sb 3/2021 (english)

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International magazine for sports, leisure and recreational facilities

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55th year ISSN (Print): 0036-102X ISSN (Internet): ISSN 2198-4271

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AESTHETICS IN SPACE INTELLIGENT IN DETAIL Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus, Salzburg, Austria Arch.: Berger+Parkkinen, Wien Photos: Fotodesign Peters, Amerang

Swimming pool ceramics from AGROB BUCHTAL combines aesthetics with functionality. Modularly combinable collections enable individual architectural concepts and outstanding usage properties thanks to intelligent solutions such as “Hytect”: among other advantages, this surface technology has an antibacterial effect without chemicals and thus makes a lasting and valuable contribution to perfect look and hygiene. www.agrob-buchtal.de

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Editorial DEAR IAKS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SB, In many parts of the world, it now looks as if we can look forward to the long-awaited end of the pandemic. We now hope that sports and leisure facilities will also be able to reopen soon and welcome many visitors. We can and must look to the future!

Not only have swimming pool operations come to a standstill, but the personal exchange of expertise has also been prevented during this period. Needless to say, we all quickly switched to video meetings and seminars, which is very worthwhile and will continue to be so in the future. However, the elimination of travel time and costs is an advantage, but more than outweighed by the downside: the informal discussions in the breaks, the subsequent assessment of what has been heard, the communication of emotions and the building of trust are missing in online events.

We therefore look forward all the more to the IAKS Congress and FSB from 26 to 29 October 2021 in Cologne, Germany. We are working flat out on a programme packed with highlights. The theme will be integral sustainability that considers the ecological, social and economic solutions to the challenges ahead. If it is not possible for you to come to Cologne in person, we are holding the IAKS Congress this year as a hybrid event for the first time, so that you can also attend the sessions live from remote locations.

This issue of sb also contains a wealth of interesting information. The range of projects presented extends from the small but elegant bathing house for the local winter bathing club on the Öresund in Denmark to very large water parks geared to leisure and wellness. The latter include the Aquaticum in Debrecen, Hungary, which welcomes its visitors

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to an o ­ asis environment of water curtains and greened walls; and the Atoll Achensee swimming and leisure centre with its infinity pool and spa comprising five different types of sauna.

The pleasure of bathing is enhanced by additional attractions that appeal to a wider range of users. In Lévis, Canada, it is the dance school at the multifunctional swimming centre. The students at the UNC University Recreation Center in Charlotte, USA, had a lot of say in the design of the facilities. The citizens’ association of the indoor swimming pool in Handorf, Germany is the operator and also took the helm at the planning stage.

At Oettingen’s new and redesigned river bathing facility, a new entrance building and the refurbished bridge create clear spatial relationships.

Using the landscape as a design element, in Stuttgart’s tradition-steeped Mineralbad Berg spa in Germany, the square outdoor pool with its lake-like character is embedded in a spacious park landscape.

The two guest author articles in this issue report, firstly, on the Swimming for All initiative in Russia and, secondly, on various water attractions and the associated economic and ecological considerations.

I now wish you an inspiring read and look forward immensely to meeting you in person in Cologne at the end of October!

Best regards Dr. Stefan Kannewischer IAKS President

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2021 IAKS Congress and ISWF with FSB and aquanale............................................................................8 New to the IAKS Network................................................................. 10 Swimming pool in Ähtäri................................................................... 12 Conversion of Alster-Schwimmhalle in Hamburg......... 14 New Rebstockbad pool in Frankfurt/Main.......................... 16 Familienbad Bornheim in Frankfurt/Main........................... 17

Multifunctional Aquatic Complex in Lévis...........................38 ABCP architecture and Bilodeau Baril Lemming architects

Refurbishment of Mineralbad Berg in Stuttgart............42 4a Architekten

“Isfuglen” winter bathing house in Brøndby....................46 MATTERS architects

Bürgerbad Handorf in Münster.....................................................48 POS4 Architekten and Generalplaner

PROJECTS New spa at the Aquaticum Waterpark in Debrecen.... 18 BORD Architectural Studio and BORD HVAC Engineering

GUEST AUTHOR ARTICLES

UNC University Recreation Center in Charlotte..............24 CannonDesign and Jenkins Peer Architects

Water attractions for swimming pools...................................50 Uwe Roth

Atoll Achensee swimming and leisure pool in Eben am Achensee.............................................................................30

“Swimming for All“ programme in Russia...........................54

studio gollwitzer architekten

Elizabeth Fadeeva

Remodelling and redesign of Oettingen river bathing facility....................................................34 JORDAN BALZER SCHUBERT

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STIMULUS FOR THE SPORTS, LEISURE AND POOL INDUSTRY IAKS CONGRESS AND ISWF 2021 WITH FSB AND AQUANALE, 26-29 OCTOBER IN COLOGNE, GERMANY Live and in person – Koelnmesse is making what seemed unimaginable for a long time possible. FSB and aquanale – International Trade Fairs for Public Space, Sports and Leisure Facilities as well as for Sauna.Pool.Ambience will be hosted in Cologne as an in-person event from 26 to 29 October. New products, trends and opportunities to exchange ideas face-to-face – all this will be available at the trade show duo, supported by the attractive conference programmes of the IAKS Congress and the International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum (ISWF).

The globally leading B2B event in the segment of sports and leisure facilities, pools and wellness facilities makes Cologne the “place to be” once more! It will provide the stimulus so urgently needed by all industries in the post-coronavirus era in terms of trends, solutions, international networking and the initiation of new business relationships. It will offer guidance to all stakeholders as they face upcoming decisions in an environment that has been transformed by the pandemic.

The IAKS Congress, which will be hosted for the 27th time as part of FSB, is the international leading forum for the design, construction, financing and management of sports and leisure facilities. Staged in a hybrid format for the first time, the panel discussions, expert presentations and workshops at the IAKS Congress will reveal the architectural and management trends that should be taken into account now and in the future.

The sport and leisure sector has been massively affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and, at the same time, it also needs to respond to the challenges of climate change. Sport at grassroots and elite level faces financial uncertainties with respect to both public and private projects as governments around the world look for ways to recover from the pandemic. Financing and operating models are expected to become more diverse, combined with an increase in the demands placed on the creativity and courage of those in charge.

User pressure on leisure space in towns and cities has grown tremendously during the pandemic. More and more people are turning to public spaces for exercise and recreation, but these are not available to all on an equal basis. Urban leisure space must not only be resilient, but also take into account the varying interests of active and passive users. Participatory and neighbourhood-based planning is essential. More than ever before, we need to take a holistic approach to social, environmental and economic sustainability.

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IAKS Congress motto 2021: Developing healthy and sustainable communities Climate change and environmental sustainability are the global challenge. The congress will open with an overview of international objectives such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the IOC’s sustainability-related successes and future targets and TAFISA’s Global Active City programme. Experts will use real-life international examples to discuss how carbon stored in facilities can be minimised through environmentally friendly design and how extreme weather conditions caused by climate change can be taken into account while a project is in the planning phase.

Social sustainability will be a key factor when it comes to leisure facilities for all. How can the accessibility and inclusivity of arenas, for example ice sports centres, be supported and made a reality? Sports facilities operating according to a 24/7 model and inclusive design will be the keys to success.

Congress visitors will also gain first-hand insights into economic sustainability, whether in the form of digitalisation or innovative approaches to financing and subsidising public leisure facilities. Examples of new successful models for stadiums and arenas can be seen in the rapid development of e-sports and e-sports arenas.

Finally, the IAKS Congress will address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the operation of facilities and, last but not least, on the architecture of the future. In addition, it will present new strategies for improving the eco-friendliness of synthetic turf pitches. sb 3/2021

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The aquanale congress is being held for the ninth time: The International Swimming Pool and Wellness Forum (ISWF). Public pool refurbishment, aspects of sustainability and digitisation, and innovative architectural and engineering planning are dealt with. European standards (both for public and private pools) and pandemic concepts for public pools form a further block. Finally, further training for and assessment of pool staff and the topic of resilience are on the agenda as well.

Not to miss: FSB and aquanale highlights And there’s something else to grab your attention: As part of the IAKS congress, the IOC, the IPC and the IAKS will award their international architecture prizes for innovative and sustainable sports and leisure facilities. While at ISWF, the EUSA Awards for outstanding pools and spas will be presented.

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CITY OF COPENHAGEN (DENMARK)

TROLDTEKT, TRANBJERG (DENMARK)

The City of Copenhagen offers a huge variety of sports facilities – from local activity areas to huge sport centres, outdoor and indoor sport, multi-areas and specialized facilities.

At Troldtekt A/S, we believe that acoustic comfort and a healthy indoor climate are key elements of high-quality buildings. Since 1935, we have manufactured Troldtekt acoustic panels from the natural material wood, and cement extracted from Danish mineral resources. We design, develop and manufacture the panels in Denmark – from local materials and under state-of-the-art and ecofriendly conditions.

Copenhagen as the capital is at the top of Denmark, which is considered to be one of the most physically active nations in the world. The cultural department is the key in developing and managing all sports facilities in close corporation with all sports communities.

Within the IAKS network, The City of Copenhagen will be represented by its Director of Culture Esben Danielsen.

Esben has been active in IAKS for many years in former functions, e.g. as IAKS Nordic President, and will continue in developing IAKS Nordic’s activities. www.kk.dk

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LYNXIGHT, YOKNEAM ILLIT (ISRAEL)

WERNER DOSIERTECHNIK, WERTINGEN (GERMANY)

Lynxight is a swimmer safety and analytics platform for pools. The system equips standard security cameras with proprietary AI capabilities to capture unique pool data and alert on unplanned situations: swimmer distress behavior, drowning events, area overcrowding and a variety of pool risk factors. Powered by a new class of deep technology, Lynxight provides lifeguards and pool managers with unprecedented visibility and superior capabilities for managing safety risks early and accurately, helping public facil­ ities create a safer and more engaging experience for both guests and staff.

Werner Dosiertechnik develop, produce and distribute an extensive and sophisticated product range of measuring, control and metering equipment for the disinfection of public and private swimming pools, as well as control and attraction equipment for wellness areas and metering equipment for drinking water and wastewater treatment.

The company was founded 35 years ago by Dietmar Werner with the invention of the GRANUDOS system for the metering of chlorine granulate.

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Three quarters of the sales are generated from exports.

The company’s success is borne by each of its 55 skilled employees. www.werner-dosiertechnik.de sb 3/2021

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HUEMER GROUP, VIENNA (AUSTRIA) The Huemer Group has evolved from an IT service provider to a consultant and digital adviser on the interplay between business, IT and digitisation strategy. The company not only provides solutions for secure computer centre operations, but also innovative approaches in the field of IoT and sensor technology for new cultural venues and sports facilities. For this purpose, it provides its own platform for processing generated data and storing it in a historically traceable manner. For reasons of sustainability in this setting, it has also developed a holistic solution for the indoor and outdoor capture of air quality data.

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MULTI-PURPOSE CABINET SPACE SWIMMING POOL IN ÄHTÄRI, FINLAND The spa-like swimming hall will not only serve tourists staying at the Ähtäri Resort, but also residents in a distinct, experiential way. The Ähtäri swimming pool is an integral part of the overall Ähtäri Resort master plan designed by Studio Puisto.

The swimming pool is designed to be both natural and straightforward, from the changing rooms to the washrooms to the pool areas. Similarly, the pool area itself is divided into two, with the pool intended for children and therapy purposes separated from the main pool. A shared Jacuzzi in the middle unites the two spaces to create a cohesive atmosphere between them.

The overall scale of these spaces is pleasantly intimate, as sloping ceilings provide spatial variation through lower exterior walls and loftier elevations in the middle.

The shared sauna features a cool-down terrace lounge.

From both the terrace lounge and the pools, windows offer panoramic views of the adjacent Lake Hankavesi, enhancing the connection between inside and out.

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Above all, two central spaces stand out both inside and outside the building: the multi-purpose cabinet space in the lobby and the atmospheric Jacuzzi room separate from the other pool areas. Natural light floods into both these spaces through skylights. This public cabinet space is inherently multi-functional with the flexibility to be used for different purposes. When not in use, it becomes part of the entrance hall.

The overall interior concept is geared towards fostering a calming atmosphere through the use of wood, stone and concrete surfaces. The resort is ultimately spa-like and luxu­rious, while at the same time serving the public in sharing a bathing experience for all. www.studiopuisto.fi sb 3/2021

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Koelnmesse GmbH Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln, Germany Tel. +49 221 821-2837 fsb@koelnmesse.de sb 3/2021

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“OPERA POOL“ TO EXTEND TOTAL WATER SURFACE CONVERSION OF BÄDERLAND’S ALSTER-SCHWIMMHALLE IN HAMBURG, GERMANY Work has started on the modernization and extension of the Alster-Schwimmhalle, a Bäderland swimming pool in Hamburg. Over the next three years, the indoor swimming pool which is listed as a protected historic building will be modernized and extended to plans by gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects.

The original Alster-Schwimmhalle in Hohenfelde, Hamburg was built between 1968 and 1973 to a design by the architects Horst Niessen and Rolf Störmer. To this day the characteristic roof shell is one of the largest shell constructions in Europe. The concrete shell roof consists of two hyperbolic paraboloid shells resting on three support points that also contain the surface water drainage pipes. With reference to the curved shape of the roof the indoor pool is also sometimes colloquially called “Schwimmoper” ­(opera pool) by the locals.

In the plans by gmp the conspicuous roof shell and the pool areas covered by it have been retained whilst the existing 50-m-pool and the learner pool are to be fully refurbished. The removal of the grandstand will create space under the pool roof for a separate diving pool with 1-m, 3-m and 5-m-diving boards.

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building and the new part, the design language of which is reminiscent of the previous extension. A single-story rectangular building will be built parallel to the northwest-facing façade and accommodate a warm 25-m-pool and a pool for courses. The new pools extend the total water surface of the indoor pool facility by about one quarter. Towards the northeast the new building will have two stories, accommodating the entrance and changing rooms on the first floor and the fitness and sauna areas on the upper floor. The entrance can be reached via a large forecourt to the north of the building.

In addition to the modernization of the indoor pool to competition standard there will also be upgrades of the fitness and sauna facilities. The sauna area with three large saunas and a separate ladies’ sauna will be extended to include a vitality spa with steam bath, a calcium-lithium pool and a cold plunge pool. The re-opening has been scheduled for the end of 2023. www.gmp.de sb 3/2021

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“ELEMENTARY” RENEWAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW REBSTOCKBAD POOL IN FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY The construction of the new Rebstockbad pool is intended to replace a pool at the same location. pm.a is responsible for the project management services across all project stages and activities associated with the demo­ lition of the old pool and the entire new building project.

