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Les Bains Des Docks

Aquatic Complex in Le Havre, France

49°29′13.50″N 0°7′37.50″E / 49.4870833°N 0.1270833°E / 49.4870833; 0.1270833CompletedJuly 17, 2008Cost16 000 000 €ClientMairie du Havre, CODAHTechnical detailsFloor area12000 m2Design and constructionArchitect(s)Partner in charge
Mirco Tardio
Project architect design
Julie Fernandez
Project architect construction
Felix MedinaArchitecture firmAteliers Jean NouvelStructural engineerSero Le HavreOther designersLighting
AIK Yann Kersalé
Acoustics
AvelReferences^[1]

Les Bains Des Docks (The Bath by the docks) is an Aquatic Center in the city of Le Havre, France. It was designed by award winning architectural firm Ateliers Jean Nouvel as part of an effort by Le Havre to revitalize its docks and warehouse district.

About

The overall design was inspired by the Roman thermal baths as people can go to congregate in most of the various pools year round. The simple exterior of the building is a precast concrete painted black with a grey base and random windows of varying sizes. Inside there are of over 6 indoor and outdoor pools in different areas including an Olympic sized lap pool and children's play area. Most of the interior consists of straight, boxy designs painted in white with the exception of a children's play area which is multicolored. Several of the indoor pools are at varying levels and waterfalls give a natural division to the different spaces. Large skylights and exterior windows bring in natural light throughout.

The building was featured in the August 2009 issue of Architectural Record^[2]

References

^ "Ateliers Jean Nouvel Les Bains des Docks Project Portfolio". Archrecord.construction.com. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
^ "Les Bains des Docks". Archrecord.construction.com. Retrieved 4 November 2018.