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Jefferson High School Natatorium in Lafayette
July 9, 2020
Jefferson High School Natatorium
Design: Cordogan Clark
Location: Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Jefferson Natatorium is a modern high-performance aquatic facility that uses wave form imagery to highlight its function and inspire young swimmers.

This two-story 29,500 square foot natatorium, an addition to existing Jefferson High School, features a competition pool, diving well, and spectator seating for 450 people. It contains a 25-yard, 8-lane competition pool combined with a diving well with one 3-meter dive board and two 1-meter dive boards. The diving well is separated from the competition pool by a movable bulkhead that holds the competition pool starting platforms.
Spectator seating is elevated to a second level, with lockers and showers beneath. The pool is programmed to accommodate dryland training for swimmers; learn-to-swim programs; high school P.E. classes; lifeguard training; masters swimming for adults; scuba training; and kayaking.

Clerestory and vertical ribbon windows provide the pool and locker rooms generous natural light. Insulated translucent panels soften the daylight and prevent unwanted glare on the water, and screen unwanted views to the interior spaces. A deep roof overhang further prevents direct sun glare on the pool surface.

The rhythmic 3-dimensional metal pan...