BäderBetriebe Frankfurt GmbH operates 13 swimming pools in the city of Frankfurt am Main, including the Rebstockbad, which attracts around 600,000 users every year. The wide-ranging needs associated with a trip to the pool are to be reflected in the profile of the new facility.

This includes the competitive features of a 25-metre swimming pool, teaching pool and diving pool. A variety of opportunities for leisure activities with family and friends will be offered by the wave pool, lazy river ride, water playground, slide configuration and action area coupled with a sauna zone and an attractive food and beverage ­offering.

The design is rounded off by health and wellness services.

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In addition to making the building more attractive for ­future users, the project’s primary goal is to ensure energy and resource conservation and environmentally friendly and cost-effective construction and operation.

The redesign of the Rebstockbad revolves entirely around the elements; the entire new building will be themed. The four elements of water, fire, earth and air form the basis for a thematic design of the various activity areas with ­diversified attractions and elements of play, fun, e­ ducation and adventure. www.pm-agn.de www.frankfurter-baeder.de sb 3/2021

NEW COMPETITION AND ADVENTURE POOL WITH A SAUNA AREA FAMILIENBAD BORNHEIM IN FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY

Rendering: 4a Architekten

To replace the old and run-down Panoramabad pool, Bäderbau Frankfurt GmbH & Co. KG is building a new pool for families, leisure swimmers, and school and club sports.

The new building’s architecture will give it a strong identity in the urban landscape and fundamentally improve the range of leisure facilities in the Bornheim district. The building’s total area of 10,500 m² will include around 900 m² of water surface area.

The facility’s location in the immediate vicinity of the ice rink offers advantages in terms of resource conservation, energy savings and operating costs.

Organisationally, the bathing level with leisure, adventure and children’s pools is located on the first floor, along with the competition and teaching pools. The leisure and competition areas can be used separately from each other. The sauna zone is located on the roof on the second floor, while the ground floor is reserved for technical services.

The project is currently in the award phase. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2023. www.4a-architekten.de

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WATER IN ALL DIMENSIONS NEW SPA AT THE AQUATICUM WATERPARK IN DEBRECEN BORD Architectural Studio’s design was inspired by the impressive natural surroundings. The architectural concept focuses on the life-giving aspect of water and the surrounding forest. Water and flora appear on both horizontal and vertical surfaces of the spa: the water in the pools, the lawn, the water curtains and the plant-covered walls. The 5,624 m² water surface creates an artistic composition of “fold­ed up” spaces, introducing the visitors into this immersive water world as if entering a grand ­oasis.

More than half of the energy is derived from renewable energy resources.

Debrecen is not only the second most populated city in 1826 in the neoclassical style. In 1932, thermal water Hungary, but it is also the cultural and scientific centre was found by chance during drilling for oil and this was of the region. The city’s first public baths were built in then piped into the Nagyerdő forest to create a spa.

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Location Debrecen, Hungary Client/operator Debreceni Gyogyfürdő Ltd. Architects BORD Architectural Studio and BORD HVAC Engineering HU – Budapest, Debrecen; CH – Zurich www.bordstudio.hu sb 3/2021

Team Peter Bordas (Head Architect), Dalma Kiss (Coordinating Architect), Zsolt Belanyi, Robert Gulyas, Noemi Gyarfas, Dorottya Hindy, Anna Illes, Artur Lente, Linda Lente-Papp, Tamas Mezey, Balazs Moser, Gyorgyi Puspoki, Viola Toth, Istvan Ulmann, Reka Zsolyomi, Kata Zih

Landscape Architecture Gardenworks: Judit Doma-Tarcsanyi, Beatrix Bocs; BORD Architectural Studio: Andrea Waldmann Structural Engineering Hydrastat Mernoki Iroda

Photos Tamas Bujnovszky Official opening June 2020 Construction costs HUF 9.5 billion (EUR 27.4 million)

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The new spa is in the same location as its predecessor and it is connected to the already existing building of the Aquaticum Waterpark. Due to the protected forest area, the layout mainly follows the original planting. The trees enclose the lawn of the waterpark area where elements of the spa experience elements resemble pieces of a mosaic.

As part of the ambitious long-term development plan of the municipality, the plan was to renew the environmentally protected city park (EU Natura 2000 nature reserve programme) and to turn it into a unique recreational area.

Waterpark programming The main entrance of the spa is on the recently completed Nagyerdő promenade. The long single-storey entrance situated on the building line is linked to the new pedestrian pathway to the waterpark like a bridge. The entrance building includes the changing rooms, toilets, shops and a bright food court. The restaurants are accessible from the waterpark and the pathway. The building’s long, squat volume settles beautifully in the landscape as viewed from the direction of the spa. On its top there is a green roof, with its curved shape resembling a wave.

The waterpark’s visual centrepiece is a 12 m high cuboid on a 196 m x 26 m ground plan. This unit is open and permeable on all sides and incorporates a number of functions such as a swimming pool with 4 m depth, an adventure pool with a 400-m slide, water cave, swimming and teaching pool, thermal water pool, relaxation zone, sunbathing terrace and bars. Between the various functions meander a number of 12 m high walls covered in greenery and water.

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The kids’ water theme park was inspired by the animation picture “Treasure Planet”. A variety of pools appeal to all children of all ages: a kids’ pool, baby pool, spray park, wave pool, three thermal water pools, a ‘lazy river’ and a kids’ theatre.

“Green” energy concept Renewable energy solutions were the focus of BORD HVAC Engineering in its planning for the spa’s vast requirements.

The heating system uses the heat of the thermal water. The heat can be recycled with heat exchangers arranged in pa­ rallel to preheat the heating return piping of the spa’s central heating system. The heat exchangers of the district heating can be hydraulically arranged in series in the system.

Renewable energy resources The proportion of renewable energy is in general 50% and can increase to up to 70% (on a hot summer’s day for example).

The mostly 60°C water arriving from the thermal wells can provide a maximum heating capacity of 1,500 kW. The thermal water can be cooled to 50°C or even 45° C by two water-water heat pumps and a plate heat exchanger. The heat capacity gain is 300-600 kW. A three-way mixing valve in front of the plate heat exchangers on the side of the water-water heat pump in each heating circuit helps to protect the equipment from the thermal water’s high temperature.

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temperature necessary for serving the thermal water pools during summer months in meeting the minimum water refill requirements. One of the two heat pumps gains heat either from the thermal water refilling the pools or the thermal water drained from them in order to avoid overheating.

The central building management system controls the motor exchange valves positioned on the cooling side of the heat pump and decides where to direct the heat based on the temperature of the water being fed to the pools.

The 32-34° C water drained from the thermal pools is fed into an 84 m3 reservoir next to the main building block. The reservoir’s capacity is sufficient to hold the drained water of the three thermal water pools while adjusting to the minimum amount of auxiliary thermal water.

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The thermal water pump feeds the water from the reservoir into the plate heat exchangers located in the main building. The central heating system uses two water-water heat pumps that are partially shared with and partially independent of the previous system. The heating capacity here is 300-600 kW. More heat can be derived from the water-water heat exchanger heat pump used for cooling the areas of the property. The capacity varies in relation to the scale of restaurant operation and the outside temperature; the planned maximum is 200 kW. Finally, the excess heat of a gas engine is recycled to heat the return water. Its total excess heat is 200 kW.

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THREE QUESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECT This is how our immersive, folded-up oasis concept came to life, and we ended up designing the spectacular main unit, 198 m in length with 12 m high waveshaped walls of water and flora carving openings into the main body of the building. In addition to making sure that our design is exceptional, we also had to ensure that the complex blends into its surroundings, is as sustainable as possible and can become a new regional landmark while fully submitting to functional needs. But this is what architects aim to do – we find visually striking solutions to sometimes extremely complicated scenarios.

PÉTER BORDÁS CEO, Founder, Head of Design BORD Architectural Studio What are the biggest challenges in designing an aquatic facility?

Designing an aquatic facility was a complex journey for us. As architects we start the design process in 2D, drawing lines, figuring out the design’s guiding principle. Some would consider the protagonist of such a design – the water - to be a flat, plain element. Our concept for “Aquaticum” strongly focuses on the array of experiences that an aquatic facility can offer its visitors. It was a “must” for us to come up with a design that goes beyond the limits of 2D and offers a unique 3D experience, a wild sensory treat. sb 3/2021

What does sport mean to you as an architect?

Sport has always been part of my life and it made its way into my design aesthetic early on as well. I can’t stand it if a building has no dynamism. I need to make sure that my inspirations, thoughts and impressions are infused into our designs and that our buildings can have the same effect on people, conveying a unique experience.

Which theme will dominate sports architecture in the near ­future?

I think the biggest challenge is to master the ever-growing trend towards digitisation. Nowadays one can enjoy a sports event from home with playbacks, body cams and on-pitch commentary streamed live into one’s comfortable ­living room.

Architecture, in my opinion, will have to react to this trend, being able to turn a building hosting a live sports event into a sports-themed complex offering a day-long stay, with added entertainment options – and all the functional needs coming with it. This change might even lead to the rethinking of how we define live attendance at a game. Can it soon be only a part of a new, interactive sports entertainment industry?

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VERTICAL TRANSPARENCY UNC UNIVERSITY RECREATION CENTER IN CHARLOTTE, NC A dynamic hub for campus recreation, the 13,750 m² center is the university’s first facility fully dedicated to campus recreation. With roots all the way back in UNC Charlotte’s 2010 master plan, the project is viewed as an essential component in advancing the campus and its ability to serve current and future student populations. CannonDesign together with Jenkins Peer Architects designed the facility to ensure students are front and center.

Location Charlotte, NC, USA Client/operator University of North Carolina Architects CannonDesign www.cannondesign.com Jenkins Peer Architects www.jenkinspeer.com Author Colleen McKenna Photos Sean Busher Official Opening January 2020 Construction costs USD 66 million (EUR 54.2 million)

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The University Recreation Center is located in the heart of UNC Charlotte’s campus, near the student union and within the academic corridor to further establish a dynamic student zone.

While in the “zone,” students can eat, study, go to the bookstore, drop in for a workout, socialize and more.

While the building is located in the best location, the site wasn’t without its own challenges. The site has a dramatic topographic slope of nearly 30° from east to west and sits very near an adjacent student union and parking garage.

To master this challenge, the design solution is a vertically stacked building that gracefully encompasses the slope with a main entry near the union’s front door. The two largest program volumes are stacked to the west with a fourcourt gymnasium sitting atop the indoor pool.

The main vertical circulation core bridges the gap between east and west, creating a unique “link” between the major volumes.

During programming for the project, there was brief consideration to locate a second building on the same project site, given its prime location. However, the ultimate decision to locate just the University Recreation Center on the site proved best as it allows for future expansion and outdoor programming.

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these shared spaces. Students were waiting for equipment and beginning to look for off-campus gyms, and it was reducing participation.

The goal of the University Recreation Center was to first solve this issue in a way that would increase recreation engagement, activity and opportunity for a larger, more diverse student population on campus. The center has achieved this as it now offers dedicated space for recreation, more space for core activities (7,787 m² for strength and conditioning compared to 930 m²), new spaces and resources, and significantly increased hours of operation.

For context and proof, UNC Charlotte’s recreation department experienced a 21.5 increase in student recreation participation pre-COVID with an increase of 14.5 unique users.

Inclusive design features The interior design concept reflects back on the history of the university, as Charlotte has a rich gold-mining history.

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The term “49ers” or “NinerNation” symbolizes gold mining and the pioneering spirit and determination that have led to UNC Charlotte’s dramatic growth. The main circulation spine throughout the building threads together with a continuous band capturing the essence of a gold-mining sieve flowing from the entry all the way through the facility to the pool.

Throughout the building and site, there is a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The use of glass creates transparency between floors and helps break down physical and metaphorical walls. Students running on the indoor track or lifting weights can quickly view or transition to outdoor volleyball, basketball or even a swim in the pool.

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four-court gymnasium elevated running / walking / incline track expansive cardiovascular and strength-training spaces arranged in a series of fitness neighborhoods located throughout the building artificial turf indoor playground with sandbags and other functional training tools multipurpose studios for group fitness, sports clubs and other activities dedicated cycling studio full demonstration kitchen to support nutrition classes and food preparation indoor and outdoor lap and leisure pools along with an outdoor-pool support building outdoor volleyball and basketball courts extensive fitness balconies that help unite the indoor and outdoor experience

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Use of technology From a budget perspective, advanced control systems of mechanical systems including lighting, HVAC, plumbing and water work in coordination with existing campus building automation systems to ensure the most efficient and effective control from financial and comfort perspectives.

The building’s audiovisual and music systems can be ­automated by zones (by floor, by studio, by space (i.e. pool, courts, entry), and the facility can play numerous music types and TV stations at once. The TV monitors are also integrated, with digital messaging on monitors throughout the facility. Timing systems and channel control are also integrated to reduce manual efforts by staff. Leading-edge technology also defines the check-in and purchasing ­experiences throughout the building.

The building security systems are equipped with stateof-the-art cameras, alarms and more to ensure maximum ­safety for the university community and all building users.

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THREE QUESTIONS TO THE ARCHITECT Prior to the existence of the University Recreation Center, students and recreation services shared spaces with other campus departments. How has the URC also been opened for collaboration with other parties to ensure community benefit, e.g. with schools?

The dispersion of campus recreation services wasn’t ideal before the new University Recreation Center opened at UNC Charlotte. So, the opportunities for collaboration, synergy and connections have only been amplified and grown stronger.

The building joins an acclaimed student health center, dedicated counseling center and diverse student life facilities to enhance the UNC Charlotte experience and achieve the institution’s commitment to health and wellness. It’s also creating new opportunities for academic programs, student recruitment and more.

COLLEEN MCKENNA Director, Sports, Recreation and Wellness Practice, CannonDesign (and UNC Charlotte alum) The University Recreation Center is located in the heart of the UNC Charlotte campus, near the student union within the academic corridor. Which elements have helped to integrate the new building in the ­campus?

The location of the building is so critical to its dynamic campus integration. Its proximity to other student buildings and resources creates a dynamic student zone where students can eat, study, go to the bookstore, stop in for a workout, socialize and more. The collision of these positive student experiences creates constant energy on campus.

Also, the building and site offer a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The use of glass creates transparency between floors and helps break down physical and metaphorical walls. On a facility level, that makes it easier for students running on the indoor track to quickly view or transition to outdoor volleyball or basketball or even swim. On a campus level, it creates great transparency, synergy and connectivity.

UNC Charlotte’s 2010 master plan was dedicated to promote student health and wellness. Today, in light of the pandemic, do you think the initial aim is more obvious than ever? Or has it changed in some way?

