Floating swimming pools, public saunas, spas and other facilities are some of the features that are worth mentioning in this proposal by Office of Peripheral Architecture. The local firm won a competition to design a global, convenient and communal project for the Allas Sea Pool in Oulu, Finland. As a result, OOPEAA boasts an arrangement that builds on "the Nordic tradition for bathing and swimming outdoors all year around."
The architecture firm provides a vision of an arrangement that is perfect for coastal and riverside cities. In its renderings, the layout exhibits a variety of features. While some are situated over the water – the floating swimming pools among other facilities, others are anchored to land for a smarter and more versatile design that basis itself on the site’s needs and possibilities.
Design-Forward Floating Swimming Pools
OOPEAA Proposes a Facility That Embraces Nordic Tradition
Trend Themes
1. Design-forward Floating Pools - OOPEAA's proposal showcases the potential for innovatively designed floating pools using Nordic traditions.
2. Community Outdoor Facilities - OOPEAA's design offers a communal space for swimming, saunas, and spas that can inspire similar projects around the world.
3. Versatile Waterfront Architecture - OOPEAA's versatile design can be adapted to meet the needs and possibilities of coastal and riverside cities.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - OOPEAA's proposal can disrupt traditional waterfront architecture and open new possibilities in pool and spa design.
2. Tourism and Hospitality - The design-forward floating pool and spa facilities can offer a unique guest experience for hotels and resorts located on waterfronts.
3. Leisure and Recreation - Innovative floating pool facilities can provide a new and exciting recreational activity for waterfront communities and visitors.