It is once again the season where we celebrate the form and function that aquatics facilities offer in their many incarnations – from college competition pools to massive waterparks, to the backbone of this industry, family aquatics centers.
Every summer, through our Dream Designs gallery, Aquatics International recognizes a handful of design teams for creating facilities that not only serve the functional needs of each facility’s clientele, but do it in a way that adds beauty to one’s life as well.
Later this month, we will reveal this year’s 10 Dream Designs honorees. In preparation, let’s take a look back at some stellar examples of what is possible.
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Happy Magic Watercube Receives 2013 Dream Design Honor
Happy Magic Watercube at the Beijing National Aquatics Center is honored in the 2013 Dream Designs.
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The Masterpiece Aquatic
The bold colors of this facility draw children's attention, but the forms are inspired by an unexpected architectural icon
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For the Ages
This center was built to fulfill missions that are immediate — hosting the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games in July — and long-range
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Under the Sea: Salvation Army of Hampton Roads — Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
With a locale near the ocean and owners who placed an emphasis on theming, this elegant yet vibrant sea life motif provided the clear solution.
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Gift for a Beloved Daughter: Morgan’s Inspiration Island
Philanthropists behind an all-access amusement park wanted their daughter and others in the special-needs community to also enjoy time in the water. Their latest project resulted in this special park and some new developments in waterproof wheelchairs.