UNC Charlotte wants to educate and graduate students ready to live holistically healthy lives. The pandemic hasn’t changed that. If anything, the building emerged at the right time. It created a haven for wellness during the pandemic and, as we emerge into a post-pandemic world, it will only deliver on that mission in new ways.

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RING-SHAPED ISLAND OF ADVENTURE ATOLL ACHENSEE SWIMMING AND LEISURE POOL IN EBEN AM ACHENSEE

Location Eben am Achensee, Austria Client Municipality Eben am Achensee Operator Freizeitzentrum Achensee GmbH Architect studio gollwitzer architekten GmbH DE – 80333 Munich www.studioga.de Author studio gollwitzer architekten Photos Atoll Achensee Official opening October 2018 Constuction costs EUR 20 million

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A rooftop infinity pool, a spa with five different types of sauna, a fitness area with mountain views and a bouldering hall: as a 50,000 m² leisure attraction on Tyrol’s largest lake, the Atoll Achensee creates ideal conditions for swimming, taking a sauna, indulging oneself, relaxing and competing. The swimming and leisure centre designed by Studio Gollwitzer Architekten is dedicated to nature, health and wellness.

Achensee (lake) lies north of Jenbach in Tyrol, 380 m above the Inn valley. With the Achen valley, it forms the border between the Karwendel mountain range in the west and the Brandenberg Alps in the east. Achensee, which is up to 133 m deep, is the largest lake in Tyrol. It has excellent water quality (almost drinking water standard) with up to ten metres of visibility under water. As befits a mountain lake, its water temperature is low and hardly ever exceeds 20° Celsius.

Opaque metal façade The main entrance to the swimming and leisure pool is located on the busy main road at Achensee. The closed, curved façade communicates the dynamics and energy of the building. The opaque metal façade develops out of round discs resem-

bling water droplets, which gradually merge to yield a closed surface. This “inverse perforated façade” structures the large area and at the same time admits daylight into the changing area while maintaining privacy.

Outward views and sightlines through the building have been strategically organised. The indoor pool and the sauna area – complemented by the office wing of the tourism association – form the nucleus of the ensemble. The 25-metre pool is intended for competitive swimmers and is also used for courses and familiarisation with water. A special highlight is the relaxation pool with its indoor and outdoor areas. Here, numerous attractions such as massage loungers, a lazy river and bubble seats invite users to linger and unwind. sb 3/2021

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Panorama sauna area While the indoor pool area is located on the ground floor and thus creates a seamless transition to the outdoor pool, the sauna area is located on the upper floor and on the roof. A Finnish infusion sauna, organic pine sauna and herbal infusion sauna, infrared sauna and a steam bath are available for an invigorating sweat. This is followed by unmitigated relaxation with a view of the mountains on the spacious outdoor sunbathing decks or in the relaxation rooms. On the roof, users can look forward to an outdoor swimming area with an infinity pool and plunge pool.

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Integration to the landscape In summer, guests enjoy the benefits of the lakeside facility right on the shores of Achensee. Wooden sunbathing decks and walkways enhance the natural feel and ensure that the newly designed outdoor area blends harmoniously into the beautiful landscape. In winter, the artificial ice pad is open where users can play ice hockey or just skate to relax.

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project together with the Land environmental association in such a way that they flower perennially and do not have to be re-landscaped every year. The lighting concept respects the principles of the regional scheme to minimise light pollution.

The many glazed surfaces are fitted appropriately to prevent studio gollwitzer architekten gmbH Brienner Strasse 46 Commerzbank München Fon: +49 89 23 14 13 8-0 Amtsgericht Mün In the design of the indoor and outdoor areas, attention has bird collisions. Natural materials have also been used for the GF Dipl. Ing. Architekt 80333 München BLZ 700 400 48 Fax: +49 89 23 14 13 8-99 HRB 194636 been paid to the use of natural, environmentally friendly ma- furnishings. The decor makes use of driftwood from AchenWolfgang Gollwitzer M.S. AAD Deutschland Kto.-Nr. 760 25 92 www.studioGA.de USt.-IdNr. DE 81 terials. The numerous parkland areas were planted in a pilot see, felt, sheep’s wool and other raw materials from Tyrol. from the artificial ice pad is also used for heating purposes.

The nearby drinking water well was generously dimensioned when it was built to accommodate any changes in use and is now also used to generate energy.

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Location Oettingen, Germany Client/Operator City of Oettingen Architect JORDAN BALZER SCHUBERT Architekten PartG mbB, DE – 01127 Dresden www.jbs-a.net Open space planning STORCH.LANDSCHAFTSARCHITEKTUR DE – 01097 Dresden www.storch-la.de Structural Planning and Bridge Dr. Gollwitzer - Dr. Linse und Partner Ingenieure im Bauwesen mbB Authors Rico Schubert, Robert Storch, Dr. Thomas Gollwitzer Photos Sebastian Weingart www.wunderwaldphoto.com Official opening June 2020 Construction costs EUR 1.8 million

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BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE REMODELLING AND REDESIGN OF OETTINGEN RIVER BATHING FACILITY The go-ahead for the redesign was given in 2015 with the announcement of a planning competition for the Mühlespan outdoor bathing facility. The park-like island of Mühlespan with its river bathing facility is a local recreation area and excursion destination for young and old in Oettingen and neighbouring communities in Bavaria. The existing bathing facility on the Wörnitz was to be upgraded and the dilapidated entrance building and the equally run-down bridge were to be replaced by new structures. The Storch/JBS/RUB consortium was awarded the contract for its overall solution. A new wooden walkway now interconnects all the existing and newly erected buildings and attractions.

To give the bathing facility an appropriate entrance situation, a 35 m long and only 5 m wide entrance building has been erected. With its sharp outline, the new building stands like a piece of furniture amidst large, old trees and its placid exterior blends into the existing setting.

The distinctive entrance situation is formed by a striking indentation, which is accentuated by the peak of the irregular roof. The dynamic roof shape and the building’s elongated form reflect the constantly flowing waters of the river Wör-

nitz. The covered passageway houses the cash desk and a locker area.

Untreated wood materials To emphasise the natural character of the outdoor river facility, both the entire load-bearing frame and the façade have been built with untreated wood materials. The main parts of the exterior walls and the roof are thus made of 10 cm and 12 cm thick five-layer cross-laminated timber boards and, together with some of the sb 3/2021

interior walls, form a self-contained, three-dimensional load-bearing structure. The all-round ventilated curtain wall is an open cladding made of untreated larch wood.

The exterior doors have also been fitted with larch boarding in the same style as the wall cladding to emphasise the uniformity of the building fabric.

lights of the existing buildings and, together with the design language and colour scheme, take up certain design features of the existing buildings. The two glass doors of the cashier’s office have been designed with special folding shutters to give staff a wide-ranging view when open.

The various entrances are highlighted by glass louvre windows above the doors, which not only admit light but also ensure the cross-ventilation of the building.

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The interior is dominated by the interplay between light, untreated wood and dark tiles. Together with linear fittings, custom-made fitted furniture and high-grade sanitary ceramics, this makes an impression of quality.

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Slim bridge body Next to the entrance building, a new bridge has been built which, in combination with the wooden walkway, provides barrier-free access to the entire facility. The functionally integrated column-free bridge has an unsupported span of around 22 m, with an effective width of 2 m.

The selected type of bridge type is designed to survive even a flood of the century. To keep the approach ramp short, the bridge body had to be as slender as possible.

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it has been possible to make the glulam arch above the flood line unusually slim (L/70). The effect of this highly slender structure is supported by a minimalised delicate rope and handrail system.

The wooden walkway with the bridge and the entrance building has a flood-proof design and is equipped with integrated seating and play facilities. The wooden deck of the new overall facility has a barrier-free design and provides access to all new and existing elements through to the northern sunbathing lawn.

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Location Lévis, Québec, Canada Client/operator City of Lévis Architects ABCP architecture CA – G1K 7R1 Québec www.abcparchitecture.com Bilodeau Baril Lemming architects CA – G6V 4E2 Lévis www.architectes.ca Design Team Michel Veilleux, Vadim Siegel, Guillaume Bélanger, Benoît Lemay, Simon Bérubé, Marc-André Simard Author ABCP architecture Bilodeau Baril Lemming architects Photos Stéphane Groleau Official Opening January 2020 Construction costs CAD 25.8 million (EUR 17.4 million)

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DOUBLING THE SPORTS PROGRAMME IN THE REGION MULTIFUNCTIONAL AQUATIC COMPLEX IN LÉVIS, QC The new Multifunctional Aquatic Complex has two main sections: the ground-level waterway and a community and dance component upstairs. The whole is served by a large crossing hall open on the two levels of the building, a real crossroads between the different functions and users. Upstairs, a spectator area and stands with a capacity of 280 people allow parents to gather during activities while enjoying a full view of the pools.

The Multifunctional Aquatic Complex is located lengthwise on the Route des Rivières to promote urban densification, assert the presence of the public building, preserve and strengthen the existing woodland, integrate parking lots and facilitate accessibility. The irregularly shaped plot is bordered to the north by a medium-density residential development and to the south by a high school.

Direct and inviting access The crossing reception hall is located to the north of the building. It is both the entry point

to the complex, but also a bright space open on two floors promoting meetings and exchanges.

On the ground floor of this section are all the functions related to swimming. Relatively controlled, these functions are served by a longglazed corridor on the Route des Rivières, thus promoting activity on the street and allowing natural lighting.

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enjoying a spectacular view of the pools, the foyer serves as a relaxation area for the various upstairs rooms and as a meeting and viewing platform. Access to the dance school is direct from the front of the hall staircase. This localization makes it possible to give a real internal address to this function. The dance stu­ dios, like the multifunctional hall, are distributed over the front façades of the building.

Hybrid wood-and-steel structure Over 46 metres of skylight separates the two sections of the building and floods the centre of the pool with natural light. The imposing volume of the pools is animated by a spectacular hybrid wood-and-steel structure that creates a unique place for the practice of water sports and general fun. The use of steel for the long spans and wood for the intermediate spans has proven far more cost-effective than a wood-only structure. sb 3/2021

The ground floor includes a 25 x 25 m competition lap pool with 1 m and 3 m springboards, 3 m and 5 m platforms and fixed bleachers for a capacity of 200 places.

There is also a leisure pool with four 25 m lanes, fountains, a 45 m long water slide, universal changing rooms, a training room, premises for sports organizations, and classrooms.

Accessibility From the entrance hall, dedicated spaces are available for recharging scooters. The accessible washrooms are designed with clearances exceeding accessibility standards.

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lockers, and toilets. The change rooms also include a room with a lift and an adult changing table for people with significant disabilities.

Material reflecting Québec’s history and heritage The roof of the complex is a 2,300 m² glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel structure supported by a steel truss, all fabricated from black spruce, the symbol of the boreal forest. It is a coniferous species able to withstand some of the harshest climates anywhere. This generous resource, found only in North America, boasts an astonishing rate of renewal.

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and environmental properties. It is known for its straightness, durability, light weight and dimensional stability, as well as its unparalleled fibre density, resistance to fire and thermal insulation. Black spruce is more than just a forest resource; it is a big part of Québec’s history and heritage.

Curtain Metal cladding unfolds all around the complex. The windows to the north of the recreational pool are treated as large openings on the scale of the volume of the aquatic sector, eight metres high, admitting diffused light. Their northern orientation also limits direct sunlight on the surface of the water that can cause annoying reflections for rescuers. More closed to the outside to control l­ighting sb 3/2021

Mechanical Bleachers Dance studio Teachers area Change area Main hall Costume Offices Foyer Kitchen Multi-purpose room Washroom Janitor

from the south, the sports pool does however offer a view of the wooded area to the west of the building.

Glazing performance The high relative humidity in the swimming pool area and the high temperature differential in winter from 30° Celsius indoors to -25° C outdoors remains a significant challenge for construction in Nordic countries. To control condensation, heated glazing consisting of a double sealed unit was used, with one of the panes including a conductive layer. In the absence of electrical voltage, the sealed unit behaves like normal double glazing. In the presence of electrical voltage, the conductive layer transforms electrical energy into radiant heat to eliminate any risk of condensation. sb 3/2021

Noise reduction strategies A perforated acoustic deck installed between the columns covers the exterior walls on three façades of the swimming pool. In addition to serving as a support for the building envelope, it increases the absorbent surface area of the space to minimize echo. On the ceiling, although the wooden structure has good sound attenuating properties, three 66 m long bands of acoustic panels are inserted into the triangulated trusses. On the interior partitions, the absorbent surfaces also include wall-mounted acoustic panels. Hard surfaces have also received special attention, such as the choice of using a porous brick rather than a smooth one. In total, the acoustic absorbent surface area in the swimming pool amounts to 1,524 m², achieving a reverberation time of 1.7 seconds.

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Video Interview with Matthias Burkart (4a Architekten) Location Stuttgart, Germany Client/Operator Bäderbetriebe Stuttgart Architect 4a Architekten GmbH DE – 70376 Stuttgart www.4a-architekten.de Design Team Martin Schweizer (Project management), Thorsten Buck, Martina Henke, Andreas Rothmann Tendering/Allocation Izabella Hüttig, Patricia Löw Supervisory staff Daniel Hauptmann, Marc Holtschmidt, Silvia Nanz Author 4a Architekten GmbH Photos Uwe Ditz, Stuttgart Official opening October 2020 Construction costs EUR 26 million

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QUALITY UPGRADE FOR HISTORIC POOL REFURBISHMENT OF MINERALBAD BERG IN STUTTGART Its over 163 years of history give Stuttgart’s historic Mineralbad Berg spa a unique character – and the local population’s reverence for the spa is also immense. The focus of the refurbishment was to preserve the spa’s special character and to give a contemporary reinterpretation of the design in the style of the 1950s. 4a Architekten’s task was to find the right balance between preservation, renewal and supplementation. The refurbishment of the design and technical installations comprised the entire existing complex with its indoor and outdoor bathing areas, restaurant, and sauna zone on the upper floor.

Its exclusive location in the urban setting, embedded in a spacious park landscape of mature trees, gives Stuttgart’s cult swimming pool a special quality of stay. The L-shaped building with north and east wings flanking the square outdoor pool with its lake-like character has retained its original form after being stripped down to the carcase.

The spa’s central hub is the foyer at the intersection of the building axes. Enjoying barrier-free mobility, bathers can now access the lower entrance area and restaurant via a ramp. This is where art features from the existing building, such as the restored Ackermann glass art on the ceiling and the gold-plated bathtub on the gallery, lend striking accentuation. The newly de-

signed entrance area with its shimmering blue mosaic stone façade and the exposed colonnade gives the building its own iconic identity in the urban setting. Extensive glazing provides a view of the outdoor pool and garden from the outside and creates a light-flooded atmosphere inside.

