Samppalinna Outdoor Pool
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Samppalinna Outdoor Pool
Olympic Sized Swimming Pool in Finland by Mikko Lemmetti
5 Sep 2017
Samppalinna Outdoor Pool
Location: Turku, Finland
Design: Mikko Lemmetti, Head Designer at LEMMETTI architects
Centrally located in Turku, Finland?s oldest city, the Samppalinna outdoor pool and its associated facilities recently underwent a complete facelift. Architect Mikko Lemmetti, Head Designer at LEMMETTI, chose Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, for the pool house cladding and outdoor tiered seating as well as the siding in the bathroom. The Olympic-sized pool was one of eight outdoor swimming pools built in Finland during the 1950s, a period of economic boom and a notorious decade for Finland following the 1952 Summer Olympics. The primary objective for this renovation was to ensure the legacy of this historical building was protected and restored, with modern architecture adapting the facilities for the 21st Century.
The pool, which is open to the public throughout the summer, was extended and a ramp was installed to cater for disabled access and swimmers of varying abilities. Additionally, the lifesaver supervision cabin was extended and the swimming pool was equipped with flush pools and outdoor showers to facilitate a higher number of customers. Aesthetically, the surface material of the swimming pool was restored to its original pain...
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