Myrtha Pools is pleased to have contributed the pool portions of two recent winners of the 16th World Architecture Festival (WAF). Specifically, those pools are located in the Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) near Sydney, Australia, and the Cesca Vas Pool Complex in Slovenia. Both won accolades in the prestigious WAF gala held recently in Singapore.
The prize in the Sports category went to the Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC), a major project on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia. This complex project required the collaboration of several architectural firms: Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall Landscape Architects, each under the supervision of Parramatta City Council. Located in Parramatta Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Myrtha designed five swimming pools for this complex, helping to create a functional, multi-purpose space in an exceptional setting. The result is an engaging and functional environmentally friendly community centre that blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape, creating a striking union between architecture and nature.
Josh Henderson, Associate Architect at Grimshaw: “A great recognition all around for the collective efforts of a very dedicated, collaborative and talented project team. Congratulations to the City of Parramatta, the design team of Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects, McGregor Coxall, Tonkin (and many other consultants) and the builder, Lipman Pty Ltd.”
An honourable mention in the same category also went to the Češča Vas pool complex in Slovenia. The result of work by ENOTA Architects, the centre is located in Novo Mesto in an area dominated by the existing velodrome facility.
“It is a great honour to receive the Highly Commended Award for the Češča Vas Pool Complex at the World Architecture Festival 2024. This award is a recognition of our team’s efforts and motivates us to continue creating places that inspire.” – Milan Tomac, founder of Enota Architects.
In an attempt to minimise the impact while maintaining the spatial balance of the area, the Slovenian pool complex was developed by incorporating the topographical characteristics of the sloping terrain. In this way, the structure blends in with its surroundings, without appearing as a new and additional dominant element, thanks also to the use of an elegant roof suspended above the landscape. Thanks to its modular technology, Myrtha Pools can be adapted to a wide range of needs and situations. Because of this flexibility, the Italian company was chosen to build the two pools in the centre: a competition pool and a teaching pool. The Češča Vas pool complex is not only an architecturally interesting work, but also a landmark for the growth of swimming in an area generally lacking in facilities.
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