Reg.Nr. HA-2008/FI/03

Tapiola Swimming Hall, Espoo

Tapiola Swimming Pool, designed by the architect Aarne Ervi, was originally completed in 1965. In 2004 the entire water treatment and technical systems of the swimming pool were renewed, changes were made to make the building meet current requirements for example in accessibility ...
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Project details

Title:Tapiola Swimming Hall, Espoo
Entr. year: 2008
Result:Award
Country: Finland
Town: Espoo
Category type: single building
Building type/ Project type: Sports, leisure and well-being building/structure
Former use:Swimming hall
Actual use:Swimming hall
Built: 1965
Architect / Proj.leader: Aarne Ervi , House Planning Unit, Espoo / Technical Department, Espoo
The Jury's citation: The project is admired as exemplary in its approach to the challenging conservation and restoration of the architecture of the 1960s, thus emphasising the modern values of the Tapiola area.
GPS:60°10'42,4"N; 24°48'26,9"E

Description:
Tapiola Swimming Pool, designed by the architect Aarne Ervi, was originally completed in 1965. In 2004 the entire water treatment and technical systems of the swimming pool were renewed, changes were made to make the building meet current requirements for example in accessibility and safety, and new construction was carried out to bring the building up to the demands of a modern swimming pool. A new extension was built which includes a multi-purpose pool, and infants' pool and a gym. The surrounding park area and the external pool were restored.