The bathing level comprising the indoor pool, exercise pool and outdoor pool is on the ground floor. On the upper floor is the sauna zone with lounging areas, gender-segregated as prior to refurbishment, and a gymnastics room with a view of the park.

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to the bathing hall. By extending the east wing, the new building blends seamlessly into the ensemble and the exercise pool can now be used independently of public pool operations. New plant rooms have been installed in the basement.

The bathing hall has been supplemented with a gallery and fitted with a new ribbed wooden ceiling that gently sweeps from the wall across the ceiling to the glass façade. It gives the interior a warm atmosphere and good acoustics. A distinctive feature of the indoor pool is the graphically designed tile wall developed in collaboration 44

with the Stuttgart artist Prof. Matthias Kohlmann with reference to the wall’s pre-upgrade state.

The adjacent exercise pool reiterates the materiality of the indoor pool. Here, the restored glass art by Hundhausen sets a striking colour accent in the exposed concrete wall at the end of the building.

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picturesque garden with its large trees, rose beds and numerous Dannecker sculptures has been preserved in its original state.

In keeping with the building’s original appearance, the existing column grid articulates the large glass façades from the outside, and the sun balconies with awnings and horizontal balustrades overlooking the park have also been retained. Unique elements such as the summer changing rooms and wooden recliners in the outdoor area as well as the cold water showers and pendant lights in the bathing hall were put into storage after the sb 3/2021

closure of the spa and have been restored and reinstalled.

Characteristic of the upgraded spa is a limited selection of materials such as wood, porcelain stoneware, mosaic tiles, exposed concrete and steel, and a subdued colour scheme – for an atmosphere that is as calm and relaxing as possible. With this design approach, optimisation of the space and minor changes to procedures, it has been possible to create a new quality while preserving the legendary Mineralbad Berg’s authentic appearance.

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INTERPRETATION OF A HARBOUR SHED “ISFUGLEN” WINTER BATHING HOUSE IN BRØNDBY Location Brøndby Havnevej, Denmark Client/Operator City of Brøndby Bifrost winter bathing club Architect MATTERS architects DK – 2200 Copenhagen www.mttrs.dk Acoustic panels Troldtekt A/S DK – 8310 Tranbjerg J. www.troldtekt.com Author MATTERS architects Photos Helene Høyer Mikkelsen, Brian Berg Official opening November 2020 Construction costs DKK 5.400.000 (EUR 730,000)

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Bifrost winter bathing club is Brøndby’s fastest growing club with some 360 members and 270 aspirants on the waiting list. The idea for a new winter bathing house was first put forward in 2015 by Bifrost members, who will benefit most from the club house designed by Matters Architects. The winter bathing house measures 110 m² and contains a bath and changing room, sauna, barrier-free toilet, community room with kitchenette and a wooden terrace with outdoor shower, bathing jetty and stairs down to the cold water of the harbour basin.

The building inaugurated in 2020 is called “Isfuglen” (literally “ice bird”, or “kingfisher” in English). The Danish term is appropriate as it contains the word “ice”. The club house is located at the very tip of the entry point to Brøndby Marine Harbour. The location is unique and gives the house and its members a special opportunity to become an authentic part of active harbour life. The exposed site conveys the idea of a beacon for those entering the harbour from the sea.

Design concept related to context The house’s design is based on an analysis of the existing context. The harbour has an authentic

working atmosphere with boatyard and fishing equipment services, and people fixing their boats. The existing buildings and sheds are iconic and recognizable in material and shape.

The new bathing club is a modern interpretation of these icons. The house mimics the existing buildings in shape and colour, while at the same time expressing their own unique identity – a recognizable identity and a shape that lends substance to the narrative of the harbour as an active and innovative meeting point. The large wooden deck links the club house to the ladder leading down to the waves. Part of the wooden deck affords public access to the harbour basin. sb 3/2021

Sauna with a view The club offers access to a sauna with a breath-taking panoramic view of the water and includes changing rooms with skylights and shades of marine blue. Furthermore, those entering the building first access a spacious community room. The space opens up towards the wooden deck and the ocean. The façade alternates between large windows and surfaces reflecting the view. Wave-like, the ceiling varies in height. The idea is that the visitor never loses sight of the context, so even in the heat of the sauna they feel the presence of the sky, the water and the magnificent harbour. sb 3/2021

Large windows and doors create a sense of connectedness with the charming harbour scene and the skies beyond. The room gets bathed in natural light and has a great atmosphere. Wood and Troldtekt panels underscore the warm atmosphere and ensure good acoustics.

Isfuglen has been created with a focus on social sustainability, conviviality and easy access as well as subdued acoustics and a daylight environment. The building is made from wood elements with wood fibre insulation and high-quality, responsibly sourced building materials.

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CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION DESIGNS AND BUILDS NEW INDOOR SWIMMING POOL BÜRGERBAD HANDORF IN MÜNSTER

Location Münster, Germany Client/Operator Betreiberverein Büba Handorf gGmbH Architects POS4 Architekten und Generalplaner GmbH DE – 40237 Düsseldorf www.pos4.de Design team Inga Knoop, Nurdin Aliti General contractor Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Deutschland GmbH DE – 40880 Ratingen www.pellikaan.com Author Pellikaan / Pos4 Photos Damian Sutmann Official opening April 2021 Construction cost EUR 7.156.000

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After only 12 months for construction, the new indoor swimming pool has been handed over to the operating association Büba Handorf gGmbH. As a replacement for the outdated district swimming pool, it will now be a central venue for year-round sports and leisure activities in Handorf. The pool was planned with the operating association and built, among other things, with tile donations and contributions from Handorf families and business people. In response to the tight economic constraints, the swimming pool facility combines distinctive aesthetics with a focus on function and efficiency.

Integrated strategy for the district The Handorf citizens’ association started work on planning its new indoor swimming pool in 2019, as the old swimming pool had become increasingly uneconomic to run. Due to its high operating costs and the need for modernisation, those in charge of the operating association decided to design and build from scratch. The ideal location was quickly found on Hobbeltstrasse next to Handorf’s fire service in a park setting by the Lammerbach stream. The creation of an indoor pool in this way, with minimised space requirements concentrating on the essentials and focusing on the pool’s main use by schools and clubs, opened up synergies for the implementation of a building project with minimised resources and cost-effective operation. The package comprising an indoor swimming pool, gymnastics room and the administrative rooms of the operating association has yielded a valuable recreational facility that can be used all year round.

The focus at the design stage was on building an attractive pool with high recreational value that encourages people to swim while also being highly efficient. Swimming pool operation was consistently focused on providing an opportunity for health-promoting swimming. Structurally elaborate and maintenance-intensive supplementary features such as water slides and saunas, only used by few patrons in any case, were omitted from the specifications right from the start.

Requirement of economic form, function and recreational quality Pellikaan Bau in Ratingen was awarded the contract for the design and construction of the new citizens’ swimming pool in December 2019.

The citizens’ swimming pool designed by architects POS4 forms the new focal point of the sports and leisure facilities located in the park setting in Münster’s Handorf district. sb 3/2021

A slate-grey building envelops the clearly structured functions. Light-coloured plaster façades, attractively decorated with the silhouettes of the gabled houses of Münster’s Prinzipalmarkt, form the front of the building that welcomes users.

The indoor pool’s spacious glazed frontages allow inward and outward views and create a unity with the surroundings. Simple, distinct forms follow function, without any frills. The focus is on function, combined with varied room arrangements and plenty of atmosphere.

Visitors to the indoor pool have central access from the car park. From the glazed foyer, visitors enjoy a view not only of the surroundings, but also of activity in the swimming pool.

All entrances provide seamless access.

The pool has a 25 m four-lane competition pool and acclimatisation steps. Plug connections are available for a mobile pool lift. All areas are fully accessible and adequately dimensioned.

The silhouetted gables on the exterior are echoed in the interior. Openings in the gables here become real doors and windows to the sanitary rooms.

Digital design and communicative project partners The architects POS4 from Düsseldorf resorted to digital design for Handorf’s citizens’ swimming pool from the very beginning. Building Information Modelling (BIM) was used to achieve greater efficiency, quality and cost-security in the pool’s design and construction. Design with BIM requires all project participants, such as the architect, the operating association as the building owner, general contractor and technicians, to work on a virtual building model. Preliminary planning is highly detailed and makes it possible to precisely determine the interdependencies of the various trades. sb 3/2021

For example, the automated detection of scheduling clashes is of decisive importance, especially as far as the elaborate swimming pool equipment is concerned. Here, technical interaction is checked and optimised in advance on the model.

The motto is: “First build digitally, then for real.” In this way, expensive rescheduling is minimised during the later construction of the facility.

An important prerequisite for the successful use of BIM is its acceptance by those involved in the project. The operating association and general contractor Pellikaan both proved to be highly communicative project partners who contributed both the will and the technical understanding to derive the greatest possible benefit from digital planning. In close consultation with the client, 3D visualisation was used during the planning phase to clarify the key details relating to pool use in advance. The general contractor with his experience of BIM provided the required downstream interface and accessed the data interactively and loss-free during construction.

Complete control of time and costs Actual construction of the swimming pool went smoothly thanks to the in-depth planning. Time and costs remained fully on schedule, one reason for this being that the project was planned as a “lean pool” with a strong focus on secure costing and transparency. Individual elements were developed as supplementary modules with a clearly defined price structure so the client was able to compare them.

Representing the owner, the managing director of the operating association is highly satisfied with the outcome. He sees the new building as a fine example for other municipalities to follow: “We have not only built a beautiful and functional indoor swimming pool, but have also interlinked the region’s sports facilities and created high recreational value for locals and visitors.”

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WATER ATTRACTIONS FOR SWIMMING POOLS PROS AND CONS OF VARIOUS SYSTEMS Author Photos

Uwe Roth, Roth & Challier - Erlebnisanlagen GmbH, www.erlebnisanlagen.de Stadtwerke Osnabrück, Nettebad – Bettina Meckel-Wolf (photographer); Stadtwerke Schwaebisch Hall Gmbh; Tracy L. Eason; Uwe Roth

The classic diving boards, slides and wave pools have been joined in recent years by new inflatable water play elements, aquatic climbing walls, and aquatic ropes courses that can be lowered from the ceiling. What are the pros and cons of the various systems in terms of purchase and operation? Author Uwe Roth analyses how operators can use water attractions to boost the appeal of their pools for visitors in the long term.

Handling The best attraction is worthless if the effort for staff is such that they lose the pleasure of handling it.

constant energy consumption associated with all types of slides due to treatment of the additional water is by no means insignificant.

Inflatable elements, unlike permanently installed attractions, incur the most effort. The risk of damage to the elements increases every time they are moved. Drying, packaging and storage must also be considered as an expense that must be seen in relation to the period of usage. The longer an inflatable element can be used at a stretch, the more cost-effective it is. For artificial lakes and once-only set-up at the beginning of the season, for example, the bottom line looks much better than for items frequently set up and dismantled at competition pools.

Besides workmanship and quality, a water attraction’s lifespan is affected by its popularity. An attraction no longer in demand rapidly becomes obsolete. Although still functional, it is scrapped before its time, which reduces its sustainability.

In the case of all fixed attractions, the equipment only needs to be opened for use. Aquatic ropes courses take an extra 20 seconds to lower. For some attractions, additional separation ropes may have to be pulled into the pool or removed.

Sustainability How energy-efficient is a product? The analysis covers the ongoing energy costs in operation as well as the energy costs in manufacture in relation to total service life. The longer a product is used, the more sustainable it is. The product’s anticipated service life depends on its workmanship and quality as well as on its amenability to repair.

In this context, inflatable water play equipment has the shortest life-span of 3 to 5 years as opposed to up to 20 years for all other products. Stainless steel slides have a very long service life, and plastic slides are extremely easy to repair. However, the 50

At the end of the life cycle, the question arises as to the recyclability of the materials. Steel can be recycled extremely well, as can wood. For glass fibre and plastics, there are increasingly intelligent recycling strategies that raise hopes for good opportunities in the future.

Cost of purchase Any analysis starts with the cost of purchase as this is the most obvious expense. In this respect, along with wave pools, the most expensive attractions are water slides and retractable ropes courses. A slide tower makes the slides signifi­ cantly more expensive; the cost-benefit ratio is better, the larger the number of slides are attached to the tower. For both attractions, the price clearly depends on the existing conditions at the pool, the optional extras and features chosen, and the associated attractiveness. Installation in a new facility usually proves to be easier and cheaper than at an existing pool. This also applies to climbing walls and diving towers.

The installation of a retractable aquatic ropes course outdoors is significantly more expensive than indoors, but thanks sb 3/2021

to the additional support structure, it can usually be retrofitted without any difficulty. Especially at new facilities, the earlier the optional features are included in the planning process, even if they are to be retrofitted later, the cheaper they are.

Inflatable water play equipment is often the easiest to install if the pool is wide and deep enough. They are by far the cheapest in terms of purchase price.

water can be significant for certain configurations and can easily exceed the original purchase price over the years.

The precise cost of purchase all attractions can only be calculated for specific projects, as the prices vary enormously.

Diving boards and climbing walls are unbeatable in terms of direct energy costs. The indirect costs of the building structure are often overlooked or assumed to be inevitable; they should, however, be included in the overall assessment.

Cost of maintenance In the long run, maintenance proves to be much more costly than purchase. Additional labour costs are often incurred in the operation of water attractions. A wave pool needs a lot of safety monitoring at peak times. How many supervisory employees are needed for a slide (at the entrance and exit) and for non-transparent inflatable water attractions? For safety reasons, two supervisors are permanently required here because of the real risk of drowning behind the element. In contrast, a “transparent” aquatic ropes course, climbing wall or diving tower can manage well with just a single supervisor. Is this manpower on site anyway, or does it have to be procured additionally? This item generates considerable costs over a period of 20 years.

The running costs mount up: electricity for pumps and water heating for the additional structural volume of diving towers and climbing walls. Heating the extra volume of air associated with slide towers and greater room heights for diving towers as well as the elaborate water treatment system for slide sb 3/2021

The electricity costs for inflatable or lowerable play equipment, on the other hand, are marginal, as the energy is only briefly needed to set it up and the required water depths are significantly lower.

Cost of repair and inspection The diving board and diving tower come off best. On inflatable water play equipment, minor repairs can be carried out by inhouse staff. All other attractions require an annual inspection and, possibly, a major inspection every five years, plus the items that have to be removed and replaced. All in all, the retractable aquatic ropes course generates the highest maintenance costs, as it has more moving parts than a slide or climbing wall, and these parts wear out faster as a consequence.

