Large-span building: Swimming pool for 1000 visitors

Sergei Remarchuk

Project idea

A large-span swimming complex designed for 1000 visitors, featuring an expressive organic structural form integrated into a winter landscape setting.

Project description

The large-span swimming pool project is located in the Akademgorodok area of ​​Tomsk, directly connected to the planned inter-university campus. The complex will become an important public and sports center, uniting the campus and the urban environment with a system of pedestrian connections. The main compositional axis is a cable-stayed bridge that connects the campus to the pool and transitions into a network of walking bridges and observation decks over an artificial reservoir.

The architectural design utilizes the existing terrain. Terraced landscaping creates a multi-level public space with recreation areas, playgrounds, sports fields, and walking trails. The reservoir not only serves as the compositional centerpiece of the area but is also used in winter for active recreation and public skating.

The functional organization of the building separates the flow of visitors and athletes: the main entrance for spectators is located on the second floor, providing direct access to the stands, while the first level is primarily dedicated to sports infrastructure. The swimming pool area is covered by a large-span cable-stayed structure, and extensive skylights provide natural light. A dynamic façade with a system of folding sun protection panels allows for controlled solar exposure and creates a distinctive architectural image for the complex.

The project combines modern engineering solutions, a distinctive design, and careful integration into the natural landscape, creating an all-season public space for sports, recreation, and urban living.

Technical information

Purpose of the Project:
Sports and community complex for training, regional and federal competitions, and public attendance.

Key Technical and Economic Indicators
Trees' capacity: 1,000 spectator seats.
Land area: 92,869 m².
Building area: 10,171 m².
Landscaping area: 44,595 m².
Area of ​​driveways and open spaces: 8,471 m².
Area of ​​pedestrian paths and sidewalks: 4,673 m².
The area of ​​the landscaping and hardscape is 11,423 m².
The area of ​​the pedestrian bridge with observation decks is 25,564 m².
The number of pylons in the cable-stayed bridge system is 114.

Space-planning characteristics
The building has a two-level functional layout.
Two swimming pools for various purposes.
The main entrance for visitors is on the second level, with direct access to the stands.
The first level is primarily intended for athletes and service areas.
Underground parking is provided.
Large-span roof with a cable-stayed supporting structure.
Overhead natural lighting through a system of skylights.
Curtain wall with transformable sun protection panels.

Structural solutions
Large-span spatial supporting system.
Cable-stayed roof of the sports hall.
Reinforced concrete supporting structures of the foundation. Transparent overhead lighting.
Curtain wall system with adjustable panels.
Landscaping
Terraced landscaping adapted to the existing terrain.
Artificial reservoir.
Pedestrian transit bridge connecting the sports complex to the campus.
Observation decks and walking bridges.
Children's playgrounds.
Workout areas.
Recreation areas.
All-season use of the land, including the use of the reservoir in winter.