Public swimming facility becomes a new meeting place
Hällefors Swimming Pool
The new public swimming facility in Hällefors, Sweden is designed to be sustainable, energy-efficient and, a new meeting place for the local community. Materials and technical solutions have been carefully selected to reduce the building’s climate impact.
Facts about the project
Client
Hällefors municipality, TA Byggproduktion AB
Place
Hällefors, Sweden
Status
Completed
Size
3 700 sqm
Photographer
baraBild
Design inspired by Swedish nature
The architectural design is in harmony with the natural landscape of the forests and mountains of the region. Timber is used extensively in visible elements, complemented by stainless steel pools, large glazed surfaces and concrete in the parts of the building located below ground level.
With a shared entrance hall and a cafe, the new swimming pool has been connected to the existing ice rink. This has created a hub for the entire sports area, which also functions as a social space for the local population. In addition to ice skating, playing ice hockey and swimming, visitors can now enjoy some light refreshments and a chat.
Broad support from Sweco’s consultants
In addition to architectural services, Sweco’s consultants have contributed expertise in structural engineering, geotechnics, fire and risk engineering, as well as moisture control, acoustics and energy-efficient solutions.
