Aquapark in Brno

FA VUT - Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture

Project idea

The topic of the diploma thesis is a revitalization of a historically valuable area Za Lužánkami as a center for sport and leisure time, but also sets an urbanism concept and development of a neighborhood housing area. A complex architectural study solves an extension of an existing Lužánky city swimming pool in Brno. The main idea is a simple form of the new building, easy walkthrough the territory, creating an enjoyable public space and an extension of the existing greenery.

Project description

The new water park is designed as a two-storey, rectangular object, connected with an existing swimming pool. Inside the new building you can find a 25m swimming pool, a plenty of relaxing pools, wellness, café and offices. The inner part is also connected with an outdoor pools with a big slide, terrace for sunbathing and a playground. The overall proposal offers an exploitng the potential of this area as a solution to the current city deficits, such as parking lots, housing and especially the sport facilities near the Brno city center.

sustainability
The complex uses a solar collector system, fotovoltaic panel system, grey water usage system combined with a rainwater usage system, recuperation unit, green roofs and the suitable insulation system which provides a passive standard of the building.

keywords
urbanism, architecture, public space, park, greenery, arcade, sport, swimming pool, water park, wellness, concrete, wood, glass, stainless steel, green roof, solar panel, sustainability, accessibility for the disabled

Technical information

supporting structure 1st floor
- reinforced concrete monolithic structure
- wall system - thickness 200mm
- module 6.5x6.5m
- complete with 400x400mm columns
- external pillars for a walkway 1000x300mm

vertical support structure 2nd floor
- reinforced concrete monolithic structure
- wall system thickness 200mm
- module 6.5x6.5m
- completed with columns 300x300mm and 400x400mm

roof structure above the pools
- prefabricated reinforced concrete beams I profile with a span of 9.7m, 19.3m and 21.6m, size 400x1200mm mounted on a monolithic columns 400x400mm
- prefab reinforced in the transverse direction. bar trusses with square section 400x400mm

Architectural detail (spiral staircase + railing)
In the main space - the foyer is a generous spiral staircase designed to give this space its importance. Above the entrance and the staircase there is a cant over both floors, with a gallery on the 2nd floor.
The staircase itself is designed as a monolithic, reinforced concrete, embedded in an arched, also reinforced concrete wall, which copies and underlines the direction of movement on the staircase. The stair outlet arm is then fixed into the ceiling slab above the 1st floor. The railing is designed from galvanized solid steel profiles, circular cross-section, with a diameter of 10mm. These profiles are firmly connected to the staircase using a chemical anchor.
The handrail profile is specified in the detail drawing, designed from solid ash wood.
Light sculpture is also placed above the staircase, underlining the used, repeating motif of the circle - the arc, which is based on the pragmatic nature of this shape used in the windows of ships, submarines, arch of an aqueduct, or, for example, a rescue ring. The space below the staircase is complemented with furniture for seating.