Return on investment All operators, be they municipal or commercial, are interested in attractions that appeal to the broadest target group – if possible also on a regular basis and over as long a period as possible, for the lowest long-term investment sum and with as significant potential return as possible. Large numbers of regular users with the lowest space requirements yield the potentially highest return.

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The cost of purchase, labour, operation and maintenance are one factor. However, versatility and capacity utilisation are at least as important. Can the water attraction be used for only one purpose or for several? Does it appeal to just a single age group or several? Can the attraction be modified with little effort and cost to ensure continuing appeal? The more versatile the product, the greater its marketing potential and the greater the chance of a good return on investment.

All attractions are fun, but do they also have competition potential? This increases the chance of holding one or more events a year. Competitive sliding and “cannonball contests” are certainly conceivable as one-off events in the year and are by no means new. But only if competitors train regularly to improve will the event attract more visitors to the pool on a permanent basis. The aquatic assault course and climbing wall are suitable for competitions with time keeping to permit effective comparison.

Almost all attractions encourage swimming, as they mostly take place in water 1.35 m deep and more and also motivate users to go into deeper water and practise or learn to swim and dive. On aquatic assault courses, longer swimming distances can be sensibly integrated in combination with time keeping. Water slides and wave pools provide a contrast here, as being able to swim is not necessarily a prerequisite, making them also an attraction for non-swimmers.

Target group appeal All attractions are designed for exercise and will not appeal for users seeking relaxation. Slides and wave pools are to some extent of interest to non-swimmers, while all other attractions require swimming ability. Overall it is a question of which attraction offers the most challenges and is thus used, albeit parts of it, by most users. Sliding, climbing and diving are in themselves one-dimensional activities, while assault courses combine very different elements. Diving, climbing, hand-over-hand mobility and balancing involve a variety of challenges and can also appeal to older audiences.

Fitness training Items of equipment that can also be used for active training score extra points. The user can also climb on the climbing 52

wall to build up his strength and use the springboard for core exercises. On retractable aquatic assault courses, targeted circuit training can be carried out to improve the cardiovascular system and to train mobility, strength and stamina in a targeted manner and under supervision. Swimming can be combined with this to yield a rehabilitative and challenging fitness programme that is easy on the joints and designed for up to 20 people at the same time on one and the same piece of equipment.

Lasting appeal No matter how great an attraction is, at some point it becomes the norm and the novelty wears off. The pool operator finds it increasingly difficult to attract existing users and considers buying a new item of equipment – or alternatively modifying what is already there. The slide, wave pool and diving board are fixed items, although there are modifiable wave types. Some climbing walls will permit changes to the climbing routes. Individual elements of the assault course can be replaced and thus modified, and this at a fraction of the original purchase price. In the case of retractable assault courses, replaced elements can be temporarily stored in the basement to be installed anew a few years later. Rotating courses among different pools is also conceivable.

User throughput User throughput is an important aspect, especially at peak times, and should be seen in conjunction with the usable space and the simultaneous availability of several combined attractions. A separate diving pool with an integrated climbing wall attached to the pool’s diving towers permits a more effective use of space than a climbing wall in a 25-metre pool with five metres of falling space, which blocks two swimmers’ lanes. Worth considering are the number of people who can be on the attraction at the same time in parallel and in series. Double slides and retractable ropes courses with two parallel routes have the highest throughput after the wave pool. Several people can be on the water ropes courses at the same time. The frequentation of diving towers and climbing walls may be somewhat higher, but only one person can be on the attraction at any one time. sb 3/2021

Inflatable courses, play equipment

1.2 m

Minimum water depth

Handling Environment

0.3 m

Wave pool

0-1.8 m

Diving tower

3.5 m

1.35 m

3.5 m

0.9 m

0-1.8 m

3.5 m

Throughput

2 users every 15-20 sec

1 user every 10-15 sec

1-2 users every 15-20

Depends on pool

1 user every 10-15 sec

Set-up time

30-60 min

15-30 sec

5 sec

5 sec

5 sec

5 sec

2 users

1 user

1 user

1-2 users

1-4 users

1 user

Set-up time

1

9

10

10

10

10

Physical effort of staff during set-up

2

10

10

10

10

10

Time required for daily inspection

9

9

9

8

8

9

12

28

29

28

28

29

Sustainability: production, energy costs/operation, recycling, service life

3

5

6

2

2

6

Staffing requirements in operation

2

8

8

5

2

8

Cost of routine maintenance

5

3

7

3

3

9

Subtotal

10

4

6

3

1

8

Cost of purchase including appropriate pool and building height

8

10

5

2

1

5

Operating costs (greater water volume, heating, treatment, power consumption)

8

9

6

1

1

6

Extra costs due to extra space needs during construction

8

10

5

1

1

5

41

44

37

15

9

41

Large water depth required

8

9

1

10

3

1

Additional space required

8

10

9

1

1

9

Multi-dimensional use and marketing potential

6

10

6

3

6

6

10

10

10

10

10

10

Competition suitability

8

10

9

8

1

8

Suitability for fitness training

6

10

6

1

1

3

Lasting appeal (modifiable facility)

6

10

6

1

1

1

Encouraging people to swim

7

10

3

1

10

9

User throughput

5

8

5

8

10

7

48

68

45

32

39

44

120

164

127

88

82

130

4

1

3

5

6

2

Net cost of purchasing facility Costs

1.8 m

Water slide

1.4-1.8 m

Staffing requirements in operation

Subtotal Basics

0.9 m

Aquatic climbing wall

1 user every 15-20 sec

Sensible water depth

Versatility for better investment

Mobile aquatic rope garden

Fun factor

Subtotal Total (the higher the better) Ranking

Evaluation – scale, max. 10 points Water attractions in comparison an evaluation (score per parameter from 1 to 10) 1 Lowest score A universally valid assessment is basically difficult, as there are many different parameters to consider for different facilities. The criteria shown in the table attempt to 2 provide some orientation. Each pool operator can enter3 their individual basic conditions and priorities in order to arrive at a personal result. More decisive is certainly the 4 question of which categories are included in the assessment.

5 You can request the Excel table and edit it yourself by writing to the following email address: info@erlebnisanlagen.de 6 7 8 9 score 10 Max. number of users

Conclusion The wave pool attracts the largest all user groups but also has the highest costs.

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The classic water slide is cost-intensive but also highly ­suitable for non-swimmers.

The diving tower is a classic. The required spatial volume means extra construction and maintenance costs while being relative one-dimensional in its use.

Climbing walls are in the mid-range in terms of overall costs and have high appeal but are limited in their versatility.

Retractable ropes courses generate moderate overall costs, but score with high versatility and yield extra value for pools and users. sb 3/2021

Inflatable play items offer high versatility and the lowest expenditure. However, their handling requires more physical effort, and they call for higher staffing levels, entail higher risks and hence more supervision, and are less sustainable.

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“SWIMMING FOR ALL“ PROGRAMME IN RUSSIA BOOST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SWIMMING INFRASTRUCTURE Author Photos

Elizabeth Fadeeva, Russian Association of Sports Facilities (RASF) prorus.ru

On the way to a healthier nation, Russia wants to increase the number of people of all demographic backgrounds engaged in swimming from 2.4 million to 3 million by 2024. The “Swimming for All” programme calls for efforts in infrastructure. The Russian Association of Sports Facilities, as one of the authors of the programme, has monitored the condition and performance of swimming pools in various regions of the Russian Federation.

The market for aquatic and wellness facilities holds large potential for development. In 2019, as part of the implementation of the federal “Demography” project, the interdepartmental programme “Swimming for All” was adopted. The programme is designed for different age and social groups, and it provides figures on the construction of municipal swimming pools for swimming, as well as on teaching children to swim as part of educational programmes. Through the development of swimming infrastructure, the Russian Federation aims not only to raise life expectancy to 78 years, but also to increase the percentage of citizens who systematically engage in physical activity and sport to 55 %.

The Russian interagency programme “Swimming for All” is guided by the global programme “Swimming for All – Swimming for Life” initiated by the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The goal of the Russian programme “Swimming for All” is to increase the number of people engaged in swimming of all categories of the population from 2.4 million to 3 million by 2024. In fact, training and swimming are impossible without the development of infrastructure geared to the needs of various categories and population groups.

Developing national standards To start with, the construction of new swimming pools is being carried out in urban agglomerations with popu­ lations of 30,000 to 500,000. There are 506 agglomerations nationwide inhabited by a total of ­ 54

49 million people. Existing swimming pools are being renovated and modernised in order to meet modern pool requirements and ensure their multifunctional use.

The target indicators of the programme are being achieved not only with the aid of federal, regional and municipal budgets, but also by private investors financing the construction of swimming pools.

A subcommittee called “SWIMSTANDART” has been created within the Technical Committee for Standardisation to ensure that the new pools meet modern requirements. The committee develops national standards for the design and use of swimming pools. For example, a standard for stainless steel pools is currently being developed based on the experience of such countries as Germany and Austria.

Facts and figures The Russian Association of Sports Facilities, as one of the authors of the “Swimming for All” interdepartmental programme, has monitored the condition and performance of swimming pools in various regions of the Russian Federation. At present, there are 5,855 swimming pools operating nationwide to teach the population to swim, provide physical activity and health services, and conduct sports training.

Among the swimming pools, 1,400 belong to general educational organisations. Among the available swimming pools, only 3 % have a 50-m pool, while 51 % have a 25-m pool. 2,454 pools are made of concrete, which is 92 % of the total, while 6 % are made of stainless steel. Touch pads sb 3/2021

are available for only 111 swimming pools, another 65 pools have a movable partition, twelve pools have a moving floor and 450 pools have equipment for people with restricted mobility.

The share of swimming pools commissioned since the year 2000 is approximately 69 % (3,893 swimming pools), while the percentage of pools commissioned before 2000 is 31 % (1,761 swimming pools), most of them requiring rebuilding or major repairs. Most swimming pools are located in large cities and regional centres, so the issue of the availability of physical activity and sport for the population with the necessary infrastructure is becoming more and more acute.

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There is an uneven distribution of pool facilities in relation to territorial and demographic figures (in the republics of Khakassia, Altai and Dagestan, for example, there are more than 100,000 people aged 3 to 79 per swimming pool.)

Data for Moscow: » 39 % of the swimming pools are owned by municipalities; » 329 aquatic facilities have in total 388 pools; » Only 15 % have a 50-m pool and 33 % have a 25-m pool; » 48 % of the swimming pools went into operation after 2006.

In St Petersburg, 75 % of the swimming pools went into operation after 2006.

In the regions, the percentage of the pools commissioned before 1991 and those built after 2006 is the same (examples from Yaroslavl Oblast and Chelyabinsk Oblast).

Most of them have a 25-m concrete pool.

Example from Luzhniki In July 2019, a new aquatic sports centre was built in Luzhniki. The new swimming centre is a versatile, multifunctional and all-season complex designed for both professional athletes and amateurs. The building has six floors.

With a total area of 58,000 m², the aquatic complex is three times larger than the previous one and can receive up to 10,000 visitors a day.

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attractions unique in Russia with a total length of more than 1,200 m, entertainment pools, a children’s water town, as well as a 50-m competition pool with ten lanes, built to Olympic standards. On the third floor, there are two 25-m swimming pools and a thermal spa with Tyrolean and Mediterranean baths.

The aquatic sports centre houses Russia’s first pool with a hydraulic floor for visitors and children. The bottom of the pool can be raised to a depth of 10 cm for small children and lowered to 1.25 m for people with limited mobility.

The complex features a fitness centre, a boxing academy, a spa with an artificial beach, a salt room and an area for play and creativity. The aquatic complex is equipped with the latest water treatment system. Half of the building is covered with a polycarbonate transformer roof.

Three-storey aquatic centre in Almetyevsk Located in the Republic of Tatarstan, the Miras multifunctional sports complex opened at the end of 2018.

The construction of the three-storey centre on an area of over 12,000 m² took barely a year. The 50-m swimming pool with ten lanes for free swimming, synchronised swimming, water polo, diving and free diving is built to international standards and can host competitions of the highest level. The solid pool purchased from an Austrian manufacturer is made of high-quality stainless steel and meets international sanitary and epidemiological standards. The overflow pool works with vertical water circulation instead of chlorination, and the water in the pool is purified by ozonation. The Miras sports and recreation complex includes swimming pools for children and adults, a gym, a universal gym, a group exercise room, a table tennis room and a children’s room. The pool fully complies with Olympic standards, ranging from its size to its electronic timekeeping system.

Summary The Russian market for aquatic and wellness facilities is now actively developing to international standards. The development of aquatic infrastructure has received priority status. Russia actively cooperates with international companies in the field of water treatment and equipment. By 2024, Russia hopes to meet the goal of increasing the number of people engaged in swimming in all categories of the population from 2.4 million to 3 million.

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DESIGN WATERSLIDES FOR THE WORLD MADE IN GERMANY CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF FAMILY BUSINESS AND HOW IT ALL BEGAN Author Photos

Miro Gronau, www.wiegandwaterrides.de Ryfylke Photographers, St. Martins Therme - Peter Rigaud, Therme Erding

Tradition and innovation go hand in hand at Wiegand Waterrides GmbH. The family business relies on Germany as a production location and always surprises both playground and waterpark visitors with new slide experiences in an appealing design. Whether in polished stainless steel or individually designed by graffiti, equipped with LED lights and sound effects or acrylic see-through parts: sliding fun and thrills are guaranteed!

It all started with the construction of ski lifts in the neighbourhood; then Wiegand started all over Germany. In order to operate some of their erected lifts outside the winter season, the idea of the summer toboggan run came up. Wiegand is now the world market leader for these toboggan runs and AlpineCoasters with over 900 worldwide installed editions. With the know-how to build these toboggan troughts out of stainless steel, the idea also came up to manufacture other slides in their small company in the village of Rasdorf near Fulda. Wiegand is now represented on almost every playground. The slide manufacturer holds the Guinness World Record with the spectacular dry slide with a height difference of 80 m at the ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower in London.

Stainless steel water slides Wiegand produces the only deep-drawn water slides and thus developed the perfect surface without joints and without “bumpy curves”. The family company - now in the second generation under the management of Hendrik Wiegand - is still loyal to Germany as a production location. Stainless steel doesn’t just look elegant, but is very diverse, adaptable and 56

durable. “Unfortunately, I cannot name the lifetime of one of our stainless-steel water slides - our oldest is only 40 years old,” says Hendrik Wiegand with humor and not without pride.

