Invited competition, Kassel 2009
The object of the competition was the construction of a new indoor sports and adventure pool as well as the renovation of the outdoor pools on the traditional pool facility on Auedamm in Kassel.
A fun and adventure pool with wellness area was to be erected in addition to a pool for training and competitions.
Competition
Client
Städtische Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Design
Hella Rolfes
Partner
Joachim Kleine Allekotte
Landscape architecture
plancontext landschaftsarchitektur, Berlin
Structural design / statics
Happold Ingenieurbüro GmbH, Berlin
ervices Engineers
Happold Ingenieurbüro GmbH, Berlin
Gross floor area
15.080 sqm
Net floor area
7.100 sqm
Budget
29,7 MIO EUR
The particular location of the property in the flood zone of the Fulda river formed starting point for planning. From the slope of Auedamm, a terrace was projected into the green area of the existing outdoor pool. This terrace absorbs all of the new pool areas, including the new pool for swimmers and non-swimmers in the outdoor pool. Architecturally composed through overhanging roof areas and individual walls, open and protected areas for pool visitors were created, and directing the area towards south-west offered ideal conditions for a relaxation area for guests.
The play areas, the listed diving tower and diving pool and the children’s pool as individual “islands” in the lower area of the outdoor pool stood out in contrast to the usage and construction-related linear layout of the indoor facility and the upper bathing level. The park-like landscape offered outdoor pool guests primarily sunny areas for relaxing. The levels were connected by a spacious staircase and ramp.