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Architects: WilkinsonEyre
- Area: 4600 m²
- Year: 2013
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Photographs:Julian Abrams
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Manufacturers: Kingspan Insulated Panels, ACO Drainage, Interface, Amwell, Blue Cube Seating, British Gypsum, Carey Glass, Contrasol, GEZE, Hazlin, Ibstock, Marshalls, Mecho Systems, SAS International, Schüco, Spectile
Text description provided by the architects. WilkinsonEyre was appointed to design this new swimming pool for Worthing Borough Council following a RIBA Design Competition. The new pool complex includes a six lane, 25 metre pool; a combined learner/diving pool; indoor leisure pools with rapids, flumes and outdoor waters; a health and fitness centre; café; crèche and flexible space for other activities.
This new complex, located adjacent to the existing Aquarena and close to the town centre, is an exciting development on a unique seafront site. The design maximises the potential of the site with ‘ribbons’ of accommodation flowing from north to south to emphasise the connection between land and sea. Each pool has its own terrace, opening up the façade to animate the beachfront elevation and enliven this prominent location in line with the Council’s aspirations for an Active Beach Zone.