Classic with a new twist The stainless steel tumble wave is still the most popular water slide, newly equipped with new elements: Multiple lanes with or without waves both in one slide are already a standard. In summer 2021, the first “game-wave” will open in Zellingen, Germany, with competitive touch points along the slide and a score indicator so that two slide guests can compete against each other. Return visits guaranteed! Pool guests can choose between exciting combinations on and alongside the tumble wave with various WIE-Spray products, the own line for spray parks.

More colour in the game It is often believed that stainless steel water slides can only be silvery. However, up to the true space where riders slide on everything can be freely designed in terms of colour. In addition to colours that harmonize with the architecture, graffiti is sb 3/2021

also possible - supplemented by LED light effects or glass acrylic parts. Still not enough colour? Wiegand has had for 15 years now fiberglass slides on offer with their own production near Berlin.

Of course, Wiegand makes sure to deliver German quality here, too: the fiberglass is thicker and stronger than that of most of its competitors. But being down-to-earth does not mean that there isn’t some crazy creativity, too. With “WIEGlow” the slide lights-up inside with individual, dizzying black-light patterns. The huge “Big Bang” allows more pendulum movements in single, double, or even quadruple tire than any similar product in the industry; and the “LOTUS” slide swings guests through huge, differently sized leaves featuring a trendy organic look.

And those who have their children’s water play landscape made from durable, environmentally friendly stainless steel can simply choose from the new topics such as fire brigade, construction site - or a galactic spaceport. sb 3/2021

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FIT FOR THE OLYMPICS WITH COOLING TECHNOLOGY FROM AST BEIJING ICE SPORTS TRAINING CENTRE Author Photos

Claus Alber AST Eis- und Solartechnik GmbH, AT – 6604 Höfen, www.ast.at

The Beijing Ice Sports Training Centre will serve as competition venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Supplied

by AST China with the complete ice and refrigeration technology, the sports centre offers a total of four ice rinks for ice hockey, speed skating, curling and figure skating. The high-end technology used makes it ­possible to meet the requirements of all ice sports.

In addition to the sliding center for bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions in Yanqing, AST was able to complete another major project for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games with the Beijing Ice Sports Training Centre.

As one of the largest ice sports centres in Asia, it serves both training and competition. The ice rinks are located on different levels. On the second floor, two 30 x 60 m ice hockey fields with 2,000 seats provide an impressive spectator experience. Equipped with scoreboard screens on both sides, the fields can be used for daily training of athletes as well as for competitions. The rinks for figure skating, short track and curling are located on the floor above.

A special dehumidification and air-conditioning system maintains the climate in the ice halls with their ­different ice temperatures. They ensure a smooth training and competition environment for the athletes, as well as a comfortable experience for the audience in the ­respective halls.

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The AST China team designed and built all four of these training and competition ice rinks as CO2 direct evapo­ ration systems. In this way, CO2 refrigeration technology celebrated its premiere in the construction of ice rinks in the People‘s Republic of China.

The main components of the plants were supplied by international manufacturers – the concrete slabs with refrigeration systems were designed and installed “state of the art“ with welded, jacketed high-pressure piping made of copper.

The Swedish CO2 refrigeration specialist EKA provided support as a consultant for design and system dimensioning.

The intelligent, fully automatic control system of the ice rink, which was developed by the AST China team, can monitor the operating status of the entire refrigeration system in real time and regulate it precisely in the range from -3° C to -11° C. It is thus able to achieve the different ice temperatures for short track speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey and curling. The systems all comply with IIHF, ISU and WCF requirements. sb 3/2021

As a refrigerant in general and especially in a direct ­evaporation system, CO2 has several advantages:

the same time the energy consumption of the circulation pumps is relatively low.

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The energy transfer of CO2 refrigerant during phase change and the waste heat utilization of the hot gas is more efficient than conventional indirect ice pad refrigeration systems. Thus, more than 50% energy can be saved by comprehensive use of cold and heat (heat recovery).

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R744 (CO2) is a natural refrigerant with no negative environmental effects (ODP=0 / GWP=1).

CO2 is safe, non-toxic and non-flammable, an ideal choice for the future that can never be prohibited for environmental protection reasons.

ASHRAE calls CO2 the perfect refrigerant, as it ­follows the trend for global green refrigerant technology.

The temperature of the ice surface is stable and constant over the entire area – the ice quality is correspondingly high. As a result, the ice temperature is easier to control accurately. According to the actual operation test, the maximum temperature difference of the ice surface can be controlled very quickly and accurately within a devia­ tion of 0.3° C, and can be set precisely for various ice sports or ice maintenance operations. The cooling capacity is achieved with excellent COP of 2.60- 4.80, and at sb 3/2021

The new skating centre is a big step towards establishing ice sports as mass sports in China in the long term. During the time when there was no professional ice training base, the ice and winter sports teams from China had to cooperate with clubs at home and abroad and hire venues. Now the athletes of the Chinese national team have their own “home base”, which offers appropriate teaching and training facilities. Professional and efficient preparation for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games is thus secured. In the near future, the Beijing Ice Sports Training Centre will also be opened to the general public.

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BATHING FUN AS A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN STATEMENT ASB ARCHITECTURAL LAUNCHES FIRST EVER ALL-GLASS WHIRLPOOL Author Photos

Goos Communication ASB Architectural, DE – 83371 Stein a. d. Traun, www.asbglassfloor.com

An entirely new whirlpool experience is provided by the Bavarian company ASB Architectural: with “ASB Nautilus”, the first whirlpool made entirely of glass is now being launched on the market. Another highlight: the LED lights in the pool floor, which turn the whirlpool into an individually and spectacularly designable object.

The idea for this new whirlpool did not come about by chance: “Whirlpools are expensive”, says ASB Managing Director Christof Babinsky. “And still there are hardly any models that meet upmarket design requirements. Either they feature too much plastic or the whirlpool needs to be set into the floor. This is where we saw a gap in the market.”

The result of the ensuing considerations at ASB is called “Nautilus”. It is the first whirlpool made entirely of glass, which thus blends harmoniously and unobtrusively into its surroundings during the day. From dusk onwards, however, it can become the protagonist at the touch of a button.

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The experience gained from various ASB products was incorporated into the development of this model: in cooperation with the Marseille-based company POOLOOP, ASB developed the first fully multimedia capable LED swimming pool floor “21h40”. “For this, I wanted a booth made of the glass floor and four glass walls”, says Christof Babinsky. “The result then looked so good that it became a product of its own.”

Set up time? Less than an hour!

As is typical for ASB, with “Nautilus” the company not only delivers an uncompromising design object - they also considered service and installation: Nautilus can be sb 3/2021

assembled in less than an hour. The whirlpool is brought by truck with forklift, set down at its designated space and adjusted. Steps, a cover, a powerful heating unit, as well as the filter system are included. All of this is so convenient to start up that the whirlpool can be fully used after eight hours. The elements are controlled via app. Another advantage: unlike plastic versions, the four glass sides made of safety glass always remain clear and are easy to clean.

Available in three versions The basic version is equipped with a five-centimetre-wide LED rail under the floor. This way, strong colour accents can be set. The second version features an illuminated floor all over - which emphasises the colour effects even more impressively. And in the third version, your very own content can be shown via multimedia floor. “Family pictures, underwater shots - whatever you feel like. The content can be easily controlled via app,” says Christof Babinsky, who decided on the claim “Feel the surreal” for the market launch, because: “Such a fascinating experience adds completely new aspects to our reality.” sb 3/2021

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145 WORLD RECORDS IN MYRTHA POOLS FINA PARTNER SINCE 2009

SWIMMERS, ON YOUR MARKS...

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING IS BACK WITH A SPLASH AND MYRTHA POOLS IS READY Author

Myrtha Pools, IT – 46043 Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN), www.myrthapools.com

In 2021, competitive swimming is riding a comeback-wave with a full programme of events. The European Championships, Olympics and FINA World Championships (25 m) are all on the agenda, offering the world’s top swimmers a chance to get back on the blocks. Supported by the world’s leading aquatics organisations, these events will be held in spectacular venues offering ideal conditions.

Myrtha Pools is thrilled to be back on the aquatics stage at major events. With millimetre precision, and rapid installation, Myrtha has designed, manufactured and installed pools at dozens of the world’s premier aquatics venues.

As a FINA partner since 2009, it has been honoured to supply pools to five Olympic Games.

Thanks to Myrtha’s modular panel system, it is possible to create a record-worthy, temporary competition pool in as little as three weeks. This was the case at the 2019 XVIII FINA World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, where we installed six pools for swimming, water polo, artistic swimming and diving. Also in 2019, Myrtha was a prime mover at six international aquatics events, providing temporary and permanent pools in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America. Examples include the XVIII Pan Am Games in Lima and the year-end event in Las Vegas where Myrtha Pools installed a short-course competition pool (with a 21 m transparent wall!) in a record-setting seven days.

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Embracing upcoming top competitions In 2020, despite all the challenges created by the Covid19 pandemic, Myrtha negotiated a smooth and successful installation in Tokyo, as it provided three pools in which the world’s best athletes will swim this summer!

2021 began with the installation of two 50-m pools for the Omaha Swim Trials, built from start to finish in just 14 days. Thanks to the exclusive stainless-steel panel system the pools will be disassembled after the event and reinstalled permanently elsewhere in the United States.

For Myrtha, 2021 will close with two more pools built for the XV FINA World Championships (25 m) in Abu Dhabi, a project that will transform the Etihad Arena into a wonderful aquatic centre.

The secret of so much success? Decades of experience, speed of installation, a 25-year warranty, and the commitment to sustainability. Myrtha Pools, supporting champions since 1961. sb 3/2021

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EXACT-FIT SWIMMING POOL LANE ROPES / LINES INSTALLED AQUARII INDOOR SWIMMING POOL FULLY EQUIPPED WITH WEIBEL PRODUCTS Author and photos

HSB-Weibel AG, CH – 9435 Heerbrugg, www.swimlanelines.com

Residents in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley have been enjoying the new indoor pool Aquarii since early 2021. The spacious swimming arena offers everything for amateur / recreational athletes, swimming clubs, and passionate swimmers. In choosing the swimming lines with accessories, the focus was on the selection of quality products, together with individual advice, that can be quickly used in the right place.

“They must be robust and easy to assemble” were the requirements of the client for the swimming lines. In addition, as wide use was a prerequisite, only one product line could meet the complete needs for competition, training, and safety. An ideal partner was found in the international company, Weibel, operating from Switzerland.

Holistic concept This was preceded by an intensive consultation phase with the construction service providers. The Weibel equipment used at the 25-m-pool comprises competition lines, turning and false start lines as well as user-friendly storage by means of collecting containers in the basement. Through the use of practical flooring, the lines are stowed right next to the pool edge in the shortest possible time. To the delight of the swimming pool attendant, the tool-free operation of the clamping locks is highly satisfactory!

In the non-swimmers’ pool with a lifting platform, the pool area can be divided lengthwise or crosswise with divisional lines. Nothing stands in the way of absolute freedom of use. Depending on the needs and customer group. The employees of Aquarii are convinced - they save a lot of time and appreciate the simple installation. The sb 3/2021

combination of functionality and design was the top priority when constructing the swimming pool. As can be seen in the detail - the paddling pool is bordered by a geometrically accurate made-to-measure Weibel grill.

Experience and quality join hands All Weibel products are made from halogen-free material according to customer requirements. All lines are assembled by hand with in-house production of plastic components according to Swiss quality standards. In less than two weeks, the journey begins: the products reach the international customers.

The lines can be upgraded or replaced long after the purchase. The expert advice and wide range of accessories and spare parts offer the pool operators completely worry-free use of the swimming lines and accessories. This can be seen at Aquarii - the tailor-made, smooth delivery was highly satisfactory. The equipment is ready for daily use.

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Ashfield Aquatic Centre

Munich Olympic Swimming Hall

HOW MOVABLE POOL FLOORS CREATE VERSATILE COMMUNITY SPACES AKVO SPIRALIFT EQUIP THE OLYMPIC POOLS IN ASHFIELD, AUSTRALIA AND MUNICH, GERMANY Author and photos

AKVO SPIRALIFT INC. – Québec, Canada – www.akvospiralift.com

Although AKVO Spiralift is a relatively new player in the world of public movable pool floors, their products have already been installed in 22 public facilities. Recently, AKVO completed two large-scale projects for state-of-the-art aquatic centres that wanted to maximize their versatility. These projects are the latest addition to a portfolio of over 2,000 installations across multiple industries backed by Spiralift technology: a ­system based on an extremely compact yet powerful mechanical lift.

Spotlight: Ashfield Aquatic Centre Originally constructed for the 1956 Olympic Games, Australia’s Ashfield Aquatic Centre is thriving as a cultural cornerstone and training ground for future champions. In October 2020, the AAC unveiled the results of a massive facility revamp, including a water polo pool equipped with a movable floor. The movable floor measures 34 m x 20 m, featuring GPM paneling, lane line markings and 24 “IL150 Spiralift” units.

According to project manager Peter Blood, the AAC’s new movable pool floor will facilitate “a huge range of options in terms of programming” for swim school and beyond. He estimates that this movable pool floor is one of the largest in Australia, and its ability to rise to zero-depth level is particularly unique for outdoor applications, especially when considering the environmental benefit of minimizing heat and water loss in this configuration.

Spotlight: Munich Olympic Swimming Hall Originally built in 1972 to host the Summer Games, the Munich Olympic Swimming Hall is another Olympic swim64

ming pool that was recently outfitted with Spiralift technology. Now operating as a public facility, the swimming hall wrapped up a three-year rehabilitation effort in 2020.

The project aimed to prioritize performance for advanced athletes while expanding the pool’s ability to accommodate a wider range of activities and skill levels.

Designed and installed in collaboration with German partner Bodan Schwimmbadbau, a firm that specializes in stainless steel pools and pool equipment, the swimming hall’s new movable pool floor rests on twelve “IL150 Spiralift” units. Its 21 x 17 m movable floor serves one half of the centre’s main Olympic sized pool, and depending on the event, the pool can achieve any depth between 2.5 m and 0.3m to accommodate any training event or competition.

Swim for all From free swim to professional training, public pools are required to meet incredibly diverse needs. Movable pool floors allow unparalleled flexibility, giving aquatic centres the ability to reconfigure all or part of their pool’s footprint within minutes. sb 3/2021

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“GLOBAL ANTI GOAL” BY ANTI WAVE 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN GOAL INNOVATION, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Author and photos

Anton Kajlich, Anti Wave International Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia, www.anti.to

The 2021 release of the “Global Anti Goal” represents the culmination of 50 years of experience in goal innovation, design and production, drawing on a long and rich Anti Wave tradition. The Global Anti Goal blends cutting-edge materials and production with innovative design, resulting in a light-weight, heavy-duty, ­compact, full-sized polo goal that meets the needs of all clubs and facilities around the world.

