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Contemporary Recreational Complexes

Slangen+Koenis Architecten Designed This Swimming Pool Complex

— June 9, 2014 — Art & Design
Dutch architects Slangen+Koenis Architecten are behind the design for De Geusselt Maastricht, a leisure center in Maastricht.

The monolithic complex is characterized by stacked, ceramic boxes that inform the structure. The ceramic material was chosen in reference to the city's history of ceramic production, dating back to the early nineteenth century. Architect Jetske Bömer explains, "The relief in the facade, together with the different color tones make the large surfaces more subtle, and give the building a timeless[,] elegant and luxury feel, which resembles the city's atmosphere and heritage."

The rest of the complex features a stacked roofline, punctuated by roof terraces, that lends itself to a sculptural aesthetic. At the center of the site sits a large outdoor swimming pool that features a water jet and a grassy sunbathing area.
Trend Themes
1. Ceramic Box Architecture - The use of stacked ceramic boxes in architecture provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction and design industries.
2. Sculptural Rooflines - The trend of sculptural rooflines creates new possibilities for disruptive innovation in the roofing and architectural industries.
3. Outdoor Leisure Spaces - The design of outdoor leisure spaces, like swimming pools with unique features, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the leisure and hospitality industries.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Innovations in materials and construction techniques can disrupt the traditional approaches in the construction industry, especially with the use of ceramic boxes in architecture.
2. Design - The use of sculptural rooflines opens up new avenues for innovative and eye-catching design solutions, leading to disruptive innovations in the design industry.
3. Leisure and Hospitality - The creation of unique outdoor leisure spaces, such as swimming pools with water jets and grassy sunbathing areas, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the leisure and hospitality sectors.
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