ie School of Architecture

arne jacobsen, 1936

ie School of Architecture lo descubrió en septiembre de 2011

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Architects:White Arkitekter
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The new Kastrup Søbad seawater swimming area is a leisure amenity out of the ordinary. Like a conch, the sea bath emerges from the water to occupy a central position along the beach looking over the Øresund Sound. Just as we have seen further to the north at Amager Strand Beach, Kastrup Strand Beach has undergone major transformation and reorganization. The facilities include the main building on the water, a new bathing beach and a new service building onshore that includes toilet facilities, as well as green spaces inland.

A pool for the masses
Kastrup Søbad has been executed using the highest-quality materials and stands apart as an architectural work based on both beauty and functionality. The structure consists of a 100-metre-long bridge leading from the newly built beach to a circular wooden platform. The swimming area's circular shape and exterior screen have the distinct advantage of protecting bathers from the wind. The structure is built of azobe, a tropical wood resistant to salt water. For White Arkitekter, it was important to make the sea bath accessible to the masses all day long. Disabled-friendly features have been incorporated, and the lighting has been apportioned equal weight with the architecture. The design has made use of indirect light and light recessed into the wooden decking. As a result, Kastrup Søbad offers both a functional setting for swimmers and a sculptural sight for those taking an evening stroll.

ie School of Architecture lo descubrió en septiembre de 2011

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etiquetas: sea , swimming

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ie School of Architecture lo descubrió en septiembre de 2011

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