Since its first release in 1972, the “Anti Goal” has set the benchmark internationally for quality, design, durability and innovation. Indeed, to date it is the longest- and best-selling polo goal in the world, exported to over 70 countries.

The goal is designed and produced in Australia to the highest specifications. Each component and fitting has been carefully selected and tested for maximum durability and longevity, even under the most severe player and environmental conditions.

Specifications: • Fabricated from custom marine-grade powder-coated aluminium extrusions with HD marine nylon and SS316 fittings.

• Long-life HD polypropylene cord net, knotted at every intersection, ensures long service under hard use.

• Easy to install: newly redesigned marine-nylon net clips ensure a solid connection between net and goal and simple, secure installation of the net to the goal.

• Custom two-piece aluminium front-frame cross section for light weight, maximum strength and durability.

• Available in 1.2 m and 1.4 m depth configuration to suit the needs of all pools. sb 3/2021

• Light-weight, heavy-duty design and construction for years of reliable service and safe and easy pool deck movement.

• Easy and safe install or removal, no damage to tiles (ensured by durable oversized HDPE flotation elements, and marine-nylon pool edge bumpers on rear of frame) • Total weight 25 kg. Compact light-weight shipping ­dimensions ensure efficient global air and land freight.

• 2pc cartons per 1pc goal, each Carton dimension 156 cm x 22 cm x 17 cm, optimised for cost efficient and prompt air & sea/road freight to any global location.

• Open corner net configuration reduces ball rebound.

HD polymer bows allow quick disconnect of lower rear frame to goal top frame for compact folding and ­storage.

• Foldable, take-down design for compact and safe poolside storage.

• Comprehensive list of spare parts available. All parts designed and produced in Australia.

For order enquiries or to locate your local reseller, please email anton@anti.to, or visit www.anti.to for more details.

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Photo: ©Glice, Tilo Fritz with his new Glice rink

ICE SPORT ALL YEAR ROUND REUTLINGEN ICE ARENA OPTS FOR SUSTAINABLE GLICE RINK Author

Florian Kretzschmar, Glice, CH – 6002 Luzern, www.glice.com

“I’m happy to invite my rink operator colleagues from all over to drop by and try it out,” says Tilo Fritz, leaving no doubt about the enthusiasm for his synthetic Glice rink. The waterless zero-power surface from Switzerland opens up completely new opportunities for ice rink operators.

For 20 years, the former ice hockey player and sports director of TSG Reutlingen has been running his ice rink, but synthetic ice could never impress him – until he came across Swiss eco-ice by Glice. Alongside friend and ­hockey pro Silo Martinovic, Fritz tried out the HC Davos’ rink, which is part of a Glice Hockey Elite Center that has revolutionized training methods for the national league champion. Fitz and Martinovic were sold right away.

Product quality as a guarantee for success Fritz saw such a potential for his arena in Reutlingen that he bought a 512 m² Glice rink despite the pandemic. The price tag and operating cost for the waterless alternative is much lower compared to a refrigerated rink: no energy bills and hardly any maintenance. In addition, a twelveyear warranty reassures Fritz that even as a commercial operator without subsidies, he is making a sound investment. Of course, product quality is essential for a successful operation. “If you buy cheap, you buy twice,” jokes the Swabian. Other synthetic surfaces did not pass his tests: no gliding, dull blades and no customers. By contrast, Glice was developed by athletes for athletes and has made a name for itself as the premium synthetic ice, with over 2,000 installations in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Even hockey equipment giant CCM tests its products on Glice, and NHL players like Nico Hischier and Roman Josi rely on its performance for their training at home.

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Glice is also popular with municipalities: in 2019, the company delivered the world’s largest eco-friendly skating rink to Mexico City, where the 4,000 m² surface attracted 250,000 visitors.

The end of ice scarcity Fritz wants his Glice rink to provide athletes and recreational visitors with a year-round surface. In summer, the rink is the perfect addition to the bouncy castle during daytime; children’s birthday parties and other ice-skating events are no longer just a winter activity. In the evenings, ice hockey teams, individual athletes and figure skaters can practice their skills. Suitable for ice hockey drills such as crossovers, shooting and passing as well as figure skating jumps and pirouettes, “it’s of huge benefit for skaters,” says Fritz.

In winter, the surface will be used as an outdoor rink for the public. “Outdoor ice rinks are dying out because they are too energy-intensive,” says Fritz. He also has more surface area now to combat ice scarcity – a major concern for hockey clubs. Corporate curling events, which Fritz often had to cancel due to lack of capacity, can make use of an alternative area. And with a rink that can shift from indoor to outdoor any time, Fritz has become more flexible even in terms of COVID – because what is prohibited inside is often allowed outside. Fritz’s forecast for the future of Glice ice: “very positive, much like artificial turf in soccer.” sb 3/2021

Photo: CONICA

Photo: 3x3 Basketball Austria

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COOPERATION AGREEMENT

THUNDERDOME ARENA IN GRAZ

The Swiss company CONICA is a global innovation driver in athletics running tracks. Now the company has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Athletics Association (DLV). Both parties want to benefit from each other’s expertise and experience. In doing so, the running track producer and the association want to set new standards – especially in running track research and development. With an aim to support athletes in their performance, CONICA is committed to bringing Germany’s running tracks up to speed using the latest technology.

On 26 May, the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualification Tournament was held in Graz. For this tournament NUSSLI was contracted to build the unique “Thunderdome“ on the Main Square in Graz.

Jürgen Kessing, President of the German Athletics Association, is delighted with the partnership: “CONICA is a global leader in developing cast running tracks. It’s been repeatedly proven that athletes perform at their peak on a CONICA surface. The quality of the material is gentle on the athletes’ foot and leg muscles, and the technology involved is designed to make them faster. In addition, CONICA applies high quality standards in its work and is very sustainable.” Frank Lebert, Managing Director of Deutsche Leichtathletik Marketing GmbH, adds: “We are very pleased to have ­CONICA, a technology pioneer for running tracks, as a partner. After all, these running tracks can be found in renowned stadiums such as the Letzigrund Stadium in Switzerland and in Monaco.”

CONICA will work closely with athletes and coaches to help them learn about the technical and qualitative differences of each track. Often laid as a sandwich system, the tracks are to be further developed to meet the modern requirements of the sport. Working closely with the association, athletes and coaches, CONICA aims to technically and sustainably improve Germany’s running tracks in the most important stadiums and training centres. The goal is to achieve fast running times – and ultimately more records.

Conica AG www.conica.com sb 3/2021

Less than 100 days away from the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, 3x3 was introduced into the Olympics. 8 men‘s teams and 8 women‘s teams are competing for Olympic gold.

The 3x3 basketball qualifying games for the 2021 Olympic Games took place in the middle of Hauptplatz in Graz. On behalf of the Austrian Basketball Association, NUSSLI built an extraordinary arena offering a special live experience thanks to exclusive boxes.

The unique “Thunderdome“ in Graz was a one-of-a-kind outdoor arena with exclusive boxes for groups of 8 fans to experience the intimate setting of 3x3 and to meet the necessary safety protocols.

The exclusive boxes ensured that fan groups did not mix.

Even drinks and snacks could be ordered via smartphone and consumed at the assigned seat. The unique temporary outdoor arena was part of a green and sustainable tournament concept. NUSSLI is proud to be part of this great event and to build this unique “Thunderdome“.

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Photo: Troldtekt

Photo: eccos pro

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SMART GUEST MANAGEMENT

NEW COLOUR SCHEME

With mafis® digital, eccos pro is launching a new cloud-based portfolio that, based on the proven mafis® software, can now make numerous applications for operators and guests even easier, a solution that meets the current requirements associated with the pandemic. This includes, for example, making ticket purchase and access contactless.

The competition swimming pool in Gensingen attracts around 30,000 visitors each year, who enjoy the facilities to swim laps, learn to swim or relax in the sauna. To allow them to continue doing so in future, the small municipality located between Mainz and Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Pfalz has now invested in the extensive modernisation and refurbishment of its ageing indoor swimming pool.

Based on the established mafis® environment, eccos pro now combines the stability and security of a local system with the flexibility and mobility of an online solution, thus opening up a direct route for the operator to the guest who can act comfortably from home or on the go. mafis® digital is fully integrated into the existing mafis® system. No additional interfaces are required and there is no need for duplicate master data maintenance – everything derives from a single source.

With the launch, mafis® digital now presents three solutions for a number of different applications. With mafis® easyTicket, eccos pro offers a web shop in the cloud that enables guests to buy entry tickets or vouchers online at any time and from anywhere – even outside of the regular opening hours.

With mafis® flex, operators of several locations, for example, have the option of issuing guest cards, multiple tickets, cash or time cards, which can be used and validated in other outlets employing mafis® systems. All transactions of the guests are correctly billed to the operators involved. With mafis® reserve, the operator organises the booking of resources – courses, rooms, loungers or wellness offers can currently be reserved using a clear calendar function. In this way, rebooked appointments can be reassigned and thus prevent idling.

The central data management increases the efficiency of these tools and enables valuable analyses of visitor behaviour. eccos pro www.eccos-pro.com 68

In addition to the replacement of the windows and doors, electrical installations, the ventilation system and the water supply, the sanitary facilities have also been brought in line with current technical and hygiene standards. The new arrangement now affords swimmers more privacy. Moreover, a separate changing area for people with a disability, including a stair lift into the swimming pool, has been added. The comprehensive renovation has not only enhanced the functional features of the swimming pool, but also its design. For the tile and ceiling design, the designers of BZM Architects in Wiesbaden created a new colour scheme that extends from the changing rooms to the toilets and the swimming pool area.

The coloured Troldtekt acoustic panels, made of sustain­ able wood and cement and attached to the suspended ceiling, work perfectly with the overall concept. Warm shades of yellow, red and brown, which are echoed in the waveshaped contours on the walls, contribute to the feel-good atmosphere. Troldtekt acoustic panels are breathable and vapour-permeable, are capable of absorbing and releasing moisture and are therefore well suited as ceiling and wall cladding in damp rooms, e.g. swimming pools. Troldtekt can also be used outdoors, e.g. under roofed overhangs.

Troldtekt A/S www.troldtekt.com sb 3/2021

Photo: TatamSport

Photo: BLOACS

FROM TREND SPORT TO EVERYDAY ACTIVITY

TATAMSPORT AT THE BIG5

Modern sports are highly popular – especially when the emphasis is on fitness, mastery of the body and directly experienced self-efficacy. Public spaces are often used for such individual sports. In the planning and design of urban spaces, it is therefore necessary to create appealing spaces for exercise. In addition to such proven facilities for exercise as parkour, calisthenics, skate parks and pump tracks, there is unexplored potential waiting in the wings – urban slacklining.

Urban slacklining describes slackline equipment in urban areas that can be used by anyone without their own gear on a low-threshold and permanent basis. This makes a sustainable contribution to the development of mobile and healthy communities. And it can be achieved with little space and at low cost.

TatamSport will attend the Big5, the most important building and construction trade show in the Persian Gulf.

Slacklining is suitable for everyone. It can be practised by young and old, at any fitness level and almost anywhere, but at present it is not accessible to everyone. This is because slacklining, like any other sport, needs infrastructure – in the shape of the anchor points for the slacklines. These are not yet available in sufficient numbers. For the curious and beginners who do not have their own equipment, there is as yet no permanently available infrastructure in the public space. For them, the door to a highly beneficial form of exercising remains closed. Slackline facilities that are accessible to all and can be used at any time (with the aid of permanently installed, vandalism-proof and low-maintenance slacklines) form the basis of the urban slacklining of the future. These facilities are safe, challenge the user and enable a low-threshold introduction to a sport that improves coordination, balance and concentration skills in everyday life and while encouraging users to exercise and thus enhance their health in the long term.

BLOACS www.bloacs.de sb 3/2021

From 12 to 15 September, TatamSport will be present at the 41st edition of the BIG5 in Dubai, the biggest building and construction fair in the UAE. This is an event that will promote the company’s presence in the international market and to explore opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and the south of Asia.

This year, TatamSport is returning to Dubai to show off its wide range of sports equipment, such as covered protection to padded sports centre walls, and a wide variety of efficient solutions for creating space, through the use of electric dividing curtains in sports halls, with minimum maintenance and maximum safety.

In addition, TatamSport, a company which specialises in sports equipment, will present different types of tunnels for changing room areas (folding-unfolding, accordion or bellows-type) to create quality, instant covered access inside sports facilities, companies and industry, as well as sanitising tunnels for disinfection and the fight against COVID-19, and other viruses and / or bacteria.

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Photo: Melos

Photo: HARO

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“SHOP & JOG“ IN QATAR

RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL IN MUNICH

The Lulu Mall Abu Sidra in Qatar is a design attraction modelled on the dunes typical of the region. With its adjacent park, the covered shopping centre is also a meeting place for people and sports enthusiasts. To expand the range of leisure activities, the newly designed jogging track has been another attraction for joggers and pedestrians since July 2020. In addition to the active sports scene, mall visitors will now also find an opportunity to run or stroll outdoors after shopping in a way that is easy on their joints. For the outdoor running track, the Polycomp Jogging Track System from Melos was installed on a total area of 850 m².

As many as 660 pupils now attend the Rudolf Steiner School in Munich-Daglfing. As games are also an essential element of the teaching strategy of the Rudolf Steiner schools, the school management decided to supplement the existing sports hall with a new hall to accommodate the ever-increasing number of pupils.

The Polycomp Jogging Track is an impermeable, multi-layer surface consisting of a base layer and a cast top layer with a granular, rough surface formed by the interspersion of granules. The textured surface gives Polycomp Jogging Track its anti-slip properties. The system impresses amateur and professional athletes alike with its good functional properties.

Compared to asphalt pavements shared with pedestrians, the Polycomp Jogging Track is elastic and particularly easy on the joints. The products of the Polycomp Jogging Track system have been extensively tested for their weather resistance and are impressive even in outdoor use thanks to their consistent high quality lasting years. Thanks to its textured surface, the Polycomp Jogging Track has slip-resistant properties. Even after a rain shower, this running track can be used safely. All components of the system are 100 % virgin and have been manufactured from high quality raw materials.

Polycomp Jogging Track is installed in-situ and seamlessly and can be installed directly on existing asphalt or concrete.

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In addition to intensive use for games lessons, the new hall is regularly hired out to sports clubs from the region in the evenings and at weekends. The dimensions are ideal for classic team ball sports, such as handball, volleyball and basketball. In the winter, indoor football is played at certain training times, too. The most striking feature of the hall is the bouldering wall at one of the ends, which is used enthusiastically by clubs and for school games.

