Sunday 30 August 2009

Kastrup Sea Bath / White arkitekter AB

Reaching out into the Øresund from Kastrup Strandpark in Kastrup, Kastrup Sea Bath forms a living and integral part of the new sea front. The project consists of the main building on the water, the new beach and an ajoining service building with lavatories and a handicap changing room.
A wooden pier leads the visitor round to a circular construction, gradually elevating above the sea surface, and ending in a 5m diving platform. The building material is Azobé wood, chosen for it’s durability in sea water.The Sea Bath stands on slender legs about a meter above the water and the load baring constructions are exposed in its exterior. The building consists of 870 m² wooden deck, 70 m² changing facilities and of 90 m² service building on land. The Bath is conceived as a sculptural dynamic form, which can be seen from the beach, the sea and the air. It’s silhouette gradually changes as the beholder moves around it.
The circular shape creates a concentrated interior, shelter from the winds, and concentrating the sun. The shape opens up towards the landside to connect to the beach and to invite visitors inside. A continuous bench runs along the pier, thus creating an additional rest and leisure area.
An important part of the concept for the Sea Bath is that is free of admission and open to the public at all times. The bath is designed to be a rather untraditional framework for exercising sports activities. There is room for a peaceful evening swim as well as exercise and playfulness. It is envisaged that old Mrs Jensen, will be as comfortable as the younger more sports orientated visitor. Ramps, and other special features and facilities allow the less mobile members of the population full access to the sight.


All above info and images from http://www.archdaily.com
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w02n 2cents:
What a interesting structure or pavilion, and impressed with the way architect articulate the diving platform in a very community approaches. Although the water sports and facilities is not main adviseable for the handicap and folks, but the design did put a huge consideration on the disable user, added the credit to the structure. I do think this kind of pavilion architecture encourage community activities and giving the new image for the neighbourhood.

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  1. 原来每个和他有关系的人都有着相同的挣扎。他生动却又刻板,有时乏味又有时新鲜有趣。你常常觉得不能做到,心里深处却又隐隐觉得一定做得到。为了亲手孵出的漂亮宝贝而鼓舞,却又常为了难产的大部分而感伤。这份矛盾一直延续到了该不该继续和他在一起的抉择上。我不期望神给我启示,但我希望自己能给自己一个答案。

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