kft. Landscape Architecture.- ÚJ Irány Kft. Building constructions.- FRT Raszter Kft.
Area
Total area.- 25,000 sqm. Usable floor area.- 5,060 sqm.
Dates
Year began.- 2017. Year completed.- 2019.
Location
Máriaremetei St, Budapest, Hungary.
Photography
Péter kis. Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft
Plant-Atelier Péterkis Kft is an architecture studio founded by Péter kis in May 1997 in Hungary. They prepare architectural, interior and landscaping designs and manage their projects.
Several prizes, awards, competitions, publications and Hungarian and international exhibitions aim the quality of their completed projects and buildings.
His first office used to be in the tower of Pachydermata-House (the group of mammals almost distinguished by the thickness of their skin...) of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. The second office in the Loft of the Animal House for Big Predators. The succession of the two places where his office was located speaks of a typical architectural career.
Several prizes, awards, competitions, publications and Hungarian and international exhibitions aim the quality of their completed projects and buildings.
His first office used to be in the tower of Pachydermata-House (the group of mammals almost distinguished by the thickness of their skin...) of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. The second office in the Loft of the Animal House for Big Predators. The succession of the two places where his office was located speaks of a typical architectural career.
Béla Varga, Kyung Suk Na. Tecton Kft
Tecton Kft is an architecture studio founded by Béla Varga and Kyung Suk Na in 1998 in Hungary. They met in 1992 and started working together since 1993.
In 2003 they expanded their business to Slovakia, later to Romania and recently to Poland. They are design builders since 2005, both in Hungary and abroad.
TECTON Group’s net project orders reached €20 million in 2010.
Approximately 800,000 sqm of construction area has been built on the basis of their designs in Europe for international industrial customers, including some recognized global companies.
They always set the highest expectations with respect to our engineering services, anywhere and at any time.
In 2003 they expanded their business to Slovakia, later to Romania and recently to Poland. They are design builders since 2005, both in Hungary and abroad.
TECTON Group’s net project orders reached €20 million in 2010.
Approximately 800,000 sqm of construction area has been built on the basis of their designs in Europe for international industrial customers, including some recognized global companies.
They always set the highest expectations with respect to our engineering services, anywhere and at any time.
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