Tried and tested many times over and in use worldwide, 360 square metres of HARO Sports Floor Berlin was installed in the new hall. The sports parquet was installed on a double-swing beam system using a proven installation method, which ensures the pleasant swinging of the floor. The floor therefore absorbs any kind of impact, yet will remain firm and resilient for years to come.

For the walls, the architects chose HARO Protective Walls Light 19, which absorb up to sixty per cent of the impact force, significantly increasing safety.

Around 260 square metres of wall space was equipped in this way – around half of it with the acoustically effective “low-noise” variant, in which the acoustic perforation effectively dissipates sound. This means that the new school gym is perfectly equipped for a wide variety of games, including competitive sports.

Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co.KG www.haro.com sb 3/2021

COMPANY INDEX FROM A TO Z IAKS member companies go one step ahead with „Professionals & Profiles“. And position themselves prominently – in print and online. Report on your ­innovations and references in sb magazine and the IAKS newsletter and on our website. It goes without saying that your architect or supplier logo appears in every issue – and is sure to catch the eye of your business partners.

ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG 24755 Rendsburg, Germany info@aco-online.de www.aco.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

ANRIN GmbH 59609 Anröchte, Germany info@anrin.com www.anrin.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

ASB GlassFloor Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH 83371 Stein, Germany info@asbglassfloor.com www.asbglassfloor.com

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Multi-sport courts

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AGROB BUCHTAL Deutsche Steinzeug Keramik GmbH 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Germany agrob-buchtal@deutsche-steinzeug.de www.agrob-buchtal.de

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction; ceramics

Sekisui Alveo AG 6043 Adligenswil, Switzerland info@alveosport.com www.alveosport.com

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Arbeitskreis Trennvorhänge e.V 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de www.arbeitskreis-trennvorhaenge.de

Anti Wave International Pty Ltd QLD 4067 Brisbane, Australia anti@anti.to www.anti.to

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment

» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

AST Eissport und Solaranlagenbau GmbH 87629 Füssen, Germany hannes.schretter@ast.at www.ast.at

ASPG Deutschland GmbH 40221 Düsseldorf, Germany info@D-aspg.de www.D-aspg.de

» Indoor equipment » Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

Artifical turf Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

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Avant Sports Industrial Co.,Ltd 518108 ShenZhen, China sales@avant.com.cn www.avantseating.com

» Artificial turf » Multi-sport courts » Stands, seating

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BERNDORF Metall- und Bäderbau GmbH 2560 Berndorf, Austria office@berndorf-baederbau.com www.berndorf-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel

Dr. Schutz GmbH 53755 Bonn, Germany info@dr-schutz.com www.dr-schutz.com

» Cleaning and maintenance » Indoor sports floorings

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings; cover systems Temporary and modular constructions

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Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment Playground equipment

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

Conica AG 8207 Schaffhausen, Switzerland info@conica.com www.conica.com

Carl Stahl ARC GmbH 73079 Süßen, Germany xtend@carlstahl-arc.com www.carlstahl-architektur.com

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Facades and building envelopes Perimeter boards, nettings Playground equipment Security systems, fencing Sports ground equipment

» Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings » Sports ground construction

DSGN CONCEPTS UG 48155 Münster, Germany info@dsgn-concepts.de www.dsgn-concepts.de

» Landscape design

Aquatic equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

Brinkmann + Deppen Architekten / Landschaftsarchitekten 48336 Sassenberg, Germany info@brinkmann-deppen.de www.brinkmann-deppen.de

BLOACS 50935 Cologne, Germany info@bloacs.de www.bloacs.de

campus GmbH Bauten für Bildung und Sport 72764 Reutlingen, Germany info@campus-architektur.de www.campus-architektur.de

» Architecture and design

Gotthilf Benz Turngerätefabrik GmbH+Co KG 71350 Winnenden, Germany info@benz-sport.de www.benz-sport.de

Bänfer GmbH 34537 Bad Wildungen, Germany info@baenfer.de www.baenfer.de

eccos pro gmbh 42553 Velbert, Germany info@eccos-pro.com www.eccos-pro.com

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ENGO GmbH Srl 39040 Vahrn (BZ), Italy info@engo.it www.engo.it

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Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems

EOLED EU 1130 Wien, Austria Telefon +43(0)1877 32970 info@eoled.eu www.eoled.eu

» Lighting systems

Eurotramp – Kurt Hack GmbH 73235 Weilheim / Teck, Germany eurotramp@eurotramp.com www.eurotramp.com

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Aquatic equipment Indoor equipment Playground equipment Sports ground equipment

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geo3 GmbH 47551 Bedburg-Hau, Germany kontakt@geo3.de www.geo3.de

» Landscape design

GfKK – Gesellschaft für Kältetechnik- Klimatechnik mbH 50859 Köln, Germany info@gfkk.de www.gfkk.de

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Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment Sanitary, heating, air conditioning, energy recovery

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GANTNER Electronic GmbH Deutschland 44894 Bochum, Germany info-de@gantner.com www.gantner.com

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Gerflor Mipolam GmbH 53824 Troisdorf, Germany gerflormipolam@gerflor.com www.gerflor.de

» Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

GEZOLAN AG 6252 Dagmersellen, Switzerland customer-service@gezolan.com www.gezolan.com

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Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

Hamberger Flooring GmbH & Co. KG 83071 Stephanskirchen, Germany info@hamberger.de www.hamberger.de

Gütegemeinschaft Sportgeräte 53113 Bonn, Germany info@sichere-sporthalle.de www.sichere-sporthalle.de

» Indoor equipment » Sports ground equipment » Testing, quality assurance

Aquatic equipment Changing rooms and equipment Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Ticketing, access systems

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Ceilings, windows, walls Indoor sports floorings Mobile floorings, cover systems Outdoor sports floorings

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Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG 76437 Rastatt, Germany info@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com

» Drainage systems » Sports ground construction

heiler GmbH & Co. KG 33649 Bielefeld, Germany info@heiler-sport.de www.heiler-sport.de

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Geschäftsstelle INTERGREEN AG c/o Science to Business GmbH 49090 Osnabrück, Germany info@intergreen.de www.intergreen.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Herculan BV 4231 DJ Meerkerk, Netherlands info@herculan.com www.herculan.com

» Indoor sports floorings » Multi-sport courts » Outdoor sports floorings

ISP GmbH 49196 Bad Laer, Germany info@isp-germany.com www.isp-germany.com

» Testing, quality assurance

ISS GmbH 63263 Neu-Isenburg, Germany info@iss4u.de www.iss4u.de

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Aquatic equipment Ice hockey boards Ice rink construction Ice resurfacers Ice sports equipment

Bring yourself into conversation!

IST – Institut für Sportbodentechnik 04416 Markkleeberg, Germany mario-kunze@gmx.net www.sportboden-leipzig.de

» Testing, quality assurance

Jakob Rope Systems 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland info@jakob.com www.jakob.com

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Keller Tersch GmbH 39218 Schönebeck, Germany info@kellertersch.de www.kellertersch.de

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Andreas Kernig Building Consultant 48155 Münster, Germany info@andreaskernig.de www.andreaskernig.de

» Consulting

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Hermann Kutter Landschaftsbau Sportplatzbau GmbH & Co. KG 87700 Memmingen, Germany info@kutter-galabau.de www.kutter-galabau.de

KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co. KG 29410 Salzwedel, Germany sportec@kraiburg-relastec.com www.kraiburg-relastec.com/sportec

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Outdoor sports floorings Playground equipment

Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co. KG 49076 Osnabrück, Germany info@labor-lehmacher.de www.l-l-s.de

» Testing, quality assurance

LIKE-ICE Science GmbH 84069 Schierling, Germany info@like-ice.com www.like-ice.com

» Ice hockey boards » Mobile floorings, cover systems » Outdoor sports floorings

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Artificial turf Cleaning and maintenance Hybrid turf Natural turf Sports ground construction

Labosport International 72100 Le Mans, France contact@labosport.com www.labosport.com

» Testing, quality assurance

M3 Architectes 2737 Luxembourg, Luxembourg mail@m3archi.lu www.m3archi.lu

» Architecture and design

Herbert Labarre GmbH & Co. KG 22337 Hamburg, Germany info@labarre-galabau.de www.labarre-galabau.de

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Landskate GmbH 50823 Köln, Germany info@lndskt.de www.lndskt.de

» Landscape design

maier landschaftsarchitektur / Betonlandschaften 51107 Köln, Germany info@maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de www.maierlandschaftsarchitektur.de

» Landscape design

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MYRTHA POOLS A&T Europe SPA 46043 Castiglione d/Stiviere (MN), Italy info@myrthapools.com www.myrthapools.com

Melos GmbH 49324 Melle, Germany info@melos-gmbh.com www.melos-gmbh.com

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

» Aquatic construction » Pool construction, other systems » Pool construction, stainless steel

NUSSLI Group 8536 Hüttwilen, Switzerland information@nussli.com www.nussli.com

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Sports hall construction Stadium and arena construction Stands, seating Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction

We‘re here to help: Thomas Kick, Marketing kick@iaks.sport Silke Bardenheuer, Member services bardenheuer@iaks.sport

Pellikaan Bauunternehmen Deutschland GmbH 40880 Ratingen, Germany info@pellikaan.de www.pellikaan.de

Planungsbüro Pätzold + Snowadsky 49078 Osnabrück, Germany info@ps-planung.de www.ps-planung.de

» Architecture and design » Landscape design

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Play-Parc Allwetter-Freizeitanlagenbau GmbH 33014 Bad Driburg, Germany info@playparc.de www.playparc.de

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Aquatic construction Aquatic equipment Sports hall construction Turnkey construction

PERROT-Regnerbau Calw GmbH 75382 Althengstett, Germany perrot@perrot.de www.perrot.de

» Irrigation systems

Polytan GmbH 86666 Burgheim, Germany info@polytan.com www.polytan.de

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Porplastic Sportbau von Cramm GmbH 72108 Rottenburg a.N., Germany info@porplastic.de www.porplastic.de

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Sika Nederland B.V. (Pulastic sports flooring) 7400 AK Deventer, Netherlands export@nl.sika.com www.pulastic.com

Schmitz Foam Products BV 6040 KG Roermond, Netherlands info@schmitzfoam.com www.schmitzfoam.com

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Artifical turf Elastic layers; protecting surfaces Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

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RAUMKUNST ZT GMBH SPORTARCHITEKTUR 1070 Wien, Austria office@sportarchitektur.at www.sportarchitektur.at

» Architecture and design

REGUPOL BSW GmbH 57319 Bad Berleburg, Germany info@regupol.de www.regupol.com

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Artifical turf Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction Sports ground equipment

SMC2 S.A.S. 69440 Mornant, France contact@smc2-construction.com www.smc2-construction.com

Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik GmbH 83301 Traunreut, Germany info@siteco.de www.siteco.de

» Lighting systems

Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Mobile floorings, cover systems Outdoor sports floorings Playground equipment

Signgrass® NIK-Tufting BV 5571 TJ Bergeijk, Netherlands info@signgrass.com www.signgrass.com

Shenzhen Huadian Lighting Co., Ltd 518108 Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China sales06@hd-leds.com www.hd-leds.com

» Lighting systems

Ceilings, windows, walls Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings

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Ceilings, windows, walls Facades and building envelopes Fixed and retractable roofing systems Temporary and modular constructions Turnkey construction

Punto design 156004 Nekrasovo, Russia info@puntodesignru.com www.puntodesignru.com

» Fitness equipment » Outdoor equipment » Sports ground equipment

RICHTER Sportstättenkonzepte GmbH 07629 Hermsdorf, Germany info@sportstaettenkonzepte.de www.sportstaettenkonzepte.de

» Landscape design

silence-lights. GmbH 64823 Groß-Umstadt, Germany info@silence-lights.de www.silence-lights.de

» Lighting systems

SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH 89265 Vöhringen, Germany info@smg-gmbh.de www.smg-gmbh.de

» Cleaning and maintenance » Sports ground construction » Sports ground equipment

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Holz-Speckmann GmbH & Co. KG 33790 Halle/ Westfalen, Germany info@speed-lock.com www.speed-lock.com

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces » Indoor sports floorings » Mobile floorings, cover systems

Spieth Gymnastics GmbH 73776 Altbach, Germany info@spieth-gymnastics.com www.spieth-gymnastics.com

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Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Sports ground equipment

STOCKMEIER URETHANES GmbH & Co.KG 32657 Lemgo, Germany urethanes.ger@stockmeier.com www.stockmeier-urethanes.de

Trenomat GmbH & Co. KG 42327 Wuppertal, Germany info@trenomat.de www.trenomat.de

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Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports hall dividers

Universal Sport Sportgeräteherstellungs- und Vertriebs GmbH 71101 Schönaich, Germany info@universal-sport.com www.universal-sport.com

TURNBAR by Eiden & Wagner 54634 Bitburg, Germany info@turnbar.net www.turnbar.net

Fitness equipment Indoor equipment Multi-sport courts Outdoor equipment Sports ground equipment

Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Indoor sports floorings Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings

» Indoor equipment » Sports hall dividers

Thorn Lighting 6850 Dornbirn, Austria info@thornlighting.com www.thornlighting.de

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Tatamsport 50014 Zaragoza, Spain tatamsport@toldosserrano.com www.tatamsport.com

» Elastic layers, protecting surfaces » Indoor sports floorings » Outdoor sports floorings

» Lighting systems

STARGUM Zakład Przemysłu Gumowego 73-110, Stargard Szczecinski, Poland office@stargum.pl www.stargum.pl

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Ice sports equipment Indoor equipment Mobile floorings, cover systems Perimeter boards, nettings Sports ground equipment

Troldtekt A/S 8310 Tranbjerg J., Denmark info@troldtekt.com www.troldtekt.com

» Ceilings, windows, walls

Venuzle GmbH 8010 Graz, Austria hallo@venuzle.at www.manager.venuzle.com

» Digital solutions » Ticketing, access systems

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Hans-Joachim Weitzel GmbH & Co. KG 25436 Tornesch, Germany schult@hjweitzel.de www.hjweitzel.de

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Artificial turf Elastic layers, protecting surfaces Multi-sport courts Outdoor sports floorings Sports ground construction

WM GmbH 39053 Blumau, Italy info@wm-on-ice.com www.wm-on-ice.com

» Ice resurfacers

ZELLER bäderbau GmbH 89520 Heidenheim, Germany info@zeller-baederbau.com www.zeller-baederbau.com

» Aquatic construction » Aquatic equipment » Pool construction, stainless steel

Züko Deutschland GmbH 78176 Blumberg, Germany deutschland@zueko.com www.zueko.com

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Changing rooms and equipment Ice hockey boards Ice resurfacers Ice rink construction Ice sports